Attractions in Barcelona are a lot, and not everyone needs to buy a ticket, some of the centuries are under the spontaneous sky. A complete list of what can be seen in this city will take not one page, but the reviews who visited Barcelona allow you to allocate the most interesting places, the map indicating which is sold in any pavilion at the station or at the airport of this fabulous city, and, of course, Present on the Internet.
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What to see?
Any map of Barcelona with attractions highlights 25 most beloved tourists and visited by them, which has become peculiar symbols of this city.
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Beach Barceloneta
It is deservedly considered the most popular seating destination in the city. The developed infrastructure of the area is able to satisfy the requests of almost anyone. Thus, parents with children can be calm for the purity of the sea and the coastal zone, there are comfortable gestures, children's playgrounds are organized here. It is worth noting that Barcelonetta Beach is awarded the Blue Flag, which is considered the highest award in Europe.
Young people will find for themselves a lot of entertainment, bars, cafeterias and discos. In specially designated places you can play volleyball or mini-football. The length of the beach reaches 1 km, but then goes into a walking embankment, stretching out another 5 km. Here often ride on the rollers, bicycles, skates, make morning or evening jogging, walk and make photos.
It is not just a place where products can be purchased, but also refers to the main attractions of Spain. You need to visit it at least once, since long multi-tiers literally break away from all kinds of dishes. Here will bring fresh products from different regions of the country.
Special attention deserves the atmosphere of the market. Here you feel all the energy of the Catalan inhabitants, hear them speech, participate in their lives. Most tourists are striking the abundance and variety of goods presented. Almost all the food, which is only grown in this region, is sold here. You can find and admire even real black truffles, live snail or buy fua-gras. This is a kind of excursion with delicacies.
Stadium Camp Nou
This place is the pilgrimage of many tourists. It was built and opened in 1957 and all the time belongs to the football club "Barcelona". The noteworthy symbol is the tabulated slogan on the stands - "more than the club." Here were the famous matches that are remembered by fans of football, as well as regular training of a local team. The stadium was rebuilt several times and improved. Today, it holds at the same time 99,354 spectators.
Tourists also attracts also on the territory of the Museum, which is rightfully considered the most visited in Barcelona. Here are collected unique and even legendary exhibits - awards, cups, photos, personal belongings of famous players, video recordings of the most memorable heads, etc.
An incredible place, which was originally thought of not so much for entertainment and excursions, how much to study and preserve the inhabitants of the World Ocean. There are representatives of various regions - the Caribbean, the Red Sea, a large barrier reef, tropical reservoirs. And all of them are placed in the conditions, as appropriate as possible.
Separately installed small aquariums in which there are the smallest representatives of the underwater world. In smaller tanks, they become more accessible to review. Walking around the tunnel from large reservoirs with transparent walls, stretching at 80 meters, tourists are watching the life of sharks. With some of them, you can even swim for a fee.
Located in front of the National Palace of Barcelona, \u200b\u200bhe has long been a business card of the capital of Catalonia. This decoration is not afraid of the name of the fantastic, magical, singing fountain, as it is made in a peculiar style and is indeed a decent decoration of the city.
The design was erected back in 1929, but then gradually updated and improved to achieve an incredible effect. Until recently, the music and the backlight was manually controlled, which was more reminiscent of the water body. Now everything is computerized here and the fountain pleases the inhabitants and guests of the city of incredible show programs and concerts. Water jets change their intensity and shape under the sounds of classical music, creating incredible combinations and effects. Take off from the spectacle is very difficult, it fascinates.
Monzika Fortress
A simple watchtower on Mount Montjuic in 1640 was transformed into a fortress. At different times, she defended catalonium from enemies. The largest restoration was held here at the end of the XVIII century and the construction acquired a modern appearance. As a result, not only the towers and strong walls appeared, but also a huge ditch was died, the barracks were increased, and the weapons were replenished up to 120 guns.
Today, tourists come here to admire the ancient historic building, a beautiful view of the sea and a port, opening with the fortress walls, as well as visit the Military Museum, which began its work back in 1963. The exhibition is devoted to historical events in the Catalonia.
Mount Tibidabo and the Church Heart Temple
One of the most attractive places in Barcelona, \u200b\u200bsince it is from Tibidabo Mountains that you can see the whole city like a palm. There is also an incredibly beautiful temple made in the Gothic style. At the highest top of his top erected the figure of Christ. Even just walking around the neighborhoods you can observe this monumental building from published, but it is best to approach him closer to enjoy the cultural heritage.
On the mountain is available to other attractions and unique institutions, such as the Moon Park, in which still old carousels are installed. Next to it is open for guests of the Museum of Robots. Be sure to go to the medieval castle of secrets or buy a ticket to 4D cinema. And for the most delightful pictures, it is best to rise to the nearest television tower of the colorsol, where the observation deck is equipped.
Church of Santa Maria del Mar
It is one of the oldest and revered in Catalonia. She was erected by sailors and merchant guilds. And she received the name appropriate - in honor of their holy patroness. Located in the Born Ribera area. In those days, in its size and beauty, the church was inferior only by the Cathedral.
The uniqueness of the building consists in a harmonious combination of a large space and clean forms. Although there are no familiar elements of stucco, but the decoration is rich enough. The entrance is decorated with a wide arch with a window in the shape of a rose, the statue of Peter and Paul, an eight-marched chapel with the image of the Virgin Mary. The indoor interior is decorated in the Gothic style. On the throne, the figures of Jesus Christ and John the Baptist are installed, and the altar is decorated with original sculptures. Each little thing is thought out and skillfully performed by the best masters of Catalonia.
Monastery Montserrat
Another place of pilgrimage of tourists and a real spiritual symbol of Barcelona. You can find it on a mountain of the same name 50 km from the city. There is a monastery at an altitude of 725 meters above sea level in the middle of the National Park. His architecture style and interior decoration are unique and deserve close attention. Gold, silver, bronze, valuable rock, enamel were used to decorate the monastery.
About 80 monks live in the temple today. Most of their time they take pilgrims from all over the world, they are carried out. Those who wish can stay here for several days, living in real cells. Most often, pilgrims turn to Black Madonne Montserrat so that she fulfill their desires. You can climb the mountain to the monastery not only on foot, but also on the funicular, admiring the opening panorama at the surrounding area.
Monastery Pedralbes.
It is located in the middle of the elite eponymous quarter surrounded by modern luxury villas and old mansions of local nobility. Almost every house on the street is drowning in greenery. The monastery itself appeared in 1326 due to the spouse of the Spanish king Zhaum II.
The construction is a unique architectural composition of galleries and rooms. And the cell, erected in honor of the niece of Elisend, became a real masterpiece. It is decorated with stunning murals, frescoes, portals, family coat of arms of Moncado, an octaigrated tower and pointed windows.
Monumental majestic building related to Middle Ages. The cathedral is made in the Gothic style, like many other buildings in Catalonia. But it is a real sample of the culture and era, highlighting the rest of the architectural monuments.
Construction occurred not as fast as I would like. After all, a lot of effort and financial investment went on his construction. Different elements are dated the XIII-XV centuries, and the facade was completely completed only by the end of the XIX century. Interior decoration is no less luxurious. The altar is decorated with a wooden sculpture of the Lepansky. Here the sarcophages of Count Berrenger and his wife are established, and the center of the Nafa is framed by wooden choras, made in the XIV century.
One of the most visited attractions of Barcelona. It was erected at the beginning of the 20th century with the active participation of the famous architect Louis Domasek-I-Montainner. And in 1982-1989, an extensive reconstruction was carried out. The style of the construction itself and the inner design is so beautiful that the building has been awarded the title of the best in the city.
The uniqueness of the Palace of Music is that the natural lighting of the scene and the hall is thought out here, which they will not meet in other similar establishments. There are the most famous and talented people. And the construction is considered to be an architectural monument of Spain and the World Heritage Site, guarded by UNESCO.
National Museum of Art Catalonia
Opened in 1990 and is considered the largest museum foundation in Barcelona. The building of the palace in which the exhibits are exhibited today, was openly in 1929. Before entering huge columns, symbolizing independence and freedom. Also, the area is decorated with a large fountain and mirrors. In the evenings, interesting musical show programs are performed here.
The palace covers an area of \u200b\u200b30 thousand square meters. The museum presents exhibits from the world collection of Romanesque art, the elements of the vintage paintings of Catalan churches and temples, various masterpieces related to the medieval era, samples of painting, sculptures, etc. There is a job Pablo Picasso, Antonio Gaudi, Ramona Kasas, Isidra Nonel and others famous artists.
Despite the fact that similar institutions are open in other cities of the world, located in Barcelona is the largest and can please a large collection of artist's works. Expositions are exhibited in chronological order, transmitting all periods of life Pablo Picasso, as it becomes and development.
It is surprising that the museum was opened in the lifetime of this talented person. The author handed over most of their works personally as a gift to the city. Among them are not only paintings, but also engravings, sketches, etc. Today, 3,500 artist's canvases are presented here, and the unique series called "Menins" is crossed.
Monument Christopher Columbus
Located in the southern part of Rambla Boulevard, immediately at the entrance to the old port. It marks the fact that Columbus was recognized by Barcelonian by origin. Although his belonging to one or another city is trying to prove many. The beautiful monument in the XIX century was erected and the locals and guests are going to hold the foot.
The monument is difficult to consider in detail, as it reaches 60 meters in height, and around many other buildings that interfere with the review published. Tourists also most attracted the opportunity to visit the special indoor hall under the monument, from which an incredibly beautiful panorama opens to the city center and the nearest port.
Appeared in Barcelona in 1927 and was timed to the global exhibition of architectural buildings. The composition is a miniature complex, which reflects the reduced copies of the famous sights of Spain.
Local residents and guests so liked the collection that she was decided to leave as a museum under the open sky. Thus, in one place you can immediately see the most interesting objects of the whole country. The area occupied by the museum reaches 49 square meters. The composition consists of 117 structures, some of them repeat the famous sights in their real magnitude. But even the miniature worked out all the details to the smallest details.
One of the main and central squares of the city. From here it is easy to reach the Rambla Boulevard or Passage de Gracia Avenue. Most tourist excursion routes begin exactly from here.
An external appearance varied and improved depending on the events taking place in Barcelona. As a result, monuments and fountains appeared on it. The center is the main of them, very luxurious and volumetric. And around the perimeter there are several small ones. The area is surrounded by buildings - consulate, shopping center, local banks. Nearby is a football club shop where fans are often visited.
