1 TABLE OF CONTENTS ITMA 2011... 1 INFORMATION ABOUT ITMA... 1 ACCESS TO ITMA... 1 SYMTECH AT ITMA... 2 OUR SUPPLIERS AT ITMA... 2 EXHIBITION LAYOUT... 4 PLANNING YOUR TRIP... 5 SPANISH CUSTOMS REGULATIONS... 5 EMERGENCY CONTACTS... 5 HEALTH & SAFETY... 5 ABOUT SPAIN / BARCELONA... 6 TRAVELING IN SPAIN AND BARCELONA... 6 SPAIN... 7 BARCELONA AT A GLANCE... 7 SIGHTSEEING IN BARCELONA... 8 DINING AND TIPPING... 10 CLOTHING SIZES... 10 METRO MAP... 10 BARCELONA CITY MAP...Back Cover ITMA 2011 ITMA the International Exhibition of Textile Machinery has been held every four years since 1951. It is the world s largest international textile and garment machinery exhibition. ITMA is recognized as the Olympics of the textile and garment machinery industry. At ITMA, cutting-edge solutions for the entire textile-making chain goes on display. Leading names in textile and garment machinery manufacturing converge at this must-attend platform every four years. ITMA 2011 will continue to be the global marketplace and networking industry platform. INFORMATION ABOUT ITMA Dates 22 29 September 2011 (Thursday to Thursday) Opening Hours The Exhibition will be open daily: Visitors: 10:00 AM 7:00 PM Venue Fira de Barcelona Recinto Gran Via Avenida Juan Carlos I, 58-64 08908 L Hospitalet de Llobregat Barcelona, Spain The Fira de Barcelona boasts the largest trade fair area in Spain and is one of the biggest in Europe. With its two venues, Montjuïc and Gran Via, it offers 365,000 square meters of gross exhibition space. Registration Hours 0930 hours 1800 hours Registration Area South Entrance North Entrance (Hall 8) Order Your Badge Order your badge online and enjoy a discount. In addition, you will receive a Barcelona transport pass if you book on or before 15 Aug 2011. 1-day and 8-day badges are available for purchase. View the badge prices at http://www.itma.com/regbadge.html ITMA 2011 Show Directory Show directories will be on sale at 5 per copy on show days. ACCESS TO ITMA Metro and Train The Metro/Train Station for ITMA is the EUROPA/FIRA. Several lines service this station L8, S33, S8, R6, S4, and R5. If you are travelling from downtown the L8 is the most convenient line. Use the downtown metros to Barcelona-Pl. Espanya (see Metro Map on Page 10). From there the L8 has a train about every 10 minutes to Europa/Fira. The trip takes about 6 minutes. Use the L8 again for your trip back to downtown. Departure times from Pl. Espanya to Europa Fira for Lines L8 and S33: Weekdays L8 Moli Nou S33 Can Ros 9.17 9.27 9.37 9.48 9.57 8.10 8.33 8.50 10.05 11.05 10.17 11.17 10.27 11.27 10.37 11.37 10.48 11.48 10.57 11.57 Weekends, Public Holidays 8.01 10.01 11.01 L8 8.14 10.14 10.14 Moli 8.26 10.26 10.26 Nou 8.37 10.37 10.37 8.48 10.48 10.48 L8 runs hourly; i.e. 10.05, 11.05, 12.05, etc. 9.45 10.45 S33 runs hourly until 20.45, then again at 21.41 L8 runs hourly; i.e. 10.01, 11.01, 12.01, etc. 22.08 22.17 22.37 22.52 21.41 22.01 22.17 22.37 22.52 Departure times from Europa Fira to Pl. Espanya for Lines L8 and S33: Weekdays L8 Moli Nou S33 Can Ros 9.54 10.04 10.14 10.25 10.35 10.43 10.54 9.10 9.30 9.50 11.04 11.14 11.25 11.35 11.43 11.54 Weekends, Public Holidays 9.04 10.04 11.04 L8 9.16 10.16 11.16 Moli 9.28 10.28 11.28 Nou 9.40 10.40 11.40 9.52 10.52 11.52 Trains run hourly; i.e. 10.04, 11.04, 12.04, etc. 10.50 11.50 Train runs hourly at 10.50, 11.50, 12.50, etc., until 22.50 L8 runs hourly; i.e. 11.04, 12.04, 13.04, etc. 22.04 22.14 22.15 22.25 22.54 22.50 22.04 22.16 22.28 22.40
2 Motorways and roads: access to the Gran Via exhibition site Car Girona - Barcelona AP-7, C-33, Ronda Litoral exit 17 "Gran Via M2" Aeroport del Prat - Barcelona C-31, Gran Via Tarragona - Barcelona AP-7, A-2, Ronda Litoral exit "Barcelona Fires - Gran Via" 4,007 car park lots Bus Bus lines from the city: 65, 79, 165. Bus line from the airport: 46 (frequency: 40 minutes) FACILITIES Restaurant and food outlets Business Center Internet Lounge Medical Center Prayer Room SYMTECH AT ITMA Symtech will be represented at ITMA by: Chuck Holmes... 864-915-8012 Dan Ceremuga... 864-542-4216 Erwin Holbein... 864-680-7650 George Meyer... 864-415-3266 George Nydegger... 864-590-5150 Herbert Busch... 