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all the things you like. And to keep you up to speed with what's going on in the city we present BARCELONA NOW,
a window onto what's waiting for you in this thrilling, unmissable city.
If you haven't been to Barcelona we invite you to watch the video "Some reasons to choose Barcelona”.
If you've been before, please leave us your opinion and share your experiences on visitbarcelona.cat
And if you’re thinking of visiting, BCNSHOP will help you plan your stay.
GRAN PREMIO CATALUNYA APEROL MOTOGP. THRILLS ON TWO WHEELS
If you love motor sports be sure to pencil the Gran Premio Catalunya Aperol MotoGP into your diary. The venue for this electrifying, three-day competition will be the Circuit de Catalunya, one of the world's most popular and best-designed state-of-the-art circuits. 4,727 km, 13 bends and speeds of more than 300 km/h will ensure this grand prix is a turbocharged event. Don't miss the opportunity to experience the fifth race in the World Motorcycling Championship season featuring 125cc, Moto2 and MotoGP categories.
Pure adrenaline!
3rd, 4th and 5th June. Circuit de Catalunya - Montmeló.
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One of the highlights of the these international festivals will be the joint performance by two giants of avant-garde music: the German sound artist, Alva Noto, known as the "scientific performer", together with the great Japanese pianist and composer Ryuichi Sakamoto, who won an Oscar for his soundtrack to "The Last Emperor".
On 19th June, at Barcelona's Teatre Grec, the electronic and acoustic will merge to present "summvs", a live performance of light, sound and images that will allow you to appreciate the talent of these two contemporary sound artists.
The Grec and Sonar festivals are perhaps Barcelona's most prestigious and high-profile festivals. Thousands of people from all over the world flock to the city to see the latest in theatre, music and dance.
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BARCELONA IS CONSIDERED THE WORLD'S TOP BEACH CITY
According to the prestigious magazine, National Geographic, Barcelona heads the
list of top 10 beach cities. In addition to its architecture, cutting-edge cuisine, and
buzzing nightlife, Barcelona offers you 4.5 kilometres of beaches with all the necessary
amenities so that you can enjoy the sun and sea close to the city centre. The beaches
offer wi-fi coverage so that you'll always be connected!
Do you want to see the beach from a different perspective? Don't miss:
Barcelona Mar, a unique opportunity to discover Barcelona’s coastline on a sailing boat
Barcelona Walking tours Marina: A guided tour which will reveal the history of the city’s beaches.
The tour includes a trip on the traditional “Golondrinas” pleasure boats.
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If you like musicals in the purest Broadway style, make sure you stop by the Paral·lel,
the avenue that stages the city's crowd-pleasing musicals and plays.
The Paral·lel, which is very near La Rambla and runs from the port to the Olympic
hill of Montjuïc, has come back to life after years of silence to complete Barcelona's
prestigious range of plays and musicals. Here you'll find all kinds of theatres staging
musicals, as well as discotheques and concert halls, that stand side by side with
legendary variety theatres such as El Molino.
Let the show begin!
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Studying is a different way of experiencing Barcelona in summer. The city's world-renowned universities and business schools have made it a prestigious centre of learning.
This summer, Barcelona University will be running the University of Barcelona International Summer School (UBISS). Courses are given in English, French, Italian and Spanish and subjects include AIDS: past, present and future directions, and Antoni Gaudí and the construction of the Sagrada Familia, both of them in June.
Find out about everything you can learn in Barcelona!
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SHOPPING: A MUST WHEN YOU VISIT BARCELONA
You're bound to have heard about Barcelona's shops. The city is known for its "Shopping Line": a retail showcase featuring more than 5 kilometres of shops, including designer boutiques, shopping centres, and shop windows… true showcases
of creativity displaying the latest trends from the world's most prestigious brands, together with traditional, unique outlets steeped in history.
When you come to Barcelona, set some time aside for shopping. You'll find shops in every imaginable style and to suit every pocket while you discover the city's prettiest spots.
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