What to do in Barcelona for a weekend
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There was a bus route last time I went, that did a circular route around all the main attractions.
All the Gaudi stuff is amazing.
Ramblas for atmosphere but I didn't go a bundle on it.
I know you don't want churches but a trip out on the train to the monastery at Montserrat is well worth a visit - about an hour out of Barcelona though but amazing views (cable car up there from the station).
>> Edited by Karen182 on Friday 20th May 19:55
All the Gaudi stuff is amazing.
Ramblas for atmosphere but I didn't go a bundle on it.
I know you don't want churches but a trip out on the train to the monastery at Montserrat is well worth a visit - about an hour out of Barcelona though but amazing views (cable car up there from the station).
>> Edited by Karen182 on Friday 20th May 19:55
La Sagrada Familia
Absolutely magnificent, although still a building site you can go right to the top. One of my favourite places.
www.photoguide.to/barcelona/sagradafamilia.html
Cheers
Paul
Absolutely magnificent, although still a building site you can go right to the top. One of my favourite places.
www.photoguide.to/barcelona/sagradafamilia.html
Cheers
Paul
Head for the Placa de Catalunya plenty of places to eat there (Hard Rock Cafe on the south corner of it). If you head south down La Rambla that will take you to the quay, which is very nice. Theres also a museum slightly East of the bottom of La Rambla, on the seafront. Also, if you walk as far around the quay as you can, there is a cable car ride that runs west and up onto a big hill west of the city. Its a few quid, and offers a fantastic view of the entire city. You can't miss it once you're at the water's edge, there are 3 huge towers.
If you head north east from Placa de Catalunya, you can get to the Temple de Sagrada Familia, the big beautiful Gaudi cathedral which is still being built. Admission only costs a few quid.
The underground system is superb, and extremely cheap. Be warned though, its not easy to decode the signage, so ask questions wherever you can to ensure you don't head the wrong way! There is a station right by the cathedral, so its easy to get to (better than walking, the walk is a bit boring).
There are also art galleries north of Placa de Catalunya, and the odd Gaudi building along the way. There are hundreds of street stalls, painters, sculpturers all along La Rambla, you'll be spoilt for choice. Shops all the way down, and some bloody good shops too.
Its a great city, enjoy it
www.bcn.es/english/ihome.htm
>> Edited by parrot of doom on Friday 20th May 20:29
If you head north east from Placa de Catalunya, you can get to the Temple de Sagrada Familia, the big beautiful Gaudi cathedral which is still being built. Admission only costs a few quid.
The underground system is superb, and extremely cheap. Be warned though, its not easy to decode the signage, so ask questions wherever you can to ensure you don't head the wrong way! There is a station right by the cathedral, so its easy to get to (better than walking, the walk is a bit boring).
There are also art galleries north of Placa de Catalunya, and the odd Gaudi building along the way. There are hundreds of street stalls, painters, sculpturers all along La Rambla, you'll be spoilt for choice. Shops all the way down, and some bloody good shops too.
Its a great city, enjoy it
www.bcn.es/english/ihome.htm
>> Edited by parrot of doom on Friday 20th May 20:29
I know you're not arsed about churches, but you must see the Sagrada Familia - a gothic masterpiece and an architectural triumph.
For art nouveau architecture check out Casa Batllo (trivia: owned by the Chupa Chups family) and Parc Guell, both designed by Gaudi.
Las Ramblas is definitely worth a stroll down, even if it is a tourist trap. It's great for people watching and for all sorts of kitsch.
Placa de Catalunya for upmarket shops and restaurants.
For atmosphere stroll around the Barri Gothic and get lost in the multitude of side streets and little shops/chapels. The cathedral (a centre point in the area) is near here, as is Barcelona's modern art gallery, which though I missed due to some confusion on opening times apparently has an impressive collection. You can't miss it - it's a glass/concrete structure in the middle of a sea of old stone.
Barcelona is big and very arty. The ladies are also very lovely, if this rocks your boat. Get acquainted with the underground system - it's the best way of getting around.
For a flavour take a look at photos I took here.
For art nouveau architecture check out Casa Batllo (trivia: owned by the Chupa Chups family) and Parc Guell, both designed by Gaudi.
Las Ramblas is definitely worth a stroll down, even if it is a tourist trap. It's great for people watching and for all sorts of kitsch.
Placa de Catalunya for upmarket shops and restaurants.
For atmosphere stroll around the Barri Gothic and get lost in the multitude of side streets and little shops/chapels. The cathedral (a centre point in the area) is near here, as is Barcelona's modern art gallery, which though I missed due to some confusion on opening times apparently has an impressive collection. You can't miss it - it's a glass/concrete structure in the middle of a sea of old stone.
Barcelona is big and very arty. The ladies are also very lovely, if this rocks your boat. Get acquainted with the underground system - it's the best way of getting around.
For a flavour take a look at photos I took here.
If you like football you have to visit the Nou Camp.
Find out if there is a home game when you are there and you should be able to get a ticket on the day unless its against Real Madrid.
Even if Barca aren't at home the Nou Camp museum is definitely worth a visit.
Other than that I agree with all that has been said above.
Find out if there is a home game when you are there and you should be able to get a ticket on the day unless its against Real Madrid.
Even if Barca aren't at home the Nou Camp museum is definitely worth a visit.
Other than that I agree with all that has been said above.
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If you like football you have to visit the Nou Camp.
Find out if there is a home game when you are there and you should be able to get a ticket on the day unless its against Real Madrid.
Even if Barca aren't at home the Nou Camp museum is definitely worth a visit.
Other than that I agree with all that has been said above.
Yep - I don't like football that much and I liked this and took lots of photos! Although I admit I only went there because Man Utd had played the previous day there and I was getting a programme for my nephew!
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