704-576-0540 Please visit us at our supplier booths during the show. Use the contact information above or set up an appointment through Wanda Miller, phone 864-591-4447 or 864-578-7101, e-mail: wmiller@symtech-usa.com Symtech Suppliers at ITMA Color Coded by Hall Exhibitor Hall / Booth Highlights Symtech Staff H2-C145 Effect Yarn Systems GEORGE MEYER H6-D113 H4-C124 H7-A134 Yield Control Systems for fabric finishing Working demo of PSM-200 pick counter Yarn Dyeing Machines Ozone technology for bleaching ; small horizontal dye machine Wet Finishing / Tire Cord Carbon Footprint technology ERWIN HOLBEIN H6-D128 Tumbling and Softening BRIO batch tumbler for knitted fabrics H3-C135 Reeds and Combs GEORGE NYDEGGER H3-D169 Beam Stands, Delivery Units & Weaving Let-Offs GEORGE NYDEGGER H2-C195 Heated Rolls Fiber Production Plants GEORGE MEYER H3-A204 H6-B137 Knotex Tying Machine on fine cotton and multi-colored yarns including boucle. New frame developments for Knotex and Fischer-Poege. Warpmaster Drawing In Coating, Laminating & Webhandling New coating head CHUCK HOLMES
H4-D102 H1-A133 Automatic Dye and Chemical Dispensing Systems Dyematic ; TD-LAB V4 lab dispenser; DOS-CHEM chemical dispenser Yarn Quality Systems Weftmaster: new filling detector SW-G 3 GEORGE MEYER GEORGE NYDEGGER H2-B144 H3-C182 Detection & Removal of Contamination in Raw Cotton Off loom take-up Multiwinder 1222 with aux. center drive suitable for technical fabrics. Also the latest development for carbon and glass will be discussed. GEORGE MEYER CHUCK HOLMES H2-D131 Drafting / Bearing Components GEORGE NYDEGGER H3-B136 In-Line coating technology H3-C184 Automation Systems for Creel Loading GEORGE MEYER H1-A107 Filament Twisting & Covering R441 STR Machine designed for twisting/ stabilizing of polyamide and polyester stretch yarn. R353 New Ratti covering machine. Shown in single covering version, swinging arm system, new touch screen. DAN CEREMUGA H4-C116 Laboratory Dye, Finishing & Quality Control H3-C206 / H3-C202 Various Weft Feeders - Accumulators GEORGE NYDEGGER H2-D125 Spinning Solutions Compact Yarn GEORGE MEYER H2-D107 (Spinning) H3-C173 (Weaving) H1-A122 New FX vacuum-only cleaners system for Special weaving. Will show latest developments for roving bobbin transport systems as well as travelling cleaners for roving, spinning, twisting, winding, circular knitting and weaving. Specialty Winding, Interlacing & Air Texturing Systems - 5 new product launches and a total of 9 machines will be exhibited. CHUCK HOLMES DAN CEREMUGA H6-C140 Radio Frequency Drying H3-C160 Technical Weaving Machines GEORGE MEYER H4-D116 Shearing, Sueding, Brushing / Napping Dryers and Tenter Frames SPINTECH H1-B131 Yarn Conditioning CHUCK HOLMES
4 EXHIBITION LAYOUT Winding & Texturing, Equipment for Plant Ops and Software Spinning & Testing Nonwovens Production & Testing Knitting & Hosiery, Embroidery & Braiding, Garment & Textile Processing and Logistics Research & Education Fiber and Yarn Recycling & Services for Textile Industry Finishing, Dyestuffs & Chemicals Registration and other facilities Weaving North Entrance - Group and Trade Visitor Registration - Lost & Found - Luggage Room - Cloakroom - Information Counter / Catalog Sale Coaches Drop-off / Pick-up Nexes C1 - Conferences @ITMA 2011 - CEMATEX and Associations Village - Business Lounges - Prayer Rooms - Business Center Food & Beverage Outlets This direction to Europa Fira FGC rail station South Entrance (level 1) - Trade Visitor Registration - Lost & Found - Luggage Room - Cloakroom - Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) - Information Counter/ Catalog Sale South Entrance - Taxi Stand South Entrance (basement) - Medical Center - Media Center - Organizer s Office SPINTECH
5 PLANNING YOUR TRIP ENTRY/EXIT REQUIREMENTS FOR U.S. and Canadian CITIZENS: U.S. and Canadian citizens may enter Spain for up to 90 days for tourist or business purposes without a visa. You need a valid passport valid three months beyond the proposed stay. For example, for a two-week business trip, the passport must be valid for four months. Other nationalities should contact the Spanish embassy in Washington DC. THEFT AND LOSS PREVENTION: The best prevention is to leave irreplaceable valuables at home if possible. Also, when traveling, do not keep all of your valuables money, credit cards, travelers checks, and travel documents in one place. Keep some in your briefcase, others in your jacket, and still others, if necessary, in the hotel safe. This will reduce your loss should something be stolen or misplaced. Another important safety measure is to label your luggage well, with not only your name and home address, but also the name and address of your destination hotel. Give your luggage an individual look (colored tape, large label, or