AROUND TOWN - Barcelona - page 148

The Modernista Route

Morning
Visit the Museu del Modernisme Català • C/Balmes 48 • Tel: [phone]
96 Google Map for an introduction to Catalan Art Nouveau through a series
of fascinating temporary exhibitions, then stroll around the gardens of the
Universitat.HeadeastalongGranViapasttheelegantPalaceBarcelonaHotel
andrightdownC/BrucforaglimpseofGaudí's CasaCalvet onC/Casp.Turn
rightontoC/CaspandwalkthreeblockswesttothemajesticPgdeGràcia;then
gorightagainthreeblockstotheimpressivebuildingsknownasthe Mansana
de la Discòrdia and the Perfume Museum . Sniff around Regia perfume shop
beforecontinuingnorthtomarvelatGaudí's LaPedrera . Feelingpeckish?Stop
at Windsor • C/Còrsega (cnr Rambla de Catalunya) Google Map . The set
menu is an enjoyable way to experience Catalan haute cuisine .

Afternoon
After lunch, head north on Pg de Gràcia, turn right along Diagonal, taking in
thefairy-tale CasadelesPunxes atNo.416.WalkalongDiagonal,makingade-
tour left at Pg Sant Joan to see PalauMacaya at No. 108. Then stroll along
C/Mallorca to the Sagrada Família . Here you can take in the Nativity Façade
andrestwearylegsinthePlaçadeGaudíbeforeclimbingthebelltowersfora
breathtaking view of the city.

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