5 must does in Barcelona
Barcelona is chock-full of things to do and see and when your time is so limited, as it is for the majority of UK visitors to the town who stay for a weekend or merely slightly longer, you need to make certain you rigorously plan to make sure you see what you actually came to see.
So , here's my list of things for you to do and see while in Barcelona, making sure that you get plenty of time to sit out in the sunlight drinking a coffee or something stronger while folk watching and getting to sample some of the traditional cuisine and really dunk yourself in the culture.
1. Sagrada Familia is that rather initially designed church which has been under construction for more than a century but now the end is in sight. Who is able to say when it will basically open its doors properly to the business of worship, but at the moment it does provide a fascinating view of Gaudi’s methods as well as how the city has changed since the project first started. Other Gadui must sees are Casa Batllo and La Pedrera on Passeig de Gracia, as well as Parc Guell; all provide more of the same and can be viewed from the tourist bus if you don't need to do it on foot.
1. The Nou Camp is one of the planet's most noted stadiums, though it's really called “Camp Nou” in Catalan and for whatever reason the word order has been changed when employed in English. No matter, but get some Barcelona tickets if they are playing at home, otherwise the stadium tour and museum is well worth doing, with the prize cupboard stacked full of silverware.
1. Walk down the Ramblas. It's that simple. This famous street is totally full of entertainers of varied types including human statues and musicians but look out for the swindlers and bag snatchers. It's a bit too touristy nowadays, but worthwhile all the same.
1. Get lost in the roads of the barri gotic or gothic quarter. While it used to be quite seedy, the place has been cleaned up and nowadays there are numerous bars, trattorias and small shops, perfect for buying a souvenir or two. You can come across some small squares that are worth passing some time folks watching too , ideally from a table outside one of the bars. And you may come across the gothic cathedral that towers above the old town.
1. Hop on the traveller bus. You'll save tour legs and for an opretty good price you'll be able to get around the town efficiently and see the rest there is to see. When you reach a stop which has something of interest, hop off. Hop on again until the next stop of interest. And in the meantime get to see much of the rest of Barcelona and get an understanding of it.
That is my list of 5 “must does” while in Barcelona, have a superb time while you're still there!
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