Where to visit in Barcelona. What to see in Barcelona. Enjoy your walk in Barcelona

Barcelona is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, attracting tens of thousands of tourists. This is a sunny, bright, unforgettable piece of Spain. People come here to recharge their batteries and experience the history of this city. It is interesting to visit here in summer and winter, night and day, rain or shine - every traveler will find a suitable activity for himself. Tourists, having gone to Spain, often ask questions: “Where to go in Spain?”, “Where to go in Barcelona”? Answers to these and other questions will be given in this article.

Barcelona: where to go and what to see

One of the local attractions is flamenco. Flamenco is a fire dying to be born. It is a dance filled with the passion, temperament and culture of the Spaniards. Every tourist visiting Barcelona is obliged to look at this performance and speak the language of movements and music with the dancers.

They express their soul, their heart in their movements, they feel this dance and make the audience feel it together. Bright colorful outfits, dynamic music and a sense of rhythm are the main components of this dance. There are several places to go in Barcelona to watch entertaining flamenco.

Barcelona from a bird's eye view

Flamenco in Barcelona - where to watch

The first of these places is the flamenco show “Tablao Cordobes”. They put on some of the best dance shows in Barcelona.

Address: Barcelona, La Rambla, 35.

Ticket prices:

show plus drink – 44 euros;
show plus traditional Spanish dinner – 89 euros.

Working hours:

first performance – 19:15 (dinner at 18:00);
second performance - 21:00 (dinner at 19:30);
third performance – 22:30 (dinner at 21:15).

Also on Fridays and Saturdays there are flamenco performances and classical music at 18:45 (dinner at 18:00).

How to get there: by metro - L3 (green line) - Liceu, Drassanes stations.

Contact Phone: +34 933 175 711.

Important! You can buy tickets for the show on the spot, but keep in mind that their number is limited. It's best to book your tickets online in advance.

The second place in Barcelona where you can spend an evening watching flamenco is Palau Dalmases. Built 30 years ago, it surprises with its architecture and beautiful facades. The palace often hosts flamenco concerts. Dancers perform on a small restaurant stage, and around it there are chairs for spectators.

Address: Carrer de Montcada, 20, 08003 Barcelona, Spain

Ticket prices:

adults - 25 euros;
children (under 10 years old) - 15 euros.

Note! The ticket price also includes drinks for children and adults.

Working hours:

daily show – 19:30;
every Friday, Saturday, Sunday - at 19:30 and 21:30.

The duration of the show is 1 hour.

How to get there: metro - L4, Jaume I. Bus - 120, Princesa-Montcada.

You should also buy tickets for this show online in advance, as they sell out very quickly.

Address: Carrer de la Princesa 2, Barcelona. GPS coordinates: 41.3842, 2.17907.

How to get there: public transport— buses 17, 45, 120. Metro station: Jaume I.

Performance time: 1 hour 45 minutes.

Number of seats: 80.

Ticket prices:

Show + dinner – 27.90 euros for adults and 17 euros for children from 5 to 12 years old. For children under 5 years old – free.
Show + drinks – 16.90 euros (price includes flamenco show and drink).

Note! Dinner begins one hour before the performance.

Prices include taxes.

You can buy tickets for the flamenco performance online. Tickets will be sent by email, and upon entering the restaurant you can present them on the screen of your smartphone or tablet.

Bullfight

Bullfighting in Barcelona is another popular entertainment. This dangerous fight man with a bull. The bullfighting season in Spain begins in March. In Barcelona, this action took place in a specially designated place - the Toros Monumental amphitheater.

Interesting fact! The cheapest tickets to the amphitheater were for those seats where the sun was shining, they were called Sol, which translated means “sun”. average price was in places that were part of the time in the sun and part of the time in the shade. The most expensive tickets were for seats that received minimal sun exposure. They were called Sombra, that is, shadow. But you won’t be able to see bullfighting on your own in Barcelona, because since January 1, 2012, the authorities have banned it in this city. The last bullfight was held on September 25, 2011.

Concerts

Barcelona often hosts concerts of both foreign performers and Spanish singers. There are also various conferences, festivals, shows, etc. Many tourists visit Barcelona just to go to a concert of their favorite artist or to a conference.

Poster of events in Barcelona

Upcoming concerts:

Maluma concert.

Date: 09/15/2018 (Saturday).

Starts at 20:00.

Ticket prices: from 173 to 644 euros.

Concert Raphael (Raphael).

Date: 09/28/2018 (Friday).

Starts at 21:00.

Ticket prices: from 225 to 837 euros.

Jason Derulo (Jason Derulo).

Date: 10/17/2018 (Wednesday).

Starts at 19:00.

Ticket prices: 136-191 euros.

Besides the concerts in Barcelona there are many beautiful and unusual places, which are worth visiting for every tourist.

