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Suggestions for 2005
If you're visiting Barcelona for a conference or on business and can stay another day, here are some highlights in 2005
 

Diagonal MarImproved infrastructure, new conference facilities, renovated hotels and the ongoing refurbishment of much of the gothic quarter continue to breathe fresh energy into one of Europe's most exciting cities. New restaurants compete with established businesses, whilst bars continue to adapt to changing tastes...
 
CosmoCaixa - if visiting with children

The newly renovated Science Museum was reopened at the end of 2004. Particularly recommended if visiting the city with children
New Tranvias (electric tram system)

Introduced in 2004, the new electric tram system in Barcelona extends the urban transport system, competing with cars, taxis and buses for the limited street space.
Torre Agbar adds flavour to the skyline

Tower blocks are a rare site in Barcelona and the new Agbar building is already visible from many places.
Mercat de Santa Caterina and surrounds

After several years of slow reconstruction, 2005 will see the inner city Mercat de Santa Caterina reopened, along with several new apartment blocks that will open this side of the Barrio Gotic. Opening May 2005
Palau de la Musica - new concert hall

The Palau de la Musica is already popular with visitors to Barcelona. 2004 saw the inauguration of a second concert hall and an outside plaza for summer concerts.
Hotels, hotels and more hotels

The boom in tourism that Barcelona has enjoyed in recent years has led to the construction of many new hotels.
Festival de Peralada and El Grec

Every summer the town of Peralada in the province of Girona hosts a series of concerts. Watch out for the 2005 program.
Sonar - 11th year

Sonar is an electronic music festival - it celebrates its 11th edition in 2005.