Interesting Sightseeing in Barcelona
June 15, 2012Barcelona is one of the most
beautiful cities in Spain and it therefore attracts large numbers of
tourists from across the world coming to explore and enjoy the many
things that this city has to offer. It especially has a reputation
among football lovers and you will never miss to see the undying fans
of the football clubs here at any given time. It is a city where you
can enjoy a thrilling match as you enjoy the rest of amazing things
that it has to offer.
Barcelona has several features worth
seeing and those who choose to go on a sightseeing session will enjoy
everything that the city has. The tour around the city is always
enjoyable and a learning experience for many. There are interesting
spots that one can never afford to miss while in Barcelona since they
are what make it the more interesting.
Gothic Quarter: it is
a major highlight of Barcelona and is also the oldest part of the
city. Within the quarter you will find beautiful palaces which now
serve as modern office such as town hall and there is also a
beautiful gothic cathedral to finish the picture for you. Another
place which cannot be missed while in the quarter is the millstone
located at the top of Taber Mountain.
Las Ramblas: it is a
boulevard between the port and Plaza de Catalunya. It is best
representation of Barcelona’s quintessence and you will enjoy being
here and mixing with people of different social class and age. Of
particular interest are the small vegetable and flower stands as well
as the boys offering shoe shine services, the business galleries
which are big, street theaters, terraces and cafeterias not
forgetting the great city theaters also found here. Some of the
buildings which cannot be missed include the Science Academy and
Palacio de Moya. It is also home to Barcelona’s most visited market
and beautiful squares.
El Puerto: it is the port here in
Barcelona and is at Las Ramblas end. The Colon tower is the
domineering feature here and you will get to see Barcelona at its
best from up here on the tower. The views from here are simply
breathtaking, Villas
in Escala.
El Ensanche: it is Barcelona’s modern center
and therefore has lots in its sleeves to offer to visitors. It is
home to the best monuments among them cathedrals, parks, palaces and
boulevards. Other sites worth seeing in Barcelona include Montijuc,
Tibidabo and Antoni Gaudi works within the city.
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