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TRAVEL BARCELONA of the Catalan Modoutdoor cafes, painters ernista architects that peddling their wares, livbegan putting their mark ing statue street performon Barcelona in the ers in an amazing variety 1880s. A work in of costumes and the progress, the Sagrada Boqueria market (try the Família is more than just ice creams, fresh the landmark that defines squeezed kiwi juice, and Barcelona’s skyline, it is pick up some of the the best of Gaudí’s work famed Serrano ham). (particularly the Nativity After sunset, it’s a central façade), and showcases nightlife artery, featuring the use of natural performers of the fireforms—such as trees for juggler variety, with the columns—that plenty of clubs and informed all of his work. restaurants in El Barri It is an astonishing strucGothic, which begins on ture, of interest entirely the east side of the apart from its religious street. underpinnings. As for dining, tapas are Gaudí’s two bestavailable in most restauknown private buildings, rants, and often make up Still under construction after 125 years, Antoni Gaudí’s iconic La Pedrera and the marthe best way to eat, accomcathedral, the Sagrada Família, defines Barcelona’s skyline itime-themed Casa Batlló, panied by local beer or are a few blocks from each other. They are also wines. While Barcelona is decidedly less expensive exceptionally crowded with tourists, so a private than other major European cities, the rampaging tour—possibly with evening drinks on the roof of Euro can turn a night of tapas and wine for two Casa Batlló (interior rooms are also available for into a $100 or more tab—especially if you get the private events) is a good idea. Barcelona Turisme Serrano ham, which, really, you have to. recommends using these and other Gaudí There are a number of side trips worth considproperties for a treasure hunt throughout the city. ering, beginning with an excursion to one of the The two artists most associated with Barcelona are small fishing and beach towns just up the Costa Joan Miró and Pablo Picasso, who donated 2,500 Brava, such as the picturesque town of Cadaqués. works to the Museu Picasso, housed in five connected The Benedictine monastery of Montserrat and its medieval mansions. The Fundació Joan Miró (which Black Virgin is both a site of religious pilgrimage is available for private events), is located on Montjuïc, and a popular tourist attraction, making it the next to the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya, most common day trip. And for top performers whose Romanesque frescos should not be missed. who are serious foodies, El Bulli, the restaurant of Chef Ferran Adrià—widely considered the best Strolling the City and Beyond and most unique chef in the world—is within When it comes to strolling Las Ramblas, day and day-trip distance of Barcelona. Open April night are, well, as different as night and day. In through the first week of October, the prices daylight, open-air flower stands and pet stalls with reflect his fame, as does the difficulty of getting a parrots, lizards, ferrets and chickens compete with reservation—El Bulli is booked solid for 2008. incentivemag.com Planner Resources Barcelona Turisme +34.93.368.9700 www.barcelonaturisme.com Barcelona Adventure +34.93.215.3285 www.bcn-adventure.com EuroMotivation Barcelona +34.93.508.8340 www.euromotivation.es Venues La Pedrera (Casa Milà) +34.93.484.5980 www.lapedreraeducacio.org Casa Batlló +34.93.216.0366 www.casabattlo.cat Sagrada Família +34.93.208.0414 pedagogia@sagradafamilia.org Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya +34.93.622.0375 www.mnac.es Museu Picasso +34.93.256.3022 www.museupicasso.bcn.es Fundació Joan Miró +34.93.443.9470 www.bcn.fjmiro.cat | January 2008 | Incentive | 57 http://www.barcelonaturisme.com http://www.bcn-adventure.com http://www.euromotivation.es http://www.lapedreraeducacio.org http://www.casabattlo.cat http://www.mnac.es http://www.museupicasso.bcn.es http://www.bcn.fjmiro.cat http://incentivemag.com

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