ribbon) so that you can easily identify it. This will minimize the chance of a mix up at the airport or hotel. COPY YOUR VALUABLES: As a precaution, it is a good idea to make two copies of important documents, such as your passport, airline tickets, and a list of travelers checks. Leave one copy at home or with your secretary and keep a set with you in a safe place a place separate from the documents themselves. Replacing these items, particularly when abroad, will be much easier if you can provide copies. TIME DIFFERENCE: Spain operates on Central European Time (CET), which means that the country is 6 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time (EST) in the United States and 1 hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). WHAT TO PACK: Pay special attention when packing those items you cannot live comfortably without, particularly toiletries and pharmaceuticals. Follow Homeland Security guidelines for packing liquid and gels in your carry-on luggage. If you take more than one piece of luggage, it is always a good idea to distribute the various types of clothing and accessories among your suitcases. This will reduce the inconvenience should one piece of your luggage be delayed, lost, or stolen. CARRY ON YOUR PERSON: Billfold, passport, car and house keys (on your return trip), reading glasses, sunglasses, travel documents, tickets, credit cards, travelers checks, valuables, and money. You should also carry your driver s license for identification in case of an emergency. PACK IN CARRY-ON LUGGAGE: Photocopies of your passport, travel documents, tickets, reading material, pharmaceuticals, raincoat, jacket, and a change of clothing. Also, you might want to include a camera. For detailed information regarding allowable carryon luggage, visit www.tsa.gov/travelers/ airtravel. CUSTOMS REGULATIONS Persons residing outside the EU Duty Free Allowance A person older than 17 and traveling by Air can bring items in their personal luggage in the following quantities: Alcohol: 1 liter of strong liquor or 2 liters of still wine or beer. Tobacco products: 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250 g of smoking tobacco. Other goods: Medication for personal use only. Personal items of non-commercial nature worth up to 430 euro when traveling by air or sea. Prohibited: Meat and milk and any items thereof. Protected species and products thereof as listed by the CITES (Washington Convention) for example ivory, tortoise shell, coral, reptile skin, wood from Amazonian forests. Restricted: Pets, powdered milk for babies, food for children and special medical food. Currency to be declared when the amount exceeds 10,000 euro or equivalent in another currency. Coats and shoes made of leather or fur from protected species. Returning to the US The duty-free exemption, also called the personal exemption, is the total value of merchandise you may bring back to the United States without having to pay duty. You may bring back more than your exemption, but you will have to pay duty on it. In most cases, the personal exemption is $800, but there are some exceptions to this rule. Alcoholic Beverages: One liter (33.8 fl. oz.) of alcoholic beverages may be included in your exemption if: You are 21 years old, it is for your own use or as a gift, and does not violate the laws of the state in which you arrive. EMERGENCY CONTACTS Emergency contacts while in Spain U.S. Embassy Madrid Calle Serrano, 75 28006 Madrid, Spain Telephone: (34) 91 587 2240 Emergency after-hours telephone: (34) 91 587 2200 Ask to speak to the duty officer if you need emergency assistance outside business hours. Facsimile: (34) 91 587 2303 E-mail: askacs@state.gov Website: U.S. Embassy Madrid U.S. Consulate General Barcelona Paseo Reina Elisenda de Montcada, 23-25 08034 Barcelona, Spain Telephone: (34) 93 280 2227 Emergency after-hours telephone: (34) 91 587 2200 Ask to speak to the duty officer if you need emergency assistance outside business hours. Facsimile: (34) 93 280 6175 or (34) 93 205 5206 E-mail: consularbarcel@state.gov Website: U.S. Consulate General Barcelona HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION Medical Facilities and Health Information: Good medical care is available in Spain. Regulations regarding medications may vary from those in the United States. Spanish regulations do not permit the international shipment of medication, so please do not ship medication from the United States to Spain. Make sure you have enough prescription