Barcelona: beautiful places

Park Guell

The park is famous for its rich architecture. The author of all these buildings was Antoni Gaudi. While walking through the park, you can leave the tourist paths and walk on your own.

The famous mosaic bench in Park Guell

Address: Calle Olot, 08024 Barcelona.

Opening hours of the Gaudi House Museum:

from October to March - from 10:00 to 18:00;
from April to September - from 9:00 to 20:00;
December 25, 26, January 1 and 6 - from 10:00 to 14:00.

Ticket prices:

Adults: 7 euros.
Children (from 6 years old): 6 euros.
Children (under 6 years): free.

Picasso Museum

One of the unusual places in Barcelona. This is a museum that houses about 3,500 works by the famous artist Picasso.

Interesting fact! The museum has works from different periods of the artist’s life, even children’s drawings.

Opening hours: from 10-00 to 20-00 (every day except Monday and holidays- January 1, May 1, June 24, December 25 and 26).

Ticket prices:

collection + temporary exhibition – 14 EUR;
collection - 11 EUR;
temporary exhibitions - from 4.50 EUR;
there are discounts for children under 18 years of age and pensioners;
group visits by prior arrangement.

Cactus Park

What to do in Barcelona? Look at the cacti! This secret place, which is not written about in guidebooks - Barcelona Cactus Park. This is the Mossen Costa i Llobera garden, which is located on Montjuic mountain. It was included in the TOP 10 best gardens in the world according to versions of The New York Times. The park area is approximately 3 hectares, on which there are different types cacti and subtropical trees. Every tourist must take a walk through this park and take a photo as a souvenir.

Diversity of vegetation in the park

Schedule:

From November 1 to March 31 - from 10:00 to 19:00.
From April 1 to October 31 – from 10:00 to 21:00.

Salou Port Aventura

This is an amusement park with more than 40 different attractions in the city of Salou near Barcelona. The park is divided into six parts, according to geographical principles: Mediterranean, Wild West, Mexico, China, Polynesia, Sesame.

Ticket prices for 1 day:

Adults - 55 euros.
Children - 47 euros.

3 day ticket:

Adults - 80 euros.
Children - 65 euros.

Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia

How to get to the cathedral: metro - line L4 (yellow), station "Jaume I". Bus 17, 19, 40, 45 and tourist bus, stop Barri Gòtic.

Address: Carrer de la Mare de Déu de Port, 56-58.

Subtleties of tourism in Barcelona:

The newspaper “Guia del Ocio” is on sale; it talks about upcoming exhibitions, events, and concerts.
Free excursions take place daily, departing from Place des Anges. Starts at 10:00, 11:00 and 14:00.
Tourists need to take care of their belongings and be vigilant. It will not be difficult for thieves to rob a person who has been staring at something.

There are many reasons to go to Barcelona: feel the history of this city, enjoy the art, recharge your batteries, try sunny sangria, get lost in the small European streets, feel the Spanish flavor, taste delicious paella. And also look at the bright and fiery flamenco, take a walk around tourist routes. This is what attracts travelers so much to this sunny city.

Prices are current as of July 2018*

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Bogatell Beach

Best city beach

Don’t even try to swim in the summer on the beach closest to the city center - on Barceloneta: it’s so crowded, noisy and dirty that even if you manage to get to the water, you won’t want to go into it. This is the quintessence of that Barcelona, which the locals, frankly, don’t like lately. Go to the distant Bogatell beach in the Poblenou area - it is larger, wider, cleaner, more beautiful, and there are significantly fewer people there (and in the off-season it is generally holy emptiness). In addition, Poblenou himself is incredibly pleasant - from a godforsaken industrial outskirts he is in last years has turned into a lively, cozy, fashionable and, unfortunately, expensive area. There are volleyball nets on the beach, a playground with exercise equipment and a children's playground, free city Wi-Fi, and at the very end of the beach, on the territory municipal center for classes aquatic species sports, there is a cafe hidden - with an excellent terrace and a view of the beach: it is worth coming here for a glass of cold white or cava.

Park Jardins de la Tamarita

Jungle at the foot of Tibidabo

Jardins de la Tamarita is a carefully hidden treasure in the bourgeois district of Sant Gervasi - so carefully that even many Barcelonans are unaware of its existence. As soon as you turn into the park from the noisy Avenue Sant Gervasi, it seems as if in a second you have moved through space and found yourself in the jungle. There are real thickets here: palm trees entwined with vines, acacias, plane trees, cypresses, bamboo plus orange trees and a 23-meter century-old oak; and all this in the city center, a step away from a large important street. The air in Jardins de la Tamarita is completely different - fresher, cooler and more humid. The park was laid out at the beginning of the 20th century on the territory of the Kreywinkel family estate - there is an excellent children's playground, fountains and quiet backwaters, plus a bunch of secluded corners with and without benches, where teenagers kiss, children play hide-and-seek and cheerful old men reflect on life.

