10 things to do in Barcelona
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to Messi, towering arch6to towers built of people, visiting the sea to gorging on produce,
Barcelona's to-do list has plentiful as its sunny days. It’s a city that seamlessly
melds the medieval old with the most modern spectacles. So what really cost it? Consider
this your capsule edit of attractions, the definitive list of what to do in Barcelona
for the smart-traveler. you will find lovely art, iconic parks, performing arts spaces,
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10. Las Rambla Never mind that a lot of locals shun this
sequence of promenades that runs from Plaça de Catalunya down to the Columbus monument
at the waterfront. If you are a tourist then am sure you will enjoy doing this things.
In summer, you will be under the shade of the tell plane trees and shuffling through
the crowds that pass living statues, street performers, bird-sellers and flower stands.
Once you get to the water you can keep going along the boards to visit the maremagumm mall
or Barcelona’s aquarium. This bustling thoroughfare is one of the city’s major tourist hubs.
So much so that if you are visiting this country, then you are bound to end up here eventually.
Las Rambla is a pedestrian friendly pathway situated right smack dab in the middle of
the city, so expect it to be busy all hours of the day and night. During the day, you
can peruse souvenir stands, watch buskers and street performers, pick up some locals
art from artists selling on the street, or sit down and enjoy a light snack at one of
the many alfresco cafes found here. When the sun sets, you should head here to start your
night out, as many bars and clubs can be found in the surrounding area. While Las Ramblas
has no doubt established itself as a visitor-friendly stop, it didn't always cater to tourists
the way it does now. Soon after the nearly mile-long thoroughfare was developed in 1766,
it became a popular place to hang out for locals. The reason for this has to do with
its design. Back in the day, streets in Barcelona were predominantly narrow and windy, making
the long and wide Las Ramblas unconventionally roomy.
9. Sangrada familia From 1882 still death in 1926, Catalan Art
Nouveau master Antoni Gaudi devoted himself to the construction of la Sangrada familia,
a towering Gothic style with a twist church. Even then, he was unable to finish, Gaudi
was known for saying my client is not in a hurry. The church, which is found by private
donations, is still under construction today and is said to be completed by 2026. This
place is not only considered to be Gaudi most recognized work, but also his best. Believe
it or not, this church wasn’t always Gaudi. The architect that was firs commissioned to
the church was replaced after disagreeing with promoters of the church. Even if you
are not all that interested in architecture, you are sure to find this church unlike Gaudi
other work, and is a feast for the eyes and full of symbolism. Gaudi main goal for la
Sangrada Familia was to teach people about Catholicism through architecture. The best
place to see this is right outside of the church, where you will odes all over. The
four towers represent the 12 apostles and the intricately carved facades at the base
show the life of Christ, from his birth, death and resurrection. The interior are just as
striking from the smooth, nearly white stone columns to the rows of vibrant stained-glass
windows. The closest metro stop to La Sangrada Familia is Monumental or Verdaguer. You can
take a quick peek of the church outside for free, but you'll have to pay 15 euros for
admission (or $17.50) to go in and explore (travelers highly recommend doing so). The
church opens at 9 a.m. year-round but closing hours vary by season. Keep in mind that the
church enforces a dress code. Anyone wearing hats, shirts that don't cover shoulders completely
and shorts or skirts that don't go over the knee will not be admitted.
8. CASA BATLLO The details highlighted in Casa Batlló show
famous Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi at his best. Of all the Gaudi apartments in Barcelona,
this is probably the most recognized (it's also a UNESCO World Heritage site). Sitting
down the street from Casa Mila, Casa Batlló is known for its vibrant colors, intricate
tile work and skeletal terraces. The unconventional façade is inspired by the legend of St.
George, whose story is famous for slaying a dragon to save the princess. The roof in
particular depicts the dragons scaly back while the skeletal balconies and boney windows
are said to represent the dragon's previous victims (the legend goes that someone would
be sacrificed every day so the dragon wouldn't take the whole town). After you've taken the
time to absorb the monstrous amount of detail used on the outside of the building, stop
inside to tour the equally eye-catching interiors, including the Noble Floor, which was once
home to the Batlló family. With your ticket, you're also able to access the roof to check
out Gaudi’s admirable mosaic work up close, including those on the dragon's back and the
roof's many colorful chimneys. 7. Casa Mila
Also known as La Pedrera, as the front of the building looks a bit like the face of
a quarry, Casa Mila was completed in 1912 and is another emblematic Gaudi building.
