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AIP TRAVEL CV-m1157-V Inscrita en el Registro Mercantil de Valencia, Hoja V-129066, Folio 200, Tomo 8887, Libro 6173

Ranging from medieval gothic castles to the surreal mosaic buildings ofGaud, the construction of this cityreflects its culture and history. The Catalonian Gothic sculpture of the 13th-15th centuries began thenotable artistic accomplishments of this region. The best way to get to know Barcelona is following the socalledModernism Route. Modernism is a style that has marked Barcelona with a sign of being differentand this is much more than an aesthetical difference. Strolling along the streets of Barcelona is likestrolling through a living museum of architecture where the best halls hold its best works: the CatalanModernist Style. Its stuccoes, mosaics, and latticed stain-glass windows enable us to reconstruct the yearsbetween the World Fair of 1888 and the first decade of the century, a period in which Modernism becamean everyday art that helped Barcelona come of age and changed insignificant things into objects of art

The enthusiasm of the turn of the century the desire for renovation

produced a social use of art, an anonymous popular architecturethat dignified everything it touched. As a result pastry shops,pharmacies and ordinary shops were treated with the samedecorative respect as the mansions of the upper-class bourgeoisie.

ButModernismis not something limited to Barcelona; it is a stylethat flourished in most Western European countries and is known bymany different names: Floreale in Italy, and curiously Modern Style inFrance and Art Nouveau in England. The most outstanding, original,brilliant figure of Catalan modernism was Antonio Gaud whosework surpassed the limits of the movement in expression andsymbolism.This prosperous city was the host of the 1992 Olympic Games andhas turned many of the facilities into permanent tourism centers. Forthe competition the 1929 Olympic Stadium was refurbished andexpanded. Next to it, the futuristic Palau Sant Jordi was built withoutsupporting columns for the huge monolithic roof. Since the games ithas become a favoured concert venue.

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Time and departure point - TBAArrival and accommodation. Free time for dinner.

Barcelona (pop. 1.7 million), located on the coast ofthe Mediterranean, is one of the most progressivecities in Spain. Influenced by the rest of WesternEurope, this city has much to offer. As a major port,Barcelona has always been a center of trade andcommerce. Located on a plain above theMediterranean in the region of Catalonia, Barcelona isfull of beautiful parks and surrounded by wooded hills.The eastern coastline is a journey from the PyreneesMountains that separate Spain and France to thevineyards and orchards of Catalonia. Barcelonawasfounded in 230 BC. It has since gone through manyrulers, including the Carthaginians, the Visigoths, andthe Muslims. After the fall of the dictatorship ofFranco, the government was replaced with thepresent day democracy.

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AIP TRAVEL CV-m1157-V Inscrita en el Registro Mercantil de Valencia, Hoja V-129066, Folio 200, Tomo 8887, Libro 6173

FRIDAY 09THJULYLa Pedrera & Sagrada Familia

1130 AMMEETING POINT HOSTELVisit to La Pedrera. Over 48 millions euros investedand ten years of work in its restoration. RehabilitatingGaudis masterpiece made it possible to recuperatethe building from the many serious mutilations it hadundergone since 1912. This meant recuperating theoriginal design of the attics and the roof, from whichGaudis three emblematic works Casa Batll,Sagrada Familia and Gell Park are visible.As the years go by Gaudi legend, instead of fadingaway, is becoming stronger. To prove it , from all hisworks, the Sagrada Familia, stands out for its genius ,its ambitious and its gigantic dimensions.

SATURDAY 10THJULYMontjuic & Park Gell

Free morning.Take a look to the wide array of street entertainers along LasRamblas or take a stroll around the maze of narrowalleyways that comprise the Gothic quarter.

0400 PMMEETING POINT HOSTELThe Montjuic mountain has become one of the most typicalpostcards of the city. It held the 1929 Universal Exhibition

when the present fairground, the sports facilities, and theparks and gardens scattered around were also built. Anotherimportant event, the Olympic Games of 1992, gave the cityan excuse to bring parts of mountain up to date. Next will bethe Gell Park, projected by Antonio Gaudi with its benchescovered with fragments of brilliant ceramic tile, colours andqualities. The main entrance to the park is flanked by acouple of buildings that look like they illustrate a fairy tale.Next come the famous staircase with a multi-coloured dragonleading the visitor to the impressive hypostyle hall.

SUNDAY 11THJULYCheck-out before noon.Free time to walk around the Gothic Quarter.

0100 PM Meeting at the hotel and departure to Valencia.Arrival and end of tour.

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* Bus Valencia-Barcelona-Valencia.* Hostel Mare Nostrum

( bed and breakfast in multiple rooms ) ,some rooms may have shared facilities.

* Visit Park Gell & Montjuic

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