Historical Barcelona: In One Day
Barcelona is one of the most electrifying cities of Spain and it has a lot to give to the visitors. You need to have a lot of time to cover all historical places in this city, so we prepared guide for you where to go if you only have a day or two for sightseeing. These are the must-see sites where you can have the best that Barcelona has without having to see all places of the city.
Basilica of the Holy Family is the famous unfinished of the work Gaudi and the most tourist destination of Barcelona. Yes, it is still underconstruction, considering its construction began over 100 years ago. To be finished around 2046, the basilica is quite a spectacle to see. Looking at it from the outside, it looks like something out of a Tolkien movie.
You must have a ticket to enter and it is wise to buy tickets in advance online because the line for tickets is very long. The most favorable time for taking photo’s is 1-3 pm because of the effect that the sun has as it goes through the numerous huge stained glass windows. You will be surrounded with sense that you are swimming in the ocean of blue, red, green, and yellow lights as passing through.
You may also go all the way up to one of the two towers of the basilica, which cost extra, separate ticket. The profits from the ticket sales will be used for the finishing touches of this building known by the title, “Gaudi’s crowning glory”, If you’re on a watch audition budget then you can just admire the sublime facade of the church from the outdoors and attempt a tour of the insides come completion of around 30 years from present.
Prior to the Las Vegas Bellagio fountains that were famous for their enchanting displays was the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc. This fountain located on the Montjuïc hill, near Placa d’Espanya was built for the occasion of the 1929 Barcelona International Exposition. The shows can be watched from Thursdays to Sundays from 8 PM to approximately 10:30 PM. There is their option to by escalators, so you can observe one of the show from above or may stay on the grounds in order to observe the fountains right in front of you.
There is limited seating when watching the show, so either head to the fountain early or have comfy shoes on, because you’ll be on your feet for a why long time. The melody that the fountain waltzes to is a variety of classic and Disney tunes in Spanish. They even have newer and even more upbeat songs from Flo Rida, Timbaland or even Miley Cyrus. Yes, indeed the show is a lot better than fountains of Bellagio.
Park Güell is a big park in the Gràcia district of Barcelona. Gaudi is massive in Barcelona and Park Güell is his biggest production and one of the largest in Europe over 17 hectares.
The park was constructed by the years 1900 to 1914 for residential purposes. If odd architecture interest you, this is the spot. Every house is different, each one having roofs you have never seen. They are incredibly complex mosaics everywhere you turn. The cars were made of white limestone-free stones and were originally designed for horses and carriages. The park itself is free to visit, but some areas require a ticket to visit Gaudi artefacts. The panorama at sunrise is an un-forgotten sight. You see the whole city of Barcelona far below you from the top of the park.
Camp Nou is the stadium of FC Barcelona. In this football mad land, this is something akin to a shrine which can hold approximately 80,000 loudmouthed daddygallogen. It is the biggest of its kind not only within Spain but additionally in Europe. This is something no sport fans and even those who just want to visit architectural wonder will not want to miss.
There is self-guided tour available that will take you round the stadium and even on to the pitch and commentary box. No guide required if not thrilled with constant spewing of trivia to accompany you while on a stroll. Along with the museum where you could find so much memorabilia that will bring anyone who’s a die-hard at what they are about at Barça to the dying side of heaven.
Few travel websites will include this both in places of interest in Barcelona but it is worth every minute of any tourist. First of all, it is less congested than other places. No need to fight through a sea of bodies to be able to move around. This place has a church on its top and an amusement park, so you have attractions which not just for the adults and more importantly for the young heart as well.
The more adventurous ones can hike up to the peak, whilst resorting to the bus or funicular for the others. The vista from the summit will simply amaze you. You can view the whole city of Barcelona and all the way to the sea. It’s a wonderful spot for panoramic shots or a selfie that is bound to get a thousand likes.
The church on the top is the Sagrat Cor church. It seems more like a church/citadel guarding over the city. Check out the top and you will find a statue of Christ in a familiar position. The bronze statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is looking like little brother of the well known Christ the Redeemer in Brazil.
