FilmoTeca de Catalunya has an archive of films, documentaries and other audiovisual materials of the cinema of Catalan. It was established in 1981 and works for the preservation and distribution of cinema. Here one can find books on cinema, along with a catalog of more than a thousand films, videos and documentaries that are updated each year. One can loan the material according to the rental rules. The facility also has two halls for movie screenings that regularly host shows. Apart from this, it also exhibits some of the work from time to time in its exhibition halls. The website has all the necessary information and schedules. While here, one can also grab a quick bite from the cafeteria.
Architectural icon Antoni Gaudí designed this sprawling park to create harmony among urban and natural landscapes. He began building the park system on Carmen Hill in 1910, creating an eye-catching tapestry of structures, gardens, and public institutions for citizens and visitors of Barcelona to enjoy. Gaudí finished working on the project in 1914, and although it was never completed, Park Güell stands proudly today as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Experience varied architectural styles in intriguing features like the columns of the Sala de las Cien Columnas, or Hall of the Hundred Column, which support a Romantic-style balcony covered in mosaic tiles.
This basilica owes its name to the pine forest that once stood in its place, spanning from the walls of the Roman city to Las Ramblas. In the 1320s, work began on the basilica structure, which exemplifies the typical Barcelona Gothic style although the main entrance is Romanesque. Inside, a chapel lies in front of the chapter house containing the tomb of Josep Oriol, a saint from Barcelona. There is also a rosette window, truly impressive for its size and mesmerizing in all different lighting throughout the day. Visitors to the church are asked to donate to the conservation and restoration of the temple. However, outside regular visting hours, the temple is free to visit, and everyone is invited to participate in prayer.
Teatre Lliure belongs to the Union of European Theatres. It has its own resident theater company and a chamber orchestra, which plays jazz, classical chamber music and contemporary music. State-of-the-art technology allows the stage and the seating arrangements to be transformed from one performance to another. The program features theater, musical concerts and dance, specializing in experimental theater productions.
Housed in a 19th-century warehouse on the Barcelona port, this museum was created to preserve, exhibit, and disseminate Catalonian history. It is a dynamic and contemporary cultural center where the past is brought to life through artifacts, documents, historical re-creations, mixed media presentations, and interactive displays. Beyond regular exhibitions, there are also learning opportunities in the form of historical archives and libraries, as well as a dedicated educational department. Move from prehistoric times to the modern era, explore with a topographic model of Catalonia under your feet, wind down on the rooftop terrace with hot coffee and exquisite vistas, then swing by the souvenir shop on your way out.
This magnificent multi-functional sporting arena was designed by Japanese architect Arata Isozaki as a symbol of Barcelona's brave modern future. It's an incredible piece of avant-garde architecture, an "intelligent" building in which everything is controlled by computers. The 45-meter (150 foot) high dome was built on the ground and lifted up to its present position over ten days of arduous labor. The complex is used for sporting events, pop concerts, theater performances and other spectacles.