Barcelona, Spain’s most prosperous city, is located in Catalonia. This highly autonomous region has the most dynamic population of the Iberian peninsular and its official language is Catalan. This energy translates itself into an extremely lively capital, which boasts beautiful buildings and monuments. There are always new tourist initiatives being offered in this city and the food is simply fantastic.
One of the most well-known sites is naturally the Catalan Square or Rambla. This is where Catalans get together to talk, to sunbathe, and to go shopping. The Rambla is one of the most pleasant avenues featuring a small bird and flower market. One area is also allocated to artists selling their art. The main attraction is probably the indoor market, La Boqueria, where fruit and vegetables, fish and meat create a most colourful and bountiful display.
Gaudi is the main figure associated with Barcelona. This artist-architect from the end of the 19th century never saw his life’s work completed. The Sagrada Familia was only completed 120 years after his death, and yet this is the main tourist attraction. Casa Mila or La Pedrera provides a clear picture of his architectural style. A visit to the Guëll Park has to be the cherry on the cake of this art form; modernism.
Barcelona also includes the Montjuic which offers splendid views over the city, the Olympic Stadium, Miro’s museum, and the Spanish village. At the foot of the hill, you can visit the football stadium Nou Camp of FC Barcelona. On the other side, you will find the harbour with its new Maremagnum shopping centre. The Olympic harbour also offers approximately 50 restaurants serving the most delicious food.
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