It is considered one of the most beautiful and interesting in the capital of Catalonia. It opens a beautiful view of many attractions arranged around. In the middle installed a huge fountain in neoclassical style. He is surrounded by monuments, symbolizing courage, commerce, art and faith.
Several times the area was transformed and reconstructed. The most serious changes have occurred in front of the international exhibition of 1929. At the entrance to the pavilion installed monumental Venetian towers and elegant gates. In the exhibition hall still conduct interesting exposures.
Unique not like a similar structure. It is often compared with the cucumber, although according to the architect Jean Nurell, the form of the tower was chosen to remind of Mount Montserrat and famous fountains-geysers. It was noticeable, even during the daytime, as the design made from glass blocks reaches 142 meters in height.
The tower features 4500 lighting elements that are included in the evening. Therefore, at night it can be seen from different parts of the city. You can go inside. Often on the first floor there are various events and exhibitions. And then restaurants and cafeteria with panoramic views of the city are located. Even above are working offices.
To view this unique building outside and from the inside, it is better to come to the opening of the excursion program, since then you want so much that you have to wait long to wait. He is located on Passage de Gracia Avenue and find out the house of Balo is easy.
The famous Antonio Gaudi worked all the details of the mansion, giving it maximum effect. Thus, the facade seems dancing moving due to the elements of the multi-colored mosaic used for decoration. Balconies look like the knights took and have a characteristic embedded shape. And the roof on the roof is posted with a dragon. In the outlines of the building guessed and chimney pipes, there are colored stained glass windows. All this together creates the illusion that the structure itself is a living being and observes the surrounding people.
Another creation of the great Gaudi. In this case, the building resembles a quarry. Its appearance is quite weighty, heavy. The uneven form of the facade and unique elements first did not like the local population. The project was called too extravagant.
Today, this is not only an interesting landmark of Barcelona, \u200b\u200bbut also the object of the World Heritage, a monument of architecture. True, people still live in it. The uniqueness of the building consists of well-thoughtful trifles for comfort. So, even on the hottest day, natural ventilation is carried out in the house and it is not necessary to install air conditioners. The bearing walls are not at all, so apartments and rooms can be rebuilt at their own discretion.
The famous prospect is departed from the main square and stretches until the exit to the port, connecting most of the sights of the city. No wonder the tourists and locals throughout the day are moving around it. There is a huge number of interesting institutions - cafes, restaurants, shops, boutiques, museums, theaters. Almost all buildings refer to the period of the XVI-XVIII century.
Rambla Avenue is interesting because it seems to be divided into five separate parts, each of which is different. For example, the Royal Square is attached palm trees, and football holidays and other events are carried out on Rambla de Canteles. Throughout the street, you can find such important sights as the Wirelin Palace, Liso Theater, Beria Market, Erotic Museum and exhibition of wax figures.
Barcelona in Spain, it's like Venice in Italy. That is, on the one hand, it is Spain from antiquity to today's day, and on the other - a unique, in many ways different from the same Madrid, a completely original city, representing its guests not only the opportunity to enjoy the history, but also admire modern beauties, nor in than not inferior old.
How to start an acquaintance with Barcelona?
The map of the sights of Barcelona does not give ideas that it will be more interesting to a particular person who first produced on the streets of this fabulous city.
Therefore, the ideal start of traveling around the sights will be a sightseeing tour by bus. Barcelona's attractions include Barcelona Bus Turistic, with the help of Barcelona Bus Turistic differs significantly from the usual ideas about excursions.
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All buses start with Catalonia Square, every 20-30 minutes and depart by three routes:
- red;
- blue;
- green.
For convenience, the machines themselves are painted in the color of their route. It is curious that lines and colors repeat the subway map, it adds facilities in the orientation while traveling. All buses are equipped with audio operation in all major languages, including Russian. Machines make stops in all areas important for guests of the city, while the metro station will definitely be necessary.
You can get away from the route at any time and stay in a fabricated place, and then continue the review on another bus started. The ticket allows you to use the excursion review at your own discretion within 1-2 days, moreover, the same ticket gives the right to discounts when visiting the main paid museums and exhibitions.
The red bus is what it is worth starting, as it covers all marked sign attractions of Barcelona on a tourist map. Stops are located practically in front of the objects of the visit and in the machines there are always free spaces, as travelers constantly go and delay.
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The blue route passes at a slightly "aside" to interesting places, implying a more thoughtful visit than a simple review from the street. For this excursion for several years, the organizers have been given to everyone a map of Barcelona in Russian.
It is blue buses will take away to the football club, a museum of contemporary art, to the Kamp Nou Stadium and on the viewing platform.
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Green buses can be completely skipped as they carry along the embankment, according to the historical center and other places that every traveler examines on his own, walking through the streets.
Excluding a green tour, which, like the rest, exactly repeats the scheme of the Barcelona subway, the review and acquaintance with the city take about 6 hours.
Ticket costs for overview buses are:
- Adult for day - 27 euros.
- The child for the day is 16 euros.
- Adult for two days - 38 euros.
- Child for two days -21 euros.
The concept of "child" in Spanish administrative legislation implies a confirmed documented age from 4 to 12 years.
Discounts, which gives the right to a review ticket may vary, but these items are always unchanged:
- aquarium - a discount of 2 euros;
- balo House - 4 Euro discount;
- mila House - 10-12% discount, depending on the exhibition presented;
- Church of the Holy Family - 5 Euro discount.
In addition, a review ticket is entitled to a free inspection of the Camp Nou Stadium and a one-time visit to the Flamenco Show El Tablao Carmen.
You can purchase introductory tours:
- In the tourist kiosks encountered everywhere.
- At the start of travel, on Catalunya Square.
- In the tourist pavilion of the airport.
- Directly at the driver of any of the buses during their stops.
Ticket prices do not differ, so you can buy as it is convenient. The most convenient for most Russian tourists is just to go to one of the stops.
If you are interested in organized guided tours, see the most interesting and book tickets on them can be on sites and.
Moving on the survey bus not only allows you to see the most important thing, but also without leaving the car to understand, there is a queue in an interesting museum or not.
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Unfortunately, the queues from tourists in Barcelona are constantly found, especially many people will crowble at the entrances to the authorship of Gaudi and the Picasso Museum. This is due to the low bandwidth of buildings that are not intended for such an influx of visitor.
This creation of Gaudi, the project of which was ordered and paid by the Catholic Church, one of the most famous and popular cathedrals around the world, and not just the "business card" of Catalonia.
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Antonio Gaudi fulfilled an architectural solution in a fully unusual for church room "Modern" style. At the stage of presenting the project, there were many disputes about the admissibility of such an appearance of the church, but most approved the project, so that each traveler can explore unusually bizarre interiors, the maze of corridors, the vessels and the bell tower sites of the Cathedral of the Holy Family.
The cost of visiting adults is 24 euros, for children - 16 euros.
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You can get to the cathedral either on the subway - 2 branches, travel to Sagrada Familia station, or on urban bus buses - numbers 34, 43, 50 and 19, or on a review tourist red route, which stops opposite the entrance to the Cathedral.
According to the reviews of travelers who visited the Cathedral, quite a large inconvenience represent the restoration work, which will last until 2026.
Another masterpiece of Genius Gaudi. However, on the work of this talented person in Barcelona can be stumbled throughout. And the whole secret of such a master's demand is that he patronized Bishop Catalan, in general, thanks to which today and you can admire the work of the genius of architecture.
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The land plot on which the park was built was originally intended for the construction of fashionable residencies. But due to the fact that the landowner failed to collect a sufficient amount of finance and interest the project of the development of influential people who did not want to become shareholders, Guell was forced to quickly sell the land, since he needed to be calculated on its own financial obligations.
The buyer was the city municipality, and the city council decided to use the acquisition for all citizens. With the direct assistance of the Bishop of Catalan, the order for the registration of the park received Antonio Gaudi.
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As numerous tourist reviews tell, visit the Park Guell will take at least half of the day, since the entire complex consists of a variety of little things flying into a single whole and creating a fabulous image of the "gingerbread" houses, mosaic sides, bending throughout the measurements of the space of tracks and many other things.
In the landscape, it is not enough for gigantic fungi and talking pasta cats, everything is so surreal in this place, and even the time itself inside the park flows completely differently than beyond.
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Before this magical place is most conveniently located on the excursion bus that approaches the entrance. If you drive yourself yourself, you can use the metro - a branch 3, green, you need to get out at Vallcarca station. Selecting on the surface - climb up Avinguda de Vallcarca Street, and after 4 blocks to roll left. It is impossible to get lost, there are arrows-pointers everywhere.
On the regular buses near the rooms 32, 24, 31, 92, you need to get to the Avinguda de Vallcarca stop, you will have to go for a quarter than from the subway. You don't need to use the H6 bus, because it is a suburban flight and the passage on it is more expensive.
From May to August, the park is open from 8 am to 9 pm, at the time of closing there is a sound alert and the visitors have half an hour before the full actual stopping of the park. In the fall, the architectural masterpiece closes in 20600, and in the winter at 18:00.
The number of people at the same time on the territory is limited, quite often have to wait in the queue of 4-5 hours, especially in the season of the influx of tourists, that is, in the summer.
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As for the value of the entrance, this is one of the few places in Spain, where the pricing policy implies 4 age groups. Entrance for an adult - 8 euros, for a child up to 6 years - without payment, for a child from 6 to 12 years old - 5 euros, for a pensioner from 65 years old - 6 euros. When you need to have documents that can confirm age.
Gothic quarter in Barcelona, \u200b\u200bwithout exaggeration - the heart of the whole city. This village Barsino, from which the city of Barcelona rose.
Here, not only merchant houses, medieval shops and nobility mansions were preserved here, here are at home built by the Romans.
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There are many colorful stores selling souvenirs, an innumerable number of cafes and restaurants, flower shops on the territory of the quarter.
It is in the Gothic Quarter that is one of the most beloved tourists of the cathedrals - the Cathedral, the masterpiece of late Gothic.
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As tourists tell, the Gothic Quarter takes at least a day. Once on close streets, suddenly condensed with wide intersections, I want to photograph each stone, every dark low door with a heavy ring.
All the streets of the Gothic Quarter lead to the Cathedral, in the basement of which the crypt was attached, with the tomb of Holy Evlalia, patroness and the keeper of all Barcelona. And in the courtyard of the cathedral live 13 "sacred" white geese, with which you can take a picture. On the observation platform of the cathedral can be climbed on the elevator.
