Things To Explore In Barcelona

By Author: Chris Thomson
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Are you wondering which city should be your first destination when you visit Spain? The obvious answer is Barcelona. It is probably the most beautiful city of Spain. Rich in history and culture, Barcelona attracts tourists from all over the world. If you take interest in the natural beauty, the city will not disappoint you.


Here you will get some information about a few Barcelona attractions that you should not miss.


Barri Gothic: The Gothic Quarter of the city, Barri Gothic houses some of the oldest buildings and narrow streets of Barcelona. In the medieval period this square was the center of the city. It is not an eaageration to call it a historical place as Juan Miro was born and spend his youth here. Picasso also lived here for quite a long time. He also worked in Barri Gothic. Various streets come together to form this square. Other than taxis and vehicles that deal with supplies, this square is closed to traffic. If you come to this square don’t forget to have a look at the wonderful buildings of La Merce Barcelona City Hall and Basilica.


Tibidabo ...
... Hill: One of the major attractions of Barcelona, Tibidabo Hill offers a wonderful view of the city. It is the highest hill in Barcelona surrounding. Tibidabo hill houses a church choir Sagra, the Observatory Fabra, Automata Museum, Collserola Tower, Villa Joana and an amusement park. Going to the top of hill will give you the opportunity to get a splendid view of the see. Exploring Tibidabo can take an entire day. So when you visit this place make sure to have some time in hand so that you can also check the Museum of Science ad Tram Bleu on your way to Tibidabo Hill.


Joan Miro Foundation: Juan Miro is well known for his interest in diversity of shapes, materials and color. Throughout his life he explored various forms such a sculpture, painting, theatre, ceramics and many more. The Joan Miro Foundation museum exhibits the private collections of the genius. You can see over 11,000 works of Joan Miro. The building itself is a great wonder. Designed by Luis Serta, it is a nice example of Catalonian rationalistic architecture.


Picasso Museum: It is one of the major attractions of Barcelona. Located in the heart of the old city, this museum houses the works of the famous artist Pablo Picasso. An initiative of Picasso’s friend Sebartes, the museum was opened in 1963. Besides exploring the works of the artist you can take a close look at the museum itself as it illustrates the artist’s emotional closeness to the city.


The best way to explore the Barcelona attractions is to go for guided tours. Nearly all Barcelona Hotels offer guided tours. If you have a guide on your side it will be convenient to you in every respect. The guide knows well which places to explore and he or she can also explain you the history of each attraction, thus making it more meaningful. So go for the guided tours offered by Barcelona Hotels Spain.


About the author: Chris Thomson is a travel lover and she has numerous blogs dedicated to topics like Barcelona hotels, Hotels in Barcelona and Barcelona Hotels Spain and so on. For more information on Barcelona Hotels she suggests you to visit http://www.barcelonahotels.ie.