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BARCELONA

Population1.6 million

Language spokenSpanish, Catalan

CurrencyName: Euro | Code: EUR | Symbol: €

ElectricityElectricity supply is 220 volts throughout Spain with 2 pin wall sockets. Adapters will be required for British appliances.

Time zonesGMT +1hrs

Country dialing code+34

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BARCELONA Airport: 11KM

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CATHEDRAL OFSANTA EULALIA

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MARITIME MUSEUM

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1 Picasso Museum 2 Sagrada Familia 3 The Gothic Quarter 4 Maremagnum

5 Park Guell 6 Casa Museu Gaudi 7 Casa Mila-La Pedrera 8 Museum FC Barcelona

9 Dali Museum (Figueres)

10 Joan Miro Foundation 11 Barcelona Stock Exchange

12 Museum of Contemporary Art

13 Antonio Tapies Foundation

14 Port of Barcelona 15 La Boqueira

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BRIEF HISTORY1492 Discovery of the Americas by Christopher Columbus starts the creation of Spain’s overseas empire

1640-52 The Reapers’ War - Catalonia briefly declared a republic under French protection before being reoccupied by Spanish troops

1705-14 War of the Spanish Succession

1812-13 Napoleon briefly annexes Catalonia to France

1901 Formation of the Catalan nationalist Regionalist League

1931 Spain becomes a republic

1936 Spanish Civil war starts.

1979 Catalonia given a statute of autonomy and recognised as a “nationality”. Catalan becomes the joint official language of Catalonia alongside Spanish

1992 Summer Olympic Games in Barcelona

2011 Ban on bullfighting comes into force in Catalonia

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Sagrada Familia

The Gothic Quarter

Maremagnum

what to see and do!The Picasso Museum, situated in the 15th Century Palau de Berenguer de Aguilar in Barcelona houses one of the most extensive collections of artworks by the 20th-century Spanish artist Pablo Picasso. With 4249 pieces of work by the painter, the museum has the most complete collection of works.

Nearest Metro: Arc de Triomf Station

The Sagrada Familia, Antoni Gaudí’s unfinished masterpiece, is one of Barcelona’s most popular attractions. Gaudi worked and lived here from 1883 until his death over 40 years later. The construction on this church will continue for at least a few more decades.

Nearest Metro: Sagrada Familia

The Gothic Quarter is the centre of the old city of Barcelona. The area stretches from La Rambla to Via Laietana, and from the Mediterranean seafront to Ronda de Sant Pere. With attractions such as the Cathedrale, Museu d’Historia de la Ciutat, Museu Frederic Mares, and Placa de Saint Jaume is a must-see for Barcelona.

Nearest Metro: Liceu or Jaume 1

The Maremagnum is a fantastic complex to take your group to eat, shop, and take some time out of your busy schedule. With a cinema inside this complex it could be the ideal spot if the weather were to turn. Situated on the waterfront the complex is near an array of cafes, restaurants, and ice cream parlours.

Nearest Metro: L3 Drassanes, L4 Barceloneta

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Picasso Museum

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Casa Museu Gaudi

Casa Mila-La Pedrera

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what to see and do!Park Güell was built between 1900 and 1914 and designed by the Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí. Park Güell is both interesting and beautiful. The garden complex is Gaudi’s ‘fantasy world of mushroom shaped pavilions, mosaic dragons and curious architecture’. This park will definitely inspire your students.

Nearest Metro: Lesseps L3

Casa Museu Gaudí, the Gaudí House Museum in Park Güell, was the place of residence to Antoni Gaudí from 1906 until late 1925. Today, this private centre is open to the public to give visitors a more intimate glimpse of the Catalan architect. The house conserves both the memory of Gaudí and many examples of furniture and other objects that he designed.

Nearest Metro: Lesseps L3

Another spectacular example of Gaudí architecture is Casa Milà, popularly known as ‘La Pedrera’ (the stone quarry). Group visits can even be arranged for the evening where students can discover the secrets hidden in Casa Milà after dark and become the fortunate witnesses of the lives and customs of the residents of this building 100 years ago.

Nearest Metro: L3/L5 Diagonal

Discover the excitement of the Camp Nou on a tour of one of the greatest clubs in the world. You can view the stadium from the grand-stand and the visit takes 1.5-2 hours. Guided tours in English are also available. You’ll experience the ‘History of Barca’ tour, see ‘Messi Space’, walk down the players’ tunnel, tour the ‘visitors changing rooms’ and visit the press room.

Nearest Metro: Collblanc





Park Guell

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Joan Miro Foundation

The Joan Miró Foundation is a museum of modern art honoring Joan Miró, located on the hill called Montjuïc in Barcelona. The concept behind the Foundation was that Miró wanted to create a new building that would encourage younger artists to experiment with contemporary art.

Nearest Metro: Paral·lel (take funicular from station)

You have to book extremely early to get your students into this financial institution as it receives well over 700,000 visitors each year. The English tour guides you around the Electronic trading floor with the latest technology providing traders with real time trading figures.

Nearest Metro: Liceu

Barcelona Stock Exchange

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Museum of Contemporary Art of Barcelona’s exhibition programme offers visitors access to a vision of contemporary culture, in which today’s art becomes a key element for understanding current social, economical and political dynamics. A range of activities and workshops can be arranged for educational groups if requested in advance.

Nearest Metro: L1/L2 Universitat or L3 Liceu

Antonio Tapies Foundation

In the words of Antoni Tapies; ‘‘Painting can be anything.” The foundation houses one of the most complete collections of works by this famous Catalan artist along with temporary exhibitions to complement the collection throughout the year.