6 medicines you take every day to last during your trip. Keep them in their original prescription bottles and always in your carry-on luggage. Medical Insurance: You can t assume your insurance will go with you when you travel. It s very important to find out BEFORE you leave whether or not your medical insurance will cover you overseas. You need to ask your insurance company two questions: Does my policy apply when I m out of the United States? Will it cover emergencies like a trip to a foreign hospital or a medical evacuation? ABOUT SPAIN / BARCELONA Weather/Climate: Barcelona has a Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and mild to cool, humid winters. As in many parts of Catalonia, the annual weather pattern varies greatly from year to year. The highest temperature recorded in the city center was 103.8 F (39.9 C) on 27 August 2010. The coldest temperature recorded was 19.9 F ( 6.7 C) on 11 February 1956. Typically September and October are the wettest months of the year. September October Average High Temp. º F (º C) 77.9 (25.5) 70.7 (21.5) Daily Mean Temp. º F (º C) 70 (21.1) 62.8 (17.1) Average Low Temp. º F (º C) 62.1 (16.7) 54.7 (12.6) Precipitation inches (mm) 85 (3.35) 91 (3.58) Average Precipitation Days 5 6 Sunshine hours 219 180 Electrical Plug/Outlet and Voltage Information for Spain: Voltage: 220-240 Volts (U.S./Canada are 110-120 Volts) Primary Socket Type: Europlug, Schuko. With multi-voltage appliances such as laptops and cell phones, all you need is a travel plug adapter. Make sure your adapter is rated 100-240V 50-60Hz. For 110-120V electronics a Plug adapter and step-down transformer is needed. Hair dryers, electric razors, curling irons, etc., require normally a Plug adapter and voltage converter. Phones: Country Code for Spain: 34 City Code for Barcelona: 93 US to Spain international dialing format: 011-34 - city code, and phone number Spain to US international dialing format: 001 - area code - 7 digit phone number Cell Phones: It is important to be able to stay in touch while traveling. Spain uses GSM, which is compatible with the standards used in the rest of Europe, Australia and parts of Asia, but not in North America or Japan. Unless you have a multi-band phone, your U.S. cell phone will not work when you visit Spain. Several companies rent out GSM wireless phones. Check with your local provider. A smart phone gives you the additional ability to stay in touch through e-mails. Smart phones can also give you an option to use providers such as Skype, VoipDiscount, etc. Some of these services allow for free calls to the US as long as you have an unlimited data plan. Check out these internet phone providers and make sure your US phone provider has not put any limitations on such use. There is a business center at ITMA with internet access. Phone calls from your hotel will be very expensive. Money: Currency: Euro ( ) - 1 Euro = 100 cents Exchange rate fluctuates daily. As of end of July 2011: 1 US$ = 0.69-1 = 1.45 US$. These rates are Spot Rates and depending on the type of transaction, banks will add a profit margin into the transaction by adjusting the Rate of Exchange. You can buy Euros in the US. Banks usually have to order the currency and this can take a couple of days. Currency exchange services at airports are in general expensive. The easiest and best way to get cash is ATMs. They also have some of the most competitive rates. Credit cards are widely used. For credit card cash withdrawals you need to know your PIN. Most places accept credit cards but for small amounts you need cash. Traveler s checks are accepted in Spain at banks, travel agencies, hotels, and some shops. TRAVELING IN SPAIN AND BARCELONA PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: Public transportation in Barcelona is excellent. All major cities have metered taxis, in which all charges must be posted in the vehicle. We advise travelers to use only clearly identified cabs and to ensure that taxi drivers always switch on the meter. A green light on the roof indicates that the taxi is available. Rail service is comfortable and reliable, but varies in quality and speed. Intercity buses are usually comfortable and inexpensive. The metro system is excellent for moving around downtown. See Metro Map on Page 10. DRIVING IN SPAIN: While in Spain, you may encounter road conditions that differ significantly from those in the United States. Traffic in Barcelona is faster paced than in U.S. cities and can be unnerving