Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain and a tourist has no shortage of things to do in Barcelona when they get there. Barcelona’s rich historical and cultural heritage will have most tourists heading straight to its medieval centre or towards Gaudi’s ingeniously designed buildings. The Sagrada Familia church has been in construction since 1882 and work on its completion is still going strong. Gaudi’s distinctive architectural style is truly unique and the Sagrada Familia is a feast for the eyes and it irrefutably hits the number one spot on the top 10 things to do in Barcelona list. Sightseeing in Barcelona largely focuses around Gaudi’s designs and you may need a map of Barcelona to ensure you don’t miss out on any of his works which are undoubtedly some of the best things to see in Barcelona.
La Pedrera and Park Guell are two more of Gaudi’s remarkable creations. La Pedrera, Catalan for ‘The Quarry’ was Gaudi’s last great civic work and was recently restored and listed as a world heritage site. The history of its creator and his surrealist vision is captured in the museum housed in the buildings attic. La Pedrera is the largest civil building designed by Antoni Gaudi. The apartment block was constructed between 1906 and 1910. It was Gaudi's last work before devoting himself to the construction of the Sagrada Familia.
Park Guell was was originally part of a commercially unsuccessful housing site, it has since been converted into a municipal beautiful garden with a mosaic dragon fountain at the main entrance. Gaudí incorporated many motifs of Catalan nationalism, and elements from religious mysticism and ancient poetry, into the Park. The park also has a small house in which Gaudi lived in at one stage. The house has now been converted into a museum that contains interesting furniture also designed by Gaudi.
The popular starting point for sightseeing in Barcelona is the gothic quarter. This is the centre of the old city of Barcelona and houses many medieval cathedrals and churches. The gothic quarter has some of the liveliest nightlife in Barcelona and the popular shopping street Las Ramblas lies to the east of this district. Shopping in Barcelona may not be as reputable as that in Milan but its variety of designer outlets and colorful markets still attract a wealth of shoppers. The old quarter has a blend of commercial shops and small boutiques to suit all kinds of fashionistas.
Las Ramblas is a 1.2km long pedestrianised boulevard that cuts straight through the heart of Barcelona and is lined with an abundance of shops, market stalls and dining choices from small piazza cafes to fine restaurants. Akin to London’s Covent Garden, Las Ramblas Promenade is riddled with painted living statues, caricaturists who tease and buskers who entertain. A painted mosaic by the Catalan Joan Miro is a colourful landmark in the middle of the street’s floor and Christopher Columbus is poised on a column at the lower end of the promenade. The Bruno Quadras building can also be found here and playfully pays tribute to its former life as an umbrella factory. .
La Pedrera and Park Guell are two more of Gaudi’s remarkable creations. La Pedrera, Catalan for ‘The Quarry’ was Gaudi’s last great civic work and was recently restored and listed as a world heritage site. The history of its creator and his surrealist vision is captured in the museum housed in the buildings attic. La Pedrera is the largest civil building designed by Antoni Gaudi. The apartment block was constructed between 1906 and 1910. It was Gaudi's last work before devoting himself to the construction of the Sagrada Familia.
Park Guell was was originally part of a commercially unsuccessful housing site, it has since been converted into a municipal beautiful garden with a mosaic dragon fountain at the main entrance. Gaudí incorporated many motifs of Catalan nationalism, and elements from religious mysticism and ancient poetry, into the Park. The park also has a small house in which Gaudi lived in at one stage. The house has now been converted into a museum that contains interesting furniture also designed by Gaudi.
The popular starting point for sightseeing in Barcelona is the gothic quarter. This is the centre of the old city of Barcelona and houses many medieval cathedrals and churches. The gothic quarter has some of the liveliest nightlife in Barcelona and the popular shopping street Las Ramblas lies to the east of this district. Shopping in Barcelona may not be as reputable as that in Milan but its variety of designer outlets and colorful markets still attract a wealth of shoppers. The old quarter has a blend of commercial shops and small boutiques to suit all kinds of fashionistas.
Las Ramblas is a 1.2km long pedestrianised boulevard that cuts straight through the heart of Barcelona and is lined with an abundance of shops, market stalls and dining choices from small piazza cafes to fine restaurants. Akin to London’s Covent Garden, Las Ramblas Promenade is riddled with painted living statues, caricaturists who tease and buskers who entertain. A painted mosaic by the Catalan Joan Miro is a colourful landmark in the middle of the street’s floor and Christopher Columbus is poised on a column at the lower end of the promenade. The Bruno Quadras building can also be found here and playfully pays tribute to its former life as an umbrella factory. .
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