As my trip is coming to an end, I decided to make a list of my favorite parts of Barcelona. Here they are...
1. Las Ramblas- This street is one of the main attractions here with La Boqueria market, plenty of clothing stores, street performers, restaurants, and souvenir shops. People visiting should know the Picasso Museum in Born is walking distance from Las Ramblas, so they definitely could easily see both those places within a day (Sunday's the Picasso museum is free). Warning- be careful with belongings at night while on Las Ramblas because this busy street attracts tourists, who attract thieves.
2. Magic Fountains- Seeing the Magic Fountains is like going around the streets at Christmas time and seeing beautiful lights glowing brightly on every lawn, except these light are on water, in a huge fountain synchronized to music. The fountains are something everyone will happily watch, especially kids. If visiting the fountains, it might be worth a stop in a mall very close to the fountains that used to be a bull-fighting rink (which is an event currently not allowed in Barcelona) and go up to the roof where a great view of Barcelona can be found. The Magic Fountain show is every Thursday through Saturday from 9-11:30 p.m. during the 30th of April to the 30th of September and 7-9 p.m. from October 1st to April 30th.
3. Park Guell- Unsurprisingly, this Park designed by Gaudi is amazing from the top (where you will get lovely views of Barcelona) to the bottom. At the main entrance is all Gaudi's colorful mosaic art that he carefully worked on for years, as well as two buildings, that look exactly like gingerbread houses. If it's not too hot out, it might be a good idea to pack some food for a picnic to sit down and eat surrounded by bright, youthful art. A visit to Park Guell is free and, in my opinion, well worth the trip.
4. Sagrada Familia- Sagrada Familia is yet another work of art by Gaudi. It is unfinished and, shockingly, not expected to be finished until at least 2025. The outside is extremely detailed with hundreds of people and designs carved into it that makes it unique, and different from every church I've ever seen. One side of the church looks, quite noticeably, more modern than the other, which makes it interesting. My family hasn't yet seen the interior because we haven't heard wonderful things about it and it's a fee of twelve euros per person to enter.
1. Las Ramblas- This street is one of the main attractions here with La Boqueria market, plenty of clothing stores, street performers, restaurants, and souvenir shops. People visiting should know the Picasso Museum in Born is walking distance from Las Ramblas, so they definitely could easily see both those places within a day (Sunday's the Picasso museum is free). Warning- be careful with belongings at night while on Las Ramblas because this busy street attracts tourists, who attract thieves.
2. Magic Fountains- Seeing the Magic Fountains is like going around the streets at Christmas time and seeing beautiful lights glowing brightly on every lawn, except these light are on water, in a huge fountain synchronized to music. The fountains are something everyone will happily watch, especially kids. If visiting the fountains, it might be worth a stop in a mall very close to the fountains that used to be a bull-fighting rink (which is an event currently not allowed in Barcelona) and go up to the roof where a great view of Barcelona can be found. The Magic Fountain show is every Thursday through Saturday from 9-11:30 p.m. during the 30th of April to the 30th of September and 7-9 p.m. from October 1st to April 30th.
3. Park Guell- Unsurprisingly, this Park designed by Gaudi is amazing from the top (where you will get lovely views of Barcelona) to the bottom. At the main entrance is all Gaudi's colorful mosaic art that he carefully worked on for years, as well as two buildings, that look exactly like gingerbread houses. If it's not too hot out, it might be a good idea to pack some food for a picnic to sit down and eat surrounded by bright, youthful art. A visit to Park Guell is free and, in my opinion, well worth the trip.
4. Sagrada Familia- Sagrada Familia is yet another work of art by Gaudi. It is unfinished and, shockingly, not expected to be finished until at least 2025. The outside is extremely detailed with hundreds of people and designs carved into it that makes it unique, and different from every church I've ever seen. One side of the church looks, quite noticeably, more modern than the other, which makes it interesting. My family hasn't yet seen the interior because we haven't heard wonderful things about it and it's a fee of twelve euros per person to enter.
What great memories you will have, Cassandra! And now you'll be able to advise other travelers about what they must see while in beautiful Barcelona. Looking forward to seeing you at home. EP
ReplyDeleteVery helpful and interesting observations, Olivia! I loved the Magic Fountains and all the energy I felt throughout Barcelona. I also enjoyed the market place and the sights and smells (and frozen yogurt and gellatto) in Los Ramblas.
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