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With neighborhoods like Ribera and Barrio Gotico, Barcelona is a destination of choice
for all those who want to have a sample of the whole country be means of a city break.
Simply by walking down the steep streets of Catalonia’s capital city, you can discover the
Spanish culture’s authenticity.
Palau de la Musica Catalana
An iconic landmark for the city’s modernity of the city, the Palace of Catalan Music is
a visit that imposes itself. The distinguished building has a magnificent façade adorned
by floral marquees and colorful mosaics. The visit goes through a splendid auditorium
decorated with a canopy and a painted ceiling. Another great thing about the Music
Palace is its great bar where you can taste the Spanish tapas accompanied by a good local
wine throughout the day.
Picasso Museum
This set of five medieval buildings is one of the most remarkable landmarks of the Gothic
Quarter. Included in any artistic tour of Barcelona, Picasso Museum is an interesting
way to discover some of the most important treasures of the Spanish culture. With a
permanent collection dedicated to Pablo Ruiz Picasso’s first sketches and a total amount
of over 3500 paintings, Picasso Museum plunges its visitors into the world of an artist
whose work was heavily inspired by Barcelona’s charm.
Church of Santa Maria del Mar
This Gothic jewel built in the 14th century stands in the Plaza de Santa Maria, near
the Barcelona’s seafront. Representative for the Catalan Gothic style, the building has
elegant lines and represents a good example Berenguer de Montagut’s architectural
genius. The site is particularly famous for its stained glass windows and for its nave’s
octagonal columns.
El Born Street
Village in the city, the district of El Born is one of the most picturesque areas in the city.
The bohemian atmosphere of the place is largely due to the presence of trend designers,
instrument makers and craftsmen of different specialties who have established their
residence here. Walk down the streets, admire the shops’ windows, buy souvenirs and
have a rest in the cafés, soaking up the athmosphere.
Eixample
Another iconic neighborhood for the Catalonian capital, Eixample is particularly
renowned for its Art Nouveau buildings. Although the most visited landmarks in the area
bear Gaudi’s signature, he is not the only modernist architect to have contributed to the
city’s current look. Walk down Passeig de Gr
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