Attractions in Barcelona Spain
The history and cultural influences of Barcelona reflects on many of its
famous attractions. Barcelona is a not just a large city, the whole city
is consist of emblematic buildings which makes the city more attractive
to the tourists. Visitors who came to visit Barcelona will be amaze by
the diversity that despite of modern influences the historical buildings
and architectural structures in the city are preserved and still intact
until now.
Sagrada Familia by Antonio Gaudi
This giant temple was designed by the famous architect Antonio Gaudi.
The construction started in 1882 but it took another 30-80 years to
finished. The architectural design of the building is a combination of
curvilinear art Nouveau and Gothic form.
Today, this temple is considered as the most visited and the most famous
tourist attraction in Barcelona with more than 2 million visitors a
year. Visitors can access the Passion and the Nativity towers as well as
the Crypt, Nave and Shop.
Website: www.sagradafamilia.cat
Address: Calle Mallorca, 401 08013 Barcelona, Espaņa
Opening Hours: October to March 9:00am - 4:00pm,
April to September - 9:00am - 8:00pm,
December - January 9:00am - 2:00pm
L'Aquarium de Barcelona
Another famous attraction in Barcelona is the L'Aquarium de Barcelona.
It is the largest aquarium in the city, accommodating no less than 11,
000 animals of different species. This is an ideal place for children
and young adults.
Website: www.aquariumbcn.com
Address: Moll d'Espanya del Port Vell 08039 Barcelona, Espaņa
Opening Hours: 9:30am - 9:00pm Monday through Friday
Poble Espanyol de Montjuic
This is a small Spanish village consist of different quarters that
represents the style of architecture from different parts of the
country. Poble Espanyol is the venue for craft workshops and the famous
flamenco show. Here you can see different craft works and traditionally
made goods which makes the place become more popular.
Website: www.poble-espanyol.com
Address: Avda. Marques de Comillas 08038 Barcelona, Espaņa |
