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Ten Essential Things To Do When You Visit
Barcelona
 

By: Jonathan Williams

Barcelona is such a breathtaking city. If you are planning to
target European cities as a vacation spot, Catalonia's capital
and Spain's second largest city should be on the top of your
visit list. Here, you have numerous beautiful places to see and
explore and you will have a lot of activities to engage in to
make the trip worth your while.

During your stay in this beautiful city, don't miss out on
visiting some of Antonio Gaudi's world famous creations like the
Sagrada Familia Cathedral (Holy Family Cathedral) which is one
of Gaudi's biggest buildings that is still unfinished even up to
this day. The most popular park in Barcelona which is the Park
Güell is also one of his designs. It has been declared by
UNESCO as a world heritage site. You can find here the famous
dragon as well as unique monuments of unconventional shape and
design. A spectacular view of the city can be seen from its
terrace. The park is free for the public to visit and is open
every day.

A visit to Picasso Museum at the center of the city will
mystify and amaze you with some of Picasso's famous works. A
must visit also is the Maritime Museum. An art enthusiast can
find dozens of museums in Barcelona.

Try taking a walk through the lively street of La Rambla. You
can make a stop at the second largest opera theatre called "el
Liceu." This area is a popular place to dine, shop and most
especially do some sightseeing.

If beaches are your thing, Barcelona has several to offer.
Playa la Barcelona is just ten minutes away from central
Barcelona. You could also opt for Sitges Beach which is outside
the city.

For a visit to Gothic monuments, take a stopover at Barri Gotic
(Gothic Quarter). This place is filled with squares of bars and
cafes with a busy market at its heart. If you visit the square
on a Sunday you will get a chance to see some dancers perform a
traditional Catalonian Dance called sardana.

If you are looking for leisure time visit some of Barcelona's
attraction parks like the one in Tibidabo or experience a three
dimensional movie in IMAX Barcelona. If you have the extra time
you can take a train for a one hour trip to an amusement park
called Universal's Port Aventura in Tarragona, a city near
Barcelona. Take a ride in their roller coaster or enjoy the
different country themes (China, Mexico, Polynesia,
Mediterranean, and the Far West) that the park is offering.

Barcelona is also home to Europe's largest aquarium. Enjoy the
experience of seeing marine creatures, fishes, water flowers and
animal invertebrates.

For a good night out, Barcelona has a lot of restaurants and
bars. A nice dinner coupled with a glass of sparkling cava
(local champagne) will prove to be a romantic evening. Try
roaming through Port Vell where you will find Maremagnum Center
for an array of shops, restaurants, cafés, pubs and bars. The
Ribera, St. Gervasi and Gracia should also be considered.

When in Barcelona don't overlook taking a taste of their
delectable Catalan cuisine. Try sampling the escudella, suquet
de peix and their wide array of fish and seafood dishes. For
dessert, try crema catalana (custard with a caramel crust) and
mel i mató (cottage cheese and honey).

If you haven't done your shopping check out Eixample for
fashion shops and jewelry stores. The Pesseig de Gracia is also
abounding with commercial galleries. You can also find two
department stores with designer boutiques in the Diagonal area.
In Placa de las Glories Catalanes is a flea market called Mercat
de les Encants selling unique antiques and trinkets.

You will surely enjoy your Barcelona experience. Visit
Barcelona!

About The Author: Jonathan Williams is the travel writer for
Destination Guide TV - the place to share travel videos. Visit
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