because of unfamiliar signs or motorbikes weaving between traffic lanes. The use of a mobile phone without a hands-free device while driving a car is prohibited and a fine of 300 Euros for violation and loss of driving privileges is possible. Those renting vehicles are encouraged to check with the rental company about traffic regulations and safety equipment. Spanish police authorities may levy fines on the spot and issue a receipt for the payment. This is done to ensure the traffic fine is paid by foreigners who rarely come back to Spain to pay the fine. TRANSFER BARCELONA AIRPORT TO THE CITY: There are several transfer options to the city center. The journey time from the airport to the center is between 20 to 30 minutes depending on the time of day however all means of transport take more or less the same length of time. By Bus Aerobus (A1) from Airport to Plaza de Catalunya. Aerobus is the bus service that connects the Airport with the center of Barcelona leaving every 5 minutes, every day of the year. In approximately 35 minutes can go or return to either of the Airport Terminals (T1 or T2) comfortably and economically, without having to change stations or stops. The route covers strategic stops in the city. All vehicles are adapted for people with mobility problems; they have a large area for luggage and all the commodities offered by good public transport.
7 Timetable: By Road Pl. Catalunya (Barcelona) - Terminal T1 (Airport) The airport access road is the C-31 motorway Barcelona- From 05.30 h to 06.50 h every 10 min Castelldefels, which connects with the C-32 Barcelona- From 06.50 h to 21.45 h every 5 min Sitges. From the Barcelona ring roads, access is by the Pata From 21.45 h to 00.30 h every 10 min Sur. Terminal T1 (Airport) - Pl. Catalunya (Barcelona) From 06.10 h to 07.30 h every 10 min From 07.30 h to 22.25 h every 5 min From 22.25 h to 01.05 h every 10 min Pl. Catalunya (Barcelona) - Terminal T2 (Airport) From 05.30 h to 06.50 h every 20 min From 06.50 h to 22.20 h every 10 min From 22.20 h to 00.30 h every 20 min Terminal T2 (Airport) - Pl. Catalunya (Barcelona) From 06.00 h to 07.00 h every 20 min From 07.00 h to 23.00 h every 10 min From 23.00 h to 01.00 h every 20 min The service operates 365 days a year, always with the same schedule. Price: You can buy your ticket from the staff at the bus stops (payment in cash or by credit card), at the automatic sales machines (payment in cash or by credit card) or by paying the bus driver (cash only payments). Single ticket: 5,30 * Valid for one person and his/her luggage and valid up to one hour after purchasing. Return ticket: 9,15 * Valid for person and his/her luggage. Valid GOING up to 1 hour after purchasing, and valid RETURN up to 9 days after purchasing. You must keep the ticket in order to exchange it for the return ticket trip. By Taxi Stops: Opposite terminals A, B and C. Price: Approximate rates from the airport on working days (from 07.00 to 21.00): to Plaza España, 14.90 ; to Plaza Catalunya, 17.20 ; to Sagrada Familia, 20.60. Approximate rates on Saturdays, holidays and at night (from 21.00 to 07.00): to Plaza España, 17.80 ; to Plaza Cataluña, 20.60 ; to Sagrada Familia, 24.50. These rates include the airport supplement. The luggage supplement is 0.90 per item. The cost payable is as indicated on the meter. Users are advised to request a receipt. By Train Line 10 - Renfe Cercanías The Renfe Cercanías Line 10 links the airport with the center of the city and the Sants and França railway stations. Itinerary: Airport - França Railway Station Stops: Airport - El Prat de Llobregat - Bellvitge - Barcelona Sants Railway Station - Paseo de Gracia - França Railway Station. Journey duration: 32 minutes. Timetable: Departures from the airport, from 06:00 to 23:44; departures from the airport, from 5:12 to 22:42. Every 30 minutes. Price: Standard 2.40; Bonotren (10 trips), 18.20. Aeroport station is within the Integrated Tariff System (zone 1) of the Barcelona Metropolitan Region: T-Dia, 5 and T-10, 6.65. T1-T2 Shuttle Buses Shuttle buses within the airport operate on 10 or less minute intervals. They connect terminals T1 and T2. Along the way are stops for arrival, departure, train stations, remote parking, etc. TRAVELING TO ITMA FROM DOWNTOWN See Pages 1 and 2 SPAIN Spain is officially the Kingdom of Spain and is located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. It is a member state of the European Union. Its mainland is bordered to the north and