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Un centro comercial único de arquitectura sorprendente. Más de 180 establecimientos de moda y complementos, decoración, deportes y hogar, perfumería y cosmética, 20 restaurantes, 15 salas de cine y un hipermercado. A unique shopping centre, with a surprising design. More than 180 establishments specialised in fashion items and accessories, sports and home decoration, perfumes and cosmetics, 12 restaurants, 15 cinema rooms and a hypermarket.

gran via - l’hospitalet  fgc (L8)
T. 902.30.14.44 - ildefons cerdÀ
www.granvia2.com  h. 10 - 22 h.

GRAN VIA 2
centro comercial shopping center

Blau es un restaurante fresco, con una cocina de mercado creativa. Situado en una torre de primeros de siglo del barrio de Sants, dispone en el interior de una terraza cubierta. Abierto todos los días. Blau is a restaurant offering creative market fresh cuisine. Located in a town house in the Sants neighbourhood dating from the beginning of the 20th century, Blau also offers covered terrace seating. Open every day.

Tenor Massini, 61
pl. sants (L-1 y l-5)
Tel. 93 330 01 12
blau
cocina mediterránea mediterranean cuisine

Cocina venezolana y mediterránea de fusión. Restaurante íntimo y acogedor. Salón privado. Menú mediodía: 11,80 €. Cerrado domingos y lunes noche.
Venezuelan and Mediterranean fusion cuisine. Intimate and wellcoming restaurant. Private dining room. Midday fixed price menu; 11’80 €. Closed Sundays and Monday evenings.
Provença, 91-97
T. 93 321 58 81
entença

el melindro
cocina venezolana venezuelan cuisine

Parece ser que antes de la llegada de las huestes romanas, Montjuïc (173 m.) era el hogar de los primeros barceloneses y abrigaba el primer puerto que tuvo la ciudad. Durante la Edad Media, fue utilizada como cementerio de la comunidad judía, y de ahí podría provenir su nombre. Esta colina ha sido durante siglos una gran cantera, de la que se ha extraído ?abundante piedra de gran calidad para la construcción. También acogió durante parte del siglo XX un famoso circuito de carreras. Actualmente, su actividad se centra en tres ejes: el deporte, la cultura y la naturaleza. Habría que añadir un cuarto, la muerte: en su ladera marítima se levanta el inmenso cementerio de Montjuïc.
Recomendaciones: Para llegar a Montjuïc, la mejor solución el metro o autobús hasta la plaza España, un gran nudo de comunicaciones. A partir de aquí, que cada cual decida. La colina es suficientemente grande como para poder pasar unas cuantas horas de paseos entre algunos de los jardines menos conocidos de la ciudad. Lo mejor es aprovechar algunas de las ubicaciones que aquí proponemos, y pasear sin prisas por este pulmón de la ciudad.
? Plaza de Toros de las Arenas: Inaugurada en el 1900, la Plaza de las Arenas ha sido, en antigüedad, la segunda de las tres plazas de toros que ha tenido la ciudad. Actualmente se está reconvirtiendo en centro de ocio, según un ambicioso proyecto de Richard Rogers. Gran Vía, 373-385
? Avenida Reina Maria Cristina: Puerta de entrada al recinto ferial de la ciudad, heredero de la Exposición Internacional de 1929. Se conservan numerosos edificios de la época por toda la montaña. En la avenida, destacan tres elementos: las dos torres venecianas, el Palacio Nacional al fondo y en medio, la Fuente Mágica. Da gusto verla, en las noches de verano, con sus juegos de agua, música y luz.
