Castell dels Tres Dragons

Popularly knows as the Castell del Tres Dragons (Three Dragons Castle), this stunning building was designed by the famous architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner for the World's Fair of 1888. It currently hosts the Zoology Museum of Barcelona.

Located at Parc de la Ciutadella, it is one of the most important examples or the Art Nouveau (Modernisme Català).

Consulates in Barcelona

Over the recent years, Barcelona has become an extremely popular tourist destination with the number of visitors growing every year. Therefore there is an increasing demand for consular services.

Consular services normally include the following:

- Passport replacement.
- Provide information regarding transferring funds.
- Provide appropiate assistance in the event of an assault or accident.
- Provide details of local lawyers, interpreters, doctors.
- Contact family and friends in the country of origin.
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We hope that you never find in a situation where you require to contact your own consulate, but just in case, here is a list of consulates in Barcelona.

Consulate of Australia
Plaça Gal.la Placídia, 1-3, 1º
08006 Barcelona
Phone: +34 93 490 9013
Fax: +34 93 411 0904
Web: http://www.spain.embassy.gov.au
Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 10 to 12h


Consulate of France
Ronda Universitat, 22 bis, 4°
08007 Barcelona
Phone: +34 93 270 3000
Fax: +34 93 270 3049
Website: http://www.consulfrance-barcelone.org
E-mail: info@consulfrance-barcelone.org
Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 10 to 13:30h


Consulate of Germany
Passeig de Gràcia, 111
08008 Barcelona
Phone: +34 93 29 21 000
Fax: +34 93 29 21 002
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8.30 to 12 h
E-mail: reg1@barc.auswaertiges-amt.de
Web site: http://www.barcelona.diplo.de


Consulate of Iceland
Sardenya, 229-237, s/át-3ª
08013 Barcelona
Phone: +34 93 232 5810
Fax: +34 93 244 4101
E-mail: conislandia@yahoo.es
Opening hours: Monday and Tuesday from 15:30 to 19h. Wednesday to Friday from 10:30 to 14h.


Consulate of Ireland
Gran Via Carles III, 94, 10º-2ª
08028 Barcelona
Phone: +34 93 491 5021
Fax: +34 93 490 0986
E-mail: cons.irl@webcat.es
Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 10 to 13h


Consulate of Japan
Avinguda Diagonal, 640, 2º D
08017 Barcelona
Phone: +34 93 280 3433
Fax: 34 93 280 4496
Web: http://www.barcelona.es.emb-japan.go.jp
E-mail: bunka1@cgjb.net


Consulate of the Netherlands
Avinguda Diagonal, 601, 4º-D
08028 Barcelona
Phone: +34 93 363 5420
Fax: +34 93 410 3009
Web: http://www.cgholbar.org
E-mail: bar-info@minbuza.nl
Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 10 to 13h


Consulate of New Zealand
Travessera de Gràcia, 64, 2º
08006 Barcelona
Phone: +34 93 209 0399
Fax: +93 202 0890
E-mail: Antonio.Volta@bufetevolta-longo.com


Consulate of Norway
Balmes, 184, 5º-2ª
08006 Barcelona
Phone: +34 932 18 4983
FAx: +34 93 238 0327
E-mail: cons.gral.bcna@terra.es


Consulate of South Africa
Travessera Gràcia, 43
08021 Barcelona
Phone¨+34 93 506 9100
Fax: +34 93 506 9197
Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 9 to 12h


Consulate of the United Kingdom
Avinguda Diagonal, 477, 13º
08036 Barcelona
Phone: +34 93 366 6200
Fax: +34 93 366 6221
Web: http://www.ukinspain.com
E-mail: uktibcn@cyberbcn.com
Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 14h


Consulate of the United States of America
Passeig Reina Elisenda de Montcada, 23
08034 Barcelona
Phone: +34 93 280 2227
Phone: +34 93 280 6175
Website: http://barcelona.usconsulate.gov
E-mail: consularbarcel@state.gov
Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 10 to 13h

Click here for a complete list of consulates in Barcelona.

Finally, click here for useful information when visiting barcelona.

Cinemas in Barcelona

Although the vast majority of movies are dubbed into Spanish, it is still possible to enjoy a film in its original language with subtitles in Spanish in some cinemas around Barcelona. This is a great option for native speakers or for Spanish people willing to learn English. However, be aware that subtitles in Spanish are added which can be a little bit anoying for the native speakers.

Exactly the same occurs on TV movies and series so do not expect to watch anything in English on the Spanish TV. The only exception would be TV3 as this is the only channel that allows listening to a movie or series in its original language. You just have to set it up with your remote control.

This is one of the main factors people in Spain have poor English compared to other european countries.

Here is a list of cinemas in Barcelona where it is possible to watch a film in its original version:

Icaria - Yelmo Cinemas - located next to the Port Olimpic within the Shopping Center "El Centre de la Vila" (Metro Station Ciutadella L4) . This is the largest cinema in Barcelona (15 screens) for movies in its original version. There is 1 hour free parking inside the cinema although should not be very hard to park outside the cinema. Tickets can be bought at 902 22 09 22. Spectator day: Monday.

C/ Salvador Espriú, 61 (Ctro. Cial. El Centre de la Vila - Port Olímpic)

Verdi Cinema - located within the Gracia area, is a very nice option as this area is full of nice pubs and restaurants in fashion (Metro Stations Fontana L3 and Joanic L4). The cinema has 5 screens. As difference from the one described above, this cinema usually offers non comercial movies. Tickets can be bought online by clicking here. Spectator day: Monday.

C/ Verdi 32
Tel. 93 238 79 90

Florida Blanca Cinema - Located very close from Plaza Universidad (city center metro Universitat L1 & L2 and Sant Antoni L2) it has 7 screens. Really nice and confortable (seats are extremelly confortable) Tickets can online by clicking here here or by calling 902 88 89 02. Spectator day: Mondays.

C/ Floridablanca 135

Tel. 93 426 33 37

Filmoteca de Catalunya - Located in the area of Sarria (metro stations: Hospital Clínic L5 or Drassanes L3). Old, traditional and alternative movies are shown in this cinema ... from Alfred Hitchcock to Woody Allen. Although it also shows more recent films such as Matrix, Horror movies, etc. Ticket price is only €2,70 and subscriptions are available.

Av. Sarriá 33

Cinema prices goes around €6,5-7€ although it depends on the cinema.

Tip: There is one 'special day' each week (usually monday or wednesday although it depends on the cinema) called "día del espectador" which could be translated as spectator's day so a discount of between €1,5 or €2 is applied on each ticket.