Parlament de Catalunya
Parlament de Catalunya
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Aleksandra S
Orzesze, Poland63 contributions
Feb 2022
It was worth booking. We learnt about the history of the place and were allowed to have a glimpse of places where Catalan law is made day by day. The tourist guide who did the tour for our group was an insider and you really felt that he was part of that place. We learnt a lot.
Written 2 April 2022
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permia
Ireland64,715 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
A beautiful building, since 1979 it has once again housed the Parliament, after its suspension during the repressive dictatorship years.
Fascinating to learn that it began life as an Arsenal in the Citadel that was constructed during the mid 1700s.
After the tearing down of the fortress and in preparation for the 1888 Exposition it was converted to a Royal Palace to host Royalty during said Exposition.
Subsequently it had a number of roles, up till 1979 when Parliament resumed here.
Fascinating to learn that it began life as an Arsenal in the Citadel that was constructed during the mid 1700s.
After the tearing down of the fortress and in preparation for the 1888 Exposition it was converted to a Royal Palace to host Royalty during said Exposition.
Subsequently it had a number of roles, up till 1979 when Parliament resumed here.
Written 11 April 2023
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK185,662 contributions
July 2019 • Solo
I visited the parliament as part of a free tour in English. First the building is a fantastic mix of Neo-Classical, Baroque and Catalan Modernism. The interiors are sumptuous and adorned with beautiful decorations as befit a palace originally intended for a queen.
As for the tour, it was great. The guide gave us a lot of history of the building, how the parliament works and even got a tour of the session chambers where I got to sit in the seat reserved for the President of Catalonia. Wonderful.
To the tour guide who gave the tour in English, thanks, you were great.
As for the tour, it was great. The guide gave us a lot of history of the building, how the parliament works and even got a tour of the session chambers where I got to sit in the seat reserved for the President of Catalonia. Wonderful.
To the tour guide who gave the tour in English, thanks, you were great.
Written 18 July 2019
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MayfieldParrish
Denver, CO1,092 contributions
Nov 2019
The Parliament since inside the beautiful Parc Ciutadella. They actually give tours during week days in several languages. It is a beautiful historical building with a fountain in front.
Written 5 December 2019
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Dr_Waugh
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK8,113 contributions
Oct 2019 • Family
A morning visit to Cuitadella park wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the parliament building. We only got to see the outside and there was a presence of police, not sure if this was additional due to the recent demonstrations or normal. A beautiful building nonetheless.
Written 29 October 2019
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vancouvergirl
Wolfville, Canada259 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
We took a guided tour. The guide was lovely but her English was halting. Instead of focusing on the building, we were subjected to a political discussion. I understand all of the unrest here, but we wanted to learn about the building — we have read about the political situation.
It is well worth seeing the inside, but prepare for a lot of political messaging.
It is well worth seeing the inside, but prepare for a lot of political messaging.
Written 13 November 2018
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Leonhkny
Hong Kong, China21,297 contributions
June 2018 • Family
The parliament building of Catalonia is in a surprisingly quiet corner near Parc de la Ciutadella. Unfortunately we did not have to chance to get in.
Written 5 June 2018
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BarbieMegaTraveller
Sydney, Australia6,915 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
The parliament building here is stunning and yet so very simple. While other parliament buildings are huge, appear Romenesque and overpower their location to show their importance, this one is like a country palace (see pics) decorated for its time with glorious hand-carved wooden and metal doors (see pic).
The archways are wonderful (see pic) as well as the painted patterns on the walls (see pic). The bricks used are such a big feature of the pretty design, as are the wooden window shutters and romantic balconies (see pic). Speaking of romance, a place that encourages couples to sit and enjoy the view is the pond in front of the parliament building, with a sculpture of a desperately sad woman in the middle (see pic).
The archways are wonderful (see pic) as well as the painted patterns on the walls (see pic). The bricks used are such a big feature of the pretty design, as are the wooden window shutters and romantic balconies (see pic). Speaking of romance, a place that encourages couples to sit and enjoy the view is the pond in front of the parliament building, with a sculpture of a desperately sad woman in the middle (see pic).
Written 8 March 2018
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TheShis
Tel Aviv, Israel42,744 contributions
Jan 2018 • Couples
While this was a lovely building in the tranquil park, there were no tours available during our visit, so we could only enjoy the lovely building's exterior.
Written 5 February 2018
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mr_ricko5
Barcelona, Spain69 contributions
June 2016 • Solo
I visit Barca more than once and today I see this place, with the amazing fountain and forest like atmosphere, I think I will visit it a lot, thank you Barcelona
Written 10 June 2016
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