? MNAC: El Palacio Nacional fue concebido como uno de los emblemas de la exposición de 1929. Obra de Eugenio Cendoya, y rematado en un estilo ecléctico, su construcción fue acelerada y poco estable: en las décadas siguientes sufrió varias restauraciones para fijar cimentaciones y solucionar peligrosas grietas. Actualmente alberga el Museo Nacional de Arte de Catalunya, con una colección artística que abarca 1000 años de historia. Algunas de sus secciones, como la dedicada al románico catalán, son sencillamente espectaculares. Mirador del Palau Nacional, 6
? Teatre Grec: Construído entre 1920 y 1923, este teatro al aire libre ocupa el espacio de una de las antiguas canteras que había en la montaña. Está rodeado de jardines que configuran un entorno único, con aforo para 2000 personas. Se utiliza para las representaciones del Festival de Verano de Barcelona, el Grec. Passeig Santa Madrona, 36
? Anillo Olímpico: El epicentro de los Juegos Olímpicos celebrados en Barcelona en 1992. Es de fácil acceso, gracias a las escaleras mecánicas que suben desde la avenida Maria Cristina.  Comprende, entre otras instalaciones, el Estadio Olímpico, remodelado para la ocasión, y el palau Sant Jordi, obra de Arata Isozaki.
? Castillo de Montjuïc: Fortaleza del siglo XVIII construída, no para defender la ciudad, sino para vigilarla. No en vano, Barcelona acababa de perder una guerra contra España, que supuso la sumisión definitiva de Catalunya al estado. A partir de finales del siglo XIX, se utilizó como prisión. Actualmente, alberga el Museo Militar y desde allí mismo, hay unas magníficas panorámicas del frente marítimo.  Carretera de Montjuïc, 66
? Fundación Joan Miró: Edificio museístico inaugurado en 1975, y obra del arquitecto racionalista Josep Lluís Sert. Alberga diversas exposiciones habitualmente dedicadas a las vanguardias artísticas y, naturalmente, una colección permanente dedicada a la obra de Joan Miró (1893-1983). Av. Miramar, 1
? Poble Espanyol: Otro de los conjuntos arquitectónicos de los tiempos de la Exposición Internacional del 29. Fue creado con el objetivo de acoger algunos de los grandes hitos de la arquitectura española. Actualmente conserva ese caracter, y acoge además a decenas de artesanos y una oferta cultural muy atractiva. Avda. Marques de Comillas, 13
? Pabellón de Alemania: Lo más sorprendente de este pequeño edificio es darse cuenta de que es de la misma época que el Palacio Nacional. Sus postulados, completamente racionalistas, son obra de Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. El elogiado edificio fue derrumbado cuando terminó la exposición y después de varios intentos, se reconstruyó a mediados de los años 80.  Avda. Marques de Comillas, 7
? CaixaFÒrum: Proyectada en 1910, la Fábrica de Hilados y Tejidos de Algodón Casaramona solo fue fábrica durante siete años. Este edificio modernista, obra de Josep Puig y Cadafalch, tuvo varios usos (entre ellos, cuartel de policía) antes de ser restaurado y convertido en lo que es ahora: uno de los centros culturales más potentes de la ciudad. Atención a los dos árboles de vidrio y acero-corten de la entrada, obra de Arata Isozaki. Avda. Marques de Comillas, 6-8