Fabre Observatory

A functioning observatory where gastronomic dinners are held

Travelers usually climb Mount Tibidabo for the amusement park of the same name - a rather old-fashioned, yet pleasant one, at the entrance to which stands the great and terrible Basilica of Sagrat Cor. But few people climb here for the very beautiful modernist Fabre Observatory - one of the oldest operating observatories in the world. It was built in 1904 - and scientific life is still in full swing here to this day. On Sundays, you can get to the observatory with a tour - they are held in the morning, but it is better to sign up in advance for a night viewing of the starry sky - then you have a chance to see the Moon, Saturn with its rings and Jupiter with its satellites through an old creaky telescope from 1904. But even if you don’t see Saturn’s rings, the view of Barcelona at night will make it all worth it. In the summer, excursions and star viewings are canceled in favor of gastronomic “dinners with the stars,” which are held on the open terrace at the entrance to the observatory - as a bonus, the tasting menu includes the same views of the city and viewing the night sky through a telescope.

Pablo Garcia

Pablo loves Barcelona and believes that the city is truly inspiring if you explore it properly. That's why he advises veering off the beaten path of thousands of tourists and enjoying a walk in less noisy areas of the city - go to the Rambla promenade in Poblenou, hide from the noise in the Gracia Gardens and try horchata, the national Spanish drink.

Another Rambla

For those who are truly inspired by Barcelona, vermouth, sun and sea, I always recommend checking out , a bar in the Poblenou district, where you can always truly relax away from the city center and experience a completely different area of the city. Poblenou has its own Rambla, which is much less crowded than the Rambla in the center, which is why it is so good to walk along it - through cafes and bars all the way to the sea.

Horchata on the way to the sea

Barcelona is a city where everything is constantly changing: the amazing energy of the city makes you endlessly explore it, walk, meet people and dream. During one of these walks, I came across a cafe where I advise you to try horchata - the national Spanish drink made from ground almonds.

Antic Theater

Cultural institution with a nice bar

In a narrow, dark alley opposite the magnificent Palace of Catalan Music there is a multifunctional establishment called. It's worth going there, even if going to the theater is not in your plans. The building of the late 16th century actually used to be a theater, but now it’s more Cultural Center- there are performances, exhibitions, concerts of indie bands and jazz bands, children's and adult performances, children's parties, and what kind of culture is there in Barcelona without a bar counter? In addition to the theater there is a very cozy shady courtyard-terrace, where drinking is easy and pleasant.

Market Libertat

Breakfast with oysters and champagne

Leave the Boqueria market in the Old Town to the tourists - the market, I must say, is excellent, it’s just not crowded at all. There are no tourists at all at the Libertat market in Gracia, only locals who leisurely discuss the weather forecast with the greengrocer and the recipe for stewed cod with the seller in the fish department, so if you decide to buy something here, you should be patient. Modernist market Libertat with iron supports and beams and brick walls - the oldest in Gracia - was built in late XIX century, and in 2009 it was opened after a large-scale reconstruction. Stop by the El tast de Joan Noi counter, where they will quickly fry squid, sea stalks, steam mussels, give you a dozen oysters and pour you cold cava (yes, for breakfast too).

Miriot Restaurant

Brazilian influences in the heart of Gracia

Mediterranean restaurant with a distinct Brazilian flair. There is nothing superfluous in the interior - white painted brick walls, black tables and chairs and a couple of paintings on the wall. It's worth coming here for a business lunch for 13 euros, which is more like a tasting menu in a gastronomic restaurant - one duck with caramelized pear is worth it. The best Caipirinhas in Gracia, and even in Barcelona, also get in the way here. It’s worth booking a table for dinner well in advance, and for lunch you need to run here as soon as one o’clock in the afternoon, otherwise you can spend the entire lunch break waiting for a free table. And don't forget to order the signature brownie with pistachio ice cream for dessert.

Nagore Store

Camper's Secret Competitor

Almost everyone who comes to Barcelona attacks Camper stores; there is one in the arsenal of almost every Barcelona resident. But Camper has one competitor - with neighboring island Menorca - and the locals prefer to keep quiet about it. In total, the Nagore brand has two stores: one in Barcelona, on Asturies Street, the other in Menorca. These are very soft and comfortable leather shoes - also anatomical, environmentally friendly, colorful and cheerful. The store in Asturies is small: the entire assortment is displayed in rectangular recesses in the wall of different sizes, making the wall look like a Tetris field. It is very difficult to leave here with only one pair. The main and eternal hit of Nagore is multi-colored abarkas for 35 euros: leather sandals with soles made from tires, which were used by Menorquin peasants to work in the fields, and are now worn all over the world and feast, and to the world, and to good people.

