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districts - Vila Olímpica - St.
OLÍMPIC VILLAGE - ST. MARTÍ DISTRICT. Sant Martí was the main industrial quarter of Barcelona throughout the ninenteenth century, but over the past two decades this area has enjoyed an important touristic and economic transformation since it regained for public use nearly three miles of sandy beaches. One of the most noticeable examples of this transformation is the Olympic Village. During the Olympic Games of 1992 the village had to accommodate thousands of athletes and spectators. For this purpose architects from all over the world designed modern and striking buildings. The main eye-catching sights are the two 142-meter high tower buildings, which house a hotel and an office building. Right across those buildings stands the golden sculpture‘Peix i Esfera’, designed by Frank Gehry, representing a headless fish. This area has many advantages as a place to stay in Barcelona. It is a quiet, relaxing area, and it has the beach and a promenade featuring nice views of the Mediterranean. This is a very lively neighborhood with lots of trendy restaurants and bars, especially in the evening. The Olympic harbour is one of Barcelona's most popular all-day attractions where visitors can also practise water sports. The area is well communicated, within five minutes by bus or metro you can reach the city center and/or the Gothic Quarter, where you can visit the Cathedral, the Picasso Museum, Santa Maria del Mar church and the famous Rambla. If you would like to see the renowned Sagrada Familia – Gaudi´s unfinished masterpiece--there is a direct bus route that leaves from the area (number 10), which will take you there within 10 minutes.
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