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BCN, a mediterranean capital

by SirRichard - last update: Sep 8, 2003

A stylish city

Placa Reial
One thing I envy of Barcelona (comparing it with Madrid) is that it is a really beautiful and personal city. Everywhere you look at you find nice buildings around. Madrid has amazing highlights and monuments but somehow I find the city a bit more unpersonal.
Besides, BCN has the sea, and that's something Madrid will never have!!
The city has changed a lot after the 1992 Olympic Games, and it is said it's gonna get even better after the 2004's Forum event...
Sagrada Familia church

1 day stay, too short, I know

I must admit (with a certain shame) that I have only been 1 day and a half in BCN...
So don't expect to find here the ultimate guide of the city, just a personal view of it, what I saw, what I liked (U won't see here what I disliked, LOL)

Here you are!

Seems to be in the middle of the world, doesn't it? I found this funny sign in the airport. It was the typical "You are here" map, but depicting all the world, I found it interesting :-)
Oh, BTE, Barcelona is located in Catalunya region, northeast of Spain, by the Mediterranean sea...
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SirRichard's Barcelona Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 20 - Photos: 20
 
Restaurants
Tips: 8 - Photos: 8
Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 3 - Photos: 3
 
Nightlife
Tips: 3 - Photos: 3
Off The Beaten Path
Tips: 6 - Photos: 6
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
 
Transportation
Tips: 8 - Photos: 8
Local Customs
Tips: 3 - Photos: 3
 
Packing ListsShopping
Tips: 12 - Photos: 12
 
Sports Travel
Tips: 3 - Photos: 3
General Tips
Tips: 6 - Photos: 6

Comments for SirRichard about Barcelona
MalenaN Wed Jan 2, 2008 09:18 UTC
 Barcelona sounds to be a lovely city! I'm really looking forward to my first visit there later this year. Great tips!
ronaldpk Fri Nov 17, 2006 22:03 UTC
 You've missed to mention the 13 geese of Santa Eulallia. For me, they were the cutest surprise in the Gothic Quarter!
knips Tue Oct 10, 2006 17:25 UTC
 Seems to be the square of the final scene of "The Perfume", where Jean-Baptiste Grenouille perfumes himself so irresistible that he's been eaten up by the people at the place.
Jerelis Wed Jul 19, 2006 10:07 UTC
 For a stay of only one day, you have seen quite a lot. We've just returned from a three day stay. Still had the idea we haven't seen it all :-)
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