Holy Year Cross Hill in Clonmel

Here you can see the Holy Cross Hill in Clonmel. It's a very peaceful place and very nice for a walk. If you're there at the right moment it can be full of colourful flowers. The walk up the hill is very steep but it's worth the view.

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The Atlantic Ocean

These photos were taken from a beach not so far from the Cliffs of Moher. A nice place to go and surf.

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The Cliffs of Moher

These Cliffs of Moher give you a spectacular view on the Atlantic Ocean. They rise up to 214m and stretch for 8km. They are located in the west of Ireland near Doolin.

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Port Vell

Barcelona´s oldest port, Port Vell, was completely renovated for the 1992 Olympic Games. The port stretches from the Columbus Monument to La Barceloneta and has become a very popular meeting place during the summer. The most important attractions here are the IMAX theaters, L' Aquarium and the Maremàgnum shopping mall.

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L' Aquarium

The Aquarium in Barcelona is situated at Port Vell, by the sea. With a total of 11000 animals, L' Aquarium is one of the largest in Europe. Inside are 35 themed tanks with a variety of Mediterranean fish species. The main attraction is a 80m long glass tunnel from where you can have a closer look at the different kinds of sharks swimming around it.

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Barcelona Beach

The beach in Barcelona is not the greatest you'll ever see, but it's still a nice place for a relaxing walk or a swim in the sea. In the background of the photo you can see the building shaped like a fish. It's called Pescado and was build for the Barcelona Olympic Games.

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Columbus Monument

The Columbus Monument stands at the site where he arrived after the discovery of America. It was designed by Gaietà Buigas for the World Exhibition of 1888. On top of the 60m high monument is the statue of Christopher Columbus pointing towards America made by Rafael Arché. Inside the pillar is an elevator which rides to a viewing platform for panoramic views of the Ramblas and Port Vell.

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Cable Ride

The beach in Barcelona and Montjuic, a hill near the centre, are connected with a cable car. This ride is highly recommend for the great views of the harbor and Port Vell. The cable car travels every 10-15 minutes from Port Vell to Montjuic mountain, the tickets are for a single ride only.

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Barcelona from the Mediterranean Sea

View from the boat of Barcelona while exploring the Mediterranean Sea. Several boat tours are available departing from Port Vell or Port Olímpic.

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Camp Nou

Camp Nou is the home of FC Barcelona since 1957 and is one of the biggest stadiums in Europe. It's possible to get a tour in the stadium and visit the team changing room, walk on the grass, see the chapel, the TV Room, the Press Room, the Fundacio Zone and the Presidential Box.

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Parc Güell

Parc Güell in Barcelona is another masterpiece by Antoni Gaudi. The park was constructed for Count Eusebio Güell between 1900 and 1914. Originally the area was planned to be a residential garden village with 60 housing units. Eusebio Güell, however, failed to sell the houses and the property was bought by the city in 1922. The park is opened for public and is the perfect place to discover or to enjoy a great view from the beautiful mosaic benches on the terrace.

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National Art Museum of Catalonia

The National Art Museum of Catalonia(MNAC) is located in the Palau Nacional at the foot of Montjuïc. The museum was founded in 1990 by the merger of the Museu d'Art de Catalunya and the Museu d'Art Modern. MNAC exhibits mainly Catalan art from the Romanesque period to the mid-twentieth century. The collection contains sculptures, paintings, objets d'art, drawings, engravings, posters, photography, coins, medals and paper money.

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La Pedrera

La Pedrera, also known as Casa Milà, is one of the buildings designed by Antoni Gaudí. It was his last work before he devoted himself completely to the construction of the Sagrada Familia. The building was completed in 1912 and was constructed to house apartments.

La Pedrera is not so colourful on the outside like Casa Batlló, but is admired for its magnificent roof architecture. Today some flats are privately owned but most of the building is open for public.


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Barcelona Zoo

Barcelona Zoo is located in the Parc de la Ciutadella, not far from the beach. With over 4.000 animals from 400 different species, it is one of the best in Spain. The zoo includes lions, tigers, elephants, rhinos, hippos, lots of reptiles and a very popular dolphin show.
Barcelona Zoo also participates in various international and European breeding programs for threatened species.

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Sagrada Familia in Barcelona

The Sagrada Familia is the most visited and most popular landmark in Barcelona. It was designed by Antoni Gaudí who worked on this project for more than 40 years. Construction started in 1882 and is scheduled to be complete around 2030.

Although not finished, the Sagrada Familia is open for visitors. During your visit you can climb the towers to find a magnificent view of the city. Inside the church is also a museum about the history of the Sagrada Familia and the work of Antoni Gaudí.

Location: Carrer de Mallorca, 401, 08013 Barcelona, Spain.

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