This is the Social Work Centre of la Caixa and is used for temporary and permanent exhibitions. It is famous for organising science-related congresses and activities. It has a fascinating natural science museum, which has been specially designed for children.

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Each year, between June and August, the main cultural event takes place in Barcelona. The GREC festival with a wide offer of theater, dance, and music is a reference in the European calendar of festivals. Do not this cultural highlight in Barcelona and book your hotel in Barcelona with Hoteles Catalonia!

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The Royal Monastery of Santa María de Pedralbes is a collection of Gothic-style monuments located in the city of Barcelona. In 1993, one area of the monastery was given to the city for part of the Thyssen-Bornemisza picture collection until the exhibition was moved to the MNAC not too long ago. There is currently a mediaeval, renaissance and baroque art museum.

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Enjoy the Moto GP of Spain with Hoteles Catalonia and stay in one of our hotels in Barcelona. Attend the most exciting races at Montmeló and live the atmosphere of the Grand Prix in Barcelona.

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Para los fanáticos de fútbol que no se quieren perder nada de la Copa Mundial, Hoteles Catalonia ofrece la posibilidad de ver todos los partidos. Alójate en uno de nuestros hoteles en Barcelona y vive la Copa Mundial …en el hotel!

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In terms of surface area, this is the largest work completed by Gaudí in Barcelona. It covers 20 ha and its initial purpose was to become an English-style garden-city. The interior of the park includes the Casa Museo, where Gaudí lived before moving to La Sagrada Familia. Special mention must be made of its undulating borders and benches, as well as the arches, which are typical of his architecture. All well combined with a wide variety of flora in different settings.

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The most central and largest plaza in Barcelona. It is a meeting point between the old city centre and El Eixample. It is the starting point for the city’s important roadways, such as Las Ramblas, Paseo de Gracia, La Rambla de Cataluña and the Universidad and Sant Pere ringroads and Calle Pelayo, as well as Avenida de Puerta del Ángel, the city’s main shopping street, and the old gate in the city walls.

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At 512 m above sea level, the Tibidabo is the highest point on Sierra de Collserola in the municipal district of Barcelona. It is popular thanks to its views of the city and its natural areas, which are used for recreational purposes. The Tibidabo Attraction Park dates from 1899, which makes it one of the city’s historical references, since it was the first attraction park in Spain and is one of the oldest in Europe.

Further information: www.tibidabo.es