Discovering a new city is always really exciting, especially when one is taking the time to visit a culture loaded city such as Barcelona.
Barcelona is a mix of sunny Mediterranean charm and European urban style. From Gothic to Gaudi, from Mies van der Rohe to Herzog and De Meuron, the city is bursting with architecture and art; while the Catalan gastronomic highlights are between the country's best. Sunny beaches are spread along the city cost tempting the sun seekers, while charming wine and tapas bars are just inviting anyone who's passing by to enjoy the moment and meditate.
''From its origins as a middle-ranking Roman town of which vestiges can be seen today, Barcelona became a medieval trade juggernaut.Its old center holds one of the biggest concentrations of Gothic architecture in Europe. Beyond this are some of the world's most bizarre buildings: surreal spectacles capped by Antoni Gaudi's Sagrada Familia.
Barcelona has breaking ground in art, architecture and style since the late 19th century.From Picasso and Miro to the modern wonders of today, the racing heart of Barcelona has barely skipped a beat.Equally busy are the city's avant-garde chefs, who complete with old time classics for the gourmet's attention.''(source lonely planet guide)
Barcelona is the city of textures and food perfumes and delights, perfect for long walking tours, for culture, art and architecture lovers or gourmands. It is a city that has something to offer to any type of person who is ready to discover it...
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