In Medieval Catalan, Montjuic translates as 'Hill of the Jews': While standing in the Placa d'Espanya at the base of Montjuic in Barcelona, visitors see before them two majestic towers. Constructed in 1929 as part of the Palau Nacional for the World Exhibition, they form the entrance to this Spanish city's magnificent hilltop park. But long before those towers were constructed this hill held a special place in Barcelona. Thousands of years ago Iberian Celts settled here. Serving a … [Read more...]
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Montjuic – Barcelona’s Hilltop Park
September 11, 2010 by Helen Page
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La Seu – Cathedral of Barcelona
August 7, 2010 by Helen Page
Barcelona Cathedral is one of the Most Outstanding Medieval Architecture in Europe: One of the most outstanding examples of medieval architecture in Europe is La Seu, the Cathedral of Barcelona located in the centre of Barri Gotic, the city's Gothic Quarter. La Seu is officially known as Catedral de la Santa Creu i Santa Eulalia in Catalan and is dedicated to Eulalia of Barcelona, co-patron saint of Barcelona. The site has housed many religious structures over the centuries. In 343 A.D. … [Read more...]
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Barcelona, The Creative Capital of Catalonia
July 31, 2010 by Helen Page
Barcelona, An Ancient City Which Sizzles with Creativity: Like many great cities around the world, Barcelona flowered in the late Middle Ages and blossomed in the mid-19th century. Although it is an ancient city, born of the Roman Empire, there are many exciting elements of the modern period to be seen in Barcelona as well. These periods are all evident in this north-eastern Spanish city on the Mediterranean Sea coast. Barri Gòtic Visitors can find a remnant of old Roman architecture … [Read more...]
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