Happiness and vitality govern in abundance when in Barcelona. This infectious capital of Catalonia and the second largest city in Spain, exudes soul and energy, life, life is full. Barcelona enthusiasm combined with wonderful architecture is characterized by the signature of a man, Antonio Gaudi.
1. Las Ramblas –
Running on the beach down to the Placa de Catalunya, Las Ramblas in the fusion of market stalls and street entertainment. Watch out for mime artists, but kept his hand in the pocket.
2. Sagrada Familia Church
Since 1882 is in progress, La Sagrada Familia by Antonio Gaudí’s most impressive achievements, perhaps. Even unfinished, the ongoing construction of the Gothic masterpiece financing tourism.
3. Picasso Museum
Born in Malaga, Pablo Picasso moved to Barcelona during his teen years. Although many of his greatest works are in private, the Picasso Museum in the Carrer Moncada is worth a visit.
4. Casa-Museu Gaudí
The pink, Alice-in-Wonderland house is set in the Gaudi museum. Gaudi lived in this surreal place between 1906 and 1926, his niece. The museum exhibits include furniture, drawings and portraits, designed by the great man himself.
5. The Poble Espanyol
1929 has been completed, the ‘Spanish village’ is a compilation of buildings representing the collective architectural characteristics of Spain. The celebration of all things Spanish, the village has become a meeting place for lunch, and fun.
6. Bishop’s Palace
Once burned, Bishop Juan Bautista Grau i Vallespinós commissioned by Antonio Gaudi to design a new, magnificent palace in 1887. When the bishop died, and the consequent intervention of the diocese, Gaudi left the project. It was not inhabited until 1961.
On the site of an ancient Roman town, the Gothic quarter, the contrast between the modern and medieval architecture, which includes the beautiful 14th century cathedral.
8. Olympic Stadium
In 1992, the world’s eyes focused on the Olympic Stadium in Barcelona, because it hosted the Olympic Games. Today, a popular athletic facility, the stadium was to be transformed into the original version built in 1929.
As one of the largest shopping areas in Barcelona, Passeig de Gracia caters to the poor, and those who prefer the more sophisticated boutiques. Bars and restaurants line the thoroughfare.
10. Lover’s Day
The action on behalf of romance, from Barcelona to pay for his own version of St. Valentine, is the Lover’s Day, celebrated every April 23
