Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia’s region and the second biggest city in Spain. They called it “the city that never sleeps”. It is known for culture, architecture and mild weather.
Let’s take a tour in Barcelona!
1. Sagrada Familia
An unfinished church designed by the catalan architect Antoni Gaudí. The construction has started on 1882 and it is expected to be completed by 2026. Its unique architecture and special design have made it the modern symbol of Barcelona.
2. Plaça de Catlunya
A large square in the city center Barcelona surrounded by flowers and water fountains. Plaça de Catlunya is the city center of Barcelona. Therefore, many metro lines, urban buses and airport lines are on this place that makes it very important. Pigeons adore Plaça de Catalunya, remember to get some bread crumbs if you want to play with them.
3. Las Ramblas
One of the crowdiest places in Barcelona. It is a long street of 1.2 km connecting Plaça de Catlunya with the Christopher Colombus monument at the Port Vell, surrounded by trees all along the street.
When you get to Las Ramblas, you will notice the huge number of restaurants of all types. However, these restaurants are little bit expensive with low service quality in general due to popularity of the place and the big number of tourists.
But if you came to Barcelona for few days, you should try at least one meal/sangria on on this beautiful street.
4. Plaça d’Espanya
One of most important square in Barcelona build at the bottom of the Montjuic national museum of art. It is a huge roundabout built on 1929 for the international exhibition. You can have an amazing view on this square from the Arenas mall next to Plaça d’Espanya.
5. Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya
Known as MNAC, it is one of the most visited museum of Barcelona. It is located in the Palau Nacional (national palace), near Plaça d’Espanya. In this museum, you can admire an amazing romanesque collection of art. But also, you can get an amazing panorama view on the city.
6. Montjuic Castle
A castle built in 1640 on the top of Montjuic hill. Monjtuic castle is connected to the beach using a cable car - called telefèric-.
7. Telefèric de Montjuïc (Cable Car)
If you want to enjoy a good view while quitting Montjuic castle, Telefèric de Montjuïc is the fastest way.
8. Aquarium de Barcelona
If you are tired of food and nature in Barcelona, the Aquarium is a perfect place where you can entertain and discover new things at the same time. This Aquarium is the most important one in Euorope due to its big variety of species. In addition, It has the biggest Ocenarium in Euope -80 m long- where you can walk and admire sharks and fish. If you are travelling with kids, it’s a perfect place.
9. Playa de la Barcelonetta
A long and clean beach in Barcelona. It is the nearest beach to the city center. That’s why, it can be quite busy during summer.
10. Park Güell
A park located on Carmel hill. It is composed of 2 parts:
- Free part: where you can walk in a green space
- Paid part: Gaudi House museum and works. At the top of the park, you can have an amazing view from [El mirador de Joan Sales)[http://www.bcnsostenible.cat/es/web/punt/mirador-de-joan-sales]
11. Tibidabo
The highest mountain surrounding Barcelona. From there you can see all the city and the coastline. In addition to the view, there is 2 more important attractions:
- Tibidabo church called Sagrat Cor
- Tibidabo amusement park
12. Camp nou
It is the stadium FC Barcelona located in Les Corts district. Since its construction in 1954, Barcelona football club was always occupying this stadium. It is the 12th biggest stadium in the world with a capacity of 99,000 spectators.
13. Barcelona Cathedral
It is a gothic-style church constructed between 13th century and 15th century. It is located in the gothic district, near the metro station Jaume I. The church and its district are a bit different from Barcelona’s style, offering to the lovers of architecture a new experience.
