Ideal for short break escapades and much longer stays, Barcelona mesmerizes with its zesty street life of la Rambla and abstract beauties of Picasso that accompanied by Gaudi's hallucinogenic residential designs and Miro's vibrant ceramics shall give you a head spin. Along with the ambient medieval hideaways of places like Barri Gotic or amusing little spots of Tibidabo, this charming Spanish city lets you discover new passions for fiestas, tapas and a fling for flamenco. And when you're feeling dizzy from all this extravaganza, get your balance back on a pleasing walk along la Rambla del Mar or let yourself be cooled down by the spectacular splashes of the Magic Fountain. Here we go.
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Some of the fascination in visiting the Sagrada Familia is the fact that it has been an ongoing project ever since it started in 1882. Legend has it that the world will end once the church is completed, which would explain why architects are estimated to be struggling with the fulfillment of Ga...
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Sitting on the hill of el Carmel in the Gràcia district of Barcelona, Park Guell is a tangible reflection of a surreal dream. Beside the wondrous Casa Batll, Sagrada Familia, and Casa Milà adorning the city, it is the most spectacular manifestation of Antoni Gaudi's unrivaled talent. Take your...
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Classical music may not be your cup of tea; nor do you have to be delighted with the fact that composers the likes of Prokofiev, Rachmaninov and Ravel have walked through its door. This architectural delight is well worth exploring in its own right, even without symphonic background. Endowed wit...
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Més que un club (More than a club). So goes the motto of FC Barcelona, and an extraordinary club needs an extraordinary stadium. With a capacity of 98,772 and the UEFA status of a 5-star venue, Camp Nou is the largest, most prestigious stadium in Europe, and much as crowds are virtually a nuisan...
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Running down from Plaça Catalunya to the statue of Christopher Columbus, La Rambla or Les Rambles is undoubtedly the street to walk up and down in search for truly Barcelonian flavor. It bristles with vibrant city hustle and bustle of book and flower stalls, street performers and parades and it...
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Casa Batllo is a stunning example of Antoni Gaudi's revolutionary visions for residential buildings. It is one of two great structures designed by the artist on Passeig de Gracia, the other being La Pedrera. Referred to by the locals as casa dels ossos (house of bones) or casa del drac (house of...
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Just plunge into the amazing maze of winding narrow streets, peaceful squares and cozy hideaways of Barri Gothic. The district is a splendid reminder of Barcelona's medieval heyday and a hub the city's historic and cultural life where the Middle Age remnants and other architectural styles blend b...
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Located at Port Vell, L'Aquàrium de Barcelona is surely one of the most visited sights of the city. Loved by the young and adult alike, the centre is a perfect leisure spot and one that will cast some light on the dark waters' habitats. The complex houses a series of 35 tanks, 11,000 animals and...
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One of the routes not to be missed for it guarantees an uninterrupted view of Barcelona and the Mediterranean. The Tibidabo Mountain is one of the city's landmarks for a number of reasons. First, it gives you the most incredible view of the city, second, getting there is really half the fun! Just...
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Extending east of the Barri Gòtic is the ancient district of La Ribera. Head there for a spot of shopping and a dose of culture for this is probably the most gentrified part of town, with some of the trendiest boutiques, eateries and bars around to cater for the most sophisticated of tastes. He...
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I agree, Barcelona is a great getaway, multifacet city with lots of activities to do and discoveries in each corners.
And the food is excellent
I stumbled across your site, that competes with mine http://barcelonafunguide.com where I list the top six things. I admit your site is superior, but you leave out two great activities: taking a tour bus and visiting the beach. Although I list taking in a flamenco show in my top six, my own experience was not so great...so why I have this on my list is...only because it is almost a gratuitous nod to...the tradition. Also, I think the Miro Museum is worth visiting. The Picasso Museum was closed when I was there.