Oct. 7 -- As the week comes to an end, so does our stay here. The NBA and the Philadelphia 76ers thank you, Barcelona, for a wonderful experience.
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Oct. 6 -- Barcelona is surrounded by hills, well worth the climb to shoot the a sprawling cityscape.
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Oct. 4 -- As the sun sets over the hills of Barcelona, the Palau Sant Jordi arena gets ready ...
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Oct. 3 -- You never know what you will find when you turn a corner in Barcelona. Sure, there are plenty of beautiful landmarks, but it's the little nooks and crannies that give any European city its character. (Photo: John Schuhmann/NBAE) |
Oct. 2 -- Designed by Josep Vilaseca i Casanovas, the colorful Arc de Triomf served as the entrance for the 1888 Universal Exposition. Each Spanish province is represented by stone carvings of their Coat of Arms, highlighted by that of the Barcelona province at the crown of the arch.
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Oct. 1 -- Take the metro to Espanya and walk through the magic fountains up towards Palau National. It's a hike, but it's well worth it, especially at sunset. Wait a while and you'll see the fountains come to life in a display of aquatic color.
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Sept. 30 -- At the top of Barcelona lies Parc Güell, a place, designed by famed architect Antoni Gaudi, where with a climb of a few dozen steps, you can find a grand view of the Catalan capital.
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Sept. 29 -- Along the shady pedestrian walkway of Les Ramblas, there is a street performer to greet you every few feet. They'll even pose for a photo ... as long as a donation is made beforehand. (See inset for the reaction to a camera before you contribute to the collection.)
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