Barcelona is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. This is the frenzied energy of Salvador Dali, the crazy architecture of Gaudi, the stunning outfits of the LGBT community, the active movement of bicycle traffic, awesome parties and endless sangria.
Attractions in Barcelona – Where to go in Barcelona?
The treasures of Barcelona’s world culture annually attract thousands of tourists seeking to see architectural creations and unique museums. Barcelona is the largest city in the Mediterranean. All of his buildings are works of art of various periods. It combines the Middle Ages, Classicism and Art Nouveau. To enjoy all the beauties of this extraordinary city as much as possible, to feel its atmosphere and character, you must spend at least a week in it. Even in 7 days it is impossible to capture all its splendor, but there are some places that must be seen in Barcelona.
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Barcelona was born by the sea, so the ancient Ribera quarter, which is crowded and loved by tourists, has been preserved here. In the heart of this quarter is the church of Santa Maria del Mar, which is the standard of Catalan Gothic. Walking along the lanes of Ribera, you can go to Lootzha, an old exchange with a beautiful Gothic interior and facade. If you go from the church the other way, you can go out onto Moncada Street and admire the medieval mansions with high gates for riders and carriages. These houses house the Picasso Museum and the Barbier-Muller Museum, as well as shops and galleries. Pasech del Born street leads to the market of the same name. On the other side of the street is the Ciutadella park, on the territory of which is the Parliament of Catalonia, the Natural History Museum and the zoo.
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The Palace of Catalan music is the pearl of Catalan Art Nouveau. This magnificent building is made of red brick, behind the walls of which lies a beautiful concert hall. This multicolor-decorated building hosts hundreds of concerts every year..
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Rambla is Barcelona’s most populous street. Rambla is a symbol of Barcelona, mixing culture and traditions of many nations. To the right of Rambla is the old quarter of Ravale, where new museums are organically combined with the medieval walls of the Library of Catalonia and Romanesque churches. On both sides of the central sidewalk of the Rambla, there are countless cafes, kiosks where you can buy souvenirs, newspapers, flowers, pets. And between all this – local residents, visitors, “living statues” and artists. Starting with Rambla in Plaça Catalunya, you can see the top of the Del Pi church, see the mosaic of Joan Miró and get to the Boqueria market, where you can find the largest selection of fresh products in Barcelona. Then you can walk to the Liceu Opera House, go to Real Square, where the Rambla expands and ends at the Columbus Monument in front of the Santa Monica Art Center.
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To see the creations of the famous architect Antonio Gaudi is the primary goal of many tourists. Casa Batlló is the result of a complete reconstruction of an already constructed building. Curved lines dominate its facade, decorated with elements resembling bones and amphibians. The roof, similar to the dragon’s scaly back, ends with a large cross and chimneys. The interior of the house is dominated by rounded shapes.
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Mila’s house, better known as Pedrera, was bought out by the house of culture for exhibitions. Curved shapes resemble waves, ceilings and arches of porches adorn murals. Many of Mila’s apartments have preserved patterns and stucco on the ceiling, similar to signs left in the desert sand. On a multi-level roof are sculptural pipes.
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Be sure to visit the Park Guell, the failed garden, an area of 20 hectares. A monumental staircase with a huge ceramic salamander opens at the entrance to the park. A staircase leads to a hypostyle hall of columns, above which is the main square of the park. It offers a wonderful view of Barcelona. The square is framed by a winding bench, lined with fragments of dishes and bottles that make up a colorful ornament. In Park Guell, the Gaudi House Museum is located, in which he lived for more than twenty years. The house presents various household items and recreated the old atmosphere..
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The Sagrada Familia, located on Sagrada Familia, is striking in its scale. This temple occupies an entire quarter of Eixample. Its five-nave design forms a Latin cross, stands out with towers with pinnacles, decorated with colored tiles. The dominant feature of the architectural ensemble is to become a central dome 170 meters high, which has not yet been built. Gaudi gave 40 years of life to work on the Holy Family Cathedral. The cathedral is planned to be completed by 2025.
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Mount Montjuic has long served as a stage for public events and celebrations. Today, this mountain is a center of culture and recreation. On its slopes are some of the most interesting museums in the city: the National Museum of Catalan Art, the Joan Miró Foundation and the Kaisaforum, the Ethnological and Archaeological Museums and the Frank Daurel Foundation. Montjuic has several theatrical scenes and a botanical garden. At the very top of the mountain is Montjuic Castle, from the walls of which there is a wonderful view of the port and the gardens of Costa y Llober. Not far from the mountain is the main scene of the 1992 Olympics: the Olympic Stadium and the Olympic Ring.
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Barcelona is a port center. You can take a wonderful walk along the coast of Barcelona, the center of which is Port Vel. Along the shore streams of beaches. You should definitely visit the Maritime Museum, where among the ships of different eras you can see the gallery of Juan of Austria. Over the waters of the port is a suspension road to Montjuic.
Barcelona is a city of endless street festivals. Korrefok holiday returns the ancient customs of distant ancestors, the processions of giants and dwarfs preserve the memory of the history and traditions of society. Castells (towers built by acrobats) and Sardana (folk dance) are a reflection of industriousness and mutual understanding. In the second half of September, tourists have the opportunity to attend the main holiday of Barcelona, dedicated to the patroness of the city of Merse, where they will truly enjoy concerts, pyrotechnic shows, music and fireworks.
Good luck!
