Barcelona, capital of Catalonia, a cosmopolitan, Mediterranean city of Roman origin and with a long history that is lost between its beautiful medieval neighborhoods and its samples of Modernism. One of the most visited cities in the world, that is Barcelona, our city.
With a broad cultural agenda, Barcelona offers visitors exhibitions, museums, parks... as well as an extensive program of shows.
We leave you a selection of 5 things you can't miss in Barcelona. You can expand the list with this list of 75 things to see in Bacelona.
The Holy Family
The Holy Family of Barcelona, probably one of the icons of the city, Antonio Gaudí's work and at the same time the most visited monument in Barcelona.
Its construction began in 1882, but it was not until a year later that Gaudí took the reins of the project designing the temple that today we can see, composed of 18 towers.
Antonio Gaudí died in 1926 without finishing the Sagrada Familia projectWhen he died, only one of his towers had been erected, but thanks to other artists, the construction of this icon of Barcelona continues.
5 things you can't miss in Barcelona. The Sacred Family of Barcelona
Las Ramblas
The Ramblas of Barcelona, another of the icons of Barcelona and one of the busiest areas of the city.
Connect the Plaza de Cataluña with the old port of the city through a walk of 1.4 kilometers in which we can find numerous terraces, interspersed between flower stalls, souvenirs, ice cream, nougat ... next to the unbelievable press posts.
If you don't know where to go, approach at Ramblas of Barcelona, there animation is always present and you just have to sit on one of its benches or terraces to see the comings and goings of people.
The Ramblas of Barcelona
The Gothic neighborhood
Nestled in the heart of the city of Barcelona, the Gothic Quarter is one of the most beautiful areas of Barcelona.
This neighborhood is located between Las Ramblas, Paseo de Colón, Plaza Catalunya and Vía Laietana, other well-known and busy areas of the city.
5 things you can't miss in Barcelona. The Gothic Quarter of Barcelona
If you want to enjoy the Gothic Quarter you can not miss the Plaza del Rey, the Plaza Real, the Cathedral of Barcelona, the Sant Jaume Square, the Bisbe Street, the Portal de L'Angel Street, one of the commercial arteries of the city .
This is perhaps the ideal area of Barcelona if you want to lose yourself in the city without hurry and without a marked destination, without maps and without obligations imposed.
Stroll through Barcelona
Stroll through Barcelona It is perhaps the best way to get to know a city with a deep-rooted tradition, which you will be able to know first hand if you coincide with the celebration of the Fiestas de la Mercè or those of Gràcia, unique opportunities to mix with the locals and know its side more festive.
This alley will not only allow you to know some of the most beautiful corners of the city, but it will also help you discover a innovative gastronomy, based on fresh produce, fish, olive oil and sausages that make up the tables of many of the city's most traditional restaurants.
Getting lost in the streets of Barcelona is to be surprised at every moment. Green spaces where you don't expect them, pedestrian streets that zigzag between old neighborhoods, the most absolute modernity mixed with the most classical vision. All this will be in your hands when you decide to lose yourself in Barcelona.
The Boqueria Market
The Boqueria Market, also called Mercado de San José It is the best known market in the city, which has become a tourist attraction since a few years ago when it began to be visited by a multitude of tourists a day that fill its corridors with camera flashes.
Here we can find the ideal place to fill our cart with fresh products while we delight in a perfect decoration full of color.
In this market we can find more than 300 seats they sell sausages, juices, fruits, vegetables, nuts ... in a maze of corridors of more than 2,500 square meters.
The Boqueria Market in Barcelona
It is best to stay in one of the apartments where you can get rid of the schedules imposed by the hotels, while saving money by cooking in your own kitchen typical products and you meet the people who live their day to day in the neighborhoods of the city. For example, Apartment Barcelona offers a vast selection of apartments in the Old Town and near the sea, to meet all kinds of expectations.
* Post in collaboration with Apartment Barcelona
