Des na on Guide: Barcelona
Contents Click below to jump straight to your subject area Art & Design Joan Miro Founda on...3 Museum of Contemporary Art of Barcelona...3 Picasso Museum...3 Dali Museum (Figueres)...3 Portlligat House-Museum...3 Casa Mila La Pedrera...4 Parc Guell...4 Casa Museu Gaudi...4 Guell Palace...4 Gaudi Experiencia...4 Antonio Tapies Founda on...5 Barcelona Pavilion Mies van der Rohe...5 Concert Hall...5 Daurel Founda on of Contmporary Art Museum...5 The Modernist Route Guided Tour...5 Hospitality & Catering Sparkling Wine Producers...6 Bodegas Torres (winery)...6 Anis del Mono Dis llery...6 Full Day Tour to Dairy and Biscuit Factory...6 Leisure & Tourism Olympic Stadium Museum...7 Port Aventura...7 Grand Prix Circuit...7 Port of Barcelona (Consorci el Far)...7 Sitges Walking Tour...7 Monserrat...7 Language and Culture Spanish Language Workshops...8 Sightseeing Tour of Barcelona...8 La Sagrada Familia...8 Nou Camp Football Stadium...8 Port Vell...8 Tapas Tas ng...8 Flamenco Show...9 Poble Espanyol...9 Day or Half-Day Trips Out of the City...9 Restaurants...9 2
Art & Design Joan Miro Founda on www.fundaciomiro-bcn.org The founda on houses the permanent exhibi on of more than 217 pain ngs, 8,000 drawings, 178 sculptures, tapestries and all graphics by Joan Miró. White walls, rus c le floors and an elegant system of roof arches make this one of the worlds greatest museum buildings. Museum of Contemporary Art of Barcelona www.macba.cat/en Opened in 1995, the MACBA seeks to bring contemporary art to a wider audience through its Collec on. MACBA invites visitors to explore current social, economic and poli cal dynamics through modern and contemporary art. Student 7.50 : Adult 9 (Special rates may apply for temporary exhibi ons) Tues to Fri: 10.00-18.00 (un l 20.00 July Sept) Thurs ll 21:00, Saturday l 20.00 Sundays & public holidays: 10.00-15.30 Closed on Mondays (except public holidays) Nearest Metro Espanya + Bus 61 or Para-lel + Funicular 10 per person Midweek (closed Tuesday): 11 am - 20:00 pm Saturday, 10 am - 8 pm Sunday, public holidays and 1 May, 10 am - 3 pm Nearest Metro Catalunya / Universitat Picasso Museum www.museupicasso.bcn.cat/en/ The newly renovated Picasso Museum is indispensable for understanding the forma ve years of Pablo Ruiz Picasso. The genius of the young ar st is revealed through the more than 4,000 works that make up the permanent collec on. However, the Picasso Museum also reveals his rela onship with Barcelona: an in mate, solid rela onship that was shaped in his adolescence and youth, and con nued un l his death. Free to Students under 18, 1 for audio guide A le er on school headed paper outlining their request for a visit, with details of the visit and a list of passengers with their ages needs to be shown at me of visi ng Picasso Museum. Open Daily : 09.00 to 20.30 Mondays: 10:00-17:00 Group size 10 25 (split if larger and enter at 15minute intervals) Nearest Metro: Liceu or Jaume 1 Dali Theatre Museum (Figueres) www.salvador-dali.org The museum contains the broadest range of works spanning the ar s c career of Salvador Dalí, from his earliest ar s c experiences and his crea ons within the Surrealist movement down to the works of the last years of his life. We are happy to arrange coach travel for your group, otherwise it is easily accessible by train from Barcelona- Sants sta on. 10.20 per person Minimum group size : 25 Opening Times Nov- Feb: 10.30-18.00 March & October: 09:30-18.00 Apr- Sept: 09.00 20.00 NIGHT OPENING in August: 10 pm to 1 am Coach Required Portlligat House-Museum www.salvador-dali.org The present Portlligat House-museum was Salvador Dalí s only fixed abode from 1930. Drawn to the area by the landscape, the light and the isola on Dali lived and worked here un l 1982. Students 10.10 Adults 13 Seasonal opening mes apply, please visit the website for further details Groups size restricted to max 8, admi ed in 10 minute intervals 3
