Wednesday 4 August 2010

Highlights of the Barcelona Bus Tour

Barcelona is one of Spain’s most popular tourist destinations. The most convenient way to see this city is to embark upon a Barcelona city hop off tour. Here are some of the attractions that are on most tour routes.

Plaça Catalunya: Placa Catalunya is likely the most well-known square in Barcelona. It is centered at the heart of the Bari Gòtic area of Barcelona, at the top of Las Ramblas, where tourists assemble to watch street entertainers. The large, open square offers seating and the ornamental gardens house statues.

Catedral-Barri Gòtic (Cathedral Gothic Quarter): Located in the Gothic Quarter, Barcelona Cathedral houses the tomb of Saint Eulalia as well as several paintings and valuable metalwork. The Cathedral is the most significant structure in the Gothic Quarter.

Port Vell: Port Vell is a scenic old marina slash entertainment centre, which is a much loved tourist area with many attractions, including an aquarium.

Barceloneta: Barceloneta Beach is the closest beach to the city center of Barcelona. It is frequented by tourists and locals alike, for its abundance of restaurants and nightclubs which are located along the boardwalk.

La Sagrada Familia (Holy Family Cathedral): The Sagrada Familia is the fantastical but unfinished masterpiece of the famous architect, Antoni Gaudi.

Park Guell: Park Guell was designed by Gaudi and is considered a Heritage Site by UNESCO. Amazing stone statues, brilliant tiling and fascinating buildings can be found in this fairytale park.

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