All tourists celebrate the price policy that reign in the Gothic Quarter. For example, a visit to the Cathedral is completely free of charge, except for the gap with the hour of day to five in the evening, and on the days of the holidays of paid clock there are no. But even when visiting at a pay time, I will have to spend 7 euros, which is very cheap.
In addition to the cathedral, there is an old Royal Palace, which includes three rooms - the tower, a throne room and a chapel for prayer.
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This museum is open daily from 10 am to 19 pm, except Mondays and holidays. The entry cost for an adult is 7 euros, for young people up to 29 years old and pensioners over 65 years old - 5 euros, for everyone who has not been 16 years old - without payment.
On Saint-Zhauma Square is the building of the mayor's office. With an active small exposition, largely dedicated to the "household" history of Barcelona and the achievements of urban economy under the reign of Zhaumum the first, which has established the city council of the city, to solve such issues as cleanliness of the streets, collection of filing, totality of trade and others.
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The museum is open daily, besides holidays, from 10 am to 13 days, and the entrance is completely free.
You can get to the Gothic Quarter on the subway 3 green line to Liceu station, 4 yellow lines station to Jaume I. You can come here on a review bus, you need to come out at the Barri Gotic stop, however, the vintage buildings are visible from the window, and confuse stopping very Difficult.
You can use the flight urban routes under the rooms 120 and 45. Route 120 will stop on Rambla Boulevard, and 45 from the Beria market. It will only stay a little walk on a footer on boiling lives and people. You do not need to use the V17 with a suburban bus.
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You can walk to the Gothic Quarter on foot, especially it is convenient for those travelers whose hotel stands on Rabla Street. Along the entire boulevard there are signs, it will be lost simply impossible even for the first time in Spain.
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What do you need to know?
To be able to evaluate all the sights of Barcelona and the surrounding area, you need to navigate in this city. The map of Barcelona in Russian, which can be printed from tourist portals on the Internet or buy it.
The cost of the subway in Barcelona depends on the distance of travel. There are 6 zones. Tourist is enough 2x first. All tickets are daily, their action begins with the moment of composting. The cost is:
- 1 zone - 8.5 euros;
- 2 zone - 12.9 euros;
- 3 zone - 16 euros;
- 4 zone - 19 euros;
- 5 zone - 20.15 euros;
- 6 zone - 22.6 euros.
The number of travel is not limited, and the metro scheme in all major languages, including Russian, is located on racks with free advertising materials at each station.
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There are one trip tickets - 2.2 euros, and 10 trips - 9.95 euros. What is more profitable depends on individual needs.
A ticket for 1 trip will cost 2.20 euros, 10 trips - 11 euros. There are travel, buy which is beneficial only if you live and move on buses longer than a month. Night flights are marked by the note "NIT" in the schemes hanging at all stops, and next to the number of flights on the scoreboard - the letter "N". By the way, you can save if you order a travel pass through the city.
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Total works 17 night flights, of which №14 will allow practically a complete sightseeing tour of the night city and the nearest suburbs. The full turnover of the flight on the route is 4 hours. Prices for travel from time of day do not depend.
Tram in Barcelona looks like a mini-train. The cost is similar to 2.20 euros and 11 euros. Not suitable for contemplating the landscape outside the windows, but by itself causes a full delight among tourists and is the fastest way to get somewhere. There are 6 routes that permeate all Barcelona.
Tickets for any type of transport can be purchased from both drivers and stops. And you can buy in tourist pavilions, kiosks with press or tobacco stores.
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It should be borne in mind that it is impossible to purchase a single transport from the driver for all types of transport, that is, buying a ticket for 10 passages from the bus driver or in front of the tram bar, a person acquires a travel document that is on this type of transport. Common tickets can be purchased at preliminary locations of their sales.
In the suburbs there are no interesting places for inspection. There are going to walk around the beaches, visiting colorful restaurants, real estate inspection. There are a lot of Russian communities around the city, so for those who consider not only tourism, but also a possible move, it makes sense to drive through the suburbs. The cost of a trip on buses will be more expensive for 2 euros, and on the subway it is equal to the cost of 6 zones.
Beautiful, solicitant, amazing capital of Spanish Catalonia - Barcelona in terms of attractions can be sacrificed with the most famous cities in the world. No matter how much it came here, you always open some new miracle for yourself, feel some kind of new nuance, rhythm, movement. No wonder here was born, so many great people who pleased and the delight of the inhabitants of our planet with various masterpieces worked out. Artists Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro; Unique Architect Antonio Gaudi; The greatest singers of modernity Jose Carreras and the Montserat Caballe lived sometime and continue to live here. We will tell about the most important attractions of Barcelona.
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The soul and the heart of Barcelona - Rambla Boulevard extended more than 1 kilometer from the historical area of \u200b\u200bCatalunya to the port itself. A walk along it is a series of amazing discoveries and meetings with a beautiful past and a real, captured in unusual buildings, wonderful structures, historical monuments. Conditionally Rambla is divided into 5 parts, each of which is interesting in its own way and deserve admiration.
"Canteles" - the first zone of the boulevard, called in the eponymous drinking fountain of an unusual design: the volumetric cast iron vase, decorated with the coat of arms of Catalonia, is supplemented from above the decorative stand with the 19th century lanterns. Such a "highlight" can be seen only in Barcelona and drink from her delicious Barcelona water, which, according to legend, will help return here again. Those who wish to experience this is abused, but constantly return to the fans of Fans of football "Barcelona", gamblingly discussing the next match of the famous team.
"Rambla of the exercise" is the second zone of Boulevard, called due to the university located here. Although the educational institution has long been closed, the name has been fixed. The fascinating spectacle of this section of the boulevard is a bird market open in the former university. What pernate will not see it on it - from the most familiar to the most exotic! Notable for everyone will be the magnificent mansion of the former Royal Academy, built in 1894.
Pink facade with columns, with elegant stucco decorations make you admire yourself. Now the theater of the polyrama is actively operating in it, in the repertoire of which comedies and musicals, which are used by the audience demand of Barcelonians and tourists. With this building, dramatic pages are associated with the history of Barcelona, \u200b\u200bwhen the battle of the Catalan authorities with anarchists was accomplished, and the future famous writer J. Orwell took part in them.
It will amaze the imagination of the walking church of the Bethlehem Mother of God, the building of which is made in the style of a luxurious baroque. It is amazing the central facade of the Jesuit Church, built in 1680. Despite the pogrom of 1936, which destroyed the gold-plated statues and frescoes, the cathedral is now very impressive with its external interiors and inner decoration.
Rambla flowers - part of the boulevard, which is a solid flower garden compiled from a variety of flower shops and shops - a real flower extravagania. Go through such a segment of the street - a solid aesthetic pleasure! In addition to the flower idyll, it is worth considering the wonderful baroque palace of the 18th century Catalan vice-queen Palau de la Virreina. Now there is an exhibition center in it, whose visitors, by rumors, sometimes see the ghost of a woman in a long dress. It is believed that this soul offended by her husband's vice-queen who left her husband cannot find referees. This legend attracts a lot of visitors who are admired by the magnificence of interiors and exhibits.
The attention of many focused on the market of the Beria, open on St. Joseph's Day (1840). This is the central gastronomic empire, similar to Odessa, became the cult destination of Barcelonians. Tourists also love to pick up here to buy local delicacies. Rambla Kapuchinov is famous for the umbrella house, the former mansion of Bruno Quads, where once in it was traded by umbrellas. The modern style building during the reconstruction was complemented by the ancient Egyptian symbols that made it a unique structure.
The main attraction of Rambla Kapuchin - the Liso Opera House is a magnificent building with 3 arched entrances, balustrade, stained glass windows of extraordinary beauty in two floors. All world opera celebrities performed on the luxurious scene. After the 1994 fire, all the theater interiors were carefully restored for 5 years.
Rambla Kapuchin ends with an amazing fountain "Three Graces", next to which lamps are installed with lamps of an extraordinary design made by young Gaudi. Rambla St. Monica is the final part of the boulevard ending with the area of \u200b\u200bthe Gate of the World with the famous monument to Columbus - a monumental 80-meter column. A significant landmark here is the center of the arts of the Holy Monica, located in the majestic building of the former monastery. In the center there is a picture gallery with exhibitions of art masterpieces passing in it. Rambla Sea is amazing all the extraordinary walking bridge of a futuristic style, wave-like zigzags connecting the boulevard with Maremagnum shopping center.
Gothic Quarter
This quarter stretches from the pl. Catalonia Before Avenue La Rambla and is represented by the unique medieval buildings of the Octavian Angus era (14-15 centuries in.) Vintage narrow streets paved by a cobblestone are perfectly transmitted to the Middle Ages. Walk through the Gothic Quarter - a trip to the living past, captured in the buildings of the Gothic architecture, one of the greatest monuments of which is the Cathedral (13th century). This is a real architectural masterpiece, carefully restored and additionally decorated in the 19th century so that current descendants could admire such a construction. The Cathedral is the tomb of the Holy Patrone of Barcelona - Evlalia, in honor of which the annual Festa Major holiday is held.
San Jaume Square is known for 2 magnificent gothic mansions located nearby. In one of them there is an urban office, in another - Parliament of Catalonia. The pearl architecture here can be considered the chapel of St. George, captivating the luxurious beauty of the facade, decorated in the artistic tradition of Catalan Gothic. On the square of the king there is a unique building of the Museum of History of Barcelona, \u200b\u200bassembled from individual parts transferred here, where the remains of Roman buildings are preserved, other objects of ancient life and tools.
The undoubted decoration of the square is the palace of the king, in which the throne hall is unusually beautiful, the chapel of St. Agathas and architectural sample Renaissance - Tower "Rei Marty". Museum Frederick Mares represents a collection of wonderful stuff and household items collected by Mares themselves: various figures for sacrifice, the keys of various modifications, canes, umbrellas, road bags, etc.
At the intersection with ul. Paradise is a genuine rarity - 4 columns remaining from the ancient Roman temple of August. To see them, you need to go to the premises of the excursion, where the monumental witnesses of the Roman Empire immediately come out behind the door. A very interesting place to visit - the Jewish Quarter is a kind of museum of life of Jews to the 15th century. Many shops traded here with old books, souvenirs and antiques of the Jewish theme. Those who wish to get acquainted with the life and history of Catalan Jews can visit the Calnera Info Center.
