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Barcelona, Spain's most cosmopolitan city, is located on the Mediterranean
Sea, along the northern coast. The city balances its old history with a sense
of modernity, striving to follow the latest international trends, or even to be
ahead of them. Nowhere is this more evident than in the city's architecture. Barcelona
is a center of Modernist architecture and is noted for the works of Antoni Gaudi,
a Catalonian architect and designer known for his vivid colors and outlandish
forms, and considered the leader of the Spanish Art Nouveau movement.
The
Gothic Quarter is one of Barcelona's outstanding architectural gems. Casa Quixote
is located on a cobblestone street in the heart of this fascinating part of the
city. Nearby is a wonderful selection of waterfront restaurants with outdoor seating,
where locals love to relax and watch the passing scene. A short walk brings you
to the Gothic style Cathedral, dating from the 4th century and part of a trio
of Gothic structures in the city. The museums of Barcelona house a valuable cultural
heritage. Follow cobblestone alleys to the Ribera Quarter, where the Picasso Museum
and the Textile Museum are located.
Located in a classic old building
with beautiful iron grillwork, the feeling of Spanish style is evident, with high
ceilings and tall wood-framed windows opening onto a small balcony with seating
for two. The living room has comfortable sofas and features Catalonian artwork.
A light wooden table provides seating for six. The kitchen is compact, with stove,
dishwasher, microwave, and combination washer-dryer.
To the left of
the entrance is a bedroom with a queen-sized bed, an en-suite bathroom, and plenty
of closet space. A second bedroom has twin beds. The third bedroom is a single.
They share a full bath in the hall. Both bathrooms are colorful and modern.
2010 Prices |
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