Casa Mila La Pedrera www.lapedrera.com The last apartment house built by Antoni Gaudi, the Casa- Mila (or stone quarry as it is affec onately known) is considered the epitome of Modernism with its impressive façade of undula ng stone and iron balconies. There is an accompanying exhibi on, Espai Gaudi for English guided tours. Parc Guell www.parkguell.cat/en This park is based on the design of garden ci es in England and is a classic representa on of Gaudi s ideas. At the centre is the Great Esplande, with an undula ng bench covered in some of the finest examples of trencadis (broken mosaic work) mostly by Gaudis overshadowed assistant Josep Maria Jujol. Casa Museu Gaudi (Located within Parc Guell) www.casamuseugaudi.org/en Although designed by Gaudi s colleague Francesc Berenguer, Gaudi never-the-less had a hand in designing the garden pergola and the beau ful furniture. He lived here from 1906 un l his death in 1926, but in the last few years he o en slept in his workshop in the Sagrada Familia. 16 per person Groups over 20 require a reserva on Open from 5 November 28 February, Mon Sun 09.00 18.30 From March 1 November 4, Mon Sun 09.00 20.30 Nearest Metro: Diagonal 8 per person Open Nov March: 08.30 18.15 May Aug: 08.00 21.30 April, Sept & Oct: 08.00 20.30 Nearest Metro: Lesseps (20 minutes) Please note the Nature Square is currently under renova on Under 16 : 5.60, Over 16 : 7.70 (min 10 people) Open Oct March : 10.00-18.00 April-September : 09.00 20.00 Nearest Metro: Lesseps Guell Palace www.palauguell.cat/en Built by Antoni Gaudi for his patron Count Guell, the interior of this townhouse boasts an extraordinary richness of detail. It is one of the first buildings that he showed the originality of his ideas. Guided tours only. Student groups, 6 per person (groups 10-25) April Oct, 10.00 20.00 Nov March, 10.00 17.30 Closed Mondays except Bank Holidays Nearest Metro Liceu Gaudi Experiencia h p://www.gaudiexperiencia.com/ Gaudí Experiència is a new way to find out about Antoni Gaudí and his work. For the first me ever, you ll be able to explore Antoni Gaudí s crea ve universe thanks to state-ofthe-art 4D and interac ve technology. It s a thrilling learning experience. 10.90 per person (groups 10 25) October March open 11.30 16.00 April September open 10.30 19.00 Located next to Park Güell Nearest Metro: Lesseps (20 minutes) 4
Antonio Tapies Founda on www.fundaciotapies.org Located in a building by the Modernist ar st Domenech I Montaner, the Founda on houses one of the most complete collec ons of works by this Catalan ar st. Temporary exhibi ons by contemporary ar sts are also held throughout the year. Reduced entrance 5.60 Special admission fee for groups over 15 people. Booking in advance is required Tue Thurs & Sat: 10.00-19.00, Friday open l 21.00, Sunday 10.00 15.00. Mondays closed Nearest Metro: Passeig de Gracia Barcelona Pavillion Mies van der Rohe www.miesbcn.com The Barcelona Pavilion is an emblema c work of the Modern Movement, known for its simple form and its spectacular use of extravagant materials, such as marble, red onyx and traver ne. The same features of minimalism and spectacular can be applied to the pres gious furniture specifically designed for the building, among which is the iconic Barcelona chair. Concert Hall www.palaumusica.org The Palace of Catalan Music, is an icon of modernist architecture in downtown Barcelona. Built between 1905 and 1908 by the great architect Lluis Domènech i Montaner, the Palau de la Música Catalana is an architectural jewel of Catalonia and essen al part of any visit to the city. Daurel Founda on of Contemporary Art Museum www.poble-espanyol.com The Poble Espanyol, or Spanish Village, is an open-air museum comprising full-scale replicas of 117 buildings from different parts of Spain. with streets, houses, parks, theatre, school, restaurants and ar san workshops. The visit also includes the Daurel Founda on of Contmporary Art Museum, with a collec on made up of over 300 works of contemporary art by interna onally recognised ar sts. Entrance 3.40, guided 2.90 Groups students*: 2,60 per person Scheduled guided tour** 60. Entrance not included Teachers and tour guides (accompanying groups): free. Payment is in cash at the entrance to the Pavilion Monday - Sunday 10.00am - 8pm 01/03-31/10 Monday Sunday 10:00am 6pm 01/11-28/02 Nearest Metro: Espanya Under 17s 13.40, over 17s 21.80 Open daily from 10.00 am - 15.30 pm August from 9.00 a.m. - 18.00 pm Visits every 30 minutes, Dura on 55 minutes Students: 7.20, Adults: 11.50 Open Daily Mon Sun : 09.00 20.00 Friday : 09.00 15.00 Saturday: 09.00 16.00 Nearest Metro Espanya 5