south by the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea and to the east and west by France, Andorra, Portugal and the British Territory of Gibraltar. Spanish territory also includes the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean off the African coast, and two autonomous cities in North Africa, Ceuta and Melilla, that border Morocco. Furthermore, the town of Llívia is a Spanish enclave, situated inside French territory. With an area of 504,030 square kilometers (194,610 sq mi), it is the second largest country in Western Europe and the European Union after France. Because of its location, the territory of Spain was subject to many external influences since prehistoric times and through to its dawn as a country. Spain emerged as a unified country in the 15th century, following the marriage of the Catholic Monarchs and the completion of the conquest, or Reconquista, of the Iberian Peninsula in 1492. Conversely, it has been an important source of influence to other regions, chiefly during the Modern Era, when it became a global empire that has left a legacy of over 500 million Spanish speakers today. Spain is a democracy organized in the form of a parliamentary government under a constitutional monarchy. It is a developed country with a large economy and a high standard of living. It is a member of the United Nations, European Union, NATO, OECD, and WTO. Spanish is spoken all over the country and is the only language with official status nationwide. Basque (2%), Catalan (17%) and Galician (7%) have been declared coofficial, along with Spanish, in the constituent communities where they are spoken. There are also some other surviving Romance minority languages, these languages do not have any official status. BARCELONA AT A GLANCE Population 1,605,602 Currency Euro Official Languages Catalan, Castilian Weather Warm, pleasant climate with year round sunshine. Average temperature in September is 22 C (72F)
8 Barcelona is the capital and the most populous city of Catalonia. It is the second largest city in Spain with a population of 1.6 million within its administrative limits. The urban area of Barcelona extends beyond the administrative city limits with a population of about five million people in it s metropolitan area. It is also Europe's largest metropolis on the Mediterranean coast, located between the mouths of the rivers Llobregat and Besòs and bound to the west by the Serra de Collserola ridge (512 m/1,680 ft). Barcelona was founded as a Roman city, became the capital of the Counts of Barcelona and later became one of the most important cities of the Crown of Aragon. Besieged several times during its history, Barcelona today is an important cultural center and a major tourist destination with a rich cultural heritage. Particularly renowned are architectural works by Antoni Gaudí and Lluís Domènech i Montaner that have been designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The city hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics. As the capital of Catalonia, Barcelona houses the seat of the Catalan government. SIGHTSEEING IN BARCELONA Sagrada Familia Sagrada Familia is Europe s most unconventional church, designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí (1852 1926). Although incomplete, the church is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and in November 2010 was consecrated and proclaimed a minor basilica by Pope Benedict XVI. The Church has been under construction since 1882, and is still financed by private donations. As of 2007, completion is planned for 2026. When Gaudí took over the project in 1883 he transformed it with his architectural and engineering style combining Gothic and curvilinear, Catalan modernism with ambitious structural columns and arches, and including a rich variety of Christian symbols in the design. Gaudí devoted his last years to the project and at the time of his death in 1926, less than a quarter of the project was complete. Las Ramblas - Barcelona's most famous Street Las Ramblas is often the first landmark that many tourists identify with the city. It is the most prominent boule-vard, 1.2 km long cutting through the heart of the city center and is a vibrant and lively promenade filled with Barcelona action. Las Ramblas is approximately 1.2 kilometers long with Port Vell (near the cruise port terminal) at the Southern most end and Placa Catalunya at the northern most end. At the southernmost end stands a statue of Christopher