Restaurant Artte

Tea, art and cocktails

Brand new, opened in 2011 in Forum Park. The Blue Museum is famous for its multimedia exhibits about evolution on planet Earth, with tons of little buttons that kids can spend hours pressing. It also houses an excellent collection of minerals from different parts of Catalonia, and the main pride of the museum is the giant whale skeleton that looms over visitors climbing the main staircase. Next to the Blue Museum there is a large children's playground (even two) with various and unusual slides and carousels, which is rare for Barcelona. Well, from here it’s a stone’s throw to the beach. All in all, a worthwhile museum.

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Barcelona – unique in its kind spanish city, and this statement does not require any proof. It enchants, touches, and sometimes even frightens in its own way: you can love or hate Barcelona, but you will hardly be able to remain indifferent. Anyone normal person, who, by the will of fate, finds himself in this place, there is an irresistible desire to learn as much as possible about its history, to have time to see “everything and everything”, to visit as many attractions as possible. But the huge scale of the city, the variety of historical and modern monuments - because of all this, many tourists get lost and cannot immediately decide where to go in Barcelona first and what to see. To avoid such a situation, we advise you to short excursion according to the most remarkable places famous city Spain.

Park Guell

is one of the attractions that harmoniously combines natural landscapes and architectural structures 1900-1914 It was at this time that the Park was created thanks to the original idea of the Catalan politician and philanthropist Eusebi Güell. According to Güell's calculations, the result of construction was to be a garden-city, a kind of paradise for wealthy residents. But out of 62 landscaped plots, only 3 were occupied. Since the project plan was a fiasco, Park Güell was transferred to the city authorities and became a public treasure, which delights tourists to this day.

Once you reach Park Güell, it is recommended to see the Gatekeeper's House and the Service Pavilion, built by Antoni Gaudi. An equally interesting structure is the Doric temple with a terrace. This is the third and last building erected by the famous architect. An original bench snakes around the perimeter of the temple roof - a unique symbol of this place. Well, don’t bypass the walking alleys, pedestrian ramp and other facilities of Park Güell.

The park is open seven days a week, holidays and breaks. From November to February Park Güell is open from 10:00 to 18:00, from March to October from 10:00 to 19:00, in April and September from 10:00 to 20:00, and during peak tourist season from May to August – from 10:00 to 21:00. You can get there using the Vallcarca metro, line L3. What else can you see in Barcelona?

Cathedral of the Holy Family in Barcelona

If you are wondering where else to go in Barcelona, the answer is clear - to. This is an architectural structure of unique forms, built according to the design of Antoni Gaudi himself. The idea was this: a person who visits this Temple will get a fraction closer to God and his word. Now tourists enthusiastically examine every detail, every stone and structure. The façade of the building attracts special attention. The cathedral is beautiful at any time of the year. You can get to the attraction via the lilac and blue lines (L2, L5) of the metro. The stop where you need to get off is unmistakable - it’s called Sagrada Familia. You can also get here by bus. The Cathedral of the Holy Family is open from October to September from 9:00 to 18:00. From June to August the Cathedral is open from 9:00 to 20:00. For an adult, admission will cost 12.50 euros, with a guide - 16.50 euros. For children and students, a tour of the Temple will cost slightly less.

Today, in the Cathedral of the Holy Family you can see the tower of the Nativity Facade, the tower of the Passion Facade, as well as a museum. When in Barcelona, be sure to visit this architectural masterpiece!

Where to go with children? On the Costa Dorada there is one of the largest parks, replete with attractions, countless roller coasters, a large selection of comfortable hotel rooms and shops with local souvenirs. There are 9 theaters on the territory of the Park, where daily performances are held. PortAventura Park itself is open almost all year round. From March 22 to June 16, the park's opening hours are from 10:00 to 20:00; from June 17 to September 17 – from 10:00 to 24:00; from September 18 to January 6 (weekends) – from 10:00 to 20:00.

Tickets can be purchased separately for each entertainment corner of Port Aventura Park, or you can buy an entrance ticket for several days to visit all attractions, theaters, themed areas and other entertainment. The cost of a 1-day ticket to the Amusement Park for an adult is 45 euros, for 2 days – 73 euros. For children from 4 years to 10 years of age, admission will be cheaper - 38 euros for 1 day, 59 euros for 2 days. The entrance ticket to the Water Amusement Park will cost half as much, but you can only ride the roller coaster in summer period. Adults - 28 euros, children under 10 years old, as well as pensioners (over 60 years old) - 22 euros. Prices are current for 2013.

