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3 Nights in Barcelona Spain – check out all the sights, attractions, and food spots to cover in this beautiful city.

Barcelona is an incredibly beautiful city with so much to see and so much to do. Out of the 3 cities (Madrid, Seville, Barcelona) I had the privilege of visiting in Spain, Barcelona was hands down the BEST city in Spain, and also one of the most beautiful cosmopolitan cities in the world. This city has so much to offer from its gorgeous weather to its amazing tapas to its fascinating, yet unusual, Gaudi architecture.


Due to its location on the Mediterranean Sea, Barcelona also offers a wide array of activities to choose from including spending a day at the beach, visiting churches & museums, strolling down La Rambla and stopping by the Boqueria Food Market for a bite. In particular though, I had the most fun shopping and strolling down Passeig de Gracia and enjoying a cafe con leche every now and then. Barcelona is also famous for its vibrant nightlife – this city never sleeps. There is something for everyone in this culturally rich city with beautiful people… definitely not to be missed!

RECOMMENDED STAY
at least 3 to 4 nights

Casa Batlló on Passeig de Gracia
Architecture of Barcelona

Beautiful Barcelona

Strolling and window shopping on Passeig de Gracia, similar to New York’s 5th Avenue

barcelona 566Affordable shopping at Podivm on Passeig de Gracia
Placa de Catalunya… pigeon watching and hanging out
La Rambla
Boqueria Food Market at La Rambla
Narrow side streets off La Rambla

Port Vell… after strolling from La Rambla 

 

El Born district… supposedly very trendy, unfortunately I didn’t see the hype
Carrer del Bisbe Irurita at Barri Gotic (Gothic Quarter)
Twilight strolling thru Passeig de Gracia… observe the architecture
Gaudi’s Masterpiece – Sagrada Familia… front view
Gaudi’s Masterpiece – Sagrada Familia… back view
TELL ME: Have you been to Barcelona?  What was your favorite attraction?  What did I miss?
 

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  1. Barcelona is famous for its beaches, natural climate, villas and great architectural buildings .. I never go from there without seeing the Sagrada Familia of Antoni Gaudi. Thank you so much for adding your valuable time to post and give valuable information on Barcelona.villa Pineda de Mar

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