Bookstore specializing in contemporary visual culture. Essential books, one-off editions, specific magazines. A pioneering space in Barcelona. Just the right place to find what you’re looking for, also on www.loring-art.com and in Niu (C/ Almogàvers, 208).
Estamos en la Calle gravina 8, en el distrito 001 de barcelona
Open from 10:00 - 20:30
“Delicatdressen for guys and dolls” is the upfront motto for this vintage de luxe second-hand designer shop.
A relatively new addition to the Raval district, Le Swing transports its shoppers to a dreamed past of movie stars and dear old kitsch with a nostalgic collection of original antiques from classic names (Chanel, Vuitton, St.Laurent) and new retro-chic clothing from local designers. A few choice pieces of throwback furniture coexist with ‘80s shades and a pair of old yet still crisp roller skates. The sum total is a carefully curated time-capsule of what we love about each twentieth-century decade.
Le Swing, Notorial 3, 08001, Barcelona
Cafe Le Swing, Notorial 7, 08001, Barcelona
Blow, Dortor Dou 11, 08001, Barcelona
Semi-hidden in the Born matrix close to Santa Maria del Mar on C/Rosic lies this art store emporium. The space offers two stories of creative possibilities with an abundance of art pieces, books, limited series records, toys, fanzines, t-shirts and plenty of other intriguing miscellanea downstairs. Workshops are held on the upper deck.
Torre de Collserola is a uniquely designed tower located on the Tibidabo hill in the Serra de Collserola, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It was designed by architect Sir Norman Foster, and built in 1991 for the 1992 Summer Olympics. It features a pod for floor space like many towers but uses guy wires for lateral support like a mast. Mainly used as a TV and radio transmitter, this futuristic design provides the highest viewpoint over the city. The top antenna reaches 288.4m (946 ft) and the top of the pod, which has thirteen floors, reaches 152m (499 ft).The tenth floor of the pod is open to the public.
The present Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau (Catalan for Hospital of the Holy Cross and Saint Paul) in the neighborhood of El Guinardó, Barcelona (Spain), is a complex built between 1901 and 1930, designed by the Catalan modernist architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner. Together with Palau de la Música Catalana, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was a fully functioning hospital until June 2009, it is currently undergoing restoration for use as a museum and cultural center. As of December 2009 there are still tours of the hospital being given several times a day.
This was his last private commission before he devoted himself to religious projects. Gaudí was free to design this corner block of apartments the way he wanted. His goal was to create a completely new form of housing. The ideas for it developed out of the ideas of the Casa Battló, but go even further in exaggeration and distortion. With this building Gaudí shows to be a genius of great intelligence and with an enormous creativity. La Pedrera is the architectural demonstration of his interpretation of nature : the massive blocks of stone of the façade recall the mountains, the curves of the façade reflect the sea, and the ironworks represent plants and flowers.
The Forum Building, designed by the Swiss architects Jaques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron (Herzog & de Meuron), is an architectural landmark in Barcelona.The Forum Building is a triangular measuring 180 meters on each side and 25 meters in height, located within the triangle formed by the surrounding streets. It is considered by some to be an icon of the "New Barcelona ". However, local opinion on its aesthetic and functional merits is deeply divided. It was the symbol of the controversial 2004 Universal Forum of Cultures and the serious flaws that arose during its construction were widely covered in both the Spanish national and foreign press. It has lain empty since the Forum and is beginning to show marked deterioration. The building is structured around an auditorium with a capacity to hold 3,200 people. The seating is below the Forum Plaza level. The upper part is suspended from the triangular superstructure measuring 180 meters per side that covers the plaza, and rests on 17 pillars. From it, the exhibit hall and the roof of the auditorium are suspended. The exhibition hall covers nearly 5,000 m2. 
The Torre Agbar, or Agbar Tower, is a 33-story tower at Plaça de les Glòries Catalanes, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It was designed by French architect Jean Nouvel in association with the Spanish firm b720 Arquitectos and built by Dragados. It opened in June 2005 and was inaugurated officially by the King of Spain on 16 September 2005. The Torre Agbar is located in the Poblenou neighborhood of Barcelona and is named after its owners, the Agbar Group, a holding company whose interests include the Barcelona water company Aigües de Barcelona.