Hospitality & Catering Sparkling Wine Producers www.codorniu.es www.freixenet.es Cava, or sparkling wine, has been produced in the Penedes region, just west of Barcelona, since the 16th c century. Several producers offer guided tours for the general public. One of the best known is Freixenet. This company offers an audio-visual show, visit to the caves and observa on of the produc on process. Visitors are offered a complimentary glass of Cava at the end of the tour. Bodegas Torres (winery) www.torres.es The winery tour starts with a film presenta on about the company and its products, followed by a tour of the vineyard by coach to see the fermenta on vats, cellars and bo ling plant. The visit ends with a wine tas ng. Anis del Moro Dis llery The focus of the visit is on the history of company and the produc on related local history. It also looks at the comparison of produc on methods used 100 years ago and those currently used. Visits can take place in English. From 7.90 per person depending on the winery Coach required to reach this visit. Approx 40 minutes from Barcelona Guided tour in English Approx 90 minutes 7.60 per person Open daily Approx 40 minutes from Barcelona so coach is required. Price available on request, please contact us for details Guided tour in English 1hr 15 mins dura on 5.50 per person Payable locally Approx 30 minutes from Barcelona so coach is required Dura on: approx 90 minutes Available mornings only Full Day Factory Tour www.fageda.com www.triasbiscuits.com This full day excursion takes in two large scale produc- on facili es outside Barcelona. Beginning at the La Fageda yoghurt producing coopera ve, students will tour the farm and factory learning about the various processes used to turn milk into yoghurt and desserts. Your group will get free me in the heritage town of Besalu before visi ng a biscuit factory to see an English video presenta on on the history of the company, factory and museum. Price available on request, please contact us for details Available Tuesday to Friday A coach required to reach this visit as it is located outside Barcelona Visits in Spanish, English translator can be arranged 6
Leisure & Tourism Olympic Stadium Museum www.museuolimpic.bcn.com The Olympic and Sports Museum has sec ons devoted to many different sports and their Olympic history. Exhibits include famous equipment and clothing, different Olympic torches, posters and mascots through the year. There are interac ve sec ons where you can test your reflexes or compete against virtual Olympic athletes. Port Aventura www.portaventura.es This is now Spain s number 1 tourist a rac on, and one of the biggest in Europe. There is a mixture of shows, gentle rides, white knuckle rides and of course plenty of shops and places to eat. Workbooks on Business & Tourism and Spanish Language Studies for GCSE and AS/A2 Level students are available to accompany your visit to the park. Grand Prix Circuit www.circuitcat.com The Circuit de Catalunya is home to the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix. Get access to all the private areas of the track including from the briefing area, podium, press area, race control, lounge, boxes & paddock. Entrance: 7 per person (with guide), non-guided visits 3.50 per person Open: Tues SaturdayL 10.00 20.00 Sunday : 10.00 14.30 Closed Monday Centrally Located School groups ages 12-18 28 Adult ckets 34 Seasonal opening hours, please see website for calendar Coach necessary Student groups: 11.80per person Payable in advance A coach is required, the visit is 45 minutes outside Barcelona Visit dura on 1h - 1h 15m. Port of Barcelona www.consorcielfar.org Guided tour around Spain s leading port. The visit begins with an audio-visual explana on of the port s ac vity and how it works. The second part is a tour around the port in a tradi onal sailing boat. Montserrat Tours to Spain s first Na onal Park include a visit to the Royal Basilica with it s black Madonna, one of only two black Madonnas in existence in the world. The Museum of Art is also one of the richest in Spain and includes works by Picasso, Gaudi, Dali and Caravaggio. 16 per person (min 10, max 20 people) Larger groups will need to be split into more than one group. Dura on: 2 hours Museum entrance: 6.90 Museum Open Daily : 10.00 18.45 A coach is required as Montserrat is approx. 1hr from Barcelona. 7
