Jul 27 2011
Short Travel Guide To Barcelona
Barcelona is the second largest city of Spain and among some of the cities of the world which receive a large number of tourists all year round. Barcelona is known for its gothic architecture; you will see some of the most bizarre buildings here. Besides this, it is a perfect spot for tourists to enjoy different cultures and tastes. For the purpose of shopping, sightseeing, sports or just a beach picnic, you would love to be in Barcelona.
Best Season to Visit Barcelona:
Barcelona is a sunny place all the year round so tourists don’t have to worry about planning their visit in a specific season or time. Nevertheless, to take full advantage of the best weather you should opt for May, June, September and October. July and August should be avoided since you will find July, a way too crowded and August, extremely hot to enjoy the charm of the city. You may wish to visit it in winter season if you really love to drench in rain and cold winds.
Sightseeing in Barcelona:
You would just love Barcelona for sightseeing which can be done on foot or on a boat, which can be conveniently found. Some places to look out for in Barcelona are:
Picasso Museum:
This museum has a large collection of the wonderful pieces of art by the famous artist, Picasso. The paintings are displayed with respect to time period or chronology. If you are an art lover you would love to bask in the glory of those huge paintings staring down at you mounted on the walls at a certain angle. Even if you are not an art lover, you couldn’t help appreciating his majestic work.
La Aquarium de Barcelona:
If you have taken your kids along on the trip, then you must visit this aquarium. You would be able to study marine life up close and be thrilled with the experience.
La Sagrada Familia:
Antonio Gaudi, famous Architect in Barcelona, designed this magnificent temple which has become an attractive tourist place. An amazing fact about its architecture is that it started out in 1882 and the work is yet to be fulfilled. So, make sure to include this place in your itinerary while in Barcelona.
Suggestions:
Barcelona is culturally rich place, which is an amalgamation of old and new; historic monuments, gothic buildings and the modern shopping centers, cafes and bars. Make sure you visit a few of the restaurants here to not only get the taste of food and the wine, but also to enjoy the traditional flamenco dancing of the Spanish music.
Sagrada Familia is a must see tourist attraction to visit.
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