Casimir Casaramona i Puigcercós (Vic 1838 - Barcelona 1913) commissioned the famous architect Josep Puig i Cadafalch (Mataró 1867 - Barcelona 1956) to design a factory for his textile-production enterprise. In addition to being a widely acknowledged architect whose works included the Amatller, Macaya, Quadras and Terradas houses, Puig i Cadafalch also played a leading role in the art-nouveau movement alongside Gaudí and Domènech i Montaner. 
The Montjuic Communications Tower (Torre Telefónica) is a telecommunication tower in the Montjuïc neighborhood of Barcelona, Spain. Designed by Santiago Calatrava, construction on the tower began in 1989 and was completed in 1992. The white tower was built for Telefónica to transmit television coverage of the 1992 Summer Olympics Games in Barcelona. The 136 m (446 ft) tower is located in the Olympic park, and represents an athlete holding the Olympic Flame.
The Placa Reial is one of the most enchanting places in Barcelona. Every tourist will visit this square, be sure you do! It was erected in mid of the 19th Century, it has a fine arcade, palm trees and lamps designed by Gaudi. It is an interesting square ideal to relax and enjoy a coffee in one of the many cafes. On Sunday mornings there is a stamp and coin market and in the evening this is a nice place to have a drink.
Rambla del Raval, 22
L2 L3 at Parallel
In this club, you will usually find either soul, funk, or old Motown hits ringing through the walls. The bar is a great social place to meet people, but don't stay too long at the bar because you have to get out on the dance floor and party with the best of them! You are likely to find live blues, rock, or disco after 1:30am.
Avenida Diagonal 477
Located in Poble Espanyol, a city inside the city, close to the Montjuic mountain, awaits a fantastic open-air party. La Terrazza has a magnetic pull for some of the most acclaimed acts in Spanish and international electronic music.
The crowd varies in attendance, but remains united by its wave of enthusiastic energy. Party-goers often take the opportunity to break out the more flamboyant items in their wardrobe to match the spirit of the occasion. Heightened by its picturesque setting, a party at La Terrazza is more of a full fledged event than your average club night. It may be difficult to get in because of the crowd, so show up early.
Av. Marquès de Comillas, 13
Poble EspanyolL1 L3 at Plaça España
A visit to the Market of la Boqueria in Barcelona is advisable to enjoy an incredible contrast between colours and activity, ideal to discover why Mediterranean cuisine is internationally known due to its ingredients. The best products from Catalonia in one place: fruit, vegetables, fish and seafood, tapas bars like El Quim and others...Just Perfect!!
Off course you can use the public transport easily but the metro will stop driving after twelve on weekly days so you know!!
Beautiful square with a sweet little church (Iglesia de Santa Ana) and a flower stall that looks gorgeous! Take a look inside the little church and the nice walled garden in the middle.
This permanent market is just beautifully expired!
Carrer del Comte d'Urgell, 1
Metro L2 Sant Antoni
Razzmatazz is a club and concert space set in a converted warehouse. On club nights a broadly varying music program is executed across five separate spaces (Razz Club, The Loft, Lolita, Pop Bar and Rex Room). Regular visitors know to expect a heady mix of indie-rock, techno, pop, house and electronica, which accounts for the diverse and numerous people reveling in the experience, each weekend shaking the dance floors and jamming the corridors in happy unison.
The main room is an ideal gig space, blessed with a layout that puts everyone in close proximity of the performer, creating an intimate atmosphere. Previous shows by bands such as Blur, Wilco and Kraftwerk have rightfully gone down in club folklore as classic performances, and Razzmatazz shows no sign of letting this reputation slip
C/ Almogavers, 122
Right by Plaza Catalunya, on the site of the former ‘Theatre Barcelona’, is one of the finest nightlife venues Barcelona has to offer.
You can spend a good amount of time traveling between the two stories of club space, featuring four bars, a VIP room and an outdoor area. The best selection of local and international DJs covering a wide range of music styles is sure to keep the dance floor going until dawn. Enjoy.
