How to spend 5 days in a Barcelona

How to spend 5 days in a Barcelona -

My first visit to Barcelona was I fell in love with the city in 06.: the street performers, food (oh, the food! ), lifestyle, history relaxed, people and wealth of activities. Three years later I returned. Then a few months ago, I went back with a friend to show you how great the city is.

And every time I come back, Barcelona surprises and inspires me anew. Barcelona is like Paris, New York or Tokyo - there is always something to do, and you would have to do a lifetime in

But as a tourist, we do not get a lifetime a city to see .. We get a few days, maybe a week or two, if we're lucky. We see, as much as we can, before we move on. So for those who only a short time, what can we do? How can we maximize our time in a place like Barcelona, ​​where just that it as much to see? Now, as I have previously done for Bangkok, New York, Paris, Berlin and Helsinki, I have created a route to help you organize and maximize your time in this incredible city.

Below is my suggested route for your trip to Barcelona to learn you know best and unique attractions, parks, restaurants in the city and more (plus with travel tips too!):

day 1

Barri Gotic

the historic center of Barcelona and dates back to pre-Roman times. The area is a maze of narrow streets that turn to one another and open into beautiful squares and squares. Highlights:

• Barcelona History Museum - Barcelona has one of the best local history museums I've ever been. It has declared an incredible job, the history and the importance of Barcelona, ​​and has more than 4000 square meters of Roman ruins removed in the museum that you can walk through. It is spectacular. There is a possibility, detailed audio guide and descriptive explanations of what you see
• Picasso Museum -. While I'm not a big fan of most of the later work of Picasso, with more than 3,000 works of art, this museum has a lot to see, and I was happy
• Gothic cathedral -. in the heart of the Barri Gotic, this Gothic cathedral was built on was a 11th-century church. , You can for sweeping views of the surrounding historic area

Packed take to roof a lift: La Boqueria - This is the famous central food market in the Barri Gotic and one of the best places to grab lunch in the area. (Pay attention to masses of!)

Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art - In the Raval area of ​​the city is the Museum of Modern Art of the City. It has hundreds of exhibits, especially by Spanish artists. If you love modern art, it's worth the trip.

Ciutadella

On the complete other end of the Barri Gotic (it's a nice walk through the historic streets, so enjoy it) the Parc de la Ciutadella is. I was a big fan of this park when I hit it in 09 I stumbled absolutely the art and fountains love here. designed Gaudi, the famous Cascada fountain, when he was a student of architecture. On a warm day, I like to just sit by the fountain and rigid. There is also a zoo in the park and some short hiking trails. Take a bottle of wine, some ham access, and a picnic.

Day 2

Food Tour

Barcelona has some of the best food in Spain, and there is no better way to make your to spend the morning as learning about the food culture of the city. I Context Travel Food Tour is highly recommended that you highlight around the Barri Gothic and the food markets where it holds the food history and delights of the region. One of the most informative and delicious tours I have to in a while; It's not the cheapest food tour in the city, but I have everything I paid.

Beaches

No trip to Barcelona is complete without a visit its famous beaches. Once crammed on food, siesta all day on the beaches, work on your tan and relax with all the local people who had the same idea. 1st day was very tiring, so make day 2 to relax.

Day 3

Gaudi

Gaudi is Barcelona's most famous architect and the father of modernist architecture is considered movement. His unique style, use of nature, and the catalog of the work draws a lot of attention and visitors to the city. You can his work spread throughout the city, but found in Eixample, you can visit these four major sites:

• La Sagrada Familia
• Park Güell
• Casa Mila
• Casa Batllo

lunch -. Take a breather (and a late lunch)

tour - While still in the Eixample, you can visit all other modernist movement sites. While Gaudi was the most famous architect of the movement, Barcelona is full modernist style buildings of other great architects. You can identify the building by the red circle in front of them on the sidewalk. You can also take the Context Travel Tour on the move or just download only a mini-guide and do it yourself.

Visit Plaça d'Espanya at night (Thursday)

On Thursday Plaça d'Espanya fountains and lights, the road towards Montjuïc Hill line. At the end of the Magic Fountain of Montjuic, which brings on a spectacular light and water show. After the hill go to the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya for an expansive view of the city. This is also a great place to take a date. Uber-romantic!

Day 4

Harbor Cable Car

connects the 1450 meter long harbor cable car with red car Montjuïc and Barceloneta. It starts near the beach on the 78-meter tower and takes you all the way to the mountain of Montjuïc

Montjuïc Hill -. When you arrive on the hill of the cable car, you 'll be able to enjoy a good view of the city and visit the Castell de Montjuïc (a great 18th century fortress), as well as gardens, a Spanish village, and several Olympic stadiums. There is much to do here, so you. Spoiled for choice

Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

The Catalunyans very regional pride seriously. You are Catalunyans first Spaniard ever. It was no surprise to me then an entire museum dedicated to find art in the region. Since it is on a hill, you can visit the Museum of terrace use pretty epic photos to take of the city.

Day 5

On the last day in Barcelona, ​​relax and just enjoy the city. must visit each city a day where you feel slow and not rushed. Use to do this day, what you want. Suggestions:

• Hit the beach again - working on your bronze a little more
• See anything you have not seen - do not get time, a few other sites or museums to visit or walk through some neighborhoods? Spend your afternoon to do that
• a ton food - you can never have enough food in Barcelona have
• Drink plenty of Sangria - ditto for sangria

other things to do: many other activities more than the normal image pickup sightseeing
Barcelona hosts:

See a football game

, the first "soccer" game I ever saw in Barcelona. It was Espaynol against Valencia. I I still buy the shirt that day. Barcelona both teams Espanyol and FC Barcelona (one of the top in the world)

Learn to cook -. Since Barcelona such a food-centric city, when the normal activities and attractions bore you, take a food class. There are many one-day cooking classes offered

day trip to Figueres -. This region is the home of Dalí, and you can have a day trip to Figueres, where you can visit the Dalí. Museum, with some of his most famous works

For food suggested you find these places below:

• Les Quinze Nits, Plaza Real, 6, www.lesquinzenits.com
• La Fonda, Escudellers, 10, www.lafonda-restaurant.com
• Allium restaurant, Carrer del Call, 17, www.alliumrestaurant.es
• Pinotxo, La Boqueria, http: / /pinotxobar.com

you could squeeze in the real atmosphere of Barcelona in two or three days, but five (or six) for the route above will give you enough time to take Iberian ham gorge tapas and sangria, while not rushing. Barcelona moves slowly: Dinner is at 9, you are early in the bar when it is before 2:00, and everyone sleeps late and loves her siesta. And since this city moves slowly, so should you. Sleep late, breaks, eat a lot, do not rush your visit, and just enjoy Barcelona - at a pace Spaniards

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