Barcelona/Sants-Montjuïc

• connects with Eixample, Plaça Catalunya and Sant Martí
• runs along the district border and connects the district with Les Corts and the Ciutat Vella.
• goes through the north part of the district, connecting it with Eixample and the northern suburbs

• Funicular de MontjuïcRuns from metro to station (not far from Joan Miró Museum).

• Telefèric de MontjuïcCable car from Parc de Montjuïc station to :

• Port Vell Aerial TramwayThis aerial tramway crosses Port Vell, Barcelona's old harbour, connecting the Montjuïc hill with the seaside suburb of Barceloneta.

• Several bus routes go up the hill.
• From the funicular top station Parc de Montjuïc, walking by foot is quite doable - though esp. in the summer, it may be somewhat exhausting.

Museums

• Barcelona Pavilion

  phone: +34 93 423 40 16
  address: Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia 7
  The Pavilion is one of the emblematic works of Mies van der Rohe and key reference architecture of the twentieth century. The famous German Pavilion was designed for the 1929 Barcelona International Exhibition and reconstructed in 1986 on its original site. Its innovative architectural structure marked a radical change in the layout of space and greatly influenced the development of modern architecture. Furthermore, the Pavilion exhibits the Barcelona Chair, also designed by Mies van der Rohe, along with a bronze reproduction of Georg Kolbe’s sculpture Morning. The Fundació Mies van der Rohe veils for the conservation of the Pavilion.

• Caixafòrum

  phone: +34 934768600
  address: Avda. Marquès de Comillas 6-8 (Plaça Espanya)
  The museum houses art exhibits.

• Fundació Joan Miró

  phone: +34 934439470
  address: Parc de Montjuic s/n
  Treasured museum dedicated to Joan Miró and always has interesting temporary expositions on display.

• National Art Museum of Catalonia

  phone: +34 93 622 03 76
  address: Avinguda dels Montanyans, Parc de Montjuic
  Has the single best collection of Romanesque art in the world, and a fine Gothic collection as well. Includes the Pantocrator from the Taüll Romanesque church. The building itself is also very beautiful.

• Archaeology Museum of CataloniaSituated on the Montjuic, it exhibits archaeological findings from Catalunia from different periods. Under 16 and 65+ free. €3 for others. Special discounts for other groups.

• Catalan Ethnographical Museum

  phone: +34 934 246 807
  address: Passeig Santa Madrona, 16-22
  This museum mainly exhibits exponents, which were imported by Catalan sailors as they explored the new world. Free on the first Sunday each month (11AM to 3PM)

• Olympic and Sports Museum Joan Antoni SamaranchThe museum displays high-performance sport competitions, recreational sports, sports in general and sports for disabled people. It shows how sport can promote values, educate, innovate and renew. The museum has a sport idols space with outstanding players.

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Other attractions

• Plaça d'EspanyaPlaca d'Espanya was created for the 1929 World Exhibition, on a site once used for public hangings. The fountain in the center of the square is a great attraction and plays music during the summer. Plaça Espanya is located at the base of Montjuic hill.

• El Poble Espanyol

  phone: +34 93 508-6300
  address: Av. Marques de Comillas, 13
  A fake village built in 1929, with replicas of characteristic buildings in Spain (like the Avila walls, the Vall-de-roures town hall, etc.). The village hosts the Fondation Fran Daurel, where you can enjoy an interesting Modern Art collection boasting Miró, Picasso, Tapiès and other, mostly Spanish and Catalan, contemporary artists. The audio tour is very worthwhile there. Also worth seeing - the flamenco show at Tablo de Carmen. You can also step into several of the workshops to see craftsmen at work such as glassblowers and leather workers.

• Botanical GardenAlthough a botanic garden had been established in Barcelona as early as 1888, the current gardens date from 1999.

• Miramar gardensThis is where you arrive by a harbour cable car. Marvelous place in the spring, full of roses and fountains. Entrance to the cactus garden is nearby. The Mirador Miramar offers splendid views over the city.

• The Montjuïc CastleProvides a beautiful panorama view over the rest of the city. The Montjuic Castle is in the Montjuic hill. From the Montjuïc Castle, take the harbor cable car to Barceloneta for more splendid views.