Rambla de Catalunya, 2-4
Supporting Barcelona’s reputation as a hippie haven, Amaltea is a health center catering to the crunchy set and yoga fans. With a range of services from tai-chi to Bach flower remedy courses and vegetarian cooking classes, Amaltea is centered on enlightenment through the body.
If you aren’t searching for enlightenment and just a good, vegetarian meal, this is your pit stop. Weekly lunch menus offer affordable options made from an array of health conscious recipes. Evening and weekend menus are a bit more expensive, but with 11 years experience, Amaltea knows how to heal with they culinary delights.
Carrer de la Diputació 164
L1 at Urgell
With streets of hidden galleries, bars giving eight-bit music concerts, poets assembling on roof gardens, young chefs opening new types of eateries, and local designers pushing out their season collections, the Gracia District has a lot of its own sub-cultures lending their creative juices to making the barrio a very unique place to visite. Gracia is popular among students, and offers a lot of nice restaurants and bars for the student budget. All the squares in this zone, such as Plaça del Sol, Plaça del Diamant and Plaça Virreina are filled with nightlife.
On Mozart street lots of good bars are to be found. Ikastola is a nice Restaurant to have cheap dinner on La Perla Street.
Tapas 24 is not the cheapest way to please your palate—nor should one expect it to be, as it’s the offshoot of the renowned Comerc 24 restaurant located on the corner of Diputacio and Passeig de Gracia. The place tends to be packed during lunch and dinner hours, and therefore can reach shouting-inducing noise levels, which makes up part of its charm.
With simple tapas with a unique twist, the restaurant serves the kind of fare you’ve come to expect from chef Carles Abellan, a 10-year veteran of El Bulli. We suggest the Calamares a la Romana en su Tinta, the McFoie Burger or the Ous Estrellats al Gust (fried eggs with potatoes and chorizo), though these are just a slender window into the outstanding and creative selection of tapas on offer.
C/ Diputació, 269
L2 L4 at Passeig de Gràcia
Its prime location near La Rambla combined with market-fresh produce and friendly service make Bar Lobo/El Japonés an excellent choice for breakfast, lunch, a mid-afternoon snack, dinner, drinks—well, really, any occasion.
This relatively recent addition to Barcelona’s gastronomic scene features a a design that perfectly balances elegance and comfort. Its terrace is furnished with cozy leather couches; the menu is varied as it is long. Rotating art exhibitions grace the upper floor, where Japanese specialties are served at night. But things at Bar Lobo/El Japonés really heat up on weekends after midnight, when the kitchens close and the DJs take over for the next three booty-shaking hours.
C/ Pintor Fortuny, 3
L3 at Liceu, L1 L3 at Plaça Catalunya
If you venture down to Blai street—a gentle and lively boulevard that runs through Poble Sec—you won’t miss this oasis of goodies decorated in original beriberi style.
An impressive list of teas each with a complete description, are served in intricate little tea cups that make you feel as if you were in a nomadic village. Oh wait, maybe that’s because the interior is designed to resemble a desert tent, which creates an exotic and relaxing environment. Be sure to indulge in one of their many fresh sweets. The baklava, cookies, and madeleines are perfect accompaniments to your tea or coffee. My choice: vanilla milky tea with mini apple madeleines.
C/ Blai, 46
www.redloungebcn.comLocated at the end of Passeig Joan de Borbó, to the right, opposite the Plaza del Mar car park, this innovative restaurant fuses 20 distinct flavours on a single taster menu. Just as sure to transport you to the various cultures of the southern Mediterranean as the liners docked in the port.
From 12 midnight the place becomes an avant-club, with the best in silky current day chill-out and house sounds, adding to Barceloneta’s many attractions.
Passeig Joan de Borbó, 78
A landmark location in the old sailor’s district of Barceloneta, Champañeria Can Paixano is bound to leave an indelible impression on its visitors.
The tavern atmosphere befits the available drink and fare. A selection of sparkling wines and cava (mostly of the establishment’s signature variety) is available on the condition you taste the tapas and special “bocadillos” (sandwiches) made with local sausages, which should hardly be a problem.
The party starts early and continues right up to closing hour. Leaving none wanting for lack, Champañeria offers the opportunity to take the party home, selling its famous champagnes on the spot.
Carrer de la Reina Cristina 7
