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Locals call the CCCB a "powerhouse" of art that energizes the entire city. It is here that many important events in the life of Barcelona take place: exhibitions, concerts, movie screenings, creative meetings, lectures, master classes, etc. Most of the art presented here is contemporary art, so for lovers of modern art, this is the place to be!
The only downside for travelers is that most of the center's events are in Spanish or Catalan, but no one has ever been prevented from just looking. The center also has a large store with an impressive assortment of art books and albums with the works of famous artists of the country and the world.
A little tip: Barcelona has an ArTicket card, which gives you an impressive discount for visiting the CCCB and 5 other museums in the city.
Address: Avinguda Marquès de Comillas, 13.
Opening hours: Tuesday-Sunday from 11:00 to 20:30.
Finding a quiet place to dine in Barcelona away from the popular tourist spots and with affordable prices is not an easy task. But we will tell you about one such "point" now. La Candela is a cozy home restaurant with traditional European and Spanish cuisine. The place is perfect for family or friendly gatherings. There are a lot of meat dishes, salads, various appetizers in the menu, and don't forget to accompany it all with a glass of good Spanish wine.
Address: Plaça de Sant Pere, 12.
Opening hours: daily from 12:00 to 00:00.
Maxó Rennella is a contemporary artist and photographer. Famous and not at all modest, one day he decided to create his own gallery in Barcelona, open to the eyes of visitors to let them into his world. And here you can not only see his works, paintings and photographs, but also the studio where Maxó creates.
Hundreds of paints, dozens of cameras, cans, frames, brushes, unfinished sketches - all this the artist is not shy to present to the public. And even on the contrary - he willingly tells about his new works, ideas, always gladly welcomes guests, if, of course, at this time he is in the studio.
Address: Portal Nou 29.
Opening hours: daily from 11:00 to 21:30.
Barcelona is a city where you can't hide from art anywhere. Not in stores, not in kiosks, not even in cafes and restaurants - that's why they're loved! Thus, one of the popular among the locals is the art cafe Cosmo Bar. It pleases its visitors not only with delicious and varied cuisine, but also with a very pleasant atmosphere of relaxation and creativity.
You can often hear that it is "the perfect place to relax and unwind", "the most soulful establishment", "pleasant atmosphere"... Trite, but what else do you need for a good evening! Oh yes, you're right, the food. The emphasis here is on healthy and wholesome cuisine. Salads, freshly squeezed juices, pies, sandwiches, light desserts and some interesting coffee recipes.
The Cosmo Bar regularly hosts exhibitions by local artists, and it's not unusual for visitors to see a famous artist at a nearby table.
Address: Carrer Enric Granados 3
Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 23:00.
Discos Paradiso is considered to be the best music store in Barcelona. Here you can find the largest collection of vinyl records in the city, released in different times, in different countries, and a real music lover will not be able to leave here empty-handed. You can buy not only records, but also various musical accessories and souvenirs.
Discos Paradiso is also a place where all the city's music scene meets, crosses paths, and where rousing parties take place. And in general here you can always learn about the musical life of the city, and you will always be happy to tell you when and where you can go and what you can listen to there.
Address: Carrer de Ferlandina 39.
And this place is for those who can't resist the aroma of fresh, hot pastries, but are not afraid for their figure. Elias Forner is one of the best local bakeries, which specializes primarily in baguettes and buns. There is an incredible variety of them here: from different types of wheat, with different grains and all kinds of fillings. There are also pies, sandwiches, Spanish foccacias and boccadillos.
There are always a lot of visitors here. You can not only buy fresh bread, but also stay for tea or coffee, there is even a small lunch menu.
There are more than 5 stores of this chain in the city, you can find them on the website and get the address of the place where it will be more convenient for you to get to.
Address: Avinguda d'Icària, 151.
Opening hours: daily from 8:00 to 21:00.
Another musical place on the map of Barcelona is Nevermind bar, where different generations of the city's inhabitants flock to enjoy a glass/mug/shot/glass of a good drink of rock'n'roll.
In the evenings, something fantastic happens here: genres and performers mix, from 70s rock to alternative of the noughties, and all this is complemented by unusual video projections on the walls. The location of the bar is also very convenient - not far from Plaça Reial, one of the most popular parts of the city. Facility's menu includes appetizers and a large choice of drinks. And yes, don't forget to check with the waiter about the drink of the day - the most interesting things may be hidden from "prying eyes".
Address: Carrer d'Escudellers Blancs, 3
Opening hours: daily from 19:00 to 03:00.
Barcelona is a city where you should not only admire art, but also create it yourself, even if, as you think, you have no skills at all. You can always discover them at Taller Creativo Bencini. This is a small studio of two artists, Frederico Bencini and Raoul Perni, where you can not only see their works, like a mosaic assembled on the walls of the gallery, but also create something yourself.
All visitors to Taller Creativo Bencini come here to socialize, consult with the artists and just relax, unwind and do "art therapy" with a brush and paints. And you can buy your favorite works by Frederico or Raul to take home or as a souvenir for your friends.
Address: Semoleres, 10.
Opening hours: daily 11:00 to 20:00.
