Barcelona is one of the most fabulous Spanish cities that you can visit. Whether you have have weeks of vacation available, or only a few days to spare, you will surely find plenty of spectacular attractions to keep you busy. If you are particularly interested in art, there is an abundance of Barcelona paintings to be enjoyed. The several popular art galleries in the city include the Galeria D'Art Manuel Barbie, Galeria Brok and the Francisco Godia Foundation.
All of the Spanish art galleries just mentioned are filled with interesting works of art, sculptures and pottery. Antique furniture can even be bought at the Galeria Brok, located at Pau Claris 167. Most of the art galleries are open to the public from about nine in the morning to eight in the evening during the week and on Saturdays, but their times do vary and therefore it may be best to get a guidebook with the details.
The city is quite easy to get around, as public transport is provided. For tourists, there are special buses, or visitors can decide to take one of the walking tours. They are guided by an expert on the historical attractions who will talk in English. These tours must be booked in advance from one of the tourist centers, such as the main one in the Placa Catalunya. The walks generally begin at 10:00.
If the thought of walking is not appealing, the buses are a good alternative. Tourist buses drive a continuous route past many of the city's main attractions, and their passengers can hop off to spend some time at one location and hop back on when they are ready to move on to the next. The tourist office can give you the hours that the buses will be available, and you will have to pay for tickets.
Tourists love to stop at Parc Guell, as well as at the other buildings for which Gaudi, a famous architect, is famous. The Parc Guell is a UNESCO world heritage site, and features the Hundred Columns Room down steps nearby the park's entrance. Gaudi is also associated with the Casa Vincens and the La Sagrada Familia.
For animal-lovers, the city boasts a large aquarium and a zoo with a diverse range of animal species. There are sharks among many other sea creatures at the aquarium, as well as a sea life center that has facilities for children. The aquarium is also a rather unique, transparent building. At the zoo, you can meet Snowflake, the only albino gorilla in captivity, along with over 7,000 other animals.
When the weather is warm Barcelona's beautiful beach is the place to be. There are actually a couple available, including Bogatell and Nova Mar Bella. All of them have facilities. Under two very high buildings, you will find the Olympic Port, known for its ample places of entertainment.
Another two places to visit are the Museo Picasso and the Ramblas de Canaletes. The first-mentioned is a museum that houses some spectacular Barcelona paintings by Picasso, as well as some of his ceramic works. The second is a walkway with kiosks selling newspapers from different countries around the world.
All of the Spanish art galleries just mentioned are filled with interesting works of art, sculptures and pottery. Antique furniture can even be bought at the Galeria Brok, located at Pau Claris 167. Most of the art galleries are open to the public from about nine in the morning to eight in the evening during the week and on Saturdays, but their times do vary and therefore it may be best to get a guidebook with the details.
The city is quite easy to get around, as public transport is provided. For tourists, there are special buses, or visitors can decide to take one of the walking tours. They are guided by an expert on the historical attractions who will talk in English. These tours must be booked in advance from one of the tourist centers, such as the main one in the Placa Catalunya. The walks generally begin at 10:00.
If the thought of walking is not appealing, the buses are a good alternative. Tourist buses drive a continuous route past many of the city's main attractions, and their passengers can hop off to spend some time at one location and hop back on when they are ready to move on to the next. The tourist office can give you the hours that the buses will be available, and you will have to pay for tickets.
Tourists love to stop at Parc Guell, as well as at the other buildings for which Gaudi, a famous architect, is famous. The Parc Guell is a UNESCO world heritage site, and features the Hundred Columns Room down steps nearby the park's entrance. Gaudi is also associated with the Casa Vincens and the La Sagrada Familia.
For animal-lovers, the city boasts a large aquarium and a zoo with a diverse range of animal species. There are sharks among many other sea creatures at the aquarium, as well as a sea life center that has facilities for children. The aquarium is also a rather unique, transparent building. At the zoo, you can meet Snowflake, the only albino gorilla in captivity, along with over 7,000 other animals.
When the weather is warm Barcelona's beautiful beach is the place to be. There are actually a couple available, including Bogatell and Nova Mar Bella. All of them have facilities. Under two very high buildings, you will find the Olympic Port, known for its ample places of entertainment.
Another two places to visit are the Museo Picasso and the Ramblas de Canaletes. The first-mentioned is a museum that houses some spectacular Barcelona paintings by Picasso, as well as some of his ceramic works. The second is a walkway with kiosks selling newspapers from different countries around the world.
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