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Casa Llopis i Bofill
Casa Llopis i Bofill
is an interesting block of flats designed by Antoni Gallissà. The
graffiti-covered facade is particularly striking. The use of parabolic arches on the ground
floor is a clear Modernista touch, as are the wrought-iron balconies.
La Sagrada Família
Strolling around
La Sagrada Família
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, you'll notice the wildly different
styles of the Nativity Facade, completed during Gaudí's lifetime, and the Passion Facade,
designed by Josep Maria Subirachs in the 1980s. Other key things to look for: the Risen
Christ teetering halfway up the Passion Facade, eight completed belltowers with a differ-
ent apostle seated at each and the image of Gaudí himself in the Passion Facade.
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Tapaç 24
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Can Kenji
Mouth-watering dishes that blend Japanese tradition with Mediterranean
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Alkímia
Magnificent Catalan cuisine by Michelin-starred Jordi Vila. (
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Cata 1.81
Lovely setting for gourmet tapas and wines by the glass. (
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PLACES TO DRINK
Monvínic
Enchanting setting amid one of Spain's best wine bars. (
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La Fira
Funhouse ambience and a staggering drinks selection. (
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Les Gens Que J'Aime
Stylish but unpretentious gem in L'Eixample. (
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Dry Martini
Classy bar serving Barcelona's best gin and tonics. (
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