Nearest Metro: L3 Passeig De Gracia

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Port of Barcelona

Here students can get a guided tour of one of Europe’s busiest commercial ports. The tour will commence with an audio-visual explanation of the port’s activity and the day to day workings involved with running such a massive operation. The tour concludes with a short trip around the harbour in a traditional boat. The tour lasts approx. 90 mins.

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Montserrat is visible for miles with its weird shapes and rounded peaks jutting into the sky. You’ll see extraordinary landscapes and wonderful views; there is also a Benedictine Monastery that’s nearly 1000 years old, perched half way up the mountain. The community of monks run a boys’ school dedicated to the study of music.

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Day trip to Montserrat

Grand Prix Circuit

The Circuit is one of the most modern sports facilities around, serving as the venue for the most important motor sports events of the World. Discover how a race is organised and controlled, how the mechanics work, and access the behind the screens venues including the briefing room, Prepodium-podium, the press room, Race Control, and The Paddock.

Location: Montmelo - Speak to your dedicated STA Travel Expert for transportation

La BoqueIRa

A visit to this amazing food market, located just off the Rambla, is an absolute must for everyone. The smells, sights and aromas will give you sensory overload and it’s a great place to grab a cheap bite to eat . There is even a culinary classroom where demonstrations are given and lesson are taught by chefs, sommeliers, and by young artists as the market not only serves the local community and tourists but also many of the restaurants and hotels.

Nearest Metro: Liceu

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Olympic stadium Museum

Barcelona was the 1992 venue for the Olympic Games, an event which radically re-designed the city. Here you can enjoy the rare opportunity of a tour of an Olympic Stadium; you’ll tour the stadium itself and the Olympic track. Nearby you’ll find the recently-opened Museum of Sport and the ‘Olympics’, an interactive and educational centre.

Nearest Metro: Placa Espanya

Bodegas Torres winery

From vine to glass, a visit to the Bodegas Torres Winery will provide your students with a positive education on the production of wine. Commencing with a film presentation about the company itself and the range of wine it produces your group will then be given a tour of the vineyard by coach. This tour will cover the fermentation vats, cellars and the actual bottling plant.

Location: Miguel Torres - Speak to your dedicated STA Travel Expert for transportation.

Barcelona offers many different workshops and shows within the heart of the city. Some shows include an evening meal as part of the experience whilst others provide pre-show workshops with the performers which is perfect for any drama and dance students.

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Flamenco Show

The Dalí Theatre-Museum is the largest surrealistic object in the world. Witness the artistic experiences and Dali’s creations within the Surrealist movement along with his works created in the last years of his life. The building itself is stunning and the city of Figueres is well worth a visit.

Figueres - Speak to your dedicated STA Travel Expert for transportation

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DAY ONEMoRninG: Arrive in Barcelona and meet yourlocal representative.

AFTERnoon: Walk through Las Ramblas andenjoy a Tapas dinner.

DAY twoMoRninG: Experience Gaudi’s work at theSagrada Familia & Parc Guell Museum and House.

AFTERnoon: Enjoy some free time in the city before visiting the Magic Fountains (seasonal).

DAY threeMoRninG: After breakfast transfer to Colònia Güell for a guided tour.

AFTERnoon: Return to the city centre and visit Casa Baillo before enjoying some sketching time.

DAY fourMoRninG: Spend the morning at the Museum of Contemporary Art.

AFTERnoon: Enjoy the afternoon on a guided tour of the Gothic quarter.

DAY fiveMoRninG: Say farewell to Barcelona with some free time to sketch or pick up souvenirs. AFTERnoon: Transfer to the airport.

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POPULAR PACKAGESPurchase the Barcelona City Sightseeing Pass from your STA Travel Expert and enjoy free entry to many of Barcelona’s’ world famous museums & get special offers on visits, tours, and entertainment! Not sure how you and your group will get around? Ask your STA Travel Expert about the Barcelona Hop on Hop off Bus Pass, and hit all the top spots in Barcelona!

DON’T FORGET!We can provide unique hoodies and t-shirts printed with your school, college or university badge, and any other message you would like.

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TOP TIPS & BOOKINGYour dedicated Educational Travel Expert provides free advice and support to create a bespoke educational trip of a lifetime for your studentsWe’ll GuIDe you throuGh the process anD help you…

1. Choose the destination and activities to meet your course aims and objectives

2. Work with our Educational Travel Experts who tailor-make the perfect trip for your needs

3. Find the resources you need to get approval from your Head Teacher or Head of Department

4. Check availability and set the dates

5. Promote your trip with a range of free resources that you can download and use

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6. Send out letters and permission slips to parents and students

7. Collect deposit payments and confirm the final numbers

8. Sign and agree the booking conditions

9. Finalise your travel arrangements and itinerary. You’ll receive a final pack with all the useful information for your trip, and you’re off!

ABTA AND ATOL PROTECTIONWe’re an ABTA member, so from the moment you book with us, we’re here to give you advice and assistance on how to protect your travel arrangements in the unlikely event that things go wrong.

Our Air Travel Organiser’s Licence (ATOL) gives you all the protection you need, so that in the event of any unforeseen circumstances, all parts of your trip will be covered.

STF Assured Member AND LOTC Quality badge holderOur commitment to supporting learning outside the classroom and providing high-quality travel experiences for young people has resulted in us being awarded the ‘Learning Outside the Classroom (LOTC) Quality Badge’.

You can be sure of our ongoing commitment to good practice and safety in school travel, as we are an assured member of the School Travel Forum (STF), an accreditation that is externally verified each year. You can find out more and download our STF Certificate on www.schooltravelforum.com

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destination guide TION BARCELONA€¦ · Park Guell barcelona Free entry or special offers with Barcelona City Sightseeing Pass 4. what to see and do! Architecture & Engineering Art