Exotic paradises of odalisques and arabesques fill Modernist poetry. These paradises created by Rubén Darío can be distinguished from the balconies of Casa Milà (La Pedrera) or Casa Batlló, Gaudí’s works of art. Yes, Barcelona is the capital of Modernist architecture and Gaudí is its emblem because most of his work is to be found in this city. It is a rational city inasmuch as, behind its urban planning one can feel the spirit of efficiency and order that characterized the bourgeoisie of the early 20^th century; streets thought out for strolling in one’s best attire on a Sunday afternoon, sitting down at a café before rounding up the evening at the Palau de la Música, the culminating work of Catalan Modernism which Lluis Domènech i Montaner designed as a sanctuary for the renaissance of Catalan culture. Barcelona music lovers are also favoured with two other temples: the Auditorium and the Liceu, this latter of neo-baroque style and one of the largest opera houses in the whole of Europe.
Barcelona is culture in all its forms but it is, above all, a scenario for contemporary art and all that is avant-garde. Here is the Joan Miró Foundation, the Tàpies Foundation,the Picasso Museum or the Contemporary Art Museum (MACBA).
Barcelona is a city with a European spirit and Mediterranean customs. The best place for being ‘with it’. Between the Paseo de Gracia and Avenida Diagonal is where the highest concentration of international fashion design firms are located, while the most original boutiques and little shops are to be found in the alleyways of the Ciutat Vella (the Old City): the Gothic district, La Ribera, El Raval. This is a city in constant expansion, growing with the same precision as does one of its greatest icons, Gaudí’s Holy Family.

Torre de Altamar Restaurant:
About: Just take a lift, and immediately you’ll be at 70m above sea level. From there …wow! And from there, enjoy with the amazing 360 viewing of Barcelona. Moreover, the Torre Altamar  offers an excellent Mediterranean menu

Carles Gaig Restaurant:
About. This is one of the most popular restaurants in the city. Chef Carles Gaig own and runs himself this sophisticated and emotional restaurant with totally innovative cuisine, but based on the traditional Catalan courses. 

Mirabe Terrace-Bar
About: The Mirabe Terrace - Bar counts with the coolest atmosphere in Barcelona, with marvellous views over the down town, which lies at the foot of the TibidaboMountain.
Where: Av. Tibidabo (Barcelona)

G83
About: A minimalist and exclusive area, in the latest design to try such original cocktails as the saketini, the G83… A pleasure to visit and taste. The “Gbar” sets the pace for the trendsetters of the city
Where:  C/Granados 83

Taller de Tapas
About: Place where the traveller can taste the famous Spanish “Tapas”, all of them freshly cooked and made from choice products. Kind and professional service is a characteristic of this restaurant located in the city centre.
Where: Rambla Catalunya 49-51

La Vinya del Senyor – La casa del Vino
About: This place offers a broad range of international and Spanish wines, small dishes called “Platillos” made from selected olives, anchovy, Spanish cured ham, “Fuet” Catalonian cured sausage and delicious cheese selections. The waiters are all of them authentic sommeliers; they provide the finest wines in suitable conditions and at the same time they advice their customers. Moreover, if you are an enthusiastic of the wine tasting, at La Vinya del Senyor you have the chance of joint different related courses or assist to wines and cellars presentations.
Where: Born Quarter. Barcelona

La Bodegueta
About: One of the city classics. It has a very special atmosphere, with this unique essence of the old fashioned taverns. During the day you can find all cane of people, but when the night comes down, mostly Friday and Saturday evening, La Bodegueta is full-filled with young people. It count with vast menu with cheese, assorted cured sausages and typical Spanish and Catalan dishes.

Vinçon
About:  Specialized store devoted to household goods and furniture with cutting-edge design.
Where: Rossellon/Paseo de Gracia/Diagonal

Gonzalo Comella
About: Emblematic shop located in the num. 6 of the Paseo de Gracias in Barcelona, the Gonzalo Comella store became a fashion reference in the city.   
Where: Paseo de Gracia/ Diagonal

Museo Picasso
About: Specialized Museum which contains one of the world largest collections of art works and objects from the Spanish painter and artist Pablo Picasso.
Where: C/ Montcada XX (The Born Quarter)

La Boqueria
About: One of the most well known markets in Europe. This is a paradise for your senses; la Boquería, a place where arouses typical colours and aromas in-between the hustle and bustle of the market, and the constant movements of the people that do their best in the buying and selling trade.
Where: Rambla de les Flors (Barcelona)