RESTAURANT
MIRAMAR
Restaurante panorámico en la falda de Montjuic

Cocina china autóctona de Hong Kong y Catalo-Mediterránea.
Cálido y selecto.
Dos espacios diferentes dentro de un mismo lugar, siempre atentos a las nuevas tendencias y siguiendo el ciclo de las estaciones.
Menús para empresas, grupos, bodas y todo tipo de eventos.
Se alquila para cátering.
Abierto todos los días del año.
Hong Kong Chinese and Catalan-Mediterranean cuisine.
Select and welcoming atmosphere.
Two different spaces in one establishment, always attentive to new trends and seasonal fare.
Special menus for companies, groups, wedding celebrations and all kinds of events.
Can be rented for catering.
Open every day of the year.

Carretera Miramar, 40
Tel. (+34) 93 443 66 27
Fax. 93 441 83 97
www.restaurantmiramar.com
info@restaurantmiramar.com

It seems that the hill of Montjuïc (173m) was home the first inhabitants of Barcelona even before the arrival of the Roman hordes, and gave shelter to the city’s first port. It was used as a cemetery for the Jewish community during the Middle Ages, which is a possible source of its name. The hill also served as the city’s quarry for many centuries, providing a large amount of stone for construction proposes. It was also the site of a racing track during the 20th century. Its current activities are focussed around three main themes: sport, culture and nature. We should, perhaps, add a fourth: death – the hillside facing the sea is the site of the immense Montjuïc cemetery.
Recommendations: The best way of getting to Montjuïc is by metro or bus to Plaça Espanya. From there on, it’s up to you: the hill is big enough to accommodate hours of walking in some of the city’s lesser-known gardens. The best thing to do is visit some of the spots we suggest here and walk unhurriedly around one of the city’s major green spaces.
? The Arenas Bullring: Opened in 1900, the Arenas was the second of the three bullrings in the city. It is currently being converted into a leisure centre in an ambitious project designed by Richard Rogers.
? Avinguda Reina Maria Cristina: The entrance to the city’s trade fair grounds, this avenue was created for the 1929 Universal Exposition. A number of buildings dating from this period can be found on the hill. Three elements stand out on the avenue: the two Venetian towers, the Palau Nacional in the background and the Magic Fountain. It is a sight to behold on summer nights, with its spectacle of water, music and lights.
? MNAC: The Palau Nacional was one of the emblematic structures of the 1929 Universal Exposition.  Designed by Eugenio Cendoya, and finished in an eclectic style, its construction was hurried and rather shoddy and in the following decades it underwent various restoration projects in an attempt to consolidate its shaky foundations and shore up dangerous cracks. Nowadays it houses the National Art Museum of Catalonia, with an artistic collection covering 1000 years of history. Some of its sections, like the one dedicated to Catalan Romanesque art, are quite simply spectacular.
? Teatre Grec: Built between 1920 and 1923, the open-air “Greek Theatre” lies in one of the hill’s former stone quarries. It is surrounded by gardens that make up a unique setting, seating 2000 people and is used to stage performances in the Grec summer festival.
? The Olympic Ring: This is the epicentre of the Olympic Games held in Barcelona in 1992. It is easily accessible, thanks to the escalators that connect it to Avinguda  Maria Cristina.  It includes the Olympic Stadium, renovated specifically for the Games, and Palau Sant Jordi, a stadium designed by Arata Isozaki, among other installations.
? Montjuïc Castle: This fortress was built in the 18th century not to defend the city, but rather to watch over it. Barcelona had just lost its war against Spain, bringing about Catalonia’s definitive surrender to the state. From the end of the 19th century, it was used as a prison. It currently houses a Military Museum and offers magnificent panoramic views of the coast.
? The Joan Miró Foundation: This museum, designed by the rationalist architect Josep Lluís Sert was opened in 1975 and houses a number of exhibitions on the artistic avant-garde, as well as a permanent exhibition dedicated to the work of Joan Miró (1893-1983).
? Poble Espanyol: This is another architectural legacy of the 1929 Universal Exposition. It was created with the objective of showcasing some of the high points of Spanish architecture, and is still fulfilling this role: playing host to dozens of craft workshops and offering an attractive range of cultural activities.
? The German Pavillion: The most surprising thing about this small building is the fact that it dates from the same period as the Palau Nacional. It was designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, following the purest rationalist principles. This much-praised construction was demolished when the exposition ended and rebuilt in the mid-1980’s.
? CaixaForum: Designed in 1910, the building that housed the Algodón Casaramona textile factory was only used as such for seven years. This modernist building by Josep Puig y Cadafalch served various functions (including being used as a police station) before its restoration and conversion into what it is today: one of the city’s main cultural centres. Pay particular attention to the two glass and iron trees at the entrance, designed by Arata Isozaki.

This former independent municipality was annexed by the city of Barcelona in 1897, and is currently one of its most popular neighbourhoods, with its own strong personality. It began to take shape in the 17th century and retains its original urban pattern of narrow streets and a rich network of squares that help to promote a tradition of excellent human relationships. These squares are the cornerstone of the neighbourhood’s social life, especially Plaça del Sol, Plaça de Diamant, Plaça Rius i Taulet (site of the local council building), Plaça de la Virreina and Plaça Rovira. The area’s markets, such as the Llibertat and the Abaceria, are also important social institutions. Gràcia’s wide variety of restaurants, bars, theatres, cinemas and street cafés make it one of the city’s hottest areas for nightlife, and many of its festive traditions have become deeply rooted in the city as a whole.
? Carrer Gran de Gràcia. This is the neighbourhood’s main thoroughfare and shopping street. It starts as the continuation of Passeig de Gràcia at Pla de Salmerón, a part of the street that is dedicated to the memory of a former President of the 1st Spanish republic. The street ends at Plaça Lesseps. Full of shops, it contains an number of buildings with a high level of architectural beauty.
? Plaça del Sol.  Together with the surrounding streets, this square contains a large concentration of bars and street cafés for daytime and nighttime leisure. It has a long history and was especially famous in the 19th century for a Lebanese cedar tree planted there that was known as the “Freedom Tree”: just one of the examples of the revolutionary spirit that has always characterised the inhabitants of Gràcia.
? Plaça del Diamant. The neighbourhod’s and Barcelona’s most internationally famous square. This is due to the homonymous novel written by Catalan author Mercè Rodoreda –later translated into many other languages—which is set in Gràcia and describes the drama and emotions of living through the 2nd Republic, the Civil War and the first years of Franco’s dictatorship. Speaking of the civil war, underneath the square is an air-raid shelter built by popular initiative and preserved by the council as a “Peace Museum”. A statue in the square commemorates Colometa, the main character in the novel. Hopefully, the public works that have affected this square for many months will be finished by summer.

