Visitors Guide to Barcelona city
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Barcelona city
History, Geography, Tourism
Climate
Plane, Train, Boat, Car
Cities, Museums, Castles, Churches, Monuments, Natural Phenomena
Festivals, Concerts, Special Events
About Barcelona city
Barcelona lies on the shores of the Mediterranean in the North East of Spain. It is the second largest city after Madrid and the capital of the region of Catalonia. It is a modern, young, vibrant city with much to do and see including its historic Gothic quarter in the centre of the city. Architecturally Barcelona is best known for the works of Antoni Gaudi who is best depicted by the Sagrada Familia temple he started and which is still under construction today and the buildings and sculptures he influenced in the Park Guell. The city is split into 10 districts. The Exiampler district is good for shopping, bars, restaurants and is where the Sagrada Familia can be found. The Gothic Quarter is a maze of cobbled streets with good restaurants and interesting bars. For a more comprehensive list of districts and their individual characters visit Website . Running from from the city to the port is Barcelona's most famous street, Las Ramblas which is a hive of activity with its markets, flower stalls and street theatres. At the end of Las Ramblas you will find the busy port with it cruise ship terminal. North of the port are some of Barcelona's closest beaches and the new modern olympic port and marina with its many bars and restaurants.
Flats and apartments are obviously the ideal places to stay for a self catering holiday of short break in Barcelona city itself, but this is also a seaside and beach location, so private villas and casas with pools can be found outside the city but within easy striking distance of it. Bed and breakfast or hotel / guesthouse rooms are also an option.
Barcelona lies on the shores of the Mediterranean in the North East of Spain. It is the second largest city after Madrid and the capital of the region of Catalonia. It is a modern, young, vibrant city with much to do and see including its historic Gothic quarter in the centre of the city. Architecturally Barcelona is best known for the works of Antoni Gaudi who is best depicted by the Sagrada Familia temple he started and which is still under construction today and the buildings and sculptures he influenced in the Park Guell. The city is split into 10 districts. The Exiampler district is good for shopping, bars, restaurants and is where the Sagrada Familia can be found. The Gothic Quarter is a maze of cobbled streets with good restaurants and interesting bars. For a more comprehensive list of districts and their individual characters visit Website . Running from from the city to the port is Barcelona's most famous street, Las Ramblas which is a hive of activity with its markets, flower stalls and street theatres. At the end of Las Ramblas you will find the busy port with it cruise ship terminal. North of the port are some of Barcelona's closest beaches and the new modern olympic port and marina with its many bars and restaurants.
Flats and apartments are obviously the ideal places to stay for a self catering holiday of short break in Barcelona city itself, but this is also a seaside and beach location, so private villas and casas with pools can be found outside the city but within easy striking distance of it. Bed and breakfast or hotel / guesthouse rooms are also an option.
Climate
Barcelona has a Mediterranean climate with hot dry summers and mild winters.
Barcelona has a Mediterranean climate with hot dry summers and mild winters.
Museums Picasso Museum (Art museum) - Website
National Museum of Art of Catalunya - Website
Miró Museum (art museum) - Website
Barcelona FC Museum - (ticket options allow entry to the museum (trophies) & statium or additionally to the dressing rooms, VIP lounge and other areas of the ground - Website
Poble Espanyol de Montjuic (Spanish village representing the different architectures and goods made in different areas os Spain - Website
National Museum of Art of Catalunya - Website
Miró Museum (art museum) - Website
Barcelona FC Museum - (ticket options allow entry to the museum (trophies) & statium or additionally to the dressing rooms, VIP lounge and other areas of the ground - Website
Poble Espanyol de Montjuic (Spanish village representing the different architectures and goods made in different areas os Spain - Website
Grand Architecture Works by Antoni Gaudi - Sagrada Familia (Giant temple)
La Pedrera (Building distinguished by its wavy brick work)
La Pedrera (Building distinguished by its wavy brick work)
Monuments Magic Fountain of Montjuic (nightly music, light and water show)
Parks Park Güell designed by Antoni Gaudi(interesting architecture)
Park de la Ciudadella (Beautiful buildings containing art work, Gardens and Boating Lake)
Park de la Ciudadella (Beautiful buildings containing art work, Gardens and Boating Lake)
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Barcelona hosts many events throughout the year. This Guide only lists a few of the major events. For a full list of events visit: Website
Barcelona hosts many events throughout the year. This Guide only lists a few of the major events. For a full list of events visit: Website
June Sonar festival Music festival with artists from all around Spain
September Mare de Dèu de la Mercé Festival to honour the patron of Barcelona (Street parades, sports and musical events, fireworks displays)
November Festival Internacional de Jazz de Barcelona (Jazz Festival)
March Carnival - series of religious festivals