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10. PARC DEL LABERINT D'HORTA
In1802,theMarquèsd'AlfarràshostedahugepartyinthesewonderfulNeo-Classic-
al gardens to celebrate the visit of Carles IV. Designed by Italian architect Domen-
ico Bagotti, they incorporate a lake, a waterfall, canals and a cypress-tree maze.
C/German Desvalls • Open 10am-dusk daily • Adm (free Wed & Sun)
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Gràcia
Untilthelate19thcentury,Gràciawasafiercelyproudindependentcity.Despite
locals' protests, it became part of Barcelona proper in 1898, but has always
maintained a sense of separatism and has been a hotbed of political activity. It
isnowhometoaboomingcottageindustrynurturedbyagrowingbandofartis-
ans. Don't miss the
barri'
s annual fiesta (for further details see
Festa Major de
Exploring the Heights
Morning
Taking the northern route of the
Bus Turístic
is the easiest way to negotiate
the vast northern area of the city; it also gives discounts on entrance to major
sightsenroute.StartoffatPlaçadeCatalunya(ticketscanbeboughtonboard)
and sit on the top deck for a good view of the
Modernista
magic along Pg de
Gràcia.Makethewhimsical
ParcGüell
yourfirststopandspendthemorning
ambling around Gaudí's other-worldly park. Get back on the bus and contin-
ue north to the southern end of Av Tibidabo. Walk about 500 m (1600 ft) up
Av Tibidabo and stop off for a leisurely lunch in the garden of the palatial
El
Asador d'Aranda
.
Afternoon
After you've had your fill of fine Castilian cuisine, continue strolling up Av Ti-
bidabotoPlaçaDoctorAndreuwhereyoucanhoponthesteepfuniculartrain
