Guide To Holidays in Barcelona

Traveling to Barcelona? Barcelona never sleeps, so plan now for the time of your life! Don't miss anything: immerse yourself in the wide range of cultural excursions, the nightlife, year 'round pleasant temperatures, and the unique beauty, flair, and ambience of this special city by the sea. Discover why Barcelona is renowned for its distinctive character and incredible mix of modern and historic architecture. Let yourself join the millions of tourists who fall in love with Barcelona each year!

You absolutely must visit the architectural works of Antoni Gaud: The Sagrada Familia: Gaud spent ten years working on the designs for his masterpiece, the Sagrada Familia, which is in the heart of the city. To find it, take the Metro L2 or L5 and leave at the Sagrada Familia station. You'll find yourself standing right in front of the cathedral! You can gaze at this masterpiece from either of two parks. Although the cathedral was Gaud's life's dream, he died in a tragic traffic accident in 1926 and was not able to see his project finished. Optimists expect that the construction will finally be completed in 2026, the 100th anniversary of Gaud's passing.

Parc Gell: Take the metro, disembark at Vallcarca, and ride the escalators up the steep hill. You'll find yourself in Parc Gell, an amazing garden created by Gaud in the north of the city. Gaud's intention was for the park to be a marketplace or central gathering place, and he decorated the inner and outer walls of the seating with many thousands of mosaics. Explore the Gaud museum, in a house where the architect once lived. Unwind on the Sala Hipstila, the huge terrace that made the park famous, and enjoy a panoramic view of all Barcelona and the sea. Before you go, don't forget to photograph the celebrated salamander that welcomes visitors at the main entrance, just at the bottom of the stairs!

If you still don't have enough of his work you should definitely visit Casa Mila and Casa Batll that are located at the Passeig de Gracia in the city center. It's worth to pay the entrance fee as you get to know more about the architecture and details of the buildings. The most fascinating fact is that Gaud didn't use any right angle and both remind one of the houses of Hundertwasser.

You will be wanting to buy a souvenir and see the sights, so explore the Passeig de Gracia, which is filled with Spanish shops and many shops of important designers like versace & gucci. Head south and visit Placa Catalunya, a huge square and the center of the city. Take a look around Barcelona's most famous street, the Rambla, which will lead you to the 197-foot-tall Columbus Monument. You might also enjoy exploring the Maremagnum, a shopping center that is especially good for rainy days, and the neighboring Aquarium (one of Europe's largest), which contains 8,000 fish and 11 sharks! Then when you're ready to relax, enjoy Barcelona's 4 km of downtown beaches!

With all this keeping in mind you only need to find a comfortable accommodation for your stay. Of course there are the usual ones like hotels and hostels but especially for city trips you should consider apartments in Barcelona. You are free to do whatever you want and can cook your own meals in the fully equipped kitchens. Have a great stay in Barcelona!

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