Barcelona - Places to Visit
Casa Milà
Located on the famous Passeig de Gràcia is Casa Milà, a building designed by Antoni Gaudí and better known as La Pedrera (the Stone Quarry). This unique and magnificent building has the appearance of a cliff face sculpted by the waves and wind. The balconies look like caves and their ralings represent seaweed whilst the roof architecture is famous for its extroadinary and colourful chimneys as well as the fantastic view over the city. An apartment on the 4th floor re-creates the style of the interior of the time the building was completed and is open to the public daily.
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One of Antoni Gaudí’s masterpieces, Park Güell sits atop the hill of el Carmell in the district of Gràcia with stunning views over the city and its beaches. Designed and built by the famous Catalan architect between 1900 and 1914 the park is a magnificent example of architecture combined with nature. With wonderful surprises around every corner visitors to the park can also pay to look around Gaudí’s house which contains pieces of furniture designed by the artist.
top ↑Museu Nacional d' Art de Catalunya
With the finest examples of Catalonian art in the country a visit to the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya is a must. The grand Palau Nacional (Grand Palace) was built temporarily to house the 1929 World Exhibition; however the building has remained and now houses the collection which dates back to medieval times. Church frescoes and furniture designed by the famous Antoni Gaudí can all be found here with the highlight being the collection of Romanesque art.
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The Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família is a huge Roman Catholic church designed by Antoni Gaudí. It has been under construction since 1882 and is not due to be completed until 2026, although parts of the church are now open to the public. The intricate design of the towering building has made it one of Barcelona’s most famous landmarks and it is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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At the heart of Barcelona is the Plaça de Catalunya, a busy square where several of the city’s most important streets converge. Featuring a large fountain as well as sculptures and mosaics the square is a popular meeting place for locals and tourists alike. La Rambla begins at the Plaça de Catalunya and it is also the gateway into the l’Eixample district of the city making it a great starting point for exploring.
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