Barcelona is one of the top touristic destinations in Europe and one of the legendary cities in the Mediterranean. Since Barcelona was founded more than 2,000 years ago, the Catalan Capital City has been characterized by its trading tradition and its spirit of innovation.
The most important recent turning point for Barcelona has been the celebration of the Olympic Games in the city in 1992. When the Catalans talk or think of Barcelona, they always differentiate between the pre-Olympic and post-Olympic Barcelona. Both periods has given outstanding buildings to Barcelona. In this article we will show you some of them!
PRE-OLYMPIC BARCELONA
- LA PEDRERA
This is one of Antoni Gaudi’s musts. La Pedrera, or Casa Milà (this is the official name), was built by the architect in late XIX century as a residential building for neighbors. Now is one of Barcelona’s main attractions.
- RAMON LLULL SCHOOL
You will not find this building in many touristic guides. Built in the XIX century, nowadays it is the Ramon Llull School.
POST-OLYMPIC BARCELONA
- DESIGN MUSEUM + AGBAR TOWER
Located in the 22@, the new commercial neighbor in Barcelona, these building are the latest ones built in the city.
PRE AND POST OLYMPIC FUSION
- LAS ARENAS MALL
This commercial centre has been placed in an old bull ring, after bullfighting has been banned in Catalonia
- BORN CENTRE CULTURAL
This a new cultural centre located where the ruins of the old Barcelona were founded.
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