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Its hard to say what is most capturing
from Barcelona, the parks, the city's nightlife, the architecture,
or the beaches. A non stop list on
interesting things to see and to
do is trademark for this also never sleeping city. Established in
the
Catalunia region
of Spain, the main language of
the city is Catalan, and
its also comprises the Catalan pride of this autonomous region.
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The
city was founded by a cartagenian lord of last
name barca and its
has seen, as most cities in this part of the world, a Roman rule,
still visilbe in some parts of the city. Nowadays its a center of
international trade, a major port for ships touring the
mediterranean sea, a great source for inspiration for many
musicians, artists and graphic designers. The city that hosted many
fairs and shows for art and design is a leading place for people
interested in these issues.
Nightlife is also vibrant in Las
Ramblas with al sort of bars, nightclubs pubs and people drinking in
the streets the action turns vibrant untill the sunrise, time when
people move to the beach or to bed.
Many of the tapas bars are a great source of food and drink to start
the night, moving then to many of the clubs around, there is also
many bar hopping.
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Things
to do and places to visit:
* Get fresh bread and Jamón Crudo at the Mercado de la
Boqueria.
* spend the day in the beach, enjoying the shows and the street
artists.
* Find all of Antoni Gaudi buildings and enter to the Sagrada
Familia
Church, still under construction.
* stroll under the gargoyles in the gothic area.
* eat fresh paella at one of the many traditional restaurants.
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