Barcelona is a city, located directly on the northeastern Mediterranean coast of Spain, has a rich history dating back at least 2,000 years. Now a trendy holiday spot it has everything to offer from fine cuisine, great shops and a lively culture. Now redeveloped (a project which started in 1992) the city has a good man-made beach, lots of palm tree lined boulevards and a chic port area.
* The Picasso Museum has one of the most extensive collections of artworks by the 20th century Spanish artist and is a must see attraction.
*Park Guell is a charming garden complex with architecture on display is perfect for a relaxed afternoon stroll.
* La Sagrada is a huge Catholic church, although incomplete, the church is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is worth putting on your attractions to visit list.
*The fabulous Batllo House designed by Antoni Gaudi is an extraordinary sight, it seems like the designer wanted to avoid straight lines at all costs!
* Also make sure you visit Camp Nou (football stadium) because it's huge and very impressive and also because it's world famous. Even if football's not your thing you will still enjoy the tour round.
*If you have little ones try the Tibidabo Amusement Park, the IMAX cinema and the fabulous Magic Fountain of Montjuic.
* Las Ramblas, the most famous street in Barcelona stretches from the city's main square. It's a pleasant street with great shops and bars but it's main attraction is the colorful street performers.
*The Olympic port is the place to visit for a great selection of good bars, places to eat and even a casino. The beach is also located here.
Tips for getting around - Barcelona is a large city, it's most likely that you will need to use public transport, the trains are very easy to use and reasonably priced and the bus tours are also pretty good and cover most attractions. If you do decide to try this great city be sure to try all types of Tapas and drink plenty of Sangria, enjoy!
* The Picasso Museum has one of the most extensive collections of artworks by the 20th century Spanish artist and is a must see attraction.
*Park Guell is a charming garden complex with architecture on display is perfect for a relaxed afternoon stroll.
* La Sagrada is a huge Catholic church, although incomplete, the church is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is worth putting on your attractions to visit list.
*The fabulous Batllo House designed by Antoni Gaudi is an extraordinary sight, it seems like the designer wanted to avoid straight lines at all costs!
* Also make sure you visit Camp Nou (football stadium) because it's huge and very impressive and also because it's world famous. Even if football's not your thing you will still enjoy the tour round.
*If you have little ones try the Tibidabo Amusement Park, the IMAX cinema and the fabulous Magic Fountain of Montjuic.
* Las Ramblas, the most famous street in Barcelona stretches from the city's main square. It's a pleasant street with great shops and bars but it's main attraction is the colorful street performers.
*The Olympic port is the place to visit for a great selection of good bars, places to eat and even a casino. The beach is also located here.
Tips for getting around - Barcelona is a large city, it's most likely that you will need to use public transport, the trains are very easy to use and reasonably priced and the bus tours are also pretty good and cover most attractions. If you do decide to try this great city be sure to try all types of Tapas and drink plenty of Sangria, enjoy!
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