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• Piscina Municipal de Montjuïc

  phone: +34 934430046
  address: Av Miramar 31
  In the summer months July and August the outdoor swimming pool is open for public. This pool offers spectacular views over the whole city. The pool is close to the exit from the funicular that departs from metro station Parallel; metro ticket is valid for the funicular.
• Tablao de Carmen, in Poble Espanyol, offers a spectacular flamenco evening. The entrance fee (€31) includes the 1.5-2 hour show, drink and free of charge entrance in Poble Espanyol. A cheaper alternative is the flamenco night in jazzclub Jazz Si in the Raval neighbourhood.

Budget

• Taberna Blai Tonight

  phone: +34 648 73 32 00
  address: Calle Blai 23-25
  A big variety of tapas including cheese, tortillas, seafood and meat options are offered by friendly staff. First one has to choose a plate and a drink. At the end one pays for the number of toothpicks. Cheap drinks attracts a young public.

Mid-range

• El Sortidor

  phone: +34 935 18 85 44
  address: Plaça del Sortidor, 5
  Going back to 1908 the restaurant is known for its anchovies accompagned with good vermouth.

• Koska Taverna

  phone: +34 93 127 0313
  address: Carrer de Blai, 8
  The tapas bar has great drink choices and serves original non traditional food.

• Quimet & Quimet

  phone: +34 934 42 31 42
  address: Carrer del Poeta Cabanyes, 25
  Lively little bar that serves excellent sandviches and has a good selection of wines.

• La tasqueta de Blai

  phone: +34 931 730 561
  address: Blai 17
  The tapas bar is very popular and hence allways packed. It offers interesting varieties including sweet dessert ones.

Splurge

• Celler Cal Marino

  phone: +34 933 294 592
  address: Carrer de Margarit, 54
  Wine bar with lots of local choices plus a great selection of cheeses. They have great suggestions according to personal taste.

• Gran Bodega Saltó

  phone: +34 934 41 37 09
  address: carrer de Blesa, 36
  Bar that seems out of the eigthies. It is very popular and plays regular concerts.

• Maumau

  phone: +34 934418015
  address: Carrer Fontrodona, 35
  A chilled out lounge bar with groovy tunes that uses its space to host short film nights, installations and concerts. Their webpage is worth a look for upcoming events and shows in Barcelona.

• Sala Apolo

  phone: +34 934 41 40 01
  address: Carrer Nou de la Rambla, 113
  It is one of the best clubs in town, and the place to be on Monday nights. Concerts every weekend and also during the week.

Budget

• Alberguinn - Sants Youth Hostel

  phone: +34 93 490 59 65
  address: Carrer Melcior de Palau 70-74 entresuelo
  Clean, secure and trendy hostel with a team of receptionists that will strive to help you with anything that you may need. The beds are comfortable and a continental breakfast is included. Free computers to use and WIFI. Lockers and bed linen included. Main train station is a few blocks away, as well as 3 metro lines (L1 L3 L5) and an international bus station. Luggage room is also free to use before check-in and after check-out.

• Best Western Alfa Aeropuerto

Mid-range

• Hotel Gran Torre Catalunya

  phone: +34 93 600 69 99
  Avda. Roma, 2-4. Next to Sants Central Station. Restaurant on the 23rd floor, spa, gym. €100.

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• Hotel Silken Concordia

  phone: +34 933 24 91 80
  address: Avinguda del Paraŀlel, 115
  On a major street. The metro station "Poble Sec" is right across from the hotel. If you prefer to walk you can reach "La Rambla" and all the major atrractions in downtown Barcelona in just 15 minutes. The rooms are spacious, the furniture is almost like new, and the staff are quite friendly.

• hotel medium city 4

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• Hotel Coronado

• Tryp Barcelona Apolo Hotel

  address: Avinguda del Paraŀlel, 57-59
  This has to be one of the world's oldest Tryps, and it is so old that it is literally falling apart. The reason why it is still in business is the unparalleled location next to MEtro (pardon the pun) Parallel.

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• Expo Hotel Barcelona

• hotel Best Auto Hogar Barcelona

  phone: +34 934 439 850
  address: Av. Paral·lel, 64, 08001
  Nice 4 star hotel of the chain Best.

Splurge

• Hotel Miramar Barcelona

• AC Hotel Sants by Marriott

  address: Passeig de Sant Antoni, 36-40
  AC does the trick by wrapping quite small rooms and limited facilities in modern design in very toned-down hues. Don't expect anything fancy, this is Marriott's lowest-tier brand in Spain. Some of the rooms begin to show dents and cracks after guests failed to properly navigate the narrow bits. The location next to the Sants station is convenient even if a bit sombre.

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