Columbus atop a 200 ft. column pointing to the New World. With your back to Port Vell and looking up towards Catalunya, you have on your left hand side the Raval area and on your right-hand side is the Barri Gotic (or Gothic Quarter). La Rambla is primarily a pedestrian area with only two narrow one-way traffic roads running on either side of the central Ramblas Boulevard. La Rambla can be crowded, especially during prime time tourist season. Most of the time, there are many more tourists than locals occupying the Rambla, which has changed the shopping selection, as well as the character of the street in general. [1] For this reason it has become a prime target for pick pocketing. [2] Palau de la Música Catalana The Palace of Catalan Music is a concert hall in Barcelona. It is a Modernista style celebration of tile work, sculpture and glorious stained glass. Designed by Lluís Domènech i Montaner, construction started in 1905 and the building was inaugurated on February 9, 1908. Today, more than half a million people a year attend musical performances in the Palau that range from symphonic and chamber music to jazz and Cançó (Catalan song). Picasso Museum Metro: Drassanes (Green Line, L3) 15 minutes walk Picasso was 13 when he arrived in Barcelona and his immense talent as an artist gave him early access to the city art school. The museum has arranged Picasso's paintings in chronological order from his early days to his final works. Arranging the paintings in this way gives you a fascinating insight into the development of the artist. The strength of this 3,000 piece collection is his early works. Barcelona Cathedral This compact gothic cathedral, with Romanesque chapel and beautiful cloister was begun in 1298 under Jaume II. The cathedral was constructed throughout the 13th to 15th centuries, with the principal work done in the 14th century. The cloister, which encloses the Well of the Geese (Font de les Oques) was completed about 1450. The neo-gothic façade was constructed over the nondescript exterior that was common to Catalan churches [2] in the 19th century. The roof is notable for its gargoyles, featuring a wide range of animals, both domestic and mythical. The cathedral is dedicated to Eulalia of Barcelona, co-patron saint of Barcelona, a young virgin who, according to Catholic tradition, suffered martyrdom during Roman times in the city. The cathedral has a secluded Gothic cloister where 13 white geese are kept, the number explained by the assertion that Eulalia was 13 when she was martyred.
9 Placa Reial Placa Reial is a popular square just off the Ramblas. It is a social focal point especially at night and is often packed with Barcelonians and tourists who are soaking up the atmosphere and enjoying some food or drinks at one of the restaurants or bars that surround the square. Park Güell by Antoni Gaudi Park Güell is another of Gaudi's creations and lies north of Barcelona center, 20 minutes walk from Lesseps Metro (Green Line, L3). The park is full of narrow twisting pathways which meander through the park. There are so many pathways and different routes that it is easy to lose your bearings, however just as you think you're totally lost, you come across one of the many park maps en-route. The park is full of trees and shrubs and as you walk around you'll see unusual and colorful sculptures, mosaics, walkways and tilework. You can also expect to see some fabulous views of Barcelona from Güell Park as the whole grounds are build on a hill. Casa Batlló Casa Batllo is another Gaudi masterpiece. Originally a private home, it is now open to the public for a fee. The building looks remarkable like everything Gaudí designed, only identifiable as Modernisme or Art Nouveau in the broadest sense. The ground floor, in particular, is rather astonishing with tracery, irregular oval windows and flowing sculpted stone work. It seems that the goal of the designer was to avoid straight lines completely. Much of the façade is decorated with a mosaic made of broken ceramic tiles (trencadís) that starts in shades of golden orange moving into greenish blues. The roof is arched and was likened to the back of a dragon or dinosaur. A common theory about the building is that the rounded feature to the left of center, terminating at the top in a turret and cross, representing the lance of Saint George (patron saint of Catalonia, Gaudi's home), which has been plunged into the back of the dragon La Pedrera by Antoni Gaudi La Pedrera (1905) can be