El Born concentrates art, modernism, Gothic and contemporary architecture in five streets. For a date with the artist dense in stimuli but geographically compact, El Born is probably the optimal neighborhood in Barcelona. Here are 10 specific places.
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Las Meninas Room (room 12) — 47 versions of the same painting. The best lesson in creative discipline you will see.
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Gothic cathedral from the 14th century built in 55 years by the people. Enter at 9:30 without crowds.
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19th century market rehabilitated with archaeological site from Barcelona in 1714. Real urban layers.
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Born del Etnològic Headquarters — Palau Nadal, contemporary museography, almost empty. Ideal.
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Walk slowly. Look at facades. Coffee on a terrace. One hour.
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Old Barcelona Stock Exchange, Llotja de Mar. The modernist façade hides the interior Gothic hall.
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Fun little museum — free admission with purchase at the cafe. Look at the molds.
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Gothic street with five palaces converted into museums. Walk both ways.
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One of the oldest and quietest squares. Bench under a tree. Notebook.
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Bookstore specialized in humanities. Spend an hour browsing before purchasing.
How to build your appointment with the artist from this list
Julia Cameron's rule about the appointment with the artist It's simple: once a week, two hours, no phone, no goal. You don't have to visit all 10 sites on this list. You have to visit UNO, and dedicate two hours to it. The difference between tourism and an appointment with the artist is exactly that: slowness.
This week, choose one of the locations above. Block two hours on your calendar on a specific day. Bring a notebook and pen. Go. Stay. Look. Writes. You come home with creative material you didn't have before. That's the promise of Julia Cameron's method, and it works.
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