The Woody Allen Film Tour

Places to visit in Barcelona

Barcelona has been the setting for some very famous films over the years and boasts some of the most famous casts and directors on these film sets. Woody Allen has to be one of the most successful directors of all time and he filmed in the city just three years ago in the summer of 2007 with star studded cast of Scarlett Johansson, Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem, when making the hit film "Vicky Cristina Barcelona". The film was principally set in Barcelona but they also shot some of it in New York and Asturias. It was Allen's first film in Spain but you wouldn't have know as Cruz picked up an Oscar for best supporting actress and it won best film of the year at the Golden Globes.

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Shoko

Going out in Barcelona

Shoko is one of the big powers when it comes to clubbing in Barcelona, but what makes it stand out from the others like Opium and Catwalk is its amazing restaurant. If you know the club, you will be aware that it is right on the beach and thus imagine what an amazing view you have if you eat there in the evening. Admittedly the clubs on the beach have an air of glamour about them that is not very in keeping with the relaxed way of life in inner city Barcelona, you feel more like you are in St. Tropez rather than Barcelona. However this does not mean in any way that it is not a great place to go to eat, drink and hit the dance floor.

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Music in Barcelona - March 2010

Barcelona events and fiestas

Barcelona has always been well known for its music scene and is one of the most popular places for bands to tour in Europe, and there is no change here with the line up for March 2010. Probably the most exciting act to be performing is the new English group "Florence + The Machines". They have taken the English music scene by storm and are the dominant festival performance. They even collaborated with Dizzy Rascal at the Brit Awards demonstrating just how talented and diverse they are.

However if you are looking for a more classic line up don't miss the Cranberries playing on the 13th March. There is something for everyone if you look closely enough in Barcelona.

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Casa Almirall

Going out in Barcelona

Casa Almirall is more than a bar, it is another great institution like London Bar filled with history that has survived through the years, going in there is like taking a step back in time. It was founded years ago in 1860 and was redecorated in 2000 and 2001. The bar is modern yet retains the archaic feeling that made it so popular in the first place. It is divided into two parts at the back there are low tables and sofa perfect for a date or just relaxing with a drink. The front is lighter and more open with less alcoves and dark corners. They play soft music, which is most often jazz and screen films sometimes. It is very reasonably priced and open everyday from 7pm to 3am.

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