This year I decided to go to Barcelona as an Erasmus Student. It was the best decision of my life! I spent at least 10 days as a tourist before adjusting to university life and I will just write the highlights of Barcelona!
Enjoy the list!
1. Visit the beautiful Park Of Ciutadella!
As a lover of nature, I would highly recommend visiting Ciutadella park! Many meetings take place there, yoga classes in the nature , pilates, etc.! And there are some really adorable ducks. Best place for photos.
2.Visit Cathedral
This is one of the (many) most representative monuments in Barcelona. The exterior is spectacular but on the side of the building (from the right looking to the Cathedral) there is access to the interior garden and some corridors (with several chapels). It is a very relaxing place to visit and disconnect from all the noises and hurry outdoors. Nice fountains and great architecture. Outside of Cathedral you could find some really nice bars to enjoy a glass of sangria.
3. Visit Gothic Quarter
The beautiful neighbourhood known as the Gothic Quarter is so called because it used to be the Roman village and thus has some remnants of its glorious past. These days because of the constant modernization it is easy to spot an ancient building right next to one built in the 90s. It is this mix of old and new that brings people from all over the world to stay in the Gothic Quarter.
The narrow, winding streets create quite a labyrinth and means that it may take a while to get your bearings. I recommend that you should always look up and around you or you may miss some of the best bits.
The Gothic quarter has many peaceful squares (plaças) where you can relax and enjoy your surroundings.
4. Visit El Carmel -Bunkers for best views in the city!
Absolutely stunning views of the city from an old anti air battery emplacement from the Spanish Civil War during the late 1930's. Easily accessible by bus, many people come here to picnic and drink beers and wait until sunset which is truly a view to behold. The sun sets amongst the mountains that surround Barcelona and some truly fantastic photos can be taken. Many photographers will be present and nearly all of Barcelona is visible from the bunkers. There are also some information panels that describe and explain this history of the place and its uses, for those interested in history. A definite must if you are in Barcelona.
5. Visit Museo Picasso
An incredibly comprehensive and well designed installation of Picasso's work. I am still stunned at what he was capable of painting at just 15. A true genius. The gallery shows the evolution of his style over the years from more traditional through to pieces in the Cubist style.
6. Enjoy the fountain show at Placa Espanya!
If you are in Barcelona overnight and the Font Magica show is up, do plan to visit it - it is totally worth it! There are several shows per evening and the place is relatively easily reachable with public transport from most parts of the city. The arrangement of the music, lights, and water shapes and intensity, coupled with the beautiful imposing surroundings all add up to a magical experience, leaving you enthralled for the duration of the show.
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