I'm going to Barcelona next spring break what are some places I shouldn't miss?

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thierry a

OlA okay first of all let me tell you that you will have A BLAST in Barcelona. I tis such a vibrant place - no matte what time of the year you are there.
Okay first ofall bring your BEST walking shoes - cause THAT is the best way to visit the city.
First of all jus tin order to KNOW what the cvity has to offer: take the 'hop on/hop off'bus tour for 2 days. The fiorst day take both routes that will take you all over the city. Once on board you get a grat map and that will help you to guide you a bit througgh the city. Both tours (north + south loop) will take you some 4 hours. Try to get the front seat upstairs and enjoy the view and sights (AND GET SOME SUNTAN TOO IF THE WEATHER IS NICE)...
During your tour try to make a schedule of the things you want to see the next day. Take the bus again and as it says hop on and hop off as many times you need.
The Gothic city is fabulous, especially in the evening when all is lit up (romantic oh YES)... Sometimes there are even string quartets playing for free in the streets.
Lotsa places to visit and have a drink.
Now THE RAMBLAS and Placa Catalunya are very tourist and hectic (beware of the pickpockets though). My suggestion is not to linger too long there. What I usually do ( and I am quite often there) I spend my afternoon in the area of the beach. GREAT place to look at people (very cute ones walking around) also GREAT to have a bite to eat or a drink and to relax and it is just a hop from all the hustle and bustle of the city.
Places not to miss are of course the cathedrals and the park where Gaudi lived.
If you are into clubbing well there are some great places to go to. But do not forget that Spanish people live late: they eat late so they also go out later at night (hey guess it is why they nvented the siesta huh).
Barcelona is one of Europe's most popular places to visit. You will see there are dozens of nationalities to walk around and all kinds of people. Very popular with the gay community as well.
What ever you do you will see you will LOVE it.
Have a safe trip and ADIOS
T

AMBER D

First of all, you have to see the Sagrada Familia Cathedral. It's a-m-a-z-i-n-g! Theres no disputing the fact that La Sagrada Familia is the most famous construction site in the world. GaudÃ began construction in 1884 after the original design was replaced because GaudÃ had his own vision. The beauty of this church stems from GaudÃâ€™s inspiration by nature, spirituality and art.
The projected end date ranges somewhere around the end of 2022. The process is so lengthy due to the fact that the architects who work on this piece are working without GaudÃâ€™s original calculations and all the funding is from private & public donations.
Then, there's the Gothic quarter, with the GÃ¼ell Park and all of its historic places, the Magic Fountain (where water dances synchronized to classical music). The MotjiÃ¼c Modern Art Museum is a must, and so is a ride on the Tibidabo funicular.
Take the largest memory card you can because you'll be shooting pictures like crazy.
And don't be afraid to use the public transportation since it's pretty reliable and esay to use. Of course, remember to keep your money safely put away as you'd do if you rode the metro in N.Y. but other than pickpocketers, it's completely safe.
Catalunyan people speak catalan, which is a mixture of Spanish and French, which might throw you off when you first hear it, but don't worry, most catalunyans are trilinguals (speaking Catalan, Spanish and English).

ronald575715

jump on a ctty tour bus.you can hop on and off wherever you please.buses have bi lingual ear phones explaing all the famous sites and places buses every 15-20 minutes.good value for money

derf

Most visitors stay in or near the Ramblas (hotels) or in the Gothic Quarter just to the east. This is a good base from where you can explore the city's sights by day including Gaudi's masterpiece, the unfinished Sagrada FamÃlia Cathedral, and Parc GÃ¼ell in the north.

See http://www.spain4uk.co.uk/places/barcelona.htm for more details

IndyaBelle

This weblink should provide you a complete Answer :
http://www.barcelona.com/barcelona_city_guide

Jetgirly

Don't miss a day trip to Montserrat.. go early, wear walking shoes and explore the hiking trails around "The Serrated Mountains".

Check out Santa Maria del Mar, a spooky church in the Barri Gotic with lots of skull-and-crossbones imagery.

Tapas aren't authentic to Barcelona (neither is flamenco or bullfighting), so swap the cheesy tapas bars for Les Quinze Nits, a restaurant that is equally touristy but has GREAT, CHEAP, GOURMET food. Part of the experience is joining the crowds queuing in Placa Reial (just off Las Ramblas) and watching the street entertainers perform for hungry queuers.

Make like a local and bring your ping-pong paddles and a ball to Parc de la Ciutadella (walk there along the promenade from the Arc de Triomf metro station) for an afternoon picnic while electric green parakeets fly overhead.

For more of my favorite things to do in BCN, check the link below.

paia423

Las Ramblas, Parque Guell, The Picasso Museum, La Sagrada Familia, Montjuic, the Olympic Stadium, Casa Battlo, anything by Picasso, Dali and especially Gaudi, Bari Gotic and eat at a restaurant called Le Quatr Gats. Enjoy.

Juan

Visit http://www.dimehoteles.com/Turismo-en-Barcelona-c138.htm . ItÂ´s full information. If you need book a hotel, you can book here, you pay when you arrive to the hotel

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