Vibrant capital of Catalonia, Barcelona is an amazing city on the coast, which presents its beauty and sunny lifestyle.Superb landscapes, amazing architecture and beautiful cultural attractions make an attractive destination.Of course, the quiet Mediterranean climate adds to charm.
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The best months for good weather in Barcelona are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November
The coldest months are January and February
Tourist Attractions
One of the favorite things to do in Barcelona at night is to look at the magic fountain in Montjuïc, at the beginning of Avingudea Maria Cristina in the Montjuïc neighborhood.The Great Art Deco fountain was designed by Carles Buigas for the 1929 international exhibition, which took place in Montjuïc.The shows take place on Thursday until Sunday in summer and Friday and Saturday outside the season.Evening shows take several hours with music sessions every half hour
For 2,000 years, the Gothic neighborhood has been the spiritual and secular center of the city.Here are still relics of the ancient Roman buildings, but the Middle Ages is best represented by the historical monuments packed in this neighborhood. In the center of the Gothic neighborhood on Monte Tabor are the Cathedral of Santa Cruz and Santa Eulalia (Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia).This medi cathedral is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture, with a carved facade and a magnificent gold altar.Surprising many visitors, the monastery of the cathedral and the shelter of the garden 13 living geese that symbolizes the martyrdom of Saint Eulalia.Losing here, visitors sink into the magical ambience of a medi world without traffic.Children often play a football game in the hidden corners of the Gothic neighborhood, and the inhabitants of the locality socialize on the terraces on the cafes that are hidden in the courtyards. In high attractions of the Gothic neighborhood include the Picasso and Plaça del Rei Museum, a beautiful market lined with medi buildings.It is to be missed is the sixteenth-century Padellàs House, which houses the chamom of Barcelona (Barcelona History Museum).Plaça del Rei is also used as an outdoor for music concerts
The Basílica from Sagrada Família is in the northern part of the city, dominating its surroundings, with the 18 Spindly towers rising above all other buildings.One of the most unconventional churches in Europe, this amazing monument is designated as a site of the UNESCO World Heritage.But, instead of following the plans, he created a signal example of his famous art architectures Art Nouveau.He had no firm ideas in mind, preferring to modify and add to plans as the works advanced. In Nă and Gaudi initially forecast between 10 and fifteen years, the church was never completed during his life.Since 1926, other architects have continued to work on the basilica based on Gaudi's plans.In 2010, the main nave was completed, and the basilica was consecrated by Pope Benedict XVI (although the construction is still in progress).Jesus. If the basilica is unfinished, tourists can visit the interior to admire the amazing sacred space and its dazzling art.The main nave of the sanctuary is a huge space of 90 meters long and 60 meters high.The ceiling glitters with opulent decorative details, and the colored stained glass windows allow the etheric light to flow inside.The general effect is the fall of the jaw.Gaudi best surprised the essence of his architectural masterpiece when he described it as "a work that is in the hands of God and the will of men."
As modernist Catalan buildings are mandatory attractions for architecture fans, Camp Nou is a mandatory visit for football fans (football).Camp Nou was one of the 1992 Summer Olympic Games in Barcelona and today FC Barcelona is hosting.The stadium with 99,354 seats is the largest in Europe and the second largest in the world.The tours (in English and Spanish) cover important points of the stadium, such as the playground, the team locker, the players 'tunnel and the commentators' boxes.
In the Eixample district, near Passeig of Gràcia, Casa Milà, included in the UNESCO list, is the most famous secular building of Antoni Gaudí.Casa Milà is also known with affection as "at Pedrera", which translates to "stone quarry", because the building resembles an open career.Each line of the natural stone facade is curved, with rounded windows and metal balcony railings that revolve around some forms similar to the plant.Even the roof has a corrugated form complemented by the decorative baskets.The building is supported by ribbed springs that have been designed for bearing purposes, a feature that reveals Gaudi's genius as a structural engineer.The roof area also rewards visitors with sensational views over the city, with the prospects that extend to the Basílica from Sagrada Família in the distance.The monument is open daily to the public for visits and audio guides are available.This restaurant also serves breakfast and tapas
Adjacent to the cruise port, the Barceloneta neighborhood is adjacent to the long and wide beach, where the locals go to make the beach, to sail and socialize in the numerous seafood restaurants and in the tapas with sea views.A long promenade lined with palm trees connects the area of the beach with the leisure ports full of yachts.
