Barcelona is the capital and the most populous city of Catalonia and the second largest city in Spain, after Madrid. It's also one of the most popular destinations in Europe, especially for spring and summer city breaks. The city went through a major transformation in the early 1990's and now it includes a man made but attractive beach, lots of palm trees and a lively cosmopolitan port. The city has a lot to offer the visitor, here is a guide to the best attractions in town:
*Visit Picasso's Museum even if you only have a slight interest in art. It's definitely one of the best art galleries in the city.
* Park Guell is a pretty garden complex filled with some unique architecture. It's great for a romantic 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 Batllo House is a house being renovated by open-minded designers - it seem like they wanted to avoid straight lines at all costs! It's great to visit and highly photogenic.
*It if worth a trip to the Camp Nou, Barcelona's world famous stadium. There is an excellent tour which appeals to football fans and non football fans alike.
*Family attractions include Tibidabo Amusement Park, the IMAX cinema and the lovely Magic Fountain of Montjuic.
* The world famous Las Ramblas is a must see. It's a lively street which has an abundance of street performers and a great happy atmosphere.
*If you are looking for a good place to eat out or have a drink, try the Olympic port and you'll be spoilt for choice! A casino and beach can also be found here.
Tips for getting around - The city is actually quite spread out but you can make good use of the public transport system which is both reasonably priced and reliable. Enjoy the city and stay as long as you like!
*Visit Picasso's Museum even if you only have a slight interest in art. It's definitely one of the best art galleries in the city.
* Park Guell is a pretty garden complex filled with some unique architecture. It's great for a romantic 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 Batllo House is a house being renovated by open-minded designers - it seem like they wanted to avoid straight lines at all costs! It's great to visit and highly photogenic.
*It if worth a trip to the Camp Nou, Barcelona's world famous stadium. There is an excellent tour which appeals to football fans and non football fans alike.
*Family attractions include Tibidabo Amusement Park, the IMAX cinema and the lovely Magic Fountain of Montjuic.
* The world famous Las Ramblas is a must see. It's a lively street which has an abundance of street performers and a great happy atmosphere.
*If you are looking for a good place to eat out or have a drink, try the Olympic port and you'll be spoilt for choice! A casino and beach can also be found here.
Tips for getting around - The city is actually quite spread out but you can make good use of the public transport system which is both reasonably priced and reliable. Enjoy the city and stay as long as you like!
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