Restaurante tipico, emblemática masia catalana ubicada en el corazón de Gracia. A su servicio desde 1990, les ofrece sus comedores climatizados para que puedan disfrutar de una amplia selección de productos típicos: carnes a la brasa, calçots, ibericos, ensaladas exóticas.
Elaboración artesanal en un ambiente rústico idoneo para todo tipo de celebraciones. Dispone de menús para grupos y una amplia carta. Domingo noche y Lunes cerrado.
DE 20:30 A 22:00H PRESENTANDO LA PUBLICACION INVITACION DE 1 SANGRIA POR MESA.

Typical restaurant located in an emblematic Catalan farmhouse in the heart of Gràcia. At your service since 1990, offering its climatised dining rooms where you can enjoy a wide range of traditional produce:
grilled meats, calçots, Iberian cold cuts, exotic salads. Home cooking in a rural scenario that is ideal for all types of celebrations. Group menus and a la carte dining available. Closed Sunday evening and Mondays.
1 FREE SANGRIA PER TABLE FROM 8.30PM TO 10PM SHOWING THIS PUBLICATION

ramon y cajal, 13
T. 93 284 10 25

la llar de foc
restaurante

Esta tienda nos conecta con lo más destacado del diseño argentino contemporáneo. Visitarla es entender el buen momento creativo de aquel país.
Diferentes creadores, que viven y trabajan en Argentina, ofrecen edciones limitadas que componen este colectivo de diseño
This shop puts us in touch with the most outstanding contemporary Argentinean design. A visit is an insight into the healthy creative moment the country is experiencing.
Diverse creators, all of whom live and work in Argentina, offer limited editions that make up this design collective.
pl. rius i taulet. 11 T. 93 238 67 22
H. 11 a 15 h. / 17 a 21 h. (de lunes a sábado)  fontana y diagonal

puravida
moda - diseño contemporáneo fashion

This former independent municipality was annexed by the city of Barcelona in 1897, and is currently one of its most popular neighbourhoods, with its own strong personality. It began to take shape in the 17th century and retains its original urban pattern of narrow streets and a rich network of squares that help to promote a tradition of excellent human relationships. These squares are the cornerstone of the neighbourhood’s social life, especially Plaça del Sol, Plaça de Diamant, Plaça Rius i Taulet (site of the local council building), Plaça de la Virreina and Plaça Rovira. The area’s markets, such as the Llibertat and the Abaceria, are also important social institutions. Gràcia’s wide variety of restaurants, bars, theatres, cinemas and street cafés make it one of the city’s hottest areas for nightlife, and many of its festive traditions have become deeply rooted in the city as a whole.
? Carrer Gran de Gràcia. This is the neighbourhood’s main thoroughfare and shopping street. It starts as the continuation of Passeig de Gràcia at Pla de Salmerón, a part of the street that is dedicated to the memory of a former President of the 1st Spanish republic. The street ends at Plaça Lesseps. Full of shops, it contains an number of buildings with a high level of architectural beauty.
? Plaça del Sol.  Together with the surrounding streets, this square contains a large concentration of bars and street cafés for daytime and nighttime leisure. It has a long history and was especially famous in the 19th century for a Lebanese cedar tree planted there that was known as the “Freedom Tree”: just one of the examples of the revolutionary spirit that has always characterised the inhabitants of Gràcia.
? Plaça del Diamant. The neighbourhod’s and Barcelona’s most internationally famous square. This is due to the homonymous novel written by Catalan author Mercè Rodoreda –later translated into many other languages—which is set in Gràcia and describes the drama and emotions of living through the 2nd Republic, the Civil War and the first years of Franco’s dictatorship. Speaking of the civil war, underneath the square is an air-raid shelter built by popular initiative and preserved by the council as a “Peace Museum”. A statue in the square commemorates Colometa, the main character in the novel. Hopefully, the public works that have affected this square for many months will be finished by summer.