The heart of the social life of Barcelona is located on Rambla, a wide boulevard shaded by trees that divides the old city into two parts.At Rambla it extends from Plaça de Catalunya, where is the beautiful Romanesque monastery from the 12th century, Santa Anna, to the port.This street has expansive pedestrian sidewalks, lined with shops, restaurants and cafes outdoors, making it one of the most popular hangouts in the city.and the lively atmosphere.On some days, spectators could be treated with live music, a mimic show or other improvised street shows. In its northeast part, La Rambla is adjacent to Gòtic barri, and halfway is Plaça Reial, a beautiful market with edges, closed by historical houses.These elegant buildings have arches full of shops, cafes and restaurants.In the center is the fountain of the three graces with a chandelier designed by Antoni Gaudí.The owner, Eusebi Güell, was a great patron of the arts, and the building was built with a large -dose room for poetry readings and private concerts.Open to the public for visits, the building is adorned with sumptuous decoration, valuable textile materials and handmade furniture created by Gaudí.
Built between 1905 and 1908 as a concert hall for the Coral Català Coral Society, Palau from Música Catalan was designed by the architect Lluís Domènech and Monter, in the modernist Catalan style.The building listed by UNESCO exemplifies a decorative decorative style decorated.The facade is an abundance of complicated mosaics, sculptural elements and refined hardware. In the interior decor is as colorful and fanciful as the outside, with a wonderful Auditorium concert that offers an inspiratory framework for musical shows.The concert hall, with a capacity of approximately 2,200 people, is the only auditorium in Europe during the day as a whole of natural light.The walls on both sides consist primarily of stained glass.The ceiling has a huge luminator of stained glass designed by Antoni Rigalt whose central piece is a couple inverted in golden shades surrounded by blue that suggests the sun and the sky.Elaborated sculptures frame the concert scene.Cafè Palau has a pleasant outdoor terrace on Plaça del Palau
Colored display of fruits and vegetables, sandwiches, bright candied fruits, salted and sweet pastries, chocolate candies, capricious marzipan figures, fresh smoothies, Spanish almonds, Burritos, breads, olive baskets, bright rows of peppers - to the boque.Since 1836, this traditional outdoor market has been a central piece in the heart of the city at Rambla.Tourists forget the abundance of authentic specialized dishes and then deliberate what to choose for a lunch or picnic.Mac in Boqueria also has casual tapas bars, where tourists can taste local dishes and mix with locals.
Colored, cheerful and full of molds, this beautifully designed 17 hectare park is a UNESCO World Heritage site.Created between 1900 and 1914, Güell Park includes 12 acres of gardens with surreal architectural elements created by Antoni Gaudí and eight acres of clean forests (pine forests and olives).in the garden space.These creative structures are decorated in multicolored ceramic fragments.Gaudi himself loved this area of the city (Gràcia neighborhood), and his house was located here.The Museum educates visitors about Gaudi's architectural life and work.The collection includes decorative objects and furniture, designed by Gaudí.
Quadrat d 'or (Quadrant of Gold) is an area of the Eixample neighborhood for its modernist architecture.This area is bordered by Plaça de Catalunya, Avinguda from Diagonal, Passeig de Sant Joan and Carrer de Muntener.In this area, the exceptional avant-garde buildings were inspired by Antoni Gaudí's work and built at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century.Different architects have made their mark on the neighborhood, and the result is a diversity of modernist style.Visitors discover interesting details about ceramic art, stained glass, wrought iron, decorative reliefs, mosaic and statues.
A wonderful example of Catalan Gothic architecture, Reial Monestir by Santa Maria de Pedralbes is located on the gentle slopes of the Sant Madir hill, on the outskirts of Barcelona.Queen Elisena de Montcada founded the monastery in 1326 for the Order of Clare.Dating at the beginning of the fourteenth century, the mural paintings were created by Ferrer Bassa in the Italian style (influenced by Italian masters like Giotto).A careful restoration project recently brought back the mural paintings to their original glory.The main buildings (the capitarous room, the refectory, the fireplace, etc.) of the monastery surround the monastery.In the center of the monastery there is a pleasant garden.This quiet green space is designed to inspire contemplation and spiritual meditation.The monastery was transformed into a museum.The monastery is open to the public throughout the year (except for Mondays) for an admission fee.Visitors are expected to respect the quiet atmosphere of the religious community.
This neighborhood on the hill is on the site of an old Jewish cemetery, explaining its name, "Mont Juïc", which translates to the "Jewish Mount".Located 213 meters above the sea, the hill is crowned by a fortress on its peak and tilts steeply to the Mediterranean.The coronation of this picturesque area is a beautiful natural park with wonderful views.Village) is another popular place to visit.This charming village manufactured was created for the 1929 world exhibition. N nmontjuïc was the place of summer games in 1992, and tourists can visit the stadium where the Olympic competitions took place.
