Barcelona Travel Guide

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BARCELONA OVERVIEW

Barcelona is the capital of Catalunya, a region of Northern Spain, with its own unique culture and traditions. The city of Barcelona is well known in recent times for the 1992 Summer Olympics games. Barcelona it's a magic city, famous for the arts attractions but well know for the amazing nightlife too. The foundation of the city of Barcelona is a mystery: some legends attribute it to Hercules, 400 years before the building of Rome, others to the Carthaginian Hamilcar Barca, father of Hannibal, in the 3rd century BC. Anyway, Barcelona became a Romans colony. The city of Barcelona is divided into 10 administrative districts, based mostly on historical divisions. Barcelona is a bilingual city: Catalan and Spanish are both official languages. It hosts nine World Heritage Sites and has a very variegate landscape with its 7 beaches, 68 parks and the city of course, with artistic and modern buildings. We can't say Barcelona without thinking to tapas, great seafood and sangria!

WHAT TO SEE AND WHAT TO DO IN BARCELONA

Barcelona is famous almost for the works of Antoni Gaudí. La Sagrada Familia is the symbol of Barcelona and the most famous Gaudí work too, but it isn't finished yet.

Parc Güell was begun by Gaudí as a real-estate but unfortunately it was never completed, now it's a public park.

La Pedrera, better known as Casa Mila, and Casa Batllò are two Gaudí buildings, loved by Dalí for their sea forms.

There are some museums that you can't miss in particular the Fundacio Joan Mirò and the Museu Picasso. For a break, visit the Tibidabo Mountain: a funicular takes you up 1,600 feet to the top for a great panoramic view of the city. Parc de la Ciutadella, mountain park of Montjuic and Parc de Joan Mirò are the most famous parks of the city. Las Ramblas is the busiest avenue in Barcelona and a vital center for the city. You can't leave without have seen Camp Nou, one of the world's most amazing football stadiums, and the Gothic Quarter, located on the east side of Las Ramblas.

GETTING THERE

Barcelona's airport is quite near the city, about 12 km, and you can get to the city center by train. The low-cost airlines arrive in Girona Airport, about 100 km from the city but well connected with  a bus service. You can arrive by train in the main train station 'Estació de Sants' or bye bus in the 'Estació de Nord', near the center.

GETTING AROUND

Placa Catalunya is a focal point to visit the city. The Metro has 5 lines, efficient and easy to use. Bus, taxi, tram and bicing service complete the transports overview. On foot, Barcelona is easy to get around.

BARCELONA USEFUL INFORMATION

Language: Catalan, Spanish

Currency: Euro

Electricity: 220V/50Hz. 2-pin plug.

Area Code: +34

Emergency Codes: Ambulance 061, police 091 and Fire 080

Time Zone: GMT+1

Main Tourist Office: Plaça Catalunya (open: 9,00-21,00)

Climate: Hot summers and cool winters. The ideal months to visit the city are May, June and September. January is the coldest month (13°C), while August is the hottest (29°C). The rainy seasons are spring and autumn.