El Barri Gótic or Gothic Quarter From its beginning Barcelona has grown outwards in rings, the ancient core is the hill where the Romans built a temple to Augustus Caesar. This is the nucleus of the medieval district called Barri … Read More
Built between 1900 and 1974, Parc Güell was conceived as an English-style garden city, which were becoming popular in the early 20th century. There is several ways to enjoy a visit to the Parc Güell: on your own or with … Read More
Barcelona turned its back on the sea during the 19th century and focused on developing industry. The sea wall where the families loved to walk and catch the breeze on sitting summer nights was dismantled. Access to the sea obstructed … Read More
What the Eiffel Tower is to Paris or the Statue of Liberty is to New York, the soaring spires of the Sagrada Família are to Barcelona. Nothing prepares you for the impact of the Sagrada Familia. A tour de force of the imagination, … Read More
There is a great deal to detain you in Barcelona, but just beyond the city are several sites eminently worthy of day trips. These include the holy shrine if Montserrat, the relaxed and pretty town of Sitges for beaches and … Read More
Whether you are coming for a weekend or a week, our top 10 Barcelona highlights describes the best if everything that Barcelona has to offer. On the shores of the Mediterranean, the Catalan capital boasts one of Europe’s largest, best-preserved … Read More
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