Friday, July 27, 2012
The Top 10 Sights In Barcelona
During the visit to Barcelona, only a tourist in a few days has to face the problem of deciding what to visit. The problem mentioned above, is further complicated by the large amount of information available, and with the advice and opinion from friends, relatives and acquaintances. The following top ten, are intended to give tourists an idea of the places you should visit, just fit your time availability.
After the countdown is the Olympic Port, located in the Barceloneta, its capacity enables it to berth a considerable number of boats. It is the perfect place to go eat seafood. The most important attraction in the interior to visit is the Museum of Catalunya.
The number nine is the Olympic Ring, which is the set of sports facilities in the Olympic Games to be held since 1992. It consists of the Olympic stadium and swimming pools Bernat Picornell, the tower of Calatrava, the Palau Sant Jordi and the National Institute of Physical Education of Catalonia.
The number eight is the Parc de la Ciutadella, the perfect combination between nature, architecture and entertainment.
The number seven is the Spanish Village. Represents the architecture of different regions of Spain. It is a combination of Castilian, Aragonese and the building of Andalusian, Basque streets, Galician and Catalan quarters of a Dominican convent. Inside the village there are restaurants, cafes, bars, shops, clubs, among others, can be found.
The number six is the Gothic Quarter that as described by the Lonely Planet is a classic medieval maze of narrow, winding streets, squares and picturesque little wonderful structures from the heyday of the city.
The number five are the sources of Montjuïc. From Plaza Espanya to the Palau Nacional for the route of the fountains and waterfalls can be found, with the Magic Fountain of the director due to a combination of music, lights and water marks. There is a different timetable for the Magic Fountain is displayed depending on the season.
The number four is La Rambla, a pedestrian mall divided into sections with different names, from the top, which leads to the Plaza de Catalunya, Hastal bottom below the monument to Columbus Canaletes Rambla, Rambla dels Studies, Rambla de les Flors, Rambla dels Caputxins and Rambla de Santa Monica or Rambla del Mar. It is full of cafes, restaurants and kiosks. It is also full of street performers, mimes and living statues.
The first three positions are pieces of Antoni Gaudí. The number three is La Pedrera. Outside has a ripple effect accentuated by spectacular iron balconies make it a very original piece of work, but the originality of La Pedrera is not only visible in the sculptural form of the façade, but also extends to inside the building. The roof has large chimney pots, looking like medieval knights.
Number two is Parc Guell, a garden city, as he says the planet is only where Gaudí turned to landscape gardening. It is a strange but charming place where the architect's passion for natural forms really took flight. The number one is none other than the magnificent Sagrada Familia. It's a huge symbolic building with three walls representing the Nativity, the Passion and Death of Jesus Christ and the glorification of it. The whole structure, with its details, is full of meaning.
Finally it is important to make clear that the top ten, is intended to help visitors to consider the places of Barcelona you can not lose, but obviously they are free to decide what you really want to see according to your needs and desires.
It is also important to mention that you must choose your accommodation in Barcelona in advance, the city has a variety of places where you can relax as hotels, hostels and holiday apartments Barcelona find the property that meets your expectations and make the most of your visit this charming city.
If you are interested in renting apartments in Barcelona we can recommend to do so online is the easiest way, to find safe and comfortable accommodation in the city, you can also get great discounts!
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