Pine area actually represents the unity of 3 areas, gradually replacing each other. In the title of two of them there is a word PI - a shortened version of the word "pine". This tree is considered a floral symbol and an indispensable decoration of Placa Del Pi, hence the name. But the Church of Santa Maria del Pi is a genuine decoration of Pine Square. Gothic entrance, arched vaults of narrow windows, octagonal side towers, open-out outlet windows - everything is performed by grace and nobility, characteristic of the style of Catalan Gothic, looks irresistible and magnificent.
House Balo
All architectural creations of a unique architecture, endowed with fantastic artistic vision, are unique masterpieces. An example is the Balo house - the result of the restructuring of the old proficiency house (1875) ingenious architect-designer Gaudi, which in a new way designed and designed 2 facades that made the work of the art. There are almost no straight lines in design, all parts smoothly flow one to another, creating an incredibly beautiful symbolic picture, in general, resembling a fairy-tale dragon with scales that transfuse all the paints of scales.
Even numerous columns placed on the first 2 floors are similar to the shape of the bone, for which the people nicknamed the structure of the bone house. This is the first creation of Gaudi in a similar style, which began the beginning of a new direction in creating his subsequent masterpieces that became unique unicasses. To fully imagine the amazing look of wonderful houses, you need to see it at least once.
House Mila
This house is the last of the unsurpassed masterpieces endowed with the divine gift of the architect, which he created on the request of the owner of Mila's profitable houses (1906-1910). Great Gaudi from Prosecical Order created architectural perfection that became the national pride not only Barcelona, \u200b\u200bbut also all of Spain. As the basis of the masterpiece, the architect took the mountain, deciding to build a building from a stone in the style of art nouveau.
External and internal interiors are striking by their non-standard beauty and originality. Also used smooth lines, wave-like bends that give a massive 6-storey building air lightness, although steel and concrete were used. Each detail in the design of the house Mila is a work of art: balcony lattices, colorful stained glass windows, chimneys in the form of wonderful futuristic sculptures and even roof fences. To see that such a miracle - great happiness!
Park Guela
In a fabulously unusual Park of Guele, spreading at 17 hectares, a lot was done by the Gaudi project, so miracles begin with the input itself: the houses similar to the painted gingerbread, covered with white icing; Giant color mosaic lizard, spreading on a green lawn. The entire territory of the park is filled with truly magic structures, mysterious objects and extraordinary attractions.
Everywhere there is a talented arm of Gaudi, who first built here a few private houses on the order of Guelle, who planned to sell them together with the land plots. Plans were not justified, and then one of the houses bought the Gaudi himself, in which he lived until the last days, turning the rest of the rest in the cumbersome park of entertainment and monuments of unusual architecture.
Cathedral
The main attraction of Barcelona and the whole Spain is a unique religious object - the Cathedral announced by the cultural and historical monument and the national property of the state. For a long time, the built building embodied the features of several architectural styles and acquired an extraordinarily beautiful view, combining the strict grace of Gothic, the majestic monumentality of the classics and the luxuriousness of Baroque. The facade in the style of Catalan Gothic was decorated at the beginning of the 20th century, and the construction of the cathedral at the site of Roman Basilica began in 1298 - a unique construction was made to perfection for 7 centuries.
The majestic cathedral towers with its bell towers by almost 100 m. The facade houses the sculptures of the characters of the Bible, among them the statues of Christ and the Apostles. Watering groove for water flow are made in the form of sculptural gargules - mythical creatures fighting with demons. Here is the tomb of the Holy Patron of Evlalia, there is a magnificent body for organizing organ music concerts (every month). 6 gates lead to the temple where crowds of tourists flow wishing to admire the amazing interiors of the religious and architectural shrine.
Cathedral of the Holy Family
The Cathedral of the Holy Family - the fantastic brainchild, Gaudi - is visible from far the openwork towers, literally to heaven. Looking at this amazing construction, it is difficult to believe that it is in reality, and not represented in the form of Mirage - the architecture of the cathedral is so unusual. It seems to be an openwork oscillatory cabinet cut out a thin jeweler from a silver ingot and only near the temple ensemble can be considered nearby.
The construction of a unique structure, the registration of a few decades worked by Gaudi, has not yet been completed, but only planned to be completed by 2026. In the imaginable imagination of the interiors of the fabulous temple, the elements of many architectural styles were intertwined: Gothic, Baroque, Modern, Moorish motifs and art nouveau. Now, talented architects continue to work on the final completion of the ingenious project of an extraordinary designer, embodying their creative ideas in the architecture masterpiece.
Aquarium
It is difficult to call the aquarium such an impressive and variety of species of underwater inhabitants. Rather, this is a whole scientific and educational world to study the Mediterranean water fauna. In fact, 14 aquarium ecosystems are represented here: rocks, sand areas, algae islands, coral reefs, underwater caves, etc.
A long-range variety of marine inhabitants leads to the amazement even who have even seen lovers of underwater shooting. Here are the most rare copies of underwater inhabitants of the sea depths from microscopic fish to huge sharks. The owners of the diver certificate can be swam in the neighborhood with the exotic inhabitants of the aquarium.
Tower Agbar
But Barcelona is pleased not only by old mansions, palaces and temples. There are modern architecture masterpieces in the style of High-Tech, which is the Tower of Agbar. This similar in shape on a giant cucumber construction has 38 floors (4 of them underground), the total height is 145 m. A unique structure was erected as a service office "Vodokanal" Barcelona, \u200b\u200bbut when they saw all the extraordinary magnificence and the shining beauty of the tower, they decided in it Organize a 5-star hotel. While the preparatory work is going, sparkling the colors of the rainbow (16 million shades) Tower Agbar has become the supernatural decoration of Barcelona.
In a modern masterpiece, the bright beauty of the design and technical innovation of the construction were combined. A effective heating and ventilation system achieved due to two-layer walls is thought out. The 1st layer of walls is a concrete shell, lined with brightly colored blue, red, pink, blue tones sheet metal with LED light bulbs built into it (4000).
The 2nd layer consists of matte glass blinds, which contributes to the preservation of heat in winter and coolness in the summer. The tower is similar to a phantasmagoric kaleidoscope: in the afternoon, she sparkles all shades under the sun, and in the evening it pours, like a fabulous heat-bird, in electronic rays. Hundreds of visitors with great pleasure walking around Agbar at the next charming allele.
Palace of Catalan music
It's no secret to anyone how Catalans love their land, as holy honutive and protect their traditions, culture and art. The symbol of this is the Barcelonian Palace of Catalan Music, where everything literally breathes with love and patriotism, ranging from the external architecture of A la Moorn and ending with the spiritual and aesthetic direction of concerts passing in his magnificent halls.
This is the main cultural center of the current Barcelona. Although the building itself was erected back in 1905-1908 G., it did not lose the features of modern modernism and rightly considered the pearl of this architectural style. In the Palace, there is an active life, various concerts, conferences, exhibitions and congresses are held almost daily.
Square Spain
Square Spain is 34 thousand m², is the second most important and magnitude of the Barcelona Square and was opened to the 2nd World Industrial Exhibition in 1929. Architect Jose Puch and-Kadafalka designed the Square of Spain by analogy with the main Venetian San Marco Square. The area is decorated with 47 metering columns leading to the exposition center, a light-music fountain and the National Museum of Art of Catalonia.
Nearby there is a round brick building of the Arena shopping center, in the premises of which until 1977 was held by Corrida. For 1 euro, the elevator raises visitors to the roof of the shopping center, from which the wonderful view of the fountain dedicated to the waters, washing the Pyrenean Person. To Spanish Square (Placa Espanya) lead red L1 and green L3 metro branches and an electric train that delivers tourists to Mount Montserrat.
National Museum of Art Catalonia
The National Museum of Art of Catalonia was opened in 1934 in the building of the National Palace of Barcelona. The palace is located on Mount Montjuke and is surrounded by an extensive park territory. The foot of the National Museum has a magic light-music fountain known for its evening show programs. In the Romanesque Hall of the Museum presents a collection of samples of Catalan icon painting art of the XII-XIII centuries, including frescoes, woven icons and wooden architecture.
In the hall of gothic are the canvas and sculptures of Catalan artists of the XIV-XVI centuries. The Renaissance era contains the works of French, Italian and Spanish masters of whom the most significant works are the works of El Greco and Velasquez. The exhibition halls of the XIX and XX century accommodate paintings by artists of modernists and avant-gardeists.
Work time - all days, except Monday and public holidays: from June to September from 10:00 to 18:00, from October to May from 10:00 to 20:00. The cost of the entrance ticket - 12 euros. For 4 euros, the museum offers to take advantage of the audio in the eight languages \u200b\u200bof the world, including in Russian.
Montjuic
The 173-meter vertex is not just a mountain, but a real bridgehead for various attractions, rather ancient and modern. Montjuic, the territory of which is now decorated with bright lawns and flower beds, has a museum, whose exhibits in the form of knightly armor, muskets, cast-iron guns will be forced to feel the atmosphere of the former military fortress.
From the gray walls of the castle, you can go to the enormous symbol of modernity - the singing fountain, admire the cascades of rainbow jets and splashes, changing shades in the tact of music. Designed in 1929, he was renovated in a new way in 1992 and shone better than the previous one. Colorful spectacle collects many tourists and locals.
Here are 2 museum. The National Art Museum demonstrates vintage frescoes, temple altars, artistic canvas Picasso, Rubens, Goya and other classic paintings; Unique sculptures of revival, vintage coins and medals. Museum of J. Miro exhibits the avant-garde works of an extraordinary artist.
In addition to paintings, sculptures, his fountain "Mercury" is impressive, exposed in hermetic glass Cuba, because instead of jets of water from it, silver cascades of liquid mercury splatter. Main Sightseeing Monhuika - Olympic Stadium, Open to the Summer Olympiad-92. 2 Graceful equestrian statues, like guards, guard the entrance. There is something to see the audience: Museum-Gallery, Olympic Ring sports facilities and much more.
Spanish village
Mount Montjuic is the most interesting attraction of Barcelona, \u200b\u200bloved by many tourists - Spanish village, peculiar Spain in miniature, where each region is represented by some characteristic object. Created a village to the World Exhibition held in Barcelona in 1929. A whole group of architects, artists, designers traveled through Spanish provinces, choosing the most significant buildings, facilities for creating a total appearance of the country for 49 thousand square meters. M. There are 117 houses, various workshops, shopping shops, temples and bars built in full compliance with the originals.
