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Sagrada Familia
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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Parc Guell
This impressive park is another design masterpiece form Antoni Gaudí. Famous for its mosaics, enter the park in front of the famous mosaic lizard and curving staircase. Beside you are surreal gingerbread-like houses, and as you walk up the stairs you'll discover a huge plaza circled by a mosaic bench which, it is claimed, is the largest bench in the world. With amazing city views and plenty of places to soak up the sun or bask in the shade, a whole day can happily be spent here. Located at Carrer d'Olot, take the Metro to Lesseps and Parc Guell is just a 20-minute signposted walk away. Be aware though that a steep hill precedes the park.
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Casa Mila
Famously designed without a straight line, Casa Mila is a truly unique building by Antoni Gaudi. The building façade has been likened to the sea, waving in and out, while inside a seemingly indoor courtyard is in fact at the mercy of the elements thanks to an opening in the roof. A number of lived-in apartments circle to the top, where the roof terrace, perhaps the most spectacular feature of this building, is revealed. Surrealist and extraordinary chimneys line the terrace, while the spectacular view over the streets below is definitely worth taking the camera for. Located at Passeig de Gràcia 92, take the Metro to Diagonal.
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La Rambla
The most famous street in Barcelona, La Rambla meanders through the city, bustling with street artists, mime acts and market stalls. Lined with trees, cafés and shops, La Rambla is a wonderful place to take in the spirit of Barcelona. Browse stalls selling everything from jewellery to birds, people-watch from an outdoor café, or watch in amazement as living statues come to life. Be sure to stop for a beer or a coffee at the Fairy Forest Café: tucked away from La Rambla, this café is a unique experience where you can sip a drink in a fairy and goblin-filled wonderland. The Metro stops on La Rambla are Drassanes, Liceu, and Catalunya, and the Fairy Forest Café is located at Pasaje de la Banca, 08002.
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Camp Nou - Barcelona Football Stadium
A treat for all football fans, Camp Nou is the third biggest football ground in the world, with a capacity of nearly 100,000. Watch a match here or take a tour of the grounds, which allows visitors to see the pitch, the stands, VIP lounge, dressing rooms, subs' bench, football museum, the team's trophies, and much more. Pre-booking is advised, as both matches and tours get very busy. Camp Nou is easily accessible, with Collblanc the closest Metro.
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Montjuic Cable Car
Take time out from the beach for a return journey up to Montjuïc. High above Barcelona, this hill is home to the National Palace, the 1992 Olympic Stadium, Montjuïc Gardens and an 18th-century fortress. Some fantastic cafés and restaurants are also situated here with spectacular views over Barcelona, including Sagrada Familia, Columbus' Column and Barcelona Harbour. Equally impressive is the cable ride itself: suspended hundreds of metres from the ground, you'll travel over the city and see it in truly unique fashion. Not for the faint hearted! The cable car leaves from Barceloneta beach.
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Monastery of Montserrat
The spiritual heart of Catalonia, the Monastery of Montserrat was first built in the 9th century but destroyed in the War of Independence with the French. Rebuilt in the 1800s, the monastery is still working today and home to Benedictine monks. Highlights include the Black Virgin statue, a museum of 19th- and 20th-century Catalan paintings, and the celebrated monastery choir who sing at 11am and 7.10pm all year round, except in July and from December to January.
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Picasso Museum
Documenting the years that shaped Pablo Picasso and his relationship with Barcelona, the Picasso Museum has a permanent collection of over 3,500 of the artist's works, including Harlequin, Figure with Fruit Dish and Infanta Margarita. Temporary exhibitions display other early 20th-century artists. Located on Montcada, take the Metro to Arc de Triomf, Liceu or Jaume I stations.
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Tibidabo
The highest of Barcelona's many hills, Tibidabo provides fantastic views over the city from an observation platform. Also high up on its hillside are the Temple del Sagrat Cor, a peaceful retreat, and the Parc d'Atraccions, an amusement park with a house of horrors and spine-tingling rides. Tibidabo can be reached by a funicular railway, departing from the blue tram stop at the pl. Dr Andreu.
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Nightlife
The evening starts late in Barcelona: locals tend to eat at about 10pm, head to bars, cafés or beach parties by about midnight, and make their way to clubs for about 3am. The partying doesn't usually stop until after the sun comes up!
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Sagrada Familia
The Sagrada Familia is one of Barcelona's most popular attractions and a visit here ...Read more -
Parc Guell
This impressive park is another design masterpiece form Antoni Gaudí. Famous ...Read more -
Casa Mila
Famously designed without a straight line, Casa Mila is a truly unique building ...Read more -
La Rambla
The most famous street in Barcelona, La Rambla meanders through the city, bustling ...Read more -
Camp Nou - Barcelona Football Stadium
A treat for all football fans, Camp Nou is the third biggest football ground in ...Read more -
Montjuic Cable Car
Take time out from the beach for a return journey up to Montjuïc. High above ...Read more -
Monastery of Montserrat
The spiritual heart of Catalonia, the Monastery of Montserrat was first built in ...Read more -
Picasso Museum
Documenting the years that shaped Pablo Picasso and his relationship with Barcelona, ...Read more -
Tibidabo
The highest of Barcelona's many hills, Tibidabo provides fantastic views over the ...Read more
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