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| CITY
AND ITS ARCHITECTURE | |
SAGRADA
FAMILIA |
Gaudi's
masterpiece and Barcelona's landmark, this breath-taking cathedral must be experienced
first-hand. | |
LAS
RAMBLAS |
The
most famous street of Barcelona, the colorful and festive Ramblas, will fill and
lift your spirit. Be mindful of street robbers and expensive tourist bars. |
| LA
PEDRERA |
Also
known as Casa Mila, an impressive sight. |
| CASA
BATLLO |
Another
one of Gaudi's most known works. |
| MAGIC
FOUNTAIN | An
amazing fountain, on Plaza Espana, that dances in the rhythm of the music and
light. Hard to describe with words. A must see. |
| PARC
GUELL |
Definitely
a unique place in the world, with great panoramic views of the city. You can also
visit Gaudi's house there. | | |
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| CULTURE |
| PICASSO
MUSEUM | Exhibits
the most extensive collection of the artist's work, especially from his early
periods. | | JOAN
MIRO FOUNDATION | A
modernist homeage to Miro's work in Montjuic. | | LA
CORRIDA | If
you have the stomach for it, remember that bull-fights always take place on Sunday
afternoons. It's not always easy to get tickets, so plan ahead. Close to Sagrada
Familia. Metro station: Monumental. | | DALI
MUSEUM IN FIGUERRAS | About
2hrs train ride from the city, but worth every second of the journey, even if
you're not a great Dali fan. The museum itself is a unique piece of surrealist
art. | | | | | |
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| NIGHT
LIFE | | POBLE
ESPANYOL | Worth
visiting during the day as well, when you can - in just 2 hours - see the diversity
of architectural styles from villages all over Spain. At night, Poble Espanyol
has a special program, restaurants, clubs, cabarets, etc. |
| BARRIO
GOTICO | This
neighbourhood is lively day and night. There is always something going on. A lot
of restaurants, bars, clubs, live music, etc. |
| GAY
CLUBS |
For an excellent resource on gay and lesbian places, we recommend
interactive guide for Barcelona and Sitges at StayGayBarcelona.net. |
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| FUN
STUFF (THINGS YOU CAN DO WITH CHILDREN) | | THE
ZOO | Barcelona
Zoo is worth seeing for many reasons, but the most famous one is surely an albino
gorilla named Snowflake. | | PARC
CIUTADELLA | Just
beside the Zoo, so you might consider visiting both places in one day. This is
a great picnic place, especially fun on the weekends; green grass and a small
lake. You can rent a row-boat, a bicycle, or visit the magical botanical garden. |
| AQUARIUM | A
lot of fun and very educational. | | TIBIDABO
AMUSEMENT PARK | Kids
will enjoy the rides, and you will love the panoramic views of the city. |
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