Barcelona is a sparkling jewel of a city by the sea and it is the second biggest city in Spain and the birthplace of many of the world's greatest artists, including painters Pablo Picasso and Joan Miro. The great artistic tradition of this city reflects in its many museums and galleries, as well as the beauty of its architecture. Other signs of Barcelona's cultural presence include a number of great libraries and universities, beautiful museums and galleries, and a growing film industry.
Throughout its 2000 year history, Barcelona has welcomed outside visitors and incorporated elements of their cultures into their own. This is clear in everything from the languages spoken (Spanish and Catalan) to the huge variety of dining options. There are several tourism and tourist information offices situated in the city centre, known locally as 'Oficina d'Informacio de Turisme', and these are to be found on the Placa de Catalunya, the Placa de Sant Jaume, the Passeig de Gracia and La Rambla de Sant Josep. Situated on the coast of Spain, Barcelona has the perfect place and is only a few hours of drive from southern France, the Pyrenees and northern Costa Brava. Barcelona is protected from the elements by the encircling Collserola hills and gently slopes down towards the sea.
Attractions of Barcelona
La Sagrada Familia - Monumental church dedicated to the Holy Family, Gaudi's most famous work, the finest example of his visionary genius, the worldwide symbol of Barcelona and the Cathedral of the third Millennium. The expiatory Temple of Sagrada Familia was begun in 1882 by the architect Francesc de Paula Del Villar iLozano.
There are extraordinary facades representing the birth, death and resurrection of Christ with eighteen towers symbolizing the twelve Apostles, the four Evangelists, the Virgin Mary and the Christ.
The whole of the building is an allegory of the Christian religion. The 170 height meters arrow incarnates Christ. The Sagrada has should be able to accommodate more than 13,000 people, and the platforms, on the sides, a chorus of 1,500 people.
Barcelona Beach - Barcelona is one of the city's oldest and most beloved beaches
Nowadays Barcelona attracts lots of people as it's the closest beach to Barcelona city center.
The Magic Fountain - Constructed and designed in 1929, the magic fountain has become a true landmark in Montjuic Barcelona. The fountain attracts hundreds of people because of its magical dancing mode appearance. It has colorful lights shining right through the water giving it a mesmerizing wonderful effect.
So, Pack your bags for a Barcelona holiday. Beautiful Barcelona is calling you!
Throughout its 2000 year history, Barcelona has welcomed outside visitors and incorporated elements of their cultures into their own. This is clear in everything from the languages spoken (Spanish and Catalan) to the huge variety of dining options. There are several tourism and tourist information offices situated in the city centre, known locally as 'Oficina d'Informacio de Turisme', and these are to be found on the Placa de Catalunya, the Placa de Sant Jaume, the Passeig de Gracia and La Rambla de Sant Josep. Situated on the coast of Spain, Barcelona has the perfect place and is only a few hours of drive from southern France, the Pyrenees and northern Costa Brava. Barcelona is protected from the elements by the encircling Collserola hills and gently slopes down towards the sea.
Attractions of Barcelona
La Sagrada Familia - Monumental church dedicated to the Holy Family, Gaudi's most famous work, the finest example of his visionary genius, the worldwide symbol of Barcelona and the Cathedral of the third Millennium. The expiatory Temple of Sagrada Familia was begun in 1882 by the architect Francesc de Paula Del Villar iLozano.
There are extraordinary facades representing the birth, death and resurrection of Christ with eighteen towers symbolizing the twelve Apostles, the four Evangelists, the Virgin Mary and the Christ.
The whole of the building is an allegory of the Christian religion. The 170 height meters arrow incarnates Christ. The Sagrada has should be able to accommodate more than 13,000 people, and the platforms, on the sides, a chorus of 1,500 people.
Barcelona Beach - Barcelona is one of the city's oldest and most beloved beaches
Nowadays Barcelona attracts lots of people as it's the closest beach to Barcelona city center.
The Magic Fountain - Constructed and designed in 1929, the magic fountain has become a true landmark in Montjuic Barcelona. The fountain attracts hundreds of people because of its magical dancing mode appearance. It has colorful lights shining right through the water giving it a mesmerizing wonderful effect.
So, Pack your bags for a Barcelona holiday. Beautiful Barcelona is calling you!
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