Salvador Dali Museum

The Salvador Dali Museum, located in Barcelona, has collected almost all of the most significant creations. These are paintings, sculptures, mechanical figures and other skillful works of the famous Spanish painter. The outside of the museum is as beautiful as the inside - there is a lot to see and capture. You can get to the Museum by metro, line L4 or bus routes such as 17,19,40,45,N8. The attraction is open to visitors from 10:00 to 22:00 daily. The entrance ticket price is 8 euros, with a student ticket - 6 euros. Where else can you go in Barcelona for the whole day?

Gothic Quarter in Barcelona

In order to complement your vacation with an overview of historical attractions, you can take a walk along the famous one, which is a clear embodiment of the Middle Ages. We advise you to visit quite interesting sights, for example, Cathedral Barcelona, Bishops' Palace or the house of Archdeacon Louis Desplat. You can get to the beginning of the Gothic Quarter by metro, line L4. The station where you need to get off is Jaume I. Life in all the streets of the quarter is in full swing around the clock, so you can come here at any time and you won’t be bored. The main thing is not to take a lot of money with you, as well as original documents...

Barcelona Aquarium

Plunge into the rich undersea world you can visit the huge aquarium of Barcelona, where more than 450 species of various fish and 11 thousand other marine inhabitants are registered for permanent residence. A special feature of the excursion is a walk through an 80-meter long tunnel. During the walk you get the feeling that you are under water. Those who have a diving certificate can swim in the aquarium with sharks for 300 euros. This is how the aquarium administration solved the problem of food for their pets.

Friends, greetings! The holiday season is starting and many are dreaming of a trip to Barcelona. Many people dream, and some are already planning their holiday on the Mediterranean Sea and figuring out what to visit in Barcelona. There are so many wonderful things in this city! And in order to consider it in a few days, you need to at least roughly know which places to visit first.

Barcelona is special in that this city has entire areas of attractions located in different areas. It's not enough to see some famous object. You need to go or go to a certain place and see many, many things there. Therefore, I would like to now briefly introduce five places filled with attractions that made the strongest impression on me.

My TOP 5 - what to see in Barcelona:

Park Guell
Tibidabo Hill
Sights of Montjuic Hill
Gothic Quarter
Rambla and Barcelona promenade

Each of the listed places is not a single object, but a whole bunch of attractions, which will take at least three to four hours to get to know. Unless you are going to run, take a look, run away))) With this tactic, you can allocate an hour for each top quarter. But is it necessary to visit it at all?..

Seriously, set aside half a day to visit one planned place, given that you still need to get to it. These are completely real recommendations based on our own experience. And don’t believe anyone who says that you can visit everything in Barcelona in one day. It’s impossible to even look at all of the above in one day, let alone take a thorough look.

So, I will present all the declared places with brief description and with recommendations on how to get to them. Although information on how to get there depends on where you will be initially in Barcelona...

Park Guell

Park Güell is one of the main projects of Antoni Gaudi. The architect developed the structure of the park; according to his sketches, the main entrance, a system of stairs and viaducts in the park were created.

As a result, Barcelona received a beautiful park, which spreads out on multi-level natural terraces.

All park area consists of two parts. Spacious green area with fantastic viaducts and paths winding along the slopes. And a very spectacular central part, filled with unique architectural elements. There is a grand staircase with colorful fountains in the form of lizards and snakes, an open columned hall with Catalan mosaic vaults, and a 100-meter ribbon bench decorated with mosaics.

You will find all the details about Park Güell, and I will tell you that most of the park is located in free access, and only to visit its central part you will need tickets. Cost – 8 € (price 2015). The park is open from 10 a.m. to 6 or 7 p.m., depending on the season.

How to get there:

Metro - line L3, Vallcarca station; further along the alleys approach the western entrance.
Bus Turistic, get off at the appropriate stop and walk 300 meters to central entrance.
For lovers hiking: from Plaza Catalunya in the direction of the Bus Turistic blue line to Sant Joan Boulevard, then up the boulevard and side streets to the main entrance. The walk takes 40 minutes.

Tibidabo Hill

Tibidabo is the most distant area of attractions from the center. It is good for its excellent views of Barcelona, its amusement park and majestic.

The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart is beautiful both for its external design and interior decoration. The cathedral consists of a lower and an upper part, both are open to the public. In order to visit the upper part of the temple, you should climb the wide stairs that are built on both sides of the entrance. Having risen, visitors find themselves on a spacious observation deck from where the whole of Barcelona is visible. There is also an entrance to the upper hall.

It is very interesting to look at Barcelona from such a height. Large city somewhere it seems to be drawn out like a ruler, in its western part it runs up the hills, and to the south it approaches the very edge of the sea. And the sea merging with the sky... Beautiful!

The city's most famous amusement park operates on Tibidabo. Anyone who needs an adrenaline rush should definitely go to Tibidabo.

