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Barcelona is one of the most beautiful and exciting cities in the world.
It has a huge number of attractions including a city centre which retains its medieval street plan; some stunning modernist architecture including several buildings by Gaudí - Spain's most famous architect; dozens of museums including one dedicated to Picasso, another to Miró and yet another to Barça, Barcelona's world famous football club!
Barcelona is almost as lively at night as it is during the day and it has a unique, exciting atmosphere, which provides the visitor with a truly unforgettable experience.
There are major arts exhibitions throughout the year and concerts andshows of different kinds happening all the time.
Barcelona es mucho más!
Barcelona, Spain
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW:
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. YOU CAN AVOID PAYING FOR EXPENSIVE TRANSPORTATION TICKETS -Tickets for public transportation in Barcelona are quite expensive - 2,15 euros for single ticket, 10,30 euros for 10 rides ticket, 2 days ticket – 14 euros, 3 days – 20 euros. Check more here. Consider renting an apartment in the city center and planning your trip in a way that you will manage to see everything while walking. If You plan well, You will be able to walk from one to another tourist attraction with no need of taking the metro. You will save lots of money doing these.
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AVOID WAITING FOREVER FOR TICKETS TO SAGRADA FAMILIAb -Sagrada Familia is probably the place number one You want to see and of course it is a good choice. You should know though that the line to buy the ticket to Sagrada Familia is very long, You may be waiting for few hours. We advice to buy tickets online to avoid waiting. You can purchase tickets here.
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TAKE CARE OF YOUR BELONGINGS BETTER THAN EVER -Despite of all amazing things that Barcelona offers, the big disadvantage of the city is theft. I experienced it during my FIRST night in Barcelona – my friend got stolen on the beach and we did not even notice when it happened. Thieves are really professional here. Take double care of Your belongings wherever You are – on the beach, in public transportation, in crowded La Rambla and La Boqueria. If You think that You will feel that someone puts the hand in Your pocket – You will not. Always have Your purse in front of You with Your hand on it. What is more, sometimes, thieves here use very sophisticated methods of stealing, they may do it while asking You about directions and pretending a lost tourist or while trying to sell You something. Always be careful.
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LA BOQUERIA – LA RAMBLA II - La Boqueria is a very nice place to see and take pictures. It is a paradise for food lovers, especially for their eyes. Consider going there in the morning, because of huge crowds there during late morning and afternoons. Think twice before purchasing something – you may pay there two times more for example for fruit than in usual stores, only because You buy in La Boqueria.
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Las Ramblas street - La Rambla is another must-see. Also called Las Ramblas The Spanish poet Federico García Lorca said about La Rambla, "It is the only street in the world which I wish would never end." La Rambla starts at Plaza Catalunya and ends at the Monument of Columbus at the Port Vell harbour of Barcelona. La Rambla it is not a spectacular sight, but very pleasant to stroll down and enjoy the human heartbeat of Barcelona. If you have not strolled down it, you cannot say you have been in Barcelona. Also called Las Ramblas as it is really a collection of various stretches of street with different names. During the day and early evening completely safe and free to visit. However, be careful of pickpockets on La Rambla and in the Metro stations nearby. In the early hours of the morning 2 - 4am be wary on lower part of La Rambla near the harbour. This attraction is always open and free.
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Magic Fountain show - The Font Mágica Fountain. The Magic Fountain is a "must see" Barcelona attraction. You have never seen a fountain like this. It really does feel magic to experience the beautiful show of water, light and music. The Magic fountain was built in 1929 as one of the main attractions for the Barcelona World Fair and the Font Magica is still one of the most famous spots in Barcelona with an estimated 2.5 million visitors annually. There are evening water and light shows in the winter on Friday and Saturdays only. In the summer the evening light and music show is open from Thursday to Sunday. Admission is free all year.
PLACES TO VISIT :
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La Sagrada Familia church - Number 1 on Barcelona Top Ten Tourist Attractions list is the fabulous unfinished church of La Sagrada Familia designed by Antoni Gaudi. This unique and unusual construction is Barcelona's most famous tourist attraction and the most visited, so it's a must-see attraction. It is also rated as one of the world's top attractions by Tripadvisor users. It is free to see the Sagrada Familia church from the outside. La Sagrada Familia welcomes 3 million visitors a year.
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Modernist Park Guell by Gaudi - Park Guell by Antoni Gaudi. Parc Guelli is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is considered to one of Gaudi's most artistic works. Parc Guell is a Barcelona top attraction and definite must see. The park is on Carmel hill so seeing this attraction means quite a long and uphill walk if you take the hop-on-hop-off bus or metro station Vallcarca. If you prefer not to walk, then take a taxi to the Park Guell front gate. The original idea of Park Guell was to build a private and exclusive residential garden village with 60 houses. This business idea of Guell's didn't work and after his death in 1923 the park was donated by his family to Barcelona´s city as a public park.
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FC Barcelona museum & Camp Nou stadium - The Camp Nou stadium and FCB museum are among the most popular attractions in Barcelona attracting millions of visitors a year. Camp Nou also has the one of the largest Nike stores in Europe packed with Barca merchandise. Unmissable for Barça fans. Visitor tip. You can buy cheaper FCB shirts and scarves from market stalls outside stadium on match days but they might not be official
