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A closer look at Barcelona

Short guides to help you decide where to look, where to eat and how to fit each experience into your trip. A small, carefully edited blog designed to grow without losing its character.

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What to see in Barcelona

Viewpoints, neighbourhoods, heritage and places that reveal more of the city than a single photograph.

Restaurants

Characterful tables for a special occasion, a traditional meal or a relaxed taste of local life.

02 · Blog

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BarcelonaAt the table

Restaurants

The best restaurants in Barcelona

A concise selection spanning creative cooking, Catalan tradition and lively tapas.

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View across Barcelona from the Carmel Bunkers

What to see in Barcelona

Carmel Bunkers: history and views

What to expect at Turó de la Rovira, how to prepare for the climb and why it is much more than a viewpoint.

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Photograph authors and licences

Remains of the former anti-aircraft battery. · 049 Turó de la Rovira, antiga bateria antiaèria.jpg · Enric · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0.

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