Nearby was the hall of the municipality of Valderrobles and the Church of Carmelites, a house from Cantabria and the Aragon Tower Cas de Los Ngulos, divided into reality hundreds of kilometers. And in workshops, you can learn the art of blowing glass, weaving intricate lace, making pots, chocolate and even jewelry. Here you can buy memorable souvenirs or practically useful things. The gambling spectacle of Flamenco Show attracts here in the evening the crowds of people of all ages.
Mount Tibidabo and the Church Heart Temple
7 km from Barcelona is the Tibi Dabo mountain (I give you). At an altitude of 512 meters from the mountain, Jesus looks with outstretched hands. The seventere sculpture was created by Zhuspene Mirereto and installed on the temple tent with an amazing story. Banker's bridheld Dorothea de Chopitey after the death of her husband distributed money to the poor, but most of the funds sacrificed to the construction of the chapel (middle events of the XIX century). People stretched to the mountain, which caused envy of the prosperous Barcelonians. They wanted to own a mountain for business. The Catholic Council of the Knight's Order was ahead of the magnates, bought the land and handed over her priest John Bosco.
The project of the temple created the Marquis and Architect Enric Sener. He led the construction, but during his life it did not bring to the end. However, the Son Enriches Sener continued the construction site. In 1961, construction was completed. The most interesting thing is that the dreams of entrepreneurs also implemented on the mountain: near the Majestic Temple of the Sacred Heart, the Amusement Park, with a cafe, restaurant and museum of dolls.
Tibibas bus will take a mountain of 2.95 €. Departure from Caja Madrid Bank (interval 20 min). The second option is a funicular (4.1 €) from Art. Funikular Del Tibidabo. In the temple on the viewing area "To the legs of Jesus" you can rise in 2.5 € in the afternoon, except for the watches of worship. The beginning of them at 8.00, 12:00, 17:00 and 19:00.
Mountain and Monastery Montserrat
Mount of 1236 m height and the length of 10 km consists of bizarre sculptures of natural origin. Many rocks are given names: "Skull", "Mummy", "Pregnant Mountain", "Belo Bishop". But they rise here to wet the wooden in the gilding of Madonna with a baby, called "La Moranets" (translated "Double"). The meter statue helps with infertility, performs other requests.
According to legend, Madonna sv. Luka (50th G.G.N. E.). The location of the shrine was not known before the LX century, but the shepherd boy suddenly stumbled upon the sculpture. A halo rays and singing angels suggested. The monastery of the Holy Cave "Santa Cova", erected at the location of the found in 1025, surrounded the Sv.Sv Skits. Martin, Peter, Iskl. And in 1592, Abbot Oliba built the majestic basil, combining the features of Gothic and Renaissance according to his own project. At the end of the XVIII century, Montserrat Mountain Monastery was so rich that he became a lounge piece for Napoleon Bonaparte. The settlement of the monks was taken by storm, but the gold utensil did not get the invaders, as she had time to hide.
Current approaches, viewing platforms, a hotel and monastic houses were built in the 20th century. Openwork arcade are set in such a way that the path of pilgrims was in the shade, while not blocked the magnificent view of the capital of Catalonia Barcelona. At the monastery there is a museum with a collection of painting of the Spanish masters of Caravaggio, El Greco, Monet, Degas, Picasso and Dali. The sculpture, jewelry, Orthodox icons are presented here. Visiting the museum costs 7 €.
On Sundays during the service at 13 o'clock, the Bestctic Choir "Escolania" sings.
From the subway lines Nos. 1 and 3 to Mount Montserrat ride the line R5 to Montserrat-Aeri station or Monistrol de Montserrat.Other stations to the monastery rises to the funicular. For a single TRANS Montserrat ticket, the path costs at 29.50 €.
Museum Picasso.
The most visited museum visited in Basselon is located in the Gothic mansion of Berenger D'Aagilar (XV century) on Moncada Street. The museum was opened in 1963 at the initiative of the secretary of the painter Hawa Sabartes. The number of exhibits is 3800. Here you can see the "Pigeons" masters of the 1957 masters, ceramics with Picasso autograph, gifts Museum from the widow of the artist Jacqueline, the picturesque and graphic works of the so-called "blue", "pink" and "cubist" periods, imitation of Velasquez, famous harlequins and kolombin of the Great Spanish Artist-Novator.
Montcada: 15 - 23, 08003 Barcelona. You can reach buses by buses No. 17, 40, 45, 19 - stop Via Laietana or No. 39, 51 - Stop Passeig Picasso. The museum works six days a week: from 9:00 to 19:00, (on Thursdays until 21:30). Monday - day off. Ticket price - 7 €, but in Thu from 18:30 before closing - a free visit.
Stadium Camp Nou
Built in 1957, the stadium accommodates 99,354 spectators, is the largest football arena in Europe. The authorship of the project belongs to the architect Francesca Mitzhansu. Francesco Stadium expanded (in 1981) for the 1982 World Cup. Then the "Camp Nou" came even more viewers - 120 thousand. Of the eighties of the most famous firms, the English company Foster and Partners won the renovation.
The stadium is so huge that even on the games of the main idol of Catalan - Barcelonal Club - filled with half. The stadium has a club museum. It was founded in 1984 at the initiative of the President of the country Lewis Nuckle. Expressure exposure area: 3.5 mI. Exhibited everything. From Butts from the foot, who scored a goal - to cups and picturesque portraits of champions. Go to the subway to art. CollBlank (Blue Line No. 5). Stop is called: Estadi del Futbol Club Barselona, \u200b\u200bUl De Joan, 23. The museum works from 10 to 18.30, in the summer from 9.30 to 19.30, on Sundays - from 10 to 14.30. Inspection cost - 25 €. In the inspection includes visiting the tribune, locker rooms, a walk on the lawn of the game field.
Beria Market
On the pedestrian street of La Ramblas Barcelona is the indoor market of the canter, which existed from time immemorial as a country. In 1237, the territory included in the city began to ennorate. The current appearance of the market was created by the architect of Mas Vila in 1853. Gallery called "San Zhuzer" named Saint, on whose day 1st stone was laid. But the new name did not fit. In 1911-1914 Here, fishes were completed, gave gas, installed refrigerators.
Absolutely all merchants work, so you can see and taste the diversity of Catalonia's gifts in one place. The market is open from 8:00 to 20:30. To go from Columbus Avenue towards the theater of the Fox and the museum of wax figures (Museu de Cera). From the old port - 1 km. To pl. Catalonia Round buses 22, 42, 47, 58, 62, 66, 67, 68.
Old port
The beginning of Port Vell keeps an account from the docks of King Pedro III (VIII century), but the existing moorings are the legacy of another ruler, King Juan LL Aragon (13th century). Modernist bridge through r. Lobrigat is built for the 1992 Olympics. A wonderful place for walks is packed by boards, so the holidaymakers here literally cool down on a hot day. And at night, the crowds admire the swinging boats and yachts, sitting sitting at the tables in a cafe or leaning on the railing at the very edge of the water. Near the old port is the metro station of the third line Drassanes.
Square Catalonia
Catalunya Square is formed on the site of the former urban wall, which in the XIX century was demolished to expand the borders of the city. The main square is 50 thousand m² and is made according to the Ildeon Kerd project from granite with a picture in the form of sunlight. It is decorated with bronze sculptures and surrounded by commercial banks.
There are three fountains on the square, one of which is drinking. The Shattle from the airport arrives at Catalonia Square, there are four metro branches Urgunaona, Universitat, Passeig de Cracia, Catalunya and stops suburban electric train. The excursion buses of the City Tur network are stopped -Avtobus painted in blue color makes a longer overview route, the fare in it is 28 euros per day.
Right from the square you can go out:
- for the pedestrian street Portal de L'Angel with a large number of cafes and shops
- on La Rambla Street, which leads to the seashore
- to the shopping center El Corte Ingles
It is important that until recently, there were many pigeons on the square, but the city authorities banned attract and feed birds, referring to sanitary standards.
Monument Christopher Columbus
The monument to the Spanish Marithewner Christopher Columbus was installed in 1888 in the port of Barcelona on Placa del Portal Dela Pau (Drassanes Metro Station). His construction is dedicated to the opening of the 1st World Industrial Exhibition and is executed by a group of Spanish artists and sculptors. The monument is an octagonal pedestal, on which four figures are constructed personifying Catalonia, Castile, Aragon and Leon.
The lower bronze bas-reliefs talk about the travels of Columbus to a new light, and the sculptures on the monument - about people who participated in the organization of expeditions. On a 60-meter celest, the sculpture of Christopher Columbus height is 7 m, pointing to the right hand towards the sea. Inside the hollow stela is equipped with an elevator, designed for 3 people who raises visitors on a round viewing area. The cost of one lift is 5.4 euros.
Elevator work time from 8:30 to 19:30 from November to February, and from 8:30 to 20:30 from March to October, except December 25-26, January 1 and 6. Interestingly, in 2012 a group of tourists turned out to be at the top of the monument during the elevator breakage, and since the staircase inside the stela is not provided, travelers safely lowered to the ground with the help of a lifting crane.
Next to the monument, Christopher Columbus is a cable car that delivers tourists to Montjuic.
Santa Maria De Pedralbes Monastery
The monastery was founded in 1327 by King Heme II and his fourth wife Queen Alisenda de Moncado. After the death of her husband, Alisdend lived in the palace, which built next to the monastery and remained in him until the end of his days. The tomb of the queen is divided into a church wall and decorated with two sculptures: one of them represents Alisend in the royal dress, the other is in the monastic journey.
In 1931, the monastery of Santa Maria de Pedralbes was assigned the status of a historical and cultural monument. The living conditions and life of the nuns (Clairsok) from the Order of St. Clara are recreated in the monastery of De Pedralbes in his original form: low cells, kitchen, refectory, living room, warehouse and biblical paintings on the walls.
The monastery is designed in the Gothic style and is today a valid female monastery. Special attention deserves a well-kept fruit garden, located in the courtyard of the monastery. The monastery of Santa Maria De Pedralbes is located on Baixada del Monestir Street, 9 (Reina Elisenda Metro Station) and is open to visitors from 10:00 to seasonal regime:
- from April to September - W-Fri to 17:00, Sat until 19:00, Sun up to 20:00
- from October to March - W-Fri to 14:00, Sat-Sun until 17:00
The cost of tickets is 5 euros, on Sunday after 15:00 - the entrance is free.
