Attractions and Things to do in Barcelona
La Rambla, Barcelona’s well known main avenue is a good starting point taking you from
Plaza de Catalunya all the way to the port. Along the way you can enjoy the cafes, restaurants, flower stalls and a variety of street performers. Just off La Rambla to your left you can also visit the
Placa Reial, a beautiful square with a lively atmosphere and to the right
La Boqueria, Barcelona’s wonderful food market.
The area known as
Barri Gotic is a maze of streets containing many Gothic buildings, and housing the
Picasso Museum as well as
La Catedral, Barcelona’s largest cathedral. The best metro stops for this area are either Jaime I or Liceu.
Placa Sant Jaime is at the heart of this district and houses the
Ajuntament (town hall) and
Palau de la Generalitat (where the Catalan Government resides).
Obviously the famous
La Sagrada Familia should not be missed. Its architect Gaudi died before its completion in 1926 and the church has been under construction and the subject of much controversy ever since. It is one of the city’s most visited sights that is bound to leave you amazed. Another of the city’s attractions inspired by Gaudi is
Parc Guell; a garden covering a hill to the north if the city and offering some great views.
The National Museum of Catalonian Art boasting a stunning collection is to be found in the
Palau Nacional on Montjuic. There is clearly much to see in this city but one more area worth mentioning is the waterfront, where you can visit an array of bars and restaurants, visit the shopping mall and leisure center as well as taking a walk on the beach!
