Saturday 16 January 2010

Barcelona City Breaks: The Best Spots To Visit

By Amanda Snell

Barcelona city breaks offer a range of things to do and see in a lively city. If you need to take some time out of a busy life and job, it's a good place to enjoy a new culture and take in all its sights.

Barcelona has its own unique culture that is a mix of its Catalonian heritage and its ultra modern architecture. It is multicultural and cosmopolitan but still retains its historical roots and culture. To see this you just have to take a short visit to the old city centre.

There is so much intriguing architecture that must be seen. Most of the works are done or influenced by their renowned architect, Antoni Gaudi. The Sagrada Familia is the best example and the most visited tourist spot in Barcelona. The cathedral is still in the making after over a hundred years of being under construction. You can have a look inside at the museum and the chapel or even go up in one of its towers to get bird's eye view of the place.

If you really like Gaudi's style, there are so many more examples of his work. A prominent sight is Park Guell, which was originally designed to be a self-contained settlement. Here, there is an opportunity to see the landscape from high up from the park. There are also many buildings that he designed such as Casa Mila and Casa Batllo, both a must see.

Very good choices of museums are also available in Barcelona. The Picasso Museum has an extensive collection of the artist's works chronicling from early years to his more renowned later Cubist pieces. The museum is located in the old city, in the Gothic Quarter, so it'll give you a chance to wander around its narrow streets. The MNAC (the National Museum of Catalonia) is worth visiting to see works by regional artists over the years.

The city centre is where you'll find Barcelona's most famous street, La Rambla. The street always full of street artists and performers just a fantastic place to take a walk. There are lots of very good tapas bars to choose from and try the local food. If you are looking to get a little sun and unwind after all the hustle and bustle, the beach is only a short distance from the centre.

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