Barcelona

Hi people!

Sorry for delay.. i was so busy with the school U_U

Today i wanna talk about one of the main important cities of Spain. Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, is a cosmopolitan Mediterranean city that incorporates in its urban street pattern Roman remains, medieval districts and the most beautiful examples of Modernism and 20th century avant-garde art. So, for many reason you should visit it.

Barcelona is a city steeped in culture and history, so if it’s some sight-seeing you’re after then you’ve come to the right place.  Barcelona is most famous for the fantastical architecture of Antonio Gaudi, whose building are scattered all around the centre of the city. 

The most famous and impressive can be seen along Passieg De Gracia where you will find La Pedrera and Casa Batlló .  Or head to the Parc Guell which is a gorgeous parc designed by the man himself.  However the most impressive of Gaudi´s works is arguably the Sagrada Familia, the huge, still unfinished temple  You can’t fail to be humbled by such an imposing and ambitious project, the detail on the exterior walls is just staggering, but beware, if you are scared of heights don’t be tempted to climb to the top of the turrets.

Other than Gaudi, Barcelona does offer a lot in terms of architectural brilliance.  The Gothic Cathedral  in the heart of the Gothic quarter(pic1) is a must-see.  Just wandering around Barcelona you will come across a feast of beautiful buildings, and also get off Las Ramblas (pic2), there is so much more to see just 2 minutes either side of this famous street.

For all you culture-vultures out there Barcelona has plenty of museums to keep you happy.  The MACBA (museum of modern art) and the CCCB next door are worth a look and generally have good exhibitions on every month.  The Picasso and the permanent Dali exhibition in the Gothic Quarter are always popular.  The Caixa Forum is a museum which has different art exhibitions every month.  It is just off Placa Espanya, on Avenida Marques de Comillos that is popular with locals but much ignored by tourists, which is a shame because it’s great and free!  Near the Caixa Forum is MNAC (museum of Catalan art) which is so beautiful inside and out.