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 Parc Central del Poblenou
Do you miss a quiet time in the park, having a nice walk away from the crowded city center? Barcelona Urbany Hostel is located very close to one of the most artistic parks in Spain, whiwas designed by the french architect Jean Nouvel. Take your most comfy pair of shoes, and mp3 if you want, and take a relaxing time in the park, walking, jogging, breathing in and out the fresh air.
Jean Nouvel’s imprint can be seen once again in the new Barcelona that has developed around the Diagonal Mar neighbourhood. This new Parc Central del Poblenou is an architectural gem combining different zones and a variety of planting. A much- needed green “lung” in the former industrial area of Poblenou.
The park was designed by the French architect Jean Nouvel and opened in spring 2008. It covers a surface area of 55.000 m2 between the Carrer Bilbao, Carrer Marroc, Bac de Roda and Diagonal and provides an oasis of calm which clearly defines the inclusive, social spirit of the new Poblenou. The perimeter wall outside the park is covered with Mediterranean plants and a Gaudiesque gate leads inside. The main meeting place, the Plaça de la Sardana, is located in the centre of the park, surrounded by huts where kids can play.
An area resembling a lunar landscape has a pneumatic refuse-collection plant, a further example of Jean Nouvel’s concerns to preserve the environment, as is the fact that most of the park – with its dense vegetation comprising willows, shady trees, lianas and flowers – is irrigated by groundwater. Nouvel wanted his signature park to be used by the entire community, combining different habitats where they can relax in the metal chairs in the shade of lush, colourful plants and trees.
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- Address: Av. Diagonal, 130
- How to get there: Bus 7, 40, 42 and 71.
- Web site: www.bcn.cat/parcsijardins
- Opening time: December, January & February, daily from 10am to 6pm.
- March & November: daily from 10am to 7pm.
- April & October: daily from 10am to 8pm.
- From May to September: daily from 10am to 9pm.
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Italy’s number 1 newspaper, La Repubblica, has published an article on green hostels around the world,
and of course, Barcelona Urbany Hostel was mentioned with the eco-friendly and sustainable facilities
- Rain water recollection system - (reuse 50€ of the water)
- local plants with high efficiency
- low consumption lamps energized by solar panels
- façade insulated with coatings that absorb the noise
Click the image article to see the translated version, and click here to see the orignal text.
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Urbany Hostel is not only a cheap backpacker hostel in Barcelona. We´re a youth hostel that totally understands the young budget travellers and backpackers, who are looking forward to have some special experience with new friends around the world, just like them.
We know what you are looking for is more than just travel - fun, excitement, experience in another city. That´s why we offer backpacker friendly facilities and pocket size guide books, information with cheap (free) access to the local scenes, and fresh & healthy breakfast menu every morning.
Stay tuned with us through our website, blog, Facebook and Twitter - We´ll keep you informed with the best offers, Barcelona trip tips and updates from the hostel for backpackers who are visiting Barcelona.
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 Many people imagine Barcelona as a city of passionate spaniards, and expect to hear some "magical" sounds of spanish guitars, and think the only thing to drink is wine. Woody Allen´s movie "Vickey, Christina, Barcelona" has made these beliefs even concrete. Well, if that was what you were imagining too, get to know some more about Barcelona! :)
You may seem things different if you take a careful look. Flamenco is more from Andalucia and the famous paella is originally from Valencia. Many Catalans are against bull-fighting, which is known to be the "National Sports" of Spain. and NO ONE, except the old people, take siesta (mid day nap).
Moreover, in Catalunya, there is another official language more than Spanish, which is Catalan. You will see more than half of the things written in Catalan on the street and hear people speaking in a language similar to Spanish, but not exactly the same. That´s the Catalan language.
People don´t expect foreigners to speak or understand catalan, but with a few words, you can give afriendly gesture. Why don´t yo learn some Catalan? :)
Catalan is a romance language and originated in Latin as spoken by the Romans. There are around 9 million bilingual speakers (speaking Spanish as a second or first language) within the region of Catalunya (Spain). Any visitor to Barcelona will hear Catalan spoken everywhere, and the language is growing from strength to strength after a period of decline and repression.
A few first phrases
My name is .. ...................................................Em dic ..
What is your name?.......................................Com et dius?
How are you?..................................................Com estàs?
Fine, and you?.................................................Bé, i tu?
Pleased to meet you(male speaking)........Encantat de coneixe't
Pleased to meet you(female speaking).....Encantada de coneixe't
How much is it?..............................................Quin preu té?
See you later...................................................Ens veiem més tard
Sorry..................................................................Ho sento
Excuse me ......................................................Perdona
Buying Things. General phrases
I want to buy .. .................................................Vull comprar ..
How much is it?..............................................Quin preu té ?
It's too expensive ...........................................És massa car
Do you accept credit cards?........................ Accepteu targetes de crèdit ?
Communication
Do you speak English?................................Parles anglès?
I don't speak Catalan....................................No parlo català
I don´t understand ........................................No ho entenc
Pardon? ..........................................................Mana?
What is it called in Catalan? .......................Com es diu això en català?
Please speak more slowly .........................Si us plau, parla més a poc a poc
Conversation
Where are you from? .................................D'on ets ?
I'm from England........................................ Sóc d'Anglaterra
I'm from America........................................ Sóc dels Estats Units
Have you been to my country ? ................Has estat al meu país?
I live in (the city of) ...................................... Visc a (la ciutat de)..
What do you think of the city ? ..................Què en penses, de la ciutat?
Directions
Where is .. ?................................................On és..?
Where are .. ?..............................................On són..?
How do I get to .. ?......................................Com puc arribar a...?
Can I walk there?........................................Puc anar caminant ?
Is there a bus ?............................................Hi ha un autobús ?
Is there a train ?...........................................Hi ha un tren ?
Eating
Can we eat?................................................ Podem menjar ?
Can we have breakfast? ...........................Podem esmorzar ?
Is there a table free?..................................Hi ha alguna taula lliure ?
A table for four, please...............................Una taula per quatre, si us plau
The menu, please......................................El menú, si us plau
For the first course......................................De primer
For the second course...............................De segon
For dessert...................................................Per postres
Have you any vegetarian dishes?............Teniu plats vegetarians ?
At the bar
Cheers!...........................................................Salut !
I'm feeling drunk!...........................................Estic borratxo !
I feel ill.............................................................No em trobo bé
The wine list, please....................................La carta de vins, si us plau
What sandwiches do you have?................Quins entrepans teniu ?
Getting around
Do you have a map of .. ? ............................Té un mapa de...?
How long does it take to get to .. ? ............Quant de temps cal per arribar a ..?
Is this seat free?............................................Està lliure aquest seient ?
A single ticket..................................................Un bitllet
A return ticket...................................................Un bitllet d'anada i tornada
A ticket for .. .....................................................Un bitllet per ..
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