The monastery is closed every Monday and on the next days - January 1, May 1, June 24, December 25 and Good Friday.
Tower bellyguard
The Boresguard tower was built in 1917 as a residential building (House of Figueres) on the site of a medieval castle located at the foot of Tibidabo Mountain. Architect Antonio Gaudi developed a building project, and participated in the first stages of construction. The completion of the construction of the tower belongs to his disciple Domingo Sugraniese.
The intentional stretch of the building and the spire, with the "branded" cross Gaudi, visually increases the scale of the construction. In the details and facing of the house there is a hidden symbolic meaning, manifested in the outer and interior of the building, and the magnificent twisted staircase leading to the upper floors opens the visitors a wonderful view of the city. Located at Carrer De Bellesguard, 16 and open to visit W-Sun from 10:00 to 15:00. The cost of tickets is 9 euros.
Maritime Museum
The Maritime Museum is located on the territory of the ancient royal enterprises for the production and repair of ships - Vefeys Drassanas, which belong to the Gothic buildings of the XIV century. The museum was established in 1936 to distribute maritime culture among the population and offers visitors to familiarize themselves with the figures of shipping karyatid, a collection of navigation tools and instruments, layouts and models of ships of the Marine School of Barcelona.
The most interesting exhibits of the museum include full-size copies of submarines, sailboat and galleys.
The Maritime Museum works at Avinguda Drassanes daily from 10:00 to 20:00, except 25, December 26, 1st January 6. Ticket price, including visiting a three-volume schooner, is 10 euros. Every Sunday after 15:00 - the entrance to the museum is free.
Labyrinth Orta
In this article you will find the most famous sights of Barcelona. Of course, in this city there are much more interesting places, but for starters, we suggest you familiarize yourself with the most famous of them (you want to get everywhere without a queue and with a discount - take City Pass). If you want, you can always see and learn a lot of new things. And we prepared the metro map with the main attractions of Barcelona and the main stations.Click on the picture, and it will become more.
Metro: Sagrada Familia (2 and 5 metro branch).
Details about this attraction Barcelona read.
The fabulous park, also created by architect Antonio Gaudi at the beginning of the 20th century in the upper part of Barcelona. Gulea Park is striking primarily with his fabulous gingerbread houses and amazing mosaic sculptures. One of the most famous from the bottom is this lizard.
Helpful information:
Working hours: November-February 10:00 - 18:00, March-October 10:00 - 19:00, April-September 10:00 - 20:00, May-August 10:00 - 21:00
Price: 7.5 euros for adults, 5.25 for children and people over 65. Tickets you will find on the link.
Metro:Lesseps (Green Branch, L3)
Metro: From Parallel Metro on Funicular De Montjuïc, to Passeig De Miramar Avenue, to go up above, you need to reach the Teleferico cable car station and sit in other funicular. Tickets
Buses: No. 50 or No. 55 to the TELEFERICO Cable Car Base.
On the opposite side of Montjuic mountain, another no less well-known mountain called . At the top of this mountain there is a very beautiful church, along the screw staircase of which you can get to the very top, to the statue of Christ. From there opens an unforgettable view of Barcelona.
If you are traveling with children, Mount Tibidabo is just a chic choices, as the amusement park is also located here, which will be remembered by your children for a long time.
How to get: First you need to take a brown line Metro №7 to Tibidabo (Avinguda del Tibidabo), then sit down to the elevator. When leaving the subway across the road you will see the tram stop of the ancient blue tram (Tramvia Blau). Travel on the tram costs € 4.8 to one side. The tram will bring you to the funicular. The funicular journey will cost you at € 7.5 to one side.
Tickets to the amusement park on Mount Tibidabo.
House Balo In Barcelona, \u200b\u200bwho is also called the Batlo house or Casa Batlo, one of the most unusual works by Antonio Gaudi. There is no straight line in the house, even the roof pipes have bizarre forms. Inspiration Gaudi, as they say, received from nature itself. Details about this architectural masterpiece.
Helpful information:
Working hours: Pn. - Sun.: 9.00 - 21.00 (last entrance at 20.20). During special visits, the museum closes at 14:00. On holidays, the museum is closed.
Price: adult - 24.5 euros; Students, pensioners - 20.5 euros; Children under 7 years old - free. Audio activity is included in the ticket price. Tickets can be purchased in advance.
Address: Passeig de Gracia 43, Barcelona,
Metro: Passeig de Grasia (line L 3), from the house of Mila to the house of Balo you can walk on foot
Helpful information:
Working hours: In the summer, it is open from 9 to 20 hours, during the rest of the months it closes at 18:30.
Price: Adults: € 22, students and children: € 11, children under 6 years old - free. Tickets are viewed by this link.
Address: Carrer Provença, 261, 08008, Barcelona, \u200b\u200bEspagne
Metro: Diagonal (3 and 5 metro branch)
Buses: 7,16,17, 22, 24 and 28.
Barcelona coastline has a length of about 4.5 km. Fascinating views, golden sand, the easy breath of the sea breeze will help you relax from the city fuss and make your holiday unforgettable. Here, on , Under the hot Spanish sun, you can relax and drink a glass of Sangria, build a castle from sand during a fun family holiday, and if you prefer an active holiday, you can try your hand in beach sports.
To admire the truly Catalan architecture, its colors, visit, it's just an open-air museum in which such a huge number of gothic buildings are not found anywhere in Europe. It was here that the Roman village of Barsino was located, which became a great-grandfather of the modern city. The construction of 14-15 centuries are preserved to this day, as well as some structures from antiquity times. Between the streets of Carrer De La Tapineria and Del Sots-Tinent Navarro, you can see the remnants of the Roman wall, in the center there is a beautiful Cathedral of Holy Evlalia Cathedral and Chapel. Most of the streets of this area are very narrow and winding and closed to drive, which gives him a special color.
Address: Avda Placa De La Catedral, Gothic Quarter, 08002 Barcelona, \u200b\u200bEspagne
Metro:Jaume I.
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Here visitors will be able to stroll through the 80-meter underwater tunnel, admiring the sharks, rods, octopus and other lives of the sea. In three dozens of giant aquariums, more than 11,000 marine inhabitants, representatives of 450 species live inhabit.
Helpful information:
Working hours: From Monday to Friday 09:30 - 21:00, on Saturday, Sunday and holidays 09:30 - 21:00. In June and September 09:30 - 21:30, in July - August 09:30 - 23:00.
Price: Children under 3 years old - free, adult ticket costs 18 euros. Cost for children from 5 to 10 years - 13 euros, from 3 to 4 years - 6.50 euros. And do not forget to take a free travel guide.
Address: Moll d'Esparya, 7, Barcelona, \u200b\u200bEspanya
Metro:Drassanes (L3 L3) or BARCELONETA (L4 line).
Pleasant walk through Barcelona!
A three-day route on the attractions of Barcelona has already much more options: you can order several excursions, relax in the parks and even go out.
In order not to get tired on the very first day, it will be convenient to get acquainted with the city as part of a review bus tour or a comfortable trip with a private guide. On the tourist route in the city ride red two-storey buses, on any of 20 stops at the attractions you can go out, and then take the next bus.
In a mandatory program, travelers usually include visiting viewing sites. Here are just some places to review urban panoramas in Barcelona: Tibidabo Mountain, Telbashnya Tolderol, National Museum. The most recognizable view opens from Guell Park.
One day one of the days can be devoted to the city, for example, to schedule a trip to Montserrat Monastery: getting to him an hour on the train from Barcelona with a transfer to the cable car or cream. Montserrat is a spiritual symbol of Catalonia and a pilgrimage site, located in the hotel area at an altitude of 725 meters relative to the sea level.
Almost 20 km from the center of Barcelona is the theme park "Catalonia in Miniature", where it will be interesting and adults, and children. About 150 copies of architecture monuments are exhibited outdoors, most of which are recognizable attractions of Barcelona.
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On the coast of the Mediterranean on the Iberian Peninsula is the second largest city in Spain the capital of Catalonia Barcelona. This is a trade and industrial center of the country, which in the number of population is inferior only to Madrid. It is the city on the hills, and all his administrative centers received their names from the names of these hills. This article presents the main attractions of Barcelona with unique photographs and names.
The climate is very soft here, so summer is always warm here, and the winter is dry than it is undoubtedly attracting a huge number of tourists and holidaymakers. Not far from the city, the airport is located, the metro is running, which has 11 not only underground, but also terrestrial lines. You can distinguish routes by numbers and color.
Barcelona is still the largest port of the country, which includes a port for transportation, the old port and trading. This is the largest railway assembly in the country with the famous Santas Estaso train station. Barcelona is also rich in their attractions that attract a lot of tourists.
This is the famous architectural structure that attracts the whole world in peculiar beauty. The idea of \u200b\u200bthe construction of the cathedral originated in 1866, when the clergyman of Manyan and the book by the books of Zhuzep Maria Bokabelia Verdager created the "Society of Remover St. Joseph". This cathedral was designed by a community for vicious people, mired to sins, and who need new walls for repentance.
For the cathedral, the most deserted outskirts were chosen on which she was raised goats. People were put forward by the main requirement - the cathedral should be built only on donations of residents as proof of their love for the Lord.
To build this cathedral in 1883, Antonio Gaudi was invited to the role of the chief architect. At that moment, on the shoulders of the thirty-year master was only one project - the factory workshop. The coming designer changed the idea of \u200b\u200bhis predecessor.
The new architect has proclaimed the enormous building complex, but considered the option that this project would not have time to bring to the end even if he dedicate him all his life. The construction of three facades was planned, each of which will tell about the life of Jesus: Christmas, passion and fame.
Sagrada The surname unite twelve towers, personifying the apostles, and the main tower of 170 meters high was erected in honor of Jesus. People and animals, located on the walls, are performed by the architectural magnitude. The facade of passion is distinguished by the stylistry, as another architect was engaged in its design - Joseph Maria Drochi.
On June 7, 1926, Gaudi died under the tram wheels. The Grand Architect is buried in the chapel under the ground of the cathedral. In 2000, the construction of the facade of glory began, which is dedicated to the Resurrection of Christ. The construction of this cathedral does not stop today, approximately construction will be completed by 2026. Despite this, divine services are held in the temple.
Tourists are not available all facades, since construction work is not over. You need to purchase a ticket for visiting the facade towers, as well as a museum. On the tops of the facades you can get with the help of long spiral stairs or elevators.