It’s one of several of Catalan modernist works to be UNESCO listed and was the fourth
and final Gaudi building on Passeig de Gràcia. Architects will appreciate the contemporary
innovations here, including the self-supporting stone facade and underground car park. It
was designed for the industrialist Pere Mila i Camps to be his family home, with apartments
for rent on the upper floors. The coherence between the design of the building and Casa
Mila’s furnishings is a real joy to see, and it’s all from a time when Gaudi was
at the top of his game. 6. City beaches
Barcelona’s beachfront boardwalk stretches for miles. It will take a good hour to get
from Barceloneta to Diagonal Mar on foot, but it’s a walk that really helps you understand
the city. The westernmost beaches like Sant Sebastià are busier and touristier, but are
backed by Barceloneta’s tight lattice of trendy shops and bars with terraces and outdoor
seating. As you move along the waterfront after the Olympic Port you’ll find a bit
more room and more Barcelona locals. Finally, just up from Platja de Llevant is the massive
and new Diagonal Mar mall, revitalizing a former industrial part of the city.
5. LA BOQUERIA This is an iconic sight and educational experience
in one. There’s been a Boqueria market in Barcelona since medieval times, though this
exact spot has only witnessed trade for about 200 years. That elegant and distinctive iron
and glass roof you’ll see was put up in 1914. Whether you want to do some food shopping
or just take in the sights and sounds of a bustling urban market it’s a real eye-opener.
It’s a grid of permanent stalls selling fruits, vegetables, cold meats, and cheese
as well as olive products. The whole market converges on an oval plan of fishmongers in
the center. Cool off with a beer and a tapa at one of the market’s bars.
4. La Boqueria This might be Barcelona’s oldest market,
it started life in 1217 as a mere huddle of meat stalls on la rambla but tradition isn’t
staid. More than 200 stands unite like a foodie’s choir: traders’ shouts, the clink of glasses,
welcome greetings sung out ("holaaaa"). Though, for all the atmosphere, it’s the smell that
gets you warm, ocean-salty, freshly fried fish, the kind that lines your nostrils, excites
your stomach, makes your physician tense, and has to be washed down with a glass of
cava. Grab a fruit smoothie from the technicolored stalls as you walk in. Then do a lap, the
deeper you venture, the better the value. 3. Park Guell
This place is an almost make-believe landscape, home to Barcelona’s famous mosaic lizard
the image on a thousand postcards, plus spiral towers that look like fairground slides. The
city’s grandest park began life as a collaboration between entrepreneur Eusebi Güell (hence
the park’s name) and Antoni Gaudí. It’s important to know your ticket options. The
free ticket gets you into the park, but not into the best parts. For that you need a Monumental
Cove ticket. Know that you need to book in advance online, and arrive promptly for your
allotted slot there’s zero wiggle room with timing.
2. Camp nou There are two indicators of the importance
FC Barcelona soccer club has in the city. One is the volume of fake Lionel Messi shirts,
the club’s god-like striker, that are for ale everywhere. The second is the volume of
its home stadium, the Camp Nou. At 99,354, it’s the biggest in Europe and there's an
expansion plan in place to push it to 105,000. All seats are actually owned by season-ticket
holders, who then release them to the public if they can’t go. Don’t worry: it means
there’s usually a good chunk available, especially against lower league teams, and
72 to 48 hours before a match. While Barcelona’s home matches in La Liga the Spanish soccer
league, which usually runs from mid-August to the end of May are currently taking place
behind closed doors, tours of the stadium and the FC Barcelona museum are still kicking
off (from €26, or $30). Glimpse Messi’s trophies, the players’ tunnel, and the first
team’s bench. 1 . Picasso museum
A museum spread over five palaces we’d expect nothing less for Picasso, who moved to Barcelona
as a 14-year-old boy and made frequent trips back throughout his life. Downstairs, a courtyard
and Gothic archways lead into white studios that illuminate his works. Upstairs, the rooms
are lavish: epic painted ceilings that almost drip crystal chandeliers. Visitors flock here
to see Picasso's work, but the special setting is why they come back again and again. If
you’re expecting Picasso’s big-hitters, you might be disappointed—for a few minutes. Guernica resides
in the Reina Sofia in Madrid, The Weeping Woman at London’s state modern. What Barcelona’s
museum has, is everything around those postcard images. In chronological order, it shows every
brushstroke (all 4,251 works’ worth) of how he moved from a classically trained painter
(see Ciencia y Caridad in Room 3) to a Cubist pioneer, plus some things we never knew he
did, like ceramic. Here comes the end of our list. If the things
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