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If you were to ask the locals, they would probably be quick to tell you that for the longest time, Barcelona lived with its back to the sea. While that’s not entirely true, Barcelona did see a dramatic degradation of its coastline during the 19th century. On top of that, the lack of infrastructure and mostly industrial seafront were not very inviting. It wasn’t until 1992 when the Olympic Games were organized that Barcelona finally went through an urban remodeling and clean-up of the coastline, resulting in the super-popular urban beaches it’s known for today. As crazy as it might sound, the sand was imported from abroad and it occasionally needs to be topped up.

🏦Barcelona has 50+ museums, covering anything from art and history to science and sports. A surprising fact is that neither the Picasso Museum nor the Joan Miró Foundation is the most visited. Instead, people seem to flock to the FC Barcelona Museum, which receives over 1.5 million visitors each year.

Ever since 1436, on April 23, Barcelona celebrates Sant Jordi’s Day (or St. George’s Day). He’s the patron saint of Catalonia and the local version of San Valentine. On this day, people exchange gifts of books and roses which apparently inspired UNESCO to create World Book Day. Coincidentally, April 23 is also the anniversary of the death of Miguel de Cervantes and William Shakespeare.

🏔Perched high above the Carmel neighborhood at the top of Turó de la Rovira sits an unlikely beauty spot. Scattered across the hilltop are crumbling concrete bunkers, the remnants of anti-aircraft fortifications built during the Spanish Civil War in 1938 - and whilst the canons might be gone, the 360 degree, almost bird’s-eye view of the city has not. Join the locals and head up here at sunset with a bottle of wine and some nibbles for the best views of Barcelona at golden hour (or any hour, actually). You’ll be able to spot all of the city’s most famous landmarks, as well as see the ocean as it melts into the sky on the horizon - a pretty spectacular vista. And as well as the stunning views, there’s a small museum inside one of the bunkers where you can learn about their role in the war, and about their unlikely evolution into becoming a shanty town during the 40s and 50s known as The Cannons neighborhood.

🍫Check out the best churros and chocolate spot at Barcelona's hidden gem Granja La Pallaresa. This chocolate shop opened up in 1947 and has been serving traditional thick, dark hot chocolate with freshly whipped cream since. Located in the Gothic neighborhood (Barri Gótic) on a street known for its chocolate cafés, Granja La Pallaresa is not to be missed by chocolate enthusiasts. Down the road is a typical churro place called Xurreria Dels Banys Nous. Here you can pick up churros and take them into La Granja with you - they really don’t mind you bringing in churros from outside. The churros are amazing, but the shop doesn’t look much - the perfect decoy to keep tourists away! It’s one of my favorite hidden spots in Barcelona. So take the churros into the bar, choose your drinking chocolate, and soak up the secret dessert heaven.

The charming Parc del Laberint d’Horta is a unique place to spend a day away from the big city. The park is a hidden green gem of the Horta and Guinardó district. Designed in 1792 by Italian engineer Domenico Bagutti, the park is Barcelona's oldest garden, home to artistic landscape gardening; flower beds, small squares, side paths, a maze created from cypress trees, mythological sculptures, tall trees, and a waterfall, the area makes up a total of 55 hectares. The park's woodland setting and hidden corners make the perfect spot to relax. The park is also the home of the Torre Soberana; a 14th-century country house, which was restored and redecorated in the Arabesque style in the 19th century. Seeking non-touristy things to do in Barcelona? Head to Parc del Laberint d’Horta for Barcelona off the beaten path.

💋💏🧑🏻‍🤝‍🧑🏻Hidden in a tiny square that’s literally a few minutes away from the cathedral (you’ll wonder how you didn’t stumble upon it yourself) is Barcelona’s most poignantly beautiful piece of street art. The piece, entitled ‘El Món Neix en Cada Besada' (The World Begