LAS RAMBLAS
Las Ramblas is often the first landmark that most tourists identify with the city. Meandering down from the Pl. de Catalunya to the Columbus statue, filled with newspaper kiosks, flower and animal stalls, and all sorts of artists, it is undoubtedly the place where everyone comes together, both tourists and locals, from the most inconspicuous to the most exaggerated representative of all sorts of urban tribes. The middle part of the Rambla is pedestrianized and bordered by trees.
LA SAGRADA FAMILIA
The expiatory church of La Sagrada Familia is a work on a grand scale which was begun
on 19 March 1882 from a project by the diocesan architect Francisco de Paula del Villar (1828-1901). At the end of 1883 Gaudí was commissioned to carry on the works, a task which he did not abandon until his death in 1926. Since then, different architects have continued the work after his original idea.
La Sagrada Familia it’s located in the center of Barcelona, and over the years it has become one of the most universal signs of identity of the city and the country. It is visited by millions of people every year and many more study its architectural and religious content.
It has always been an expiatory church, which means that since the outset, 125 years ago now, it has been built from donations. Gaudí himself said: “The expiatory church of La Sagrada Familia is made by the people and is mirrored in them. It is a work that is in the hands of God and the will of the people.” The building is still going on and could be finished some time in the first third of the 21st century.
(taken from www.sagradafamilia.cat)
BORN DISTRICT
“Born” is a area with stylish bars, cafés and restaurants that has an atmosphere uniquely its own, is a favorite area for lovers of Barcelona nightlife, is a small village in the city. Fashionable but very authentic. Here you’ll find 3 important things to visit while you’re in Barcelona: Picasso’s Museum, Textile and costume Museum, and Santa Maria del Mar.
GRÀCIA
Gràcia, about 1 km north of the center of Barcelona located at the end of the Passeig de Gràcia, is the most distinctively Catalan neighborhood to be found in easy walking distance of the center.
In Gràcia you’ll find interesting shops, retro and trendy boutiques, nice restaurants, bars and cafés….
Gràcia is immediately recognizable for its narrow streets, a stark contrast to the wide, modern boulevards of L’Eixample. It’s known as a hip area with an active and politically-conscious community. Here you’ll find a number of lively plazas, bars and restaurants, but it’s a little more subdued other cultural hubs like the Born or El Raval, with a slightly more mature crowd.
Barcelona’s Gràcia neighborhood is worth exploring for its unique personality.
LA BARCELONETA
Barceloneta is a neighborhood in the Ciutat Vella district of Barcelona. Is the traditional
district for sailors and fishermen.
Barceloneta is known for its sandy beach and its many restaurants and nightclubs along the boardwalk.
Due to its location and proximity to the metro and many bus lines, the majority of its users get to the beach by public transport.
EL RAVAL
El Raval is a barrio in the Ciutat Vella district of Barcelona, Spain. The neighborhood is multicultural and also known as Barri Xino, meaning “Chinatown.” El Raval is one of the two historical neighborhoods that border the Rambla.
An area historically infamous for its nightlife and cabarets, as well as prostitution and crime, El Raval has changed significantly in recent years and, due its central location, has become a minor attraction of Barcelona. El Raval is also becoming one of the hippest up-and-coming neighbourhoods of Barcelona where many artists live and work. It is home to many bars, restaurants, and night spots.
(taken from wikipedia)
MONTJUÏC
Montjuïc is, together with Tibidabo, one of the two mountains that give our city character,
described in an old song as the “pearl of the Mediterranean”, surrounded by mountains and the sea, the “sentinels of its peace”.
Montjuïc mountain (Jewish mountain) has been, throughout its history, the protagonist of many events, some glorious and victorious, others less so. As a result, this emblematic mountain offers the visitor many different facets, including history, culture, leisure and sport.
You will have access to a splendid sight of Barcelona from all sides. The hillsides are covered with flowers. Exotic trees and giant cactus. This old district is ideal for a Sunday walk.
Other important points for sightseeing at Montjuïc are: Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya (MNAC), Magic Fountain, Poble Espanyol, Anella Olimpica, Fundació Joan Miró and the Castell de Montjuic.
TIBIDABO
Tibidabo is a mountain overlooking Barcelona. It can be reached by the tramvia Blau which is taken at the end of Calle Balmes in Plaça John Fitzgerald Kennedy it is possible to see the Tibidabo funicular which goes from Plaça del Doctor Andreu to the top of the mountain where the funfair is located. Tibidabo Funfair It is the oldest of Barcelona.
THE GOTHIC QUARTER
The Gothic Quarter is the heart of old Barcelona. The Barri Gòtic retains a labyrinthine
street plan, with many small streets opening out into squares. Most of the quarter is closed to regular traffic although open to service vehicles and taxis.