Go up to Tibidabo by funicular. Therefore, a round trip fare of 6 € with a discount and 8 € without a discount can be considered entrance ticket to this hill. It is impossible to climb on foot, since there are no paths there, and the cable car line in some places is laid over steep cliffs.

But! You still need to get to the funicular station. How?

Metro - line L7, Av.Tibidabo station, then take the Blue Tram and get to the square where the funicular is located. The blue tram is a rarity and costs 4 or 5 €. But since the tram goes around the mountain, you can walk up to the square along a short path through the park. See details in.

Get off at the appropriate Bus Turistic stop (blue line), walk along Av. Tibidabo street to the park, then climb the steep slope to the funicular station, following the numerous signs in the park.

Sights of Montjuic Hill

It attracts everyone with its entertainment and fountains. There is a musical fountain here that entertains everyone with a wonderful show in the evenings. But even during the day, everything rages and gushes here against the backdrop of the beautiful National Palace.

Behind the palace on the hill there is an ancient one, and then the descent to the sea is covered with exotic cactus gardens.

The National Palace functions as an art gallery, housing permanent exhibitions of famous artists. Be sure to go up to the palace, even if you didn’t plan to visit it, because you need to see Barcelona from this angle:

For the most tired, there are escalators.

How to get there:

From the Bus Turistic red line, you can accurately determine where to get off after seeing the National Palace.
If you get to Barcelona by train from the suburbs, you need to get off at Barcelona Sants station and walk along Tarragona Street to Plaza España.
From the embankment, use the one that runs from the Jaume I tower to Mount Montjuic.

Gothic Quarter

The quarter is located directly in the center of Barcelona and is easier to visit. The entire quarter is penetrated by a network of cramped ancient streets, where the sun barely penetrates, and the towers of temples rise above them.

There are many streets, squares and various museums concentrated here, so there is a lot to see. The center of the Gothic quarter of Barcelona is considered to be the Cathedral of St. Eulalia, which dates back to the 13th century.

The development of Barcelona began with the Barri Gotic quarter back in the 1st century AD. You can walk around this unique corner of Barcelona all day, exploring its temples, street musicians, or visiting museums. In the Gothic Quarter you will find the Picasso Museum and the delightful Palace of Catalan Music, the Museum of History and the Museum of Inventions, and a dozen others.

How to get there:

From the southeast corner of Plaza Catalunya, dive into the narrow streets of the Gothic Quarter.
From the popular La Rambla, take any of the lanes heading east.
From the embankment you can cross Columbus Avenue and find yourself on the streets of the Gothic Quarter.

Rambla and Barcelona promenade

The most popular one and the embankment are perpendicular to each other, and they are connected by a column with which Columbus proudly points the way to the sea:

These are places that are attractions in themselves, and you want to plunge into their atmosphere. Although there are many objects here that are interesting to look at. these are the royal shipyards and the port building, modern sculptures of the Face of Barcelona and the Langouste.

On the Rambla, sculptures come to life through the efforts of theater studio artists, and it is very interesting to watch them. In the middle part of the boulevard, you must walk a few meters towards the Barri Gotic quarter to find yourself on the incredibly cozy and romantic Royal Square:

On the other side of the boulevard, again a few steps away, there is the Güell Palace and the famous Boqueria market, which is able to absorb all the attention of visitors and an impressive part of their money. Many people think that the first place to visit in Barcelona is this market.

How to get there:

The Rambla begins on the south side of Plaza Catalunya... Follow it))

Almost all travelers begin their acquaintance with Barcelona from Plaza Catalunya. Some go to the Rambla, while others get in and go to see the many attractions.

Friends, I presented the rating top places, which in my opinion best and most fully introduce Barcelona. There are, of course, much more than five, and believe me, choosing was not so easy. And how many attractions are scattered throughout the city. Just what is it worth! The Sagrada Familia is one of the main attractions that you must see:

Travelers get their first glimpse of the Sagrada Familia Basilica when they go to see the city on the Bus Turistic blue line. Bus route laid around the cathedral and there is an opportunity to see the appearance of the temple. Visiting and examining the dizzy ones will require separate time.

It remains to clarify the question of where to stay if you intend to spend a few days in Barcelona. I would give preference to areas close to Plaza Catalunya and Boulevard Gràcia. This is the convenient center from where you can easily get to most of Barcelona's attractions. What is not easy is to find a decent hotel in the center for a reasonable price. Having studied many options, I became interested in two 3-star hotels with the optimal combination of price and quality: Onix Rambla Hotel and Casa Consell. Look, maybe these conditions will be the most acceptable for you.

I hope, friends, that my tips will help you plan your stay in Barcelona so that you get a great idea of the city and get a delightful experience from your trip. You already know what to visit first in Barcelona. Each of these places has a separate blog article where you will find more detailed description. To do this, just follow the links given above. Wish you unforgettable trips to Barcelona!

