How to Visit Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona is one of the most prosperous cities in Spain. Having undergone radical modernization in preparation for the 1992 Olympics, Barcelona offers the best of the 21st century alongside its medieval roots. Visitors to Barcelona can immerse themselves in the rich history of this Catalonian city.

Instructions

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      Use the city tour bus service to see the most popular sites in Barcelona. Commentary on this double-decker bus is available in 7 different languages. Tourists are welcomed to hop off and on the bus to get a better look at the attractions.

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      Take a tour of Barcelona's football stadiums (remember that football in Spain is soccer to North Americans). Along with a tour of the local football stadiums, tourists can check out the stadium museum.

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      Keep an eye out for modern art sculptures placed around the city. You can also visit the Picasso Museum and view more than 3,500 pieces of modern art.

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      Visit the city Cathedral in the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona. Walk around San Juame Square.

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      Stop at Poble Espanyol ("Spanish village"). Visitors to Poble Espanyol are encouraged to wander about and admire the architecture.

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      Move on to Guell Park, a UNESCO world heritage site. This park is filled with art nouveau architecture. Enter the park through the main entrance and the stairway leading to the Hundred Columns Room, where the artist, Gaudí let his imagination loose.

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