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Barcelona has a long-standing mercantile tradition. Less well known is that it was one of the earliest regions in continental Europe to begin industrialization, beginning with textile related works at the end of the eighteenth century but really gathering momentum in the mid nineteenth century, when it became a major center for the production of textiles and machinery. Since then, manufacturing has played a large role in its history. The traditional importance in textiles is still reflected in Barcelona's importance as a major fashion center. In summer 2006, Barcelona became an host for the prestigious Bread & Butter urban fashion fair. The fair was so successful that, starting in 2007, Barcelona became the only host for Bread & Butter, that closed its original Berlin location.
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As a student in the Knox Program in Barcelona, you'll study in the downtown campus of the Universitat de Barcelona, (Patio de Letras), the oldest university in Barcelona and the second largest in Spain. After classes, stroll a few blocks to the famous Ramblas and the Plaza de Catalunya or take the short walk to the Gothic Quarter (Barrio Gotico)—the pulsating core of Barcelona since Roman times.
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The Ruta del Modernisme takes you round all the best Modernisme (art nouveau) buildings in Barcelona. The main part of the route can be walked in a couple of hours, providing you don't stray too far from the main routes. The Tourist Offices offer a pack which includes discounted tickets to many attractions such as La Pedrera and La Casa Batlló. All can be seen from the outside for free.
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Tibidabo is the mountain north of Barcelona that can be seen from the whole city. And so can the mountain’s two landmarks, the temple and the tall observation tower Torre de Collserola. The Tibidabo mountain ... boasts Barcelona´s only amusement park and many grand residences. Tibidabo can be reached by funiculare, tram and mini bus.
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Real Madrid’s 2-3 victory at Recreativo put their advantage over second place Barcelona back to five points this weekend after Barça went down 4-2 at Atletico Madrid. Brazilian star Robinho came on as a substitute to win the game for Madrid with two goals in the last twenty minutes, but the performance of the week came from Atletico’s 19-year-old Argentinian Kun Agüero who tore apart Barça’s defence and made the likes of Puyol and Milito look like amateurs.
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Large cruise ships dock at the largely industrial area of the waterfront, a doable (albeit healthy) walk to Las Ramblas, Barcelona's most famous and vibrant street. Cruise ships typically offer shuttles to the base of Las Ramblas as well.
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