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Barcelona
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What to see in Barcelona
Barcelona Attractions
Legendary rocker Freddie Mercury once described Barcelona's beautiful horizon as 'a jewel in the sun', a prudent observation made evident when gazing upon the city's magnificent miles. Barcelona can best be described as a visual city. It is a sightseer's paradise from its seven beaches to the 10 hectares (25 acres) of municipal park land allotted throughout the city. From the hills of Montjuic and Tibidabo, one can take in the scope of Barcelona and look down on the scenic tree-lined La Ramblas boulevard, the iconic pedestrian mall running from the city centre to the Port Vella, the city's oldest harbour.
Barcelona also carries with it a rich history. Founded over 2,000 years ago, the city's architecture reflects its Roman heritage, and carries the mark of various influences since. Particularly notable are the Catalan modernisme architecture movement founded in Barcelona, and Gaudi's distinctive creations are among many of the city's buildings declared as World Heritage Sites.
Barri Gòtic
Known as the Gothic Quarter, the Barri Gòtic is Barcelona's oldest district. A former fortified Roman settlement,…
El Raval
One of two districts bordering La Rambla - the other being the established tourist area of Barri Gotic - El Raval is…
FC Barcelona Museum and Stadium
FC Barcelona, one of Europe's most loved football teams, has an informative museum with displays of photographs, documents,…
Guell Park
Barcelona's famous architectural son, Antonio Gaudi, left his mark on the city nowhere more prominently than in the gardens…
Joan Miró Foundation
A celebration of the life and work of world-renowned Catalan surrealist sculptor and painter Joan Miró, the Joan…
La Pedrera (Casa Milà)
Another fantastic construction by the creative genius Antonio Gaudi, Casa Mila, commonly known as La Pedrera, was the…
La Rambla
The most famous street in Europe, the wide tree-lined boulevard known as La Rambla (or Las Ramblas), is a long continuous…
La Sagrada Família
One of Catalonia's most intriguing landmarks, the bizarre Church of the Holy Family designed by modernist architect Antoni…
Montjuic
Montjuic is a hill overlooking the city centre of Barcelona on which are sited some of the city's show-pieces, including…
Museum of Contemporary Art
The Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art is situated in the once-shabby Raval District, just off La Rambla. Over the…
Picasso Museum
On Carrer Montcada, a street known for its elegant medieval structures, two palaces dating from the 15th century have…
Tibidabo
Barcelona's second landmark hill is Tibidabo, about four miles (6km) northwest of the city in a wooded range that forms…
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