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Barcelona is a real European “pearl” with a rich historical heritage and excellent prospects. The capital of Catalonia was founded in the 3rd century BC. Carthaginian commander - the father of the famous Hannibal. Since then, the city passed from the Romans to the Visigoths and Moors, and then to the descendants of the Frankish kings. At the same time, it constantly developed and subsequently became the capital of the powerful Catalan-Aragonese kingdom.

Barcelona attracts millions of tourists every year. This is a city with magnificent Gothic quarters, beautiful Catholic churches, immortal works of Gaudi and the unique atmosphere of the Mediterranean embankments. The vibrant national festivals “La Merce”, “Parade of the Magician Kings”, “Gracia” reveal the local culture in all its glory and allow you to plunge deeper into traditions.

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Unusual catholic church in the Art Nouveau style, which is being built according to a unique design by the famous Antonio Gaudi. The building is still being built solely on donations from everyone. La Sagrada Falimia is considered one of the world's most visited attractions, with visitors to Barcelona queuing for hours to climb the bell tower or explore the whimsical interior.

The most famous promenade in Barcelona, the symbol of the city. Separates the old Gothic Quarter from the Raval district. For tourists, the Rambla is iconic place. Here they relax in street cafes, watch impromptu performances by street performers, and buy souvenirs. Even before the big tourist influx, the boulevard was loved by local residents, but now they can very rarely be seen among the diverse mass of walking guests of the city.

City park, created by Antoni Gaudi. Initially, it was conceived as a place to build mansions for wealthy citizens, but the project failed and the owner of the land, industrialist E. Guell, sold the park to the authorities. The area is decorated with figures and sculptural groups, created by the famous architect, as well as several houses of his work. The park houses a municipal school and several administrative buildings.

One of the most interesting sights of Barcelona, created by Antoni Gaudi. The house was built by order of the Milas, who planned to rent out some of the rooms. Gaudi used the concept of a “moving mountain” during construction, so the lines of the building seem alive and “fluid”. The house is considered one of the spiritual symbols of the city. Nowadays, people live in one part of it, and the upper floors are given over to a museum.

Rebuilt in the 1900s. A. Gaudi apartment house of Josep Batllo i Casanovas, which after reconstruction became an architectural masterpiece, an ideal example of the thought of a brilliant architect. Researchers of Gaudi’s work believe that work on the building marked the beginning of a new independent stage in the architect’s work. He used the ideas tested at Casa Batllo for his further creations.

A modern building of 34 floors, erected using advanced engineering technologies. The outside of the tower shimmers in different colors; inside, the structure independently opens and closes the blinds and regulates power consumption. It also maintains the optimal temperature independently. The name “Cucumber” was assigned to the tower because of the rounded cone-shaped roof.

One of the central city squares is located at the foot of Montjuic mountain. Appeared thanks to the World Exhibition of 1929. In the center of the square there is a huge musical fountain by the Catalan sculptor M. Blay. From time to time, bright light and music performances take place here. Architectural ensemble The square is intended to symbolize the unity, greatness and power of the entire Spanish nation.

A favorite square of both Barcelona residents and city guests, it is the starting point for the main city routes. This is where the Las Ramblas and Paseo de Gracia begin, and where the boundaries of the old and new districts of Barcelona meet. Stop at Plaza Catalunya tourist buses and transport to the airport and suburbs. The place is popular and always full of people, even at night.

Exhibition under open air, consisting of more than 100 structures. The museum presents different parts of Spain: replicas of traditional residential buildings from Andalusia, Galicia, La Mancha, Aragon, Asturias and other regions of the country. In the village you can walk along the streets, eat in a traditional restaurant and buy souvenirs. The complex was created for the 1929 World Exhibition and then preserved as a museum at the request of the townspeople.

The medieval quarter, the very heart of the city, is home to many interesting sights. Ancient stone houses of the XIV-XV centuries. separated by narrow streets, on the ground floors of the buildings there are traditional tapas bars. There are also modern shops, fashionable restaurants and clubs. Stormy life boils until dawn, preventing you from sleeping local residents. Only in the morning hours does the Gothic Quarter become quiet.

Monument to the discoverer of America, erected at the end of La Rambla. The structure rises 60 meters above the historical port, where Columbus arrived at the end of his epoch-making campaign. The monument was erected in 1888. The base of the column is decorated with bas-reliefs telling about the voyage of the pioneer; at the top there is a small Observation deck, from where you can admire the sea and city blocks.

The collection of paintings by the famous artist is located in the Berenguera d'Aguilar palace in the La Ribera quarter. The museum mainly displays works from Picasso's early period, with a few later works. In addition to the paintings themselves, there are exhibitions of ceramics, prints, and photographs. Lectures are periodically held on the territory of the museum, which talk about the life and work of Picasso.

