Discover the best of Spain in our "Things to do in Spain: Barcelona Highlights" blog. Take a tour through beautiful Barcelona City and find yourself walking along the narrow lanes of the Gothic quarter, exploring the many museums featuring artists such as Miro and Gaudi, indulging in the local cuisine, or enjoying a variety of Barcelona tours. See below for more reasons to visit magical Barcelona City.
1. Park Güell
Park Guell is a public park designed by Antoni Gaudi, a renowned architect of Catalan modernism. Take colorful photos of Gaudi's mosaic work on the main terrace which incorporates motifs of Catalan nationalism.
2. Local Cuisine
Indulge in the local cuisine of Spain including mouth-watering embutidos y butifarras (meats and sausages), escudella - a hearty Catalan stew, and local Catalan wines.
3. Sagrada Familia
Sagrada Familia is a large Roman Catholic Church designed by Antoni Gaudi based on the traditions of Gothic and Byzantine architecture and modified to offer a new architecture. Explore on your own or take a specialized guided visit.
4. Gothic Quarter
Wander the Gothic Quarter in the center of the old city of Barcelona where many buildings date from medieval times. Walk around the La Seu Cathedral with its impressive interior, take a Gothic Quarter Walking tour, or catch the jaw-dropping phenomena of human castle building (Castellers) during the La Merce Festival in late September.
5. Via Laietana
Via Laietana is a major thoroughfare in Barcelona Monument. Enjoy the picturesque sights such as the statue to Ramon Berenguer the Great who lead the Christian fleets which conquered Ibiza and Mallorca in 1114. Also explore Las Ramblas (Barcelona's most famous boulevard where you will find street performers, interesting shops, and great restaurants), the Barcelona Cathedral, and the Picasso Museum.
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