Holding the distinction of being Spain’s second largest city, Barcelona is full of attractions. Lying on the banks of the Mediterranean Sea. Dating back to 200 BC when the Romans set up their civilization here, this place still has very strong Roman roots. Full of interesting museums, there’s much to see and explore in Barcelona. Having plenty of picturesque squares, and places of religious interest, this place is a perfect blend between the past and present. One such square is the Gothic Quarter. It is located at the center of Barcelona. Buildings dating back to 200 BC stand here. … [Read more...]
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Planning a vacation in Barcelona
Barcelona is a large city. With so much historic backdrop to it, there is so much to see here. Tradition and trend, tie-in strongly in Barcelona. This is what makes it unique. Touted as one of the most frequented destination in Europe, Barcelona is headed as a tourist’s pilgrimage for leisure and luxury. One of the districts of Barcelona called Ciutat Vella, has some of the oldest establishments in the country of Spain. In this district there is a long street that seems unending. It is called Les Rambles. Different parts of the street have different aspects to it. While one part will be … [Read more...]
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Eating out in Barcelona
Barcelona is a place known as much for its cuisine as its historic orientations. You must tickle your taste-buds with the best Spanish food to complete your odyssey in Spain. You will get to taste the most traditional dishes and the most modern ones, and sometimes a fusion of both. Food in Barcelona is un-finished without Olive oil. Almost all food have it. Spanish cuisine also uses garlic a lot. One must say that you will never not see some tomato slices on the plate as well. In comparison, Barcelona food has got more experimentation, than other cities in Spain. This is because of the … [Read more...]
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Colorful culture in Barcelona
Barcelona is so full of attractions that you would wish you had more time. Spain is crazy about soccer. This sport pervades the collective consciousness of the people here. Camp Nou is a football stadium in Barcelona which hosts big tournaments. One among them being UEFA champions league. It has close to one hundred thousand seats. This makes it a very large football stadium. Camp Nou is a recent name to the stadium. It was previously known as FC Barcelona Stadium. The Catalan National Team’s home turf is at this stadium and they regularly train here. Over the years the capacity of this … [Read more...]
Happy and Happening Barcelona
Don’t worry too much about travelling to Barcelona. There are many inexpensive airlines that can take you there. You will have a wonderful trip to this place without major expenses. You will be spending for sure, but definitely not exorbitantly. Barcelona’s airport is not on the outskirts of the city. It is very much close to the city. You can get into the city centers from the Airport with half-an-hour. Barcelona is bordered on one side by the Mediterranean Sea. Being Catalonia’s capital city, and one of the largest cities in Spain, Barcelona is a center of culture and modernity. If … [Read more...]
Barcelona never ceases to amaze
Barcelona is amazing. As you explore the different places you will be pleasantly exhausted. Your body will reverberate with the many laughs you had. Your body will have had a shade of sun tan. And your mind will be dipped in the cream of everlastingly joyous memories. You have plenty of bus services to Barcelona city centers. You can take them from anywhere. Buses are as convenient a mode of transport as walking. Barcelona is still a very walker-friendly city. You can walk your way to your destination. Stopping for directions, and asking many people might not always be there. With decent … [Read more...]
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