Site Map Articles

What You Need to Know About Barcelona Travel

Welcome to the home of 1888 World's Fair and 1992 Olympics, the capital of Catalan region-a culture branded for its unique amalgam of Spanish and French mode of cooking. Known for its affluent culture and heritage, the city of Barcelona nestled on the shore of Mediterranean is of profoundly entrenched in the past.The Spectacular Art and Architecture.Holidaying at Barcelona will treat your eyes with some of the worlds finest and out of the ordinary archaic architecture that stands unrivaled and unsullied till date.

It is the work of the superlative Spaniard architect Antonio Gaudi. Gaudi's exclusive masterpiece work can be sighted at the church of Sagrada Familia , the six storey apartment of Casa Batlo, Casa Mila also known as 'The Quarry'-the multi family private residence that gives the impression of surging around the self same corner, Casa Vicens-the summer villa outside Barcelona that is a perfect blend of traditional and innovative designs and last but not the least the Park Guell an urban setting project, a magnum opus of this genius.To intensify the magnificence of Barcelona, what waits ahead is the outstanding and exquisite work of Picasso.

Picasso's distinguished concerto is put on view at the Museu Picasso where wing of the museum parades Picasso's take on Valazquez's famous 'Las Meninas'. The MNAC i.e. Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya displays an exotic collection of the work during Gothic and Renaissance era along with numerous other stupendous things like coins, medals, sculpture and carvings etc. but this is not all. A plethora of 20th century art and sculpture by prominent Joan Miro, Botero, Basquiat and Motherwell can be treasured at the MACBA ? Mueseu d' Art Contemporani de Barcelona and Museu Fundacio Joan Miro museums.

Something more about Barcelona.The months of June and July flicker with the celebration of the Fest de Grec-Barcelona arts festival, October and November have the onus for the international film festival and May is swarming with all the grand prix aficionados. You may choose any of these seasons and even apart from these to marvel at the exquisiteness of Barcelona.

The accommodations are conveniently available suiting to your pocket. There are some good hotels at Sur Diagonal, Eixample, Barri Gotic etc. and luxury villas t spoil your self on the countryside. Barcelona on the streets of Spain has not scaled heights demographically. The thin population of les than two million, the city permits you to liberally roam around everywhere without much hurly burly.On your vacation to Barcelona do not leave untouched the Ciutat Vella-the old city that nests in the midst of Barcelona that speaks of its rich Gothic architecture of medieval times and a memorable march on the pedestrian street of La Rambla that grounds vibrant markets and street entertainers.

The nightlife can be savored in the relatively solitary area of Gracia near the middle of Barcelona that also possesses the coveted Gaudi's project of Casa Vicens. Let the water caress and pamper your body at the beaches of Little Barcelona or Barceloneta and let your mouth relish the succulent seafood served here in Little Barcelona. A breath of air along the contemporary urban development project-Eixample where a grid is made with a garden adjacent to each block is unquestionably meaningful.Once you step into this massive city that is bifurcated into numerous districts and zones, you will have no snag in getting around. From metros, buses and trains to rental cars all are at your service.

To the budget travelers it is advisable to take a special 'Barcelona Card' that permits you free entry and discounts on hundred renowned venues along with priceless public transportation.So are you ready to be bedazzled by the Barcelona curves and curvatures?.

.Mansi aggarwal writes barcelona travel topics. Learn more at http://www.

vacationinbarcelona.com.

By: Mansi Aggarwal



Dallas






Top Tips Taking for Road Trips With Kids - Top 10 Tips Taking for Road Trips With Kids Like many other families, our family takes a number of road trips each year.

The Dominican Republic The Secret is Out - (Permission is freely granted to use this article so long as our about the author/resource box remains at the end of this article and with all links live.

Tourist Attractions in Sweden A Personal Top - Ask Sweden fans what's their favourite spot in Sweden and most will say there are too many to mention.

Hilton Head Island Tips For Visitors - Hilton Head Island Hilton Head Island was the first ecologically-planned destination in The United States.

Why Take A Mediterranean Cruise - A Mediterranean cruise is without doubt the most varied type of cruise available.

more...


 

© Copyright 2024 Dallas Diversity. All rights reserved.
Unauthorized duplication in part or whole strictly prohibited by international copyright law.