Barcelona Things to Do Tips by Maggies

SANTA MARIA DEL MAR Basilica De Santa Maria Del Mar Review

Santa Maria del Mar in the Gothic Quarter was built in the 14th and is's a great example of catalan gothic architecture. The simple and cold looking inside is contrasting with many colourful stained glass windows. It has a great acoustics which makes the religious place a great site not only for religious concerts but also jazz, classics and oriental music.

Address: Placa Santa Maria 1

Directions: Barrio Gotico

MUSEO PICASSO Museu Picasso Review

Picasso Museum was inaugurated in 1963 in the Aguilar Gothic palace in Montcada street, 15. Then another 4 palaces were added so now the museum houses a really vast collection chronologically showing the history of Picasso's art creation. Picasso Museum is one of those opened before artist's death and a large part of present collection comes from the donation that Picasso himself made in 1970.
Many of Picasso's works represent Barcelona as this is where he lived, where he studied, where he worked, where he had his studios and also, this must be the best place to show his life and art.

The entrance fee is 6,00 € and be prepared for about 30 minutes waiting to get in.

Address: Casa del Baro de Castellet, Montcada, 15-23

Directions: Metro: 'Jaume I',Barri Gotic

Phone: 93 319 63 10

Website: http://www.museupicasso.bcn.es

PARK GUELL Parc Guell Review

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CHARMING GOTHIC TOWN Barri Gotico Review

There are some beautiful charming corners in Barrio Gotico. Montcada is one of the them, a long narrow street with best preserved buildings and a view of a palm tree at its end. This is also where Museum of Picasso is located.
Another amazing place is Plaza Real, with the street lamps designed by Antonio Gaudi and rows of palm trees.
Well, these are the must sees but walk the side less crowded streets to find the real pearls of charming Barrio Gotico.

CATHEDRAL PATIO Cathedral La Seu Review

The side entrance to the Cathedral leads throgh a beautiful gothic patio with palm trees, little ponds and fountains.

Address: Plaça de la Seu

Directions: Barri Gotic. Metro: Lines 1 and 3 (Catalunya Station) and Lines 2 and 4 (Urquinaona Station.)

Phone: 933151554

Website: http://www.catedralbcn.org

PARQUE DE LA CIUTADELLA Parc de la Ciutadella (PARC CLOSED) Review

Address: Avingudade del Marquès de l'Argentera

Directions: On the edge of Ribera district. Near Barri Gothic, Cathedral Seu and Port Vell.

Website: http://www.barcelonaturisme.com/

FUNDACION JUAN MIRO Joan Miro Review

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Address: Plaza de Neptú

Directions: Parc de Montjuïc s/n Bus 50 (stops in the Plaça Universitat). Also Funicular de Montjuïcs/n

Phone: (34) 934.439.470

Website: http://www.bcn.fjmiro.es

BOQUERIA Mercat Boqueria Review

Boqueria is the most varied and busiest market in Barcelona. It's just right off Ramblas and you can find any fruit, sea food, meat or cheese you can imagine here.

Directions: Off Ramblas in it's upper part, coming from the sea on the left

CATHEDRAL Cathedral La Seu Review

The construction of the cathedral started in XIIIth century and finished in the beginning of XXth century.
On saturday and sunday afternoon people gather on the square in front of the Cathedral and dance Sardana which is a local dance. It's very nice experience to see them gather and dance with such a joy.

PLAZA ESPAÑA Plaça d'Espanya Review

Plaza España is a busy roundabout at the foot of Montjuic, right below Palacio Nacional (holding the Museum of Catalan Art - MNAC) and Font Magica (Being the great spectacle of water, sound and light).
The two 47 meter high towers originally served as the entrance to the World Exhibition which was oragnized here in 1929. Now, the International Fairs (Fira Barcelona) are still being organized here. There are exhibition pavilions all along Avenida Reina María Cristina (going from the Plaza to Palacio National) which is lined with smaller fountains and light columns looking really spectacular at night when the lights are on.
Plaza España is easily accessible with subway. This is also where most buses coming from the airport or Barcelona suburbs stop.

Directions: Sants / Montjuic