Are you considering getting away for a short break? Barcelona city breaks are perfect to explore something new in a rich and exciting city that is full of quirks and things to do.
Barcelona has its own unique culture that is a mix of its Catalonian heritage and its ultra modern architecture. It is multicultural and cosmopolitan but still retains its historical roots and culture. To see this you just have to take a short visit to the old city centre.
The best things to be seen in Barcelona are easily some its bizarre and intriguing architecture, notably the works of Antoni Gaudi. His masterpiece is the still unfinished Sagrada Familia meaning the ‘Sacred Family’. The cathedral has been under construction for over a century now and has around 2 million visitors each year. You can go inside for a snoop around for about 11 euros and go up in one of the towers to get a stunning view.
Gaudi’s modernist architecture can be found all over the place. One of the popular spots is his park that he designed to be a self-contained city within Barcelona named Park Guell after his patron. There is a good vantage point here to view the place from high up. Other Gaudi architecture if you are interested in his work is the La Pedrera (also known as Casa Mila) and Casa Batllo.
Very good choices of museums are also available in Barcelona. The Picasso Museum has an extensive collection of the artist’s works chronicling from early years to his more renowned later Cubist pieces. The museum is located in the old city, in the Gothic Quarter, so it’ll give you a chance to wander around its narrow streets. The MNAC (the National Museum of Catalonia) is worth visiting to see works by regional artists over the years.
The city centre is where you’ll find Barcelona’s most famous street, La Rambla. The street always full of street artists and performers just a fantastic place to take a walk. There are lots of very good tapas bars to choose from and try the local food. If you are looking to get a little sun and unwind after all the hustle and bustle, the beach is only a short distance from the centre.
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