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バルセロナのゴシック地区(BarriGótic)は中世の町です。通りを歩くと、佇む宝物のような名所を通りすがります。夜遅くまで若者をはじめ多くの人で賑わう繁華街ラ・ランブラに隣接しています。夕食やクラブに行く前、ラ・ランブラの広場で(plazas)で待ち合わせするのが地元の人の習慣です。

夜の繁華街も賑わいがありますが、日中も見所いっぱいです。ゴシック地区の見所は、バルセロナの大聖堂、聖ジョーム市庁舎、バルセロナで最もよい状態で残されたローマ城壁です。歴史、ミステリー、文化に満たされたバルセロナのこの地区は、ゆっくり時間をかけて訪問して下さい。

マドリード王宮(オリエンテ宮)は、豪華な皇室行事に使用される王宮です。しかし、実際には国王や王族は住んでおらず、彼らはマドリード王宮より小さなサルスエラ宮殿に暮らしています。

魅力的なマドリード王宮は、高価な金属や織物で装飾され、各々のテーマを持つ大きな50の部屋がありますが、これらは2,800室の部屋の一部分でしかありません。ガイド付きツアーで、マドリード王宮が使用されたブルボン王朝時代の興味深い歴史を学ぶことができます。

ツアーでは、王座の間、大階段、王室武具のコレクション、昔の一風変わった調剤道具がある王室薬剤局などが見学できます。

There is no more perfect symbol of Seville's layered history than the Giralda Tower (or El Giraldillo) the bell tower of the city's cathedral. It stands a little apart from the main building; it was once the minaret of the mosque that stood on the site before it was razed to make way for the cathedral.

While the masses head to Barceloneta Beach, those in search of relatively quieter shores take their towels to Nova Icària Beach. Located between Bogatell and Barceloneta Beaches, Nova Icària offers a 400-meter stretch of sand, along with all the amenities, including showers, lifeguards, rentable umbrellas, and more.

Its ideal location just adds to the appeal: walking southwest along its promenade will lead you to the nearby Port Olimpic and its many restaurants; meanwhile, head inland and you can explore the Poblenou neighborhood, known for its evolving blend of industry meets innovation. The beach is also a paradise of outdoor activity, including volleyball, ping pong, and water-related activities, such as kayak, paddleboard, windsurfing and more.

ラス・ブラス通りはバルセロナを代表する5本の並木道が並ぶメインストリートで、合わせてラス・ブラスと呼ばれています。その名は、14世紀に土地が開拓される前に流れていた水路(アラビア語ではraml)から由来します。水路の変わりに、現在は市の中心部から全長1.2kmに渡る広い並木道となりました。並木道には、多くのショップ、カフェ、バー、観光アトラクションが並んでいます。

ラス・ランブラスには、蝋人形館、セラミュージアム、エロチックミュージアム、グランドオペラハウス、リセウ劇場、街で最も賑やかなボケリア市場があります。ジョアン・ミロの大きなモザイクも必見の価値があり、撮影ポットです。ラス・ランブラスは、観光客も地元の人も1日中満喫できる場所です。そのためバルセロナ観光はこの並木道散策なしには完結できないと言われているほどです。

Facing the Olympic Village of the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, the Port Olimpic was built as a part of the redevelopment of the area in preparation for the event. With its proximity to the beach area and its iconic art and sculpture, it has become one of the most popular leisure areas in the city.

Surrounded on both sides by skyscrapers such as the prominent Torre Mapfre and the Hotel Arts, the port is a marina for over 700 boats. The view of the many yachts on the water is something to see, as is the masterful copper ‘Peix’ or fish sculpture by architect Frank Gehry. This is also the jumping off point for many sailing trips on the Mediterranean Sea. There are dozens of dining and shopping options along the area, as well as that famous Barcelona nightlife once the sun goes down. The Barceloneta and Nova Icaria beaches can be found on either side.

One of the trio of striking buildings that make up the ‘Illa de la Discordia’ along Barcelona’s famous Passeig de Gràcia, Casa Lleo i Morera stands proudly beside Gaudí’s iconic Casa Batlló and Josep Puig i Cadafalch’s equally eye-catching Casa Amatller. Elaborately restored in 1902 by architect Lluis Domènech i Muntaner, whose other works include the magnificent Palau de la Música Catalana and the Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Casa Lleó i Morera was built in 1864 and takes its name from its original owners, the Morera family.

Finally opening its doors to the public in 2014, visitors can now explore the spectacular modernist interiors of Casa Lleó i Morera. Along with the distinctive ornamental façade, highlights of the building include exquisite stained-glass windows, a series of sculptures by Eusebi Arnau, colorful mosaics by artists like Mario Maragliano and Lluís Bru i Salelles and exquisite furnishings, handcrafted by cabinetmaker Gaspar Homar.

