This wonder has been in construction since the early 1800s, its predicted completion is said to be in the year 2022. The architectural design from within is also something to behold. If you are looking to capture some of the histories of Barcelona, the Sagrada Familia is a prime example. Although, its recommended to acquire tickets online because the expected wait time to tour the landmark church could range from 2 hours or more.

Various shops, restaurants, and points of interest can be found along Las Ramblas. Such include the Erotic museum, the Christopher Columbus monument, and the Mercat de la Boqueria (a large vibrant marketplace). However, the southern portion of Las Ramblas changes into a red-light district as night falls. It is best to go exploring during the day. As the area is filled with people walking about it is not uncommon for pickpockets and other ne'er-do-wells to take advantage of your exploration. Keep your wits about you and blend in with the locals to minimize your chances of being targeted.

These days for constant modernization, it's easy to spot an old building right next to a building built in the 90s. It's a mix of old and new and modern. People from all over the world come to this Gothic Quarter. The narrow street, winding creates a maze and means it can take a while to get your bearings. I always recommend looking up and around you or you may miss some of the best bits.

The Gothic Quarter has many ancient plasmas (plaças), where you can relax and enjoy the surroundings. However, one of the main attractions, right in the center of the district is the Cathedral has a beautiful courtyard full of exotic plants and geese, geese.

Old Mixed with The New: Modern shopping area in Barri Gòtic: You will be spoiled for choice of restaurants and bars, especially around Plaça Reial which is always full day and night. Nightlife in the Gothic Quarter is lively to say the least and you will always find somewhere to have a drink or dance. Calle Ferran, which is just one side of Plaça Reial and leads to Plaça Sant Jaume with its majestic government buildings is also good for bars and cafes.

Shopping is also great in the Gothic Quarter, from the commercial area of Calle Portal de L'Angel to all the little shops on Calle Avinyo. Make sure you walk around to experience all that you can, the Gothic Quarter is the perfect spot for that afternoon walk.

There are metro stops on both sides of the Gothic Quarter, with 3 Las Ramblas running to one side of the area and the other being Jaume 1. But you are in the center of the city and many attractions. the city's walk.

Plaça Reial in Barri Gòtic neighborhood: At the top of Las Ramblas is Plaça de Catalunya, where you can go to Passeig de Gràcia if your shopping tastes are slightly more oriented or if you want to see Gaudí's buildings. El Raval is an interesting area worth visiting, you can get there by crossing Las Ramblas. The Barri Gòtic area is the first choice for many visitors to Barcelona. This is the cultural center of the city and is suitable for all types of tourism.

After many refinements to travel, we decided we wanted to experience the city in a different way and stay in a neighborhood with more locals than tourists. When Waytstay provided us with an apartment in the Gracia neighborhood, it seemed like an ideal place to see another side of the city. That is definitely the right decision for us. We love Gracia, and it has more advantages in the center of the city.

Quiet
With narrow streets and dense squares, Gracia has a rural feel, and in fact, it was an independent town until it was swallowed by the city in the late 1800s. Like the busy center, it is not crowded - tourist buses do not make it out here, and it is a very local area. Local people are a diverse mix of young lovers, young families and the elderly. The traffic is minimal, so the neighborhood feels quiet and comfortable, perfect for wandering.

Safe
Barcelona is famous for pickpockets, but you are at the highest risk on the busy Las Ramblas. Since Gracia is not bound, it does not attract thieves targeted at tourists, so we feel much safer, and Simon does not feel he has to go around with his hands in his pocket.

Walkable
Many of Gracia's pedestrian streets are just a pedestrianized area, with lots of streets to get stuck in and good squares to stop on your wanderers. It is also very accessible to the rest of the city. You can take the metro (Fontana, Lesseps, or Diagonal stops), but we go everywhere - the Gothic Quarter is a 30 minute walk down Passeig de Gracia Boulevard, and the beach in Barceloneta is 50 minutes away, a lot of ways.

Spanish popular say? Improvements o Morir? (renovate or die?) to mind as you walk the streets of Diagonal Mar. It is the latest in a long line of major infrastructure projects to change Barcelona's cityscape, following two international exhibitions in 1888 and 1929 and the legendary Olympic Games of 1992. Fremrum the triangular jutting of the sea is the legacy of a major international conference held in 2004. Today it plays a central role in corporate events and conferences. It is also the venue for some of the world's largest music festivals. such as Primavera Sound? along with year-round exhibitions.

And considerable controversy
The development of Diagonal Mar has not been without its critics. Phishers have called it urban disaster, complaining that it does not have a social and community spirit. It is true that this area seems rather anemic compared to the traditional barrios of Barcelona, but this area lacks the charm it creates in well-designed facilities.

Know your neighbors
As a new and planned community, Diagonal Mar has witnessed a spike in real estate values. Not surprisingly it has a rather private atmosphere, with middle-income and upper-middle-income people in large part. Many Catalan families also choose to stay in this area, drawn by the wide streets and attractions of Parc Diagonal Mar and nearby beaches. The modern apartments of the district tend to be spacious and luxurious with a view to the park and the beach.

Although the area near the sea, Diagonal Mar is not the people looking for sun, tourists and children on the skateboard (in other words, it is not Barceloneta). Llevant Beach is an artificial facility, much quieter than Barcelona's other beaches, although it is full of amenities such as volleyball courts, showers and sun loungers. You are bound to go through some local people if you choose to spend an afternoon sunbathing and swimming.

Shopping Options
As the shopping center goes, Diagonal Mar is a three-storey shopping mall, as well as the largest shopping center in Spain. High-end fashion brands such as Zara, H & M, Miss Sixty and Desigual are complemented by an 18-storey cinema on the top floor, giant basement Alcampo supermarket and countless restaurants (mostly fast food restaurants) scattered all over. And the entire complex is connected to the luxurious Hotel Princesa next to Diagonal Avenue. The main area of the shopping center is closed on Sundays, as is the standard in Barcelona, although restaurants and entertainment facilities on the top floor remain open.

El Raval's character is constantly identified and redefined by people who call it home, and their locals celebrate the city's anti-neighborhood nature. When you are in El Raval, have fun as the people of it do.

Why visit Montjuïc Castle?
In the mid-18th century, military engineer Juan Martín Cermeño was responsible for repairing the cover because it had suffered considerable damage during the Spanish Succession, which ran from 1701 to 1714. The castle of Montjuïc was used to protect Barcelona and bombarded it at various times in its history. In the late 19th century, the building began to be used as a prison. In 1940 the company Lluís, President of the Catalonia Government, was executed by the firing squad there and in 1963 Franco opened a military museum in its confines which did not explicitly close until 2009. Now Montjuïc Castle is owned by Barcelona City Council.

A visit to the castle will allow you to explore:
Gates and facades
The fortress
Ground parade
Patios and towers
Wall facing the sea
The ditch
The horns and ravelin
The sea and land lunettes

How insured
Furthermore, from the terraces of the parade ground you can look out over Barcelona, the harbor, the coast, the Mediterranean Sea and the area known as El Baix Llobregat.

The Palau continues to feature concert performances year round. Acts as diverse as Elle Fitzgerald, Keith Jarrett, Duke Ellington, and Norah Jones have performed here. Richard Strauss, Igor Stravinsky, Sergei Prokiev, and Pierre Boulez are just a few of the composers to have conducted their own worls on the Palau stage.

English language tours of the facility are offered daily.