The gallery building is located on Mount Montjuic and is part of the National Palace complex. The museum has been operating since the 90s. XX century, the exhibition is collected from two funds - the Museum of Art of Catalonia and the Museum of Modern Art. It contains several paintings by El Greco and Velazquez, as well as engravings, photographs, woodwork, coin collections, ancient banknotes, and medals. At the entrance to the National Palace there are picturesque fountains.

Concert hall in the Art Nouveau style, located in the center of Barcelona near the Gothic Quarter. The building is richly decorated with mosaics and figured frescoes, the auditorium is crowned with a roof with colored stained glass windows, and wide windows are also made of multi-colored glass. Famous folk performers, classical orchestras and modern musicians perform original programs at the Palace of Music.

The main Catholic church of the city is located in Gothic Quarter. The cathedral was erected on the site of a 6th-century Roman basilica, where the relics of the holy martyr Eulalia, the patroness of Barcelona, were kept. After the basilica was destroyed by the Moors, the cathedral was rebuilt in the early Romanesque style in the 11th century; the Gothic building appeared in the 13th century. In subsequent centuries, the temple was completed; the main façade appeared already in the 19th century.

Located in a wealthy and prestigious area of Barcelona. The monastery itself is distinguished by its luxurious interior decoration and splendor of the interiors. It was erected by the will of Queen Elisenda de Moncada during the heyday of the Catalan Gothic architectural style and became an excellent example of this school. Some cells do not look like monastic ones at all - they are decorated with magnificent frescoes and ornaments.

A thousand-year-old Benedictine monastery dedicated to Our Lady of Catalonia. He is in picturesque place in the middle of the rocks, the walls of the buildings seem to be “stuck” to rock. There is a museum on the territory of the monastery where you can admire the works of Caravaggio, Picasso, El Greco, and Dali. Montserrat appeared in the 11th century thanks to the efforts of the reverend abbot-architect Olibe of Ripoll.

An ancient temple in the La Ribera quarter, a classic example of the Catalan Gothic style. The church was built in the 14th century with donations from sailors and merchants who needed their own patron. At this time, Barcelona was witnessing the flourishing of navigation, maritime trade and discoveries. The outer doors are decorated with reliefs depicting scenes of ship life. The church often hosts classical music concerts.

Tibidabo rises 500 meters above Barcelona. The name of this mountain is associated with a legend from the Gospel, according to which Satan tempted Jesus in this place unearthly beauty and power. On the mountain there is an unusual temple in the “Aerial Gothic” style with a statue of Christ at the very top. This is the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, it has a magnificent interior and graceful architecture. You can get to the mountain by cable car, bus or tram.

The structure crowns the mountain of the same name within Barcelona. Until the 16th century there was watch tower, in the middle of the century (during the uprising of the Catalans against the power of the Habsburgs) a fortress wall and defensive structures appeared. In the 18th century, the fort was taken by the British, but very soon the Spaniards recaptured Montjuic. Today, a military museum is located on the territory of the fortress.

Colorful musical fountain on the square in front of the National Palace, which is located on Mount Montjuic. The fountain was built in 1929 for the World's Fair, renovated and updated in 1992 in preparation for the Olympics. The structure's lighting system (about 5,000 light sources in 3,600 water flows) creates interesting visual illusions during operation, which is why the fountain was nicknamed “magic.”

One of the largest European aquariums, housing 11 thousand representatives water world. Is an important center for the study and conservation of natural diversity Mediterranean Sea. The aquarium features 14 ecosystems: caves, grottoes, coral reefs, rocky coast, sandy coastline, algae colonies. Several ecosystems represent the tropical natural zone.

The stadium where the famous, revered and almost iconic football club Barcelona trains. Football fans and supporters consider this place a real symbol of the city and, first of all, strive to get here. The stadium seats almost 100 thousand spectators and is the largest in Europe. According to the FIFA classification, Barcelona was awarded 5 stars for functionality, convenience and capacity.

Shopping arcades dating back to the 13th century. The colorful Boqueria is a great place where you can eat delicious food and buy Catalan delicacies. There is everything here: fresh seafood, excellent aged jamon, big variety fruits and vegetables, wines, Catalan sweets, the best cheeses. In Boqueria, tourists will be able to fully appreciate the bounty of the fertile lands of the Mediterranean and its underwater depths.

The oldest and most famous city beach, located on a wide sandy spit. The territory of Barceloneta stretches to the Olympic Port. The beach has many clubs, restaurants, bars, volleyball courts and other active activities. The place is popular among young people, since during the high season the frantic activity does not subside for an hour; discos and dances are held even during the day.

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