Museum survived by layouts and drawings Antonio Gaudi, you can also get acquainted in detail with the chronicle of the construction of the cathedral. Even in the incomplete form of Sagrada, the surname will shook visitors with their unusual and mysteriousness.
House Mila
One of the many attractions of the city of Barcelona, \u200b\u200bwhich attracts visitors to their unusual species is Mila's house, or as Catalans called it - Casal Mila. This result of the work of the Great Antonio Gaudi is located at the crossroads of Carrera de Provence Street with the Boulevard of Posk-de-Garcia and amazes attention to its fantastic architecture, which, whether it imitates the marine elements, whether it will steal on the verge of weightlessness and grandeur.
House Mila The name house received on behalf of the customer, Magnate Pere Mila and-Cape, who, together with his wife, ordered this project Gaudi, with the condition that it will be something extraordinary. The house was already completed without the participation of the author, because of the disagreements encountered in 1909 with the customer. The construction of this building was carried out from 1906 to 1910 and was new in all respects.
The house itself can be compared with the rock, which the sea waves are washed from all sides, because the author did not step away from her genre and borrowed his enthusiasm at nature itself. On the front of the building it is impossible to find straight lines or angles, because smooth bends, turning into each other, oval and rounded forms, as well as lattices, similar to sea algae, make it streamlined.
In order for the house from the inside to be lighter, there are three patio courtyard, on which the windows of utility rooms come out, and the windows of residential rooms look outside. The walls of the house are decorated with a very beautiful colored painting on mythological theme, and twisted stairways with forged fences, as if embrace them from the inside.
Separate attention can be paid to the attic on the seventh floor. Initially, underwear was dried on it, and now there is a small museum of creativity Antonio Gaudi, standing under the roof of 270 brick arched arches. The museum presents an exposure consisting of layouts, drawings of sketches and photographs of the house, as well as various items that served as inspiration in work.
Also here you can see the apartment with the interior of the beginning of the 20th century, which completely retained the atmosphere of that time. Initially, the house did not really like the townspeople, and they began to call him a quarry (La Pedrera). Only after half a century, in 1984, he received his recognition and was introduced into the UNESCO Heritage Register.
Today, the uniqueness of the house of Mila is that it still performs the same functions as before. In one part there is a bank, and the upper floors are populated by tenants.
Another monument of architecture, which surprises its unusual species, located in the center of the city is the home of Balo, because of the similarity of architectural forms with the bones of mythological animals is called the bone home.
The building was built in 1877, as an ordinary residential building, and from 1904 to 1906 he was taken to restore Antonio Gaudi. The same sea themes present in almost all of its work, very saturated colors, finishing with a ceramic mosaic and a relief roof, all these details are already intriguing tourists and residents of the city.
Its internal interior with a beautiful chandelier in the form of the sun, stained glass inserts and gently curved railing will also seem no less interesting. Each part of this house has its own historical pages and for visitors opens the doors as a museum.
This building looks very holistic and harmonious, despite the complete absence of corners, and straight lines. According to the citizens, the house very much resembles a huge dragon, which inspired the masters and very often appeared in his works.
Entering the inside of the room, you get into a big hall, which is more like a fairy tale. Ceiling windows are similar to the skinny shell, smoothly flowing into the walls and staircase with carved railings in the form of a curved ridge of a huge dragon.
Belozat will present the office of the owner of this unusual home of Joeep Balo-I- Kasanovasa and the fireplace made in the then fashionable style of Modern. From the office there is an exit to the courtyard of the house, which is separated by Trenkadis technique. Due to unusual finishing, it is called the courtyard of light rays.
At the top of the structure there is a attic that, during the lifetime of the owners, was used as a laundry and pantry. Now the room is not cluttered and a lot of white color prevails. Its partitions are made by parabolic arches, which very much resembles the ribs lying on the roof of the dragon.
Rising to the roof of the house you can see the open part - the asometh, which the master gave exceptional originality. If you look at the roof from the front side, you can see the dragon ridge there. Here you can see furnace chimneys resembling strange mushrooms. But in life, they play the role more prosaic - they perform the function of overlapping the reverse thrust.
The Balo House is especially beautiful in the reflections of the evening illumination and looks like a fairy-tale palace. At the beginning of the 60s of the last century, he was recognized as an artistic monument at first the city, and then the whole of Catalonia, and in 2005, UNESCO made it to his register.
A very important landmark of the city is considered a beautiful square in Barcelona - Spain Square. She has its own unique history and its attractive places. Since its existence, it was very different from what is currently.
The average centuries of it marked a rather gloomy story. Here, sentences were read by criminal and publicly in the square were executed. In the 16th century, the defensive fortress Siudadel was built on this place, which defended the city from the invasion of enemies.
She became an area only at the beginning of the 20th century and was a place to carry out various negotiations. The impetus for her prosperity was the upcoming world exhibition, and for this event it was necessary to bring to world-class standards. The order was performed by the disciple of Antonio Gaudi - Hukhol, who did the square as it is now.
Now the five largest streets of the city intersect on the square, including underground street. The project itself was conceived so that its center was the most beautiful fountain, surrounded by sculptures from all sides. All buildings in the area area also have their own historical value.
The place where the largest city shopping center is now located, there used to be an isna for the corrida. Here you can see a unique, newly renovated magic fountain, which is very popular at visitors and the National Palace.
But, undoubtedly, the royal spectacle represents the National Museum (Palau Nacional), located at the foot of Montjuic Mountain. Once inside the museum you can get from what has seen great pleasure, and the appearance outside stunned by your evening luminescence with a nearby divine fountain.
On a small emerald island there is another, no less majestic fountain, which is at the intersection of all roads. In the middle of the island there is a pedestal with sculptures that personify the most diverse elements, things, goddesses. It's not difficult to get to the square, it is enough to focus on the huge columns standing on the sides.
View of Barcelona from the observation deck on the square of Spain
Square Catalonia
Catalunya Square is one of the cozy and beautiful corners of the city, from this place tourists begin their routes over Barcelona. It is located between the old town and the earsample, where the very vivid life of the city passes. From this area, tourists immediately fall to the famous home of Balo, which in the Gothic quarter, hence the street begins for pedestrians of La Rambla, as well as entering the passage of de Garcia.
With the northeastern side of the area there is a huge shopping center El Corte Ingles, which is rich in various goods. Favorite occupation of tourists is considered to feed not the square of pigeons. It is decorated with fountains and sculptures created by the famous artists of the last century.
Square Catalonia On this land there are big festivals, various exhibitions, here are spent the weeks of the Catalan book, and in winter the rink is poured, which is considered the most ambitious in the European part of the continent.
The area has no rich historical heritage, until the middle of the 19th century, there was a huge wasteland in her place. Then the walls surrounded by the city were demolished and in the form of the Idelphons of the heart was built in the form of the sun, from which the rays diverge in all directions. Already by 1888, all architectural buildings were formed into a single ensemble, and only by the beginning of the world exhibition were slightly corrected.
Against the background of all buildings, the building of the Spanish credit bank is highlighted by the Baroque facade. Its central part is laid out. Also, the area is rich in monuments, the most famous of which is the Fensuke Massia - the warlord proclaiming the sovereignty of Catalonia in the early 30s of the last century.
Here you can see the sculpture of the "goddess", a copy of Clara's creation, and Steel "Youth". In the open place there is a "shepherd with flute", and even more effects give equestrian groups, symbolizing diligence and wisdom. The Republic represents four provincial areas, and all the separate sculptural ensemble symbolizes them. Here, under the square itself there is a center for tourist information, where you can get any of the information you are interested in.
Park Guell
Another domain of Barcelona, \u200b\u200bintroduced in 1969 to the UNESCO Register, the work of the Ingenious Gaudi - Park Guel. This amazing creation of the author was embodied in the life of many 14 years since 1900. The customer of this work of art was the old patron of Gaudi Petssent Evebio Guell, whose name is it called.
To realize my dream - the creation of gardens in the English style promoted it to buy about 15-hectares of land, but this project was unsuccessful, from forty-planned houses was built only 3, one of which was his own.
Today, this house is turned into a Museum of the Eminist Author. By location, this area was far from the city and wealthy people did not want to leave his center. Later the city authorities bought the park and made it publicly available. Here, as in all works of the architect, the love of the real, smooth lines and, of course, to mythology is visible.
Park Guell From the streets of Ull, the park meets visitors with two fabulous gingerbread houses, on one of them there is a cross, and on the other mushroom, the mushroom. Now they are fitted under the park administration and a house for watchmen. Then there are wide curved steps, on which the emblem of the republic is bangible.
Fountains with animal figures, one of which became the symbol of the capital - the dragon made from the mosaic. From the staircase, you can immediately get into the hall of a hundred columns that support a vaulted figured ceiling. Of course, the number of columns does not correspond to the name, there are only 86 there are 86, but there are beautiful acoustics, which allows many concerts in the hall.
Next to the hall is a unique bench-parapet with bending lines repeating the human body. Walking along the alleys of the park, you will definitely get into the gallery column, where the columns resemble the gigantic bird nests, for which they received a similar name.
Their close combination with the hill slope allows you to think that they are with him one whole. There are various installations, fountains, decorated with interesting ornaments from mosaic, which never repeated twice. Here you can visit the house-museum of the author, to see there various products, furniture made by its own hands.
Spanish village
If there is no time to visit the whole country, but I really want to admire the architecture, the Spanish village will show many attractions, without leaving the city. A plot of 42 square meters. km accommodates 117 buildings recognized by the wealth of Spaniards.
For the most part, this is a copy of the vintage houses, temples, etc., collected from all the ends of Spain and made in natural sizes, according to the same methods and from the same materials as the originals. There are reduced copies, but not much.
The construction of this open-air museum is timed to the world exhibition held in 1929. First of all, tourists fall on the central area of \u200b\u200bthe village of Plasa Major, which gathered a collective way of all Square of Spain, on which markets are located. It is equipped with all the famous buildings inherent in different areas of Spain.
Another object that attracts attention is the entrance gate to the museum that fully copy San Vincent Castle in Avila with its fortifications. The impressive spectacle represents a copy of the Town Hall from Valderrobles or a fragment of famous steps, which in Santiago de Compostela. To find the right region, it is worth only to decide on the relevant Street of the Province.
In the village you can see the work of masters of various crafts, which, if desired, will teach some souvenir. All crafts of masters are fairly in demand by tourists who buy them as souvenirs. At night, a lot of young people are going to the museum, and the Tablao de Carmete restaurant, which is here, in the village, you can see an unforgettable flamenco performed by professional dancers.
