The National Art Museum of Catalonia (Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya) is one of the great museums of Barcelona which is saying a lot (dare I say this is in Spain?). The city is teeming with any number of iconic museums and great artists: Miró, Dali, Picasso, not to mention Gaudí who left an ongoing legacy sprinkled throughout. The Romanesque and Gothic influence is unmistakeable everywhere you look. So, don’t forget to look up from time to time. Unfortunately, I do not remember which part of the museum I was in when I took this shot. but, it was beautiful and I had to make it today’s Suh-Weet Shot.

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For all of Barcelona’s famous sites above ground, it still houses a few secrets down below. One pleasant surprise were those old columns in the Museu d’Història de la Ciutat, City History Museum. The rough stone, chipped texture is set off (intentionally or not) by the slat, smooth teal green walls and bright lights illuminating the room. I was taken here by my friend, Noemí, a life-long Barcelona resident and who also works for the local government. I have always loved this photo from my travels in Spain and wanted to make it this week’s Suh-Weet Shot!

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La Boquería is squarely centered in the middle of the beaten tourist track of Barcelona. And, honestly, there’s nothing wrong with that. There’s a reason this place is popular with locals and tourists alike. If you’ve been reading or watching the blog for a while, you know I love Spanish food markets and while you’re traveling in Spain, La Boquería market really is a must-see site, even if all you do is browse. But, I bet you can’t walk out without picking up a piece of fruit, or buying some fresh fruit juice. The fresh smells, the activity, the noise and, of course, all the color is a seductive assault on the senses. And, I couldn’t resist showing off the inside of the market in this week’s Suh-Weet shot.

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It may be less grand than its more familiar cousin in Paris, but Barcelona has its own Arc di Triomf. No, that’s not a misspelling. That’s the Catalan spelling on the archway. I sort of stumbled across it while walking around Barcelona on my short trip to Spain. I left the Picasso Museum and headed away from Las Ramblas to try to see some other parts of the Gothic Quarter. While checking out my trusty map, I noticed the Arc di Triomf and figured, what the hell, let’s go see it. I was surprised when I arrive to see almost no one around. Middle of a summer day and no one. So, I got the chance to admire its Moorish-inspired architecture and get some nice clean shots, one of them being this Suh-Weet shot.

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For this month’s slice of life, we take you to Barcelona‘s famous La Boquería market to see the fruits, veggies, meats, cheeses and whatever else they have to offer. This is a popular spot for tourists and locals alike. When you head to Barcelona, check it out for yourself. In the meantime, check out ¨Life Through Food.¨

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Filmed on location in Santiago de Compostela, Spain

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This city in northwestern Spain is mostly known as the final destination for the pilgrims walking or biking the Camino de Santiago. Having welcomed pilgrims for centuries, this city knows how to make you feel at home. The people, the food, the cafes, the architecture make this often overlooked destination enchanting.  Next time you’re in Spain, whether or not you walk the Camino, visit this city and feel welcomed!

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Montjuic Hill houses many great sites in Barcelona: venue for the opening and closing of the 1992 Summer Olympic games, the Joan Miró museum, the botanical gardens and even a cemetery.  But, the landmark view is of that National Palace. Inside the Palace is the grand National Art Museum of Cataluña.  It´s a hike to get up there. Luckily the hop-on, hop-off buses can do the heavy lifting for you.  According to the MNAC website, ¨The MNAC embraces all the arts (sculpture, painting, objets d’art, drawing, engraving, posters, photography and coinage) and has the task of explaining the general history of Catalan art from the Romanesque period to the mid-twentieth century.

You can spend hours exploring this great museum, before spending more hours on the rest of Montjuic.

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