10. Camp Nou [SEE MAP] Camp Nouflickr/Oh-Barcelona. com.

One for the sports fans, yet still among Barcelona's most popular destinations. This stadium is house to formidable European football champs F.C. Barcelona.

With a capacity of 99,000 people, this breathtaking sporting arena is Europe's biggest. A trip of the ground is certainly worthwhile family holidays and you never ever understand, you may be fortunate sufficient to catch a game!

9. Montjuïc [SEE MAP] Montjuïcflickr/ Photo Kamil.

Montjuïc is a broad shallow hill with a relatively flat top to the southwest of the town hall. The eastern side of the hill is nearly a sheer cliff, providing it a commanding view over the city's harbor instantly below. The top of the hill was the site of several fortifications, the latest of which remains today.

Another intriguing sight is the Palau Nacional (National Palace), originally developed as the central structure for the International Exhibition. The majestic structure in neo-Baroque design is home to the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (MNAC). Montjuïc is likewise house to a variety of sports facilities built for the 1992 Olympics.

8. Casa Milà [SEE MAP] Casa Milàflickr/ Rob Shenk.

Built in between the years 1906 and 1910, Casa Milà (La Pedrera) was the last civil work created by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi. The vibrant building is considered one of the artist's most eccentric and enticing architectural creations with not one straight edge on the outside.

Trips of the interior and the extraordinary roof structures are offered. It likewise hosts a large exposition of Gaudi works, covering Sagrada Familia and Casa Batlio, not only La Pedrera itself.

7. Gothic Quarter [SEE MAP] Gothic Quarterdreamstime/ © 88and84.

Old is good, specifically when it's the Gothic Quarter, situated in the oldest part of Old Town Barcelona. Some say the quarter goes back 2,000 years, but what travelers will see today isn't that old: a labyrinth of narrow streets flanked by buildings from middle ages times to the 19th century.

Tourists will see the Jewish Quarter, considered the Gothic Quarter's most beautiful section; walk the paths where a young Picasso went to school; eat at Can Culleretes, the oldest restaurant in Barcelona, dating to 1796, and store at the colorful Boqueria market.

6. Barceloneta [SEE MAP] Barceloneta.

Out of Barcelona's 7 different beaches, stretching over 4.5 km (2.8 miles) of coastline, Barceloneta probably tops them all. It is among the most popular and is closest to the city center. Along the 1,100 meter (3,600 feet) sandy beach runs a walkway popular with joggers and bicyclist.

Not remarkably this place can get crowded, specifically during the summer season when the beach bars open and the beach quickly fills with residents and tourist.

5. Font style Màgica [SEE MAP] Typeface Màgicaflickr/ jeroen_bennink.

Font style Màgica is a water fountain situated below the Palau Nacional on the Montjuïc hill and near the Plaça d'Espanya and Poble Espanyol de Barcelona. The fountain, like most of the surrounding developments, was constructed for the 1929 Barcelona International Exposition.

On selected nights, when the water fountain is activated, it brings in hundreds of visitors who see the amazing display screen of light, water and music. At the exact same time, the Palau National is brightened, providing a beautiful background.

4. Casa Batllo [SEE MAP] Casa Batlloflickr/marimbajlamesa.

It's tough to find the words to explain Casa Batllo, maybe due to the fact that it appears like a carnival gone insane. Among architect Antoni Gaudi's most well-known buildings, Casa Batllo is a mish-mash of colors, developing products and what-have-you designs.

There's a big onion-like dome that's reminiscent of a mosque; a colorful wavy tiled roof line and lots of sculptures. Gaudi turned a nineteenth century structure into Casa Batllo, often called the "home of bones" due to the fact that of the numerous jaws on one sculpture. It was a house without equal, but not one many people would feel comfortable living in.

3. Parc Guëll [SEE MAP] Parc Guëll.

With other major works in the city consisting of La Casa Batlló and La Pedrera, this has to be among Antoni Gaudí's most popular and it is definitely among the most emblematic of Barcelona.

The area was originally meant to be a residential property development with Gaudi doing much of the planning and landscape design. It is home to the popular Salamander sculpture, as well as other buildings and structures developed by the designer.

2. La Rambla [SEE MAP] La Rambla.

This is probably the city's most well-known street and is a busy hive of activity. It is typically called Las Ramblas, due to the fact that it is actually a series of several various streets that all have a distinct feel.

Found just off Plaza Catalunya and leading right down towards the port and beach, visitors will find street performers, lots of bars and restaurants and the wonderful Boquería Market, a real feast for the eyes.

1. Sagrada Familia [SEE MAP] # 1 of Traveler Attractions In Barcelona.

La Sagrada Familia is the most popular attractions in Barcelona, drawing in nearly 2.8 million visitors each year. It is a big and detailed basilica created by Antoni Gaudi, a Catalan architect. Construction began in 1882 and continues to this day. The structure is forecasted to be completed within the next thirty years. It should be kept in mind that this gorgeous basilica has been moneyed completely by donations, as Gaudi had actually planned.

Deal With La Sagrada Familia started in March of 1882 by Francisco de Pala del Villar, the diocesan architect. Gaudi was commissioned to take control of the work at the end of 1883. He continued with the developing and structure of this unique job till his death on June 7, 1926 at the age of 74.

Following his death, a series of talented designers continued the construction according to Gaudi's strategies. During the Spanish Civil War in 1936, a fire damaged numerous of these plans. Attempting to follow the remains of the initial designs has been a challenge for contemporary architects dealing with the building.

The style of La Sagrada Familia incorporates interpretations of lots of architectural styles, such as Arat Nouveau, Gothic and Catalan Modernism. Gaudi's initial plans required a temple large enough to seat 13,000 individuals. Due to the fact that he did not like straight lines, his towers were motivated by the peaks of Montserrat Mountain outside Barcelona, and had comparable irregular lines.

Anyone thinking about architecture will discover this building interesting to study. The strategies consist of 18 spires, which represent Jesus Christ, the Virgin Mary, the 4 Evangelists and the Twelve Apostles. Work is still occurring on some of these spires, while others are open to the general public.

The design also requires three exteriors on the building. These include the Nativity Facade dealing with east, the Enthusiasm Exterior dealing with west and the Glory Façade dealing with south. The Nativity Exterior was finished in 1930. The Enthusiasm Façade and the Splendor Façade are still under construction.

Visitors will be mesmerized by the elaborate style elements and the spiritual symbolism built into all the areas of the church. The completed area of the church is open to all who wish to see it, as are the completed towers. In addition, a little museum exists within the structure where one can discover scale designs and illustrations revealing the plans for the building of the structure.

La Sagrada Familia has been offering praise chances given that the fall of 2010 for those who may wish to participate. In Addition, Pope Benedict XVI consecrated the church and declared it a basilica in November 2010 during his visit there.

In his plans, Gaudi knew that his work of art would not be finished throughout his life time. He prepared for it to be built in parts, hence assuring that each generation may be able to concentrate on one of the sections. This stunning basilica is nearly ended up, and when it is, Gaudi's vision will finally be fulfilled.

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