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World Tourism Destination : Tourism Attractions in Spain: Barcelona

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BARCELONA

Barcelona, the city of Olympics, the city with all its vibrancy and dynamisms and the city with old glory of its structures and art is one of the most preferred tourism destinations in Europe. The place offers some great sights and incredible arrays of cafes and pubs, which add to the climate and attitude of this great city. A vacation in this beautiful city is bound to let you feel joy, fun and a sense of well being simply being in this optimistic and dynamic city.

How to Go
Being an important destination on the world tourism itinerary, Barcelona is very well connected with most of the important cities of the world. Barcelona El Prat Airport is a hub for many international fliers For local travel, there are endless options such as metro, private taxi or cable car. One of the best ways to see the city in all its glory is simply to enjoy a nice walk along the beautiful roads of the city. The best seasons to enjoy the city is Spring when the climate is agreeable and pleasant.

Major Attractions
Barcelona is the place for a number of attractions, having a blend of modern arts and architecture coupled with historical museums and galleries offering great insights into the history and rich cultural heritage of the Spanish life style. Museu Picasso contains some of the very best of works of Picasso and is a visual delight. Museu d´historia de la ciutat allows you to have a look at the great Roman History and times. Museu Nacional d´Art de Catalunya (MNAC) is frequented by tourists with some of the best collection of Romanic paintings in the world. De la Musica Catalana, Hospital de Sant Pau, Casa Ametller, Casa de les Punxes, Plaça Reial, Passeig de Gracia are the other top tourist destinatons. Some of those were included in the World Heritage list. Las Ramblas', a street is the most buzzing place with a number of pubs and cafes and stalls selling all sorts of items as well as artists and dancers performing live and adding to the electrifying atmosphere. Barcelona see shores also offer great views of the city landscape and opportunities to enjoy a serene and relaxing walk amidst cool and nice breeze and great atmosphere.

Nightlife
Barcelona has an exciting and exhilarating night life and plenty of options ranging from pubs, cafes, restaurants, clubs houses, bars which offer great entertainment and add to the fun. Plaça Real, with plenty of bars and restaurants, El Raval, El Born and La Ribera and Palau Guell, built by the Catalan architectural genius Antoni Gaudí are good options to spend some great time in the city.

Shopping
Barcelona is a shoppers delight with plenty of options such as Passeig de Gracia, the Rambla de Catalunya, Avingunda Diagonal and at the Eixample. There are also some great real real Spanish-style shops, in the area between the Ramblas and Via Laietana, especially around Carrer de Ferran. Barcelona is also home to big and variety shopping malls, which are mostly located at the harbor. A must-visit is also the mega store of El Progreso that has one establishment at Plaça de Catalunya and another one at Diagonal. You can buy mementos, great ornaments, chick and designer clothes as well as street items from various shops in the city.

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