Gothic Quarter
If you want to know where Barcelona was born, look at the Gothic Quarter, the most vintage district of the city. His story can be studied since the time of the Roman Empire, there was a settlement of Barsino long before our era, where old warriors lived.
Starting from the Middle Ages of our era, Catalonia was as part of the Kingdom of Aragon. It was a powerful kingdom, and at this time there were a lot of buildings that have come down in one form or another to this day. The beginning of the quarter opens the Plaza Nova Square, which once led to the Roman settlement.
Gothic Quarter Here, in the ancient century there was the largest market on which they traded, including slaves. Nearby you can see the preserved Roman towers, and the Episcopian Palace is worth the right of them. He contrasts a lot with the house of the architects collegium, the facade of which decorated Pablo Picasso.
One facade of the palace goes to the same street, which is the center of the quarter. She goes past the cathedral and stops at San Zhauma Square. Somewhere in the center of the street there is a lace bridge, which is a unique work of art, made in the Gothic style, on which you can go from the Government's Palace to the Canon's House, this rather large structure with the wrong layout is built in the Middle Ages and quite recently renovated.
It comes to Carrer Paradis, where there are some more buildings of the Middle Ages, open for tourists. Almost every one has debris from the Roman Temple, built in the 2nd century. Here you can see the cathedral storing ancient artifacts and 13 white geese! The Jewish Quarter keeps the ruins of a large synagogue.
The whole quarter is a solid medieval gothic, it is a district with narrow streets that are very intricately looped and intertwined with each other. There are many souvenir shops and shops that will not leave any tourist indifferent.
In this area there are many attractions in the open-air, which include the buildings of 14-15 centuries. Even a few buildings of the Roman Empire are preserved. Special magnificence has a royal area on which the singing fountain is. The Gothic Quarter is one of the oldest centers throughout Europe. It concentrates a large number of attractions that can not see.
Monument Christopher Columbus
A 60 meter monument H. Columbus is very popular with tourists. It towers above the city center and the port, where he was met from swimming. On a rounded pedestal with four staircases, a pedestal in the form of an octagon with sculptures, symbolizing Catalonia, Castile, Leon and Aragon, and in the Corinth column there is a statue of the navigator.
The base of the monument is installed bas-reliefs with the subject of the journey of the navigator, and at the very top there is a small sightseeing area. If you rise there on the elevator, you can see the famous port and admire city attractions.
It is impossible to be in Barcelona and not to visit the National Museum of Catalan art, which is located in the building of the National Palace, built in 1929 on the occasion of the World Exhibition near the foot of Montjuic. Two are collected here, once a separately existing museum - Museum of Arts of Catalonia and Contemporary Art. Splendor outside and treasury inside.
Here, the competent distribution of space and quite understandable allocated all periods of history. Having been in just one museum, you can enjoy the splendor of the works from the Romance and Gothic style and ending with the epochs of the Renaissance and Baroque. Usually gloomy medieval masterpieces are captured by the brightness of paints and vitality.
The collection of the museum is about 240 thousand works covering the history for 1000 years. Even those who are not interested in history will gladly look at the building itself, which is considered one of the most beautiful in the city, and from the museum there is a stunning panorama of city attractions.
Fountain Montjica Palace of Catalan music
Walking around the city of Barcelona, \u200b\u200bit is impossible not to pay attention to the Palace of Catalan music. In 1908, he was built in 1908 by the talented architect Luis Domainek and Montainner, who, along with Gaudi and Kadafalk, created a unique image in the Art Nouveau style. Many of his work became the face of the city, it refers to the castle of three dragons, the house Fuster and many others.
Since the opening of the palace here is a huge number of visitors who are going to look at the most amazing temple of the arts. This construction, like many, received world recognition and entered the UNESCO heritage list.
Palace of Catalan music In the Quarter, Pedralbes is located the monastery of the same name, considered the largest in the city. He opened in 1326 by order of the wife of the king of Spain Zhaumii Elisend Moncade. The luxury court monastery shines with rich decoration.
Here are chic medieval mansions and no less luxurious villas adjacent to super-modern buildings, decorated with many parks and green hedges. The main buildings of the complex were erected in the 14th century, during the heyday of the Gothic Catalonia. In the monastery there are Keli living here nuns, abbey, assembly hall, dining room and hostel.
Going to the territory of the monastery, immediately plunge into those old days. On the territory there is a museum with exhibitors, collected by the inhabitants of this institution, these are exhibits for religious topics, all kinds of works of arts, as well as furniture items. The sarcophagus with the body of the Queen of Elisende and the two statues are kept here.
Monastery Montserrat
Barcelona, \u200b\u200band all Catalonia have from what to experience pride. Mount Montserrat possesses an extraordinary magical force and everything here speaks from stone to the leaf. Here you can climb in the mountains, study nature and, of course, to visit the Benedictine Monastery Montserrat to see the main shrine of the country, the statue of the Holy Virgin Mary Maria Montserratskaya, to which there is a lot of pilgrims.
According to legends, she can fulfill any desire. Her statue is in the throne hall of the Basilica over the painted altar. The monastery began to emerge at the end of the 9th century from the construction of several small churches, and in two centuries the construction of the monastery itself began.
Monastery Montserrat Construction continued long enough, only by the 12th century of work were completed. Now you can see just such an architectural ensemble, which it was 9 centuries ago. At the beginning of the 19th century, during the war with Napoleon, the monastery suffered very much, was then lucky by the Romanesque portal and the Gothic gallery, they were left not touched. It was restored and was renovated only by the 20th century.
The statue of the Black Virgin Montserratskaya is not the only domain of the monastery. There is a very large library where a unique collection is stored, consisting of more than a thousand ancient manuscripts and manuscripts.
The pearl of the library is the medieval song collection of the 14th century. Its uniqueness is that only men who are related to science can visit it, women here are prohibited. Also, during the monastery there is a museum with the exhibition of monks along with the work of eminent artists.
Also here are the icons and various exhibits that illuminating the Middle East and its culture. Another pride of the Mountain Resident is the oldest chorus of the Escolan boys in the world. His story has almost 7 centuries. The choir performs mainly spiritual and classical music.
Church of the Saint Heart
The one who visited Barcelona and walked on Ramblem, probably paid attention to the far-located figure of Christ, who stretches his hands over the city, as if saying goodbye, as if, and sends his blessing, seeing his ascension. A little away from the tourist route on the top of the Tibidabo Mountains itself is the church of the Holy Heart.
Church of the Saint Heart This is a very beautiful cathedral, decorated with fitted arches, non-fourth windows and a large number of openwork parts, which makes a massive building very easy and elegant. If you rise to the top of Tibidabo, where it is located, you can get on the most picturesque viewing platform of the city.
A favorite place of rest tourists, and local residents is the Park of Citadel.
He will delight eyes with architecture, many sculptures, beauty of nature. Here in the park you can admire the Fountain "Big Cascade".
This is a composition of sculptures with water guns. In her center, a triumphal arch is seen, and its top is crowned by the sculpture of the Goddess Aurora, on a chariot, harvested by a four horses. The fountain is rich in gilding, beauty of flowing water and magnificent sculptures, which makes it a very bright attraction.
Tower Agbar
One of the most notable buildings in the city, residents consider the Tower of Agbar (in the people called cucumber), which at night becomes like a huge Christmas tree with thousands of garlands. Architect Jean Nuvel conceived the structure, externally resembling the monoliths of the Mount Montserrat stone together with the gas meters.
The building began to build back in 1999, and only by the 2005 it took the current appearance. The design of the skyscraper is two oval cylinders. The cylinder, built within the tower, performs the function of the framework, on which all engineering structures are installed, and the outer makes it form.
Tower Agbar It has only windows that are located in chaotic order and have swivel mechanisms. Their rotation depends on the temperature of the building, which allows you to pay less for the heating of the building and its air conditioning.
The height of the tower is almost 145 meters and the lighting elements are located throughout its height, thanks to which the tower has gained such popularity, simultaneously showing almost 16 million colors and images. The backlight on the building is lit daily, mostly it is blue and red colors, and sometimes there appears the thematic backlight with figures and inscriptions.
All exhibitions are held in the lobby of the building, since the tourists are not allowed above, there are offices there. Despite the fact that the tower has not yet earned the love of local residents, tourists do not bypass her by the party.
Beach Barceloneta
The most popular place of summer holidays and for citizens and tourists is the beach of Barceloneta. It is located near the city, and despite the fact that near the port and a lot of vacationers, it is very clean.
Here you can play tennis, ride on the rollers or on a skate, also there are football, volleyball and playgrounds. The bottom of the sea here is sandy, and the entrance to the sea is flat, which is very convenient for vacationers with children.
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Unusual museums of the city
Museum of motorcycles
Most of the residents of Barcelona ride at two-wheeled transport. It is not surprising that it is here that the Museum of Motorcycles is the most unusual in Barcelona. He began his work in 2011 on the basis of an old historic building. It contains about 70 models of motorcycles of famous Spanish brands. The museum is a store where you can buy unusual souvenirs and items, as well as books of this topic. The price of a ticket - 6 euros, preferential - for students, pensioners or companies from 10 people - 4 euros. Children up to 8 years old ticket is not needed.
Konopley Museum
A very young museum in Catalonia - Canopley Museum. It is located in the historical room of the 16th century, attracting tourists by appearance. What is it noteworthy? Low it is known that it has been made of cannabis and still make clothes, ropes, shoes and more. There are almost 6,000 hemp exhibits of various subjects. She was used in different industries, they prepared food, medicines, used in the economy, industry.
On the territory of the museum there is a souvenir shop where you can buy products from cannabis: bags, cosmetics, clothes, hats and a lot of other. The ticket costs 9 euros, for the company more than 10 people - 7 euros. Children up to 13 years old ticket is not needed, but they are not allowed without adults.
Museum of ideas and inventions
In this museum, a collection of the most fun and ridiculous inventions is collected, since in addition to their authors and visitors to the museum, they are unlikely to be needed. The ticket costs 8 euros, for children 4-12 years old - 6 euros.
Museum of Hamon
There are a lot of types of Hamon, none of the feast in Spain takes place without it. Recently, Barcelona opened a museum in which you can see how the Hamon is prepared, and also to taste it over a glass of wine. A tasting ticket costs 19 euros, for children under 5 years old - 15 euros.
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