found at No 92 Passeig de Gràcia at the junction with Carrer Provenca. The Pedrera which means "Quarry" because of its stone like appearance, was originally called Casa Milà. La Pedrera was constructed to house apartments and offices, however the owner had difficulty renting the apartments because prospective tenants thought they would have problems furnishing the rooms as they were irregularly shaped. The building is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Works of Antoni Gaudí". La Pedrera is now a museum and is open to the public for tours. Barcelona Barri Gotic (Gothic Quarter) Barcelona s Barri Gotic area is also known as the Gothic Quarter and is the area in which the old town of Barcelona is situated. Streets vary considerably in style but the old quarter is generally characterized by narrow cobbled streets with tall old buildings. Picasso lived and worked in Barri Gotic from 1895 to 1904 and the artist, Joan Miró was born and lived here during his youth. Barri Gotic is situated on the right hand side of the La Rambla as you look toward Placa de Catalunya. Port Vell and Barceloneta Beach Barcelona s marina is located at the foot of La Rambla, just beyond the old customs house. A new wooden pedestrian bridge, the Rambla de Mar connects the Rambla with the Maremàgnum, a complex with shops, cinemas, bars and restaurants. Behind the Marèmagnum are an IMAX theater and Barcelona's aquarium. From here it is a short stroll to Barceloneta beach. This is the closest beach to Barcelona city center. Barceloneta has many great seafood restaurants serving up fresh catches of the day. Barceloneta beach can get busy during the peak season (June to Sept) in which case Icaria Beach is a good alternative.
10 DINING AND TIPPING Tipping In restaurants your bill does not include a service charge. Prices on the menu do not include the 7% VAT tax which is usually added when the bill is calculated. A tip of 5% to 10% is expected in upscale restaurants. For coffees and snacks in simple restaurants, most people just leave a few coins or round up the bill to the nearest Euro. Although tipping is not mandatory in Hotels, wages in the hospitality industry are quite low so tips are greatly appreciated. A suggested tip for hotel porters and maids would be 1 Euro per day. Spanish Cuisine Eating out in Barcelona is a delightful pleasure. Catalans are proud of their cuisine and expect to eat well when they go to a restaurant. Barcelona has a large number of restaurants and cafes. The cheapest and quickest places to eat are the tapas bars and cafes. Tapas means snacks and they usually consist of a bread or pastry with various toppings. You can easily make a delicious lunch stop in one of the many tapas bars around the city. Traditionally, the main meal of the day is lunch which is eaten between 1-2pm so many Catalonians go home for this meal. By early evening the bars are full of people having tapas with sherry, wine or beer. In Catalonia, dinner begins around 9 PM, however some restaurants serve dinner earlier for tourists. The menu or la carta will consist of entrants (starters), sopes (soups), main dishes (peix-fish, carn-meat, caca-game), verdures (vegetables) and postres (desserts). Look for the fixed price menu or plats combinats, there may also be a menu of the day or menu del dia. These are good choices for the money. Catalonian food is surprisingly mild but flavorful. It is not typically spicey, but at it s best, is prepared with fresh ingredients enhanced with olives, mild peppers and other delicious flavors. CLOTHING SIZES Clothes and Shoe Sizes International Clothing Sizes Men s Suits and Coats United States 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 Europe 46 48 50/52 54 56 58/60 62 64 Women s Dresses and Suits United States 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 Europe Spain 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 Men s Shirts United States 14 14½ 15 15½ 16 16½ 17 17½ Europe 35 36/37 38 39/40 41 42/43 44 45 Men s Shoes United States 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Europe 40/41 42 42/43 43/44 45 47 48 Men s Socks United States 9½ 10 10½ 11 11½ 12 Europe 39 40 41 42 43 44 Women s Shoes United States 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ Europe 36½/37 37/37½ 37½/38 38½/39 39/39½ 40 40½ Note that in most countries clothes sizes are rarely very accurate and frequently vary considerably, especially overcoats.
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