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Hotel Les Templiers, Collioure
This bar and hotel has a long history with artists. For a long time they accepted paintings as payment for food and board which has led to that the little hotel has a 2000 work strong art collection, featuring names such as Picasso, Dufy and Survage. For the price of a drink anyone can sit in the bar surrounded by the legacy of these famous artists. by: chiacchierare Views[1889]

Last day in Barcelona

SPAIN | Thu, 7 Oct 2010 | By drmitch | Views [679]

I had planned to go to Sitges for a nicer beach experience, but decided instead to see more of the Le Ribera area. After all, with some of the best beaches in the world at home, it’s hard to find any better! Instead I headed out early to get in ... Read more >

Tags: la ribera, la sagrada familia, picasso, sangria, santa maria del mar

Barcelona, the Star Quarterback of Europe

SPAIN | Tue, 1 Jul 2008 | By alysandjess | Views [975] | Comments [6]

Barcelona is like that really poplular guy in high school that everyone loves and is always taking about. He is beautiful, lively, athletic and for the most part, is pretty nice to everyone. But he knows that he´ll never really have to try too hard ... Read more >

To Be Overwhelmed by Spanish Art

SPAIN | Tue, 10 Apr 2007 | By dartagnan | Views [768] | Comments [1]

I read a lot about Prado Museum, how it's been described as one of the world's best with a very rich collection of Spanish masters. I was therefore excited to see it. That was the agenda for the day for me. After breakfast, I was off. Prado didn't disappoint ... Read more >

Tags: culture, goya, las meninas, los burachos, madrid, picasso, prado, spain, velasquez

The Real Treasures of Madrid

SPAIN | Mon, 9 Apr 2007 | By dartagnan | Views [716]

In Madrid, I was back having breakfast in my hotel. It's always a pleasant experience taking my time to eat bagels, jam and some fruit while planning what I was to do for the day. The experience was made more pleasant by the nice Pinay staff I met at ... Read more >

Tags: culture, madrid, palacio real, parque del oriente, picasso, plaza mayor, prado, reina sofia museum, spain