Though Passeig de Gràcia is most famously known for Gaudi-designed masterpieces La Pedrera and Casa Batlló, there’s another curious building to discover here: Casa Amatller. Constructed in the late 19th century, the former home was constructed for its namesake, chocolatier Antoni Amatller, and is just the place to go to see spectacular Modernisme architecture, and minus all the crowds.

Like its neighboring buildings along Passeig de Gràcia’s famous Block of Discord, or Illa de la Discordia, Casa Amatller also mixes things up architecturally, featuring both Flemish and Catalan styles. A visit to its interior is equally impressive, promising exquisitely tiled walls and floors, colorful stained-glass detailing, and rooms decorated with the original furniture.

Framed by its wave-shaped walkway leading from the city out onto the water, Maremagnum is recognizable from many sections of the Barcelona beaches. The shopping center is home to many big name brands, as well as local restaurants and a cinema. Two floors of shops range from home goods and electronics to clothing and jewelry. You’ll also find Spanish brands such as Desigual, and other European retailers.

Many of the cafes and restaurants are open-air, making them especially nice on a sunny day. People come to leisurely watch boats pull in and out of the nearby port and absorb a bit of the Barcelona waterfront. The structure itself, like many of the buildings in Barcelona, is unique and well-designed. Its curved, mirrored walls reflect the light off of the nearby water and make an interesting contrast to the natural wooden pier. Walking down the central boulevard, Las Ramblas, toward the ocean will lead you straight there.

プラド美術館は、世界一の芸術作品を所蔵している美術館の一つとして知られています。何千枚にもわたるヨーロッパ絵画、彫刻やなどが展示されています。しかしこの美術館内の作品は、ほんのわずかにしかありません。

展示室に展示できない作品は、保管されたり、世界中の有名なギャラリーに借用されています。プラド美術館は、12世紀～19世紀のヨーロッパ絵画を専門とし(マドリット、ソフィア王妃芸術センターは、19世紀以後の近現代美術)、歴代のスペイン王家のコレクションを展示する美術館として建てられました。

プラド美術館を代表する作品は、ディエゴ・ベラスケスの「ラス・メニーナス」です。ベラスケスは、彼の多くの作品を美術館に捧げ、イタリア名画家の作品を獲得するのにも貢献しました。ベラスケスに称賛の印として、美術館の正面玄関には彼の像が建てられ、美術館のシンボルとなっています。

While in the heart of Madrid’s tourist center, get closer to the culinary side of the Spanish capital and its history by visiting Mercado de San Miguel. Located just steps away from the city’s Plaza Mayor, or main square, it’s the perfect spot to take in some culture while you refuel on good eats at this restored, old-fashioned covered market.

The mercado, or market, has roots dating back to the early 1800s, when it was first created as an open-air market on the site of a former church of the same name. Later converted to a covered market, it was finally renovated and restored in 2003. What you’ll find there today is a wide selection of tasty items, ranging from fresh market goods to ready-to-eat delicacies such as paella, olives, cheese, and the city’s favorite drink, fresh-from-the-tap vermouth.

Gaudi masterpieces in Barcelona aren’t limited to popular spots Casa Batllo, La Pedrera, La Sagrada Familia and Parc Güell. In fact, Gaudi’s first big commission, Casa Vicens, is yet another of his creations that should be on any Gaudi-lover’s list of must-sees. Completed in 1888, the home was commissioned by a wealthy tile manufacturer, hence the building’s dazzling, tile-decorated exterior.

Casa Vicens is located in the Gracia neighborhood, a former town that spreads out at the foot of Parc Güell. Gaudi, fresh out of school, and just developing his style, started his career with a bang by designing Casa Vicens, a wildly eclectic structure, most prominently featuring Oriental and Moorish influences. The exterior is a party of color and texture, including flower-embellished tiles, exposed brickwork, fancily designed chimney pots, and extravagant iron balconies.

ピカソ美術館は、必見の価値ある中世の屋敷です。バルセロナ、ラバル地区に位置するこの美術館は、パブロピカソの偉大な作品が展示されています。ピカソはバルセロナと強い関係があり、1895年～1904年の間シウタ・ベリャで住み、作品を制作しました。

ピカソ美術館は、初期のスケッチや肖像画に始まり、青の時代、そしてディエゴ・ベラスケスのラス・メニーナスの研究と年代順にピカソの作品が分類されています。

個々の作品は、十分の配慮がされ展示されていますが、3,800以上もの作品があることをお忘れなく。