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The view over Barcelona, look towards the habour.
Entrance to Parc Guell, a municipal park designed by Antonio Gaudi
The mix of stone and ceramic that defines the Parc Guell architecture.
If you are looking for a city packed with great shopping, a buzzing nightlife, historic architecture, delicious cuisine and a lively atmosphere, then you need to be in Barcelona
Located in Catalonia on Spain's east coast and hailed as a modern, cosmopolitan city, Barcelona is bursting with culture and is the home of Gaudi's iconic architecture, plus numerous galleries, including the popular Picasso museum.
The tree-lined main street, Las Ramblas, leads down to the seafront, so you can shop then 'drop' by the Mediterranean Sea and rest those aching feet on the warm sands.
Barcelona is also home to the famous FC Barcelona, numerous great restaurants and bars, and a climate that's ideal for exploring the city, with sunny skies most of the year.
The average flight time to Barcelona from the UK is 2hr.
Shopping, Nightlife, Culture, Art, Cuisine.
The Sagrada Familia is one of Barcelona's most popular attractions and a visit here comes highly recommended. This fantastic building is inspired by the modernistic style of Antoni Gaudi, who devoted his life to this church, and since his death the building process has been ongoing but slow. Being incomplete though is half the charm of this captivating building, and a visit here today exhibits the truly remarkable and intricate design. Marvel at the difference between the work of Gaudi and the modern-day architects, visit his burial place, and climb to the top of the church's towers for a breathtaking view over the city. Located at Plaça de la Sagrada Familia, you can take the Metro to get here.
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