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For travellers staying in an apartment in Barcelona<\/a>, there is not one but seven amazing UNESCO World Heritage Sites<\/a> located in and around the city that all were designed by architect and modernist Antoni Gaud\u00ed. See below for just a few of these must-see marvels in art and architecture.<\/p>\n

Poblet Monastery<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of Spain\u2019s oldest abbeys, the Poblet Monastery<\/a> is located in the lush green village of Vimbod\u00ed. The architecture and design, both inside and out, are breathtaking, but what really makes it stand out is that it\u2019s actually one of the most complete Cistercian abbeys in the entire world. There are usually two tours of the abbey each day, and the monastery can be visited from your Barcelona villa<\/a> as a day trip. You could also consider a Catalonia villa rental<\/a> in Reus or Tarragona<\/a>, which are a little closer.<\/p>\n

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Palau de la M\u00fasica Catalana<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Palau de la M\u00fasica Catalana<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

This famous concert hall is one of the only World Heritage Sites in the centre of Barcelona that wasn\u2019t designed by Gaud\u00ed. Instead, it was designed by Llu\u00eds Dom\u00e8nech i Montaner, who was instrumental in the 19th-century revival of Catalan culture. Take a guided tour to learn more, or book tickets to see a performance of local and international operas and symphonies, as well as lectures and conferences, too. Located right in the heart of historic Ciutat Vella (Old Town), it\u2019s quick and easy to reach from many villas in Barcelona<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Hospital de Sant Pau<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

This World Heritage Site is located very close to another: Gaud\u00ed\u2019s Sagrada Familia<\/a>. A working hospital until fairly recently \u2014 2009 \u2014 today the site is a popular museum and cultural centre attracting both locals and visitors, and it\u2019s just as impressive on the outside as it is on the inside, designed in the classic Art Nouveau style. The hospital is situated in the El Guinard\u00f3 neighbourhood, where you\u2019ll find many luxury Barcelona holiday rentals<\/a>, as well as great sights and attractions, like the Guinard\u00f3 municipal park.<\/p>\n

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Hospital de Sant Pau<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

T\u00e1rraco<\/strong><\/p>\n

Although the town is today known as Tarragona, it was once referred to as T\u00e1rraco, and was one of the country’s most prominent Roman centres. The archaeological remains of T\u00e1rraco were declared a World Heritage Site in 2000, and are well worth visiting. It takes slightly more than one hour to drive from your Barcelona accommodation<\/a> to Tarragona, and you pass through many other beautiful places along the way, including the fantastic coastal resorts of Sitges and Vilanova which are renowned for their beaches.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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