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La Boqueria, the market in Las Ramblas

The Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueria , often simply referred to as La Boqueria , is a large public market in the Ciutat Vella district of Barcelona , Catalonia , Spain and one of the city's foremost tourist landmarks, with an entrance from La Rambla , not far from the Liceu , Barcelona's opera house. The market has a very diverse selection of goods.

Construction began on March 19, 1840 under the direction of the architect Mas Vilà . The market officially opened in the same year, but the plans for the building were modified many times. The inauguration of the structure finally took place in 1853. A new fish market opened in 1911, and the metal roof that still exists today was constructed in 1914.

The commercial supply is in abundance and varies greatly: fresh fish and seafood; salty fish; tinned food; butchery and offal; birds; game and eggs; fruits and vegetables; herbs; delicatessen; breads and pastries; restaurants; frozen items; artisan products; charcuterie; farmers' shops; wine; and even a Greek and an Italian hand made pasta stall have joined the consortium/maelstrom that keeps La Boqueria alive. After all, the market is all about its people!

Transport
• Metro de Barcelona - Liceo (a L3 ). Barcelona Metro - Liceu (on L3 ).
• Barcelona Bus - Líneas 14, 59 y 91. Barcelona Bus - Lines 14, 59 and 91.

FC Barcelona wins Osasuna and re-establishes it’s pride

True, the FC Barcelona environment was a bit upset over the critics after the two draws against Real Sociedad and AC Milan. Winning so much –FCB won 12 of the 15 possible cups during the last 3 years- puts the pressure in each game. Noblesse oblige. And the press here in Barcelona quickly talk about a crisis. After all its their job to sell newspapers.

All usual, the answer to these types of situations takes approximately 90 minutes. Or two times 45 if you like. And what an answer it was! A fluid FCB showed why they are the best of the world. The combinations between Messi, Cesc, Thiago, Villa, Pedro, Xavi and their compañeros were as fast as lightning and left the Osasuna defense without answer. Poor Osasuna, they were just in the wrong place on the wrong moment. Poor press also, now they have to find a different story!

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La Cursa de la Merçe

This Sunday 18th September 2011 - from around at 09.30 in Avenida de Rius i Taulet will start the Cursa de la Merçe, 10km running for all the city!

More than 14,000 people will be part of this great sporting event as every year takes place at the same time with great and most popular festival "La Mercé".

This year, the race is more united than ever, the registration fee is 5 euros, an symbolic amount that will be used integrament to the Mozambique's project where UNICEF is collaborating in the education of children in this African country.

The map of route of La Cursa de La Merce Route 2011:
START: Avenida Rius i Taulet - C. Lleida - c. Tamarit - c. d'Entença - Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes - c. Navy - c. d'Ausias Marc - pl. d'Urquinaona - rda. Sant Pere - pl. de Catalunya - rda. Universitat - pl. Universitat - rda. Sant Antoni - c. Sepulveda - av. Paral • lel (Besòs costata) - av. Paral • lel (costata Llobregat) - pl. d'Espanya - FINISH: Avda Reina Maria Cristina.

Fuente: the yellow pages / web de la ciudad de barcelona
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Museu Blau

The "Museu Blau" or Blue Museum occupied the building that was designed by architects Herzog & de Meuron. They were both the creators of the original building and responsible for adapting the new design to serve as museum.

The "Museu Blau" is a new cultural facility where modern audio-visual expositions give the city an innovation that is compatible with scientific rigor and dissemination, playful sense and knowledge of nature, leisure and rigorous discussion of environmental issues associated with today.

Schedules
Winter (from October 1 to May 31):
• Tuesday-Friday: 10-19 h
• Saturday and Sunday: 10-20 h

Summer (from 1 June to 30 July):
Tuesday to Sunday: 10-21 pm
From 1 August to 30 September:
Tuesday to Sunday and Monday holidays: 10-20 h

Free days: First Sunday of the month and on Sundays from 15 pm

Prices:
Entrance to the Botanical Garden and Museum Blue: 7 € Reduced: € 5

The Museum is located at Plaza Leonardo da Vinci, 4-5 in the Forum Park, Barcelona
If you want to conetact with them, this is their e-mail: museuciencies (at) bcn.cat

The best to arrive is by:
metro > L4 (yellow line) Stop Maresme Forum (Rambla Prim Express)
tram > T4 stop Forum
Bus > 43, 41, 7, 141, 36, 99 and Tourist Bus (Green Route)

Fuente: web de la ciudad de Barcelona
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