Language and Culture Spanish Language Workshops There are excellent opportuni es to improve your students language skills through sessions with na ve Spanish speakers. Sessions will be adapted to the ability of your students are are lead by highly qualified local language teachers. Choose from 2, 4, 6 or 8 hours which can be split over more than one day to fit in with your i nerary. Sightseeing Tours of Barcelona The city tour is an excellent introduc on to the city, and will typically visit places such as the Sagrada Familia and other Gaudi landmarks, the Olympic Port, Montjuic and the Old City. Tours are available on a variety of themes including the Genius of Gaudi, Historic city tour or they can be tailored to your requirements Sagrada Familia www.sagradafamilia.org Barcelona s most iconic building the Sagrada Familia represents Gaudi s dedica on to build a church with precise symbolic meaning. The irony is that this masterpiece was unfinished by the me he died in 1926 and is s ll unfinished today. The crypt museum tells the story of the building and how it evolved. Nou Camp Football Stadium FC Barcelona www.fcbarcelona.com Trophies, documents, photographs and audio-visual shows trace the history of one of the greatest clubs in the world. You can view the stadium from the grandstand. The visit takes 1.5-2 hours. Guided tours in English are also available. Port Vell Port Vell is the oldest part of the Port of Barcelona which has been reinvented to become a retail and leisure complex integral to residents and visitors to the city alike. Here students you can visit the Maremagnum, the Aquarium, the Mari me Museum, take a short boat cruise around the harbour or simply enjoy me in the many shops and eateries. Tapas Tas ng Enjoy a typical Spanish evening enjoying these small dishes designed for sharing and give your students and authen c dining experience. Prices available on request From 16.30 Lessons available daily, can be spread over a number of days. Min 15 per group Located in central Barcelona Prices available on request, please contact us for Details Half-day tour, lasts approx 2.5-3 hours 11.70 Entrance inc Audioguide Open November to February, 9.00am 6pm April to September, 9.00am 8pm March & October, 9.00am 19.00 pm Nearest Metro: Sagrada Familia Museum + Guided tour : 22.90 per person Audio guide: 5 Open daily (no visits on Match days) Centrally located Closest Metro: Collblanc or Bus 15, 54, 56, 57, 75, 101,157 Entrance charges apply at some of the areas a rac ons Open daily Centrally Located Closest Metro: Drassanes 2 Course Tapas Meal with drink 12 8
Flamenco Show Although not tradi onally famed for its flamenco, Barcelona does s ll offer a range of shows and workshops to demonstrate this Spanish art form. The Flamenco shows can be combined with a workshop with the stars of the show, which is ideal for dance or drama students. Poble Espanyol www.poble-espanyol.com The Poble Espanyol, or Spanish Village, is an open-air museum comprising full-scale replicas of 117 buildings from different parts of Spain, with streets, houses, parks, theatre, school, restaurants and ar san workshops, a great place for your students to prac se their language skills. Flamenco Show with drink: 18.90 per person Flamenco Show with Meal: 27 per person Available Thursday and Friday Students: 7.20, Adults: 11.50 Open Daily Mon Sun : 09.00 20.00 Friday : 09.00 15.00 Saturday: 09.00 16.00 Nearest Metro Espanya Day or Half Day Trips out of the city There are many great places to visit outside Barcelona for a half day or full day excursion: Sitges (Costa Dorada), Blanes or Lloret de Mar (Costa Brava) Montserrat Figueres (for Dali museum) PortAventura Theme Park If you have your own coach, subject to driver s hours regula ons you will be able to explore the surrounding area at your leisure For air groups coach hire can be arranged to visit a des na on outside the city, contact us for details Restaurants Moka offers a wide choice of interna onal and Spanish food from Pasta to Paella, With a choice of set menus, ideal for groups 3 course meal with table water : from 12 Fresc Co is the restaurant where you choose the combina ons. The self service buffet allows you to create your own meals from salads, sauces, meat grill, soups, pizza and pasta Buffet Evening Meal with drink 11 The Hard Rock Cafe offers authen c American Cuisine and one of the largest, most valued collec ons of rock n roll memorabilia in the world. Vinyl 2 courses with drink 15 Ristorante Nervion offers simple authen c Spanish Tapas cuisine. Dishes include Catalan toasted bread with tomatoes, Spanish omelets, chicken croque es, Roman style squid, Chips with spicy sauce, Green salad, cured ham & cheese. 2 Course Tapas Meal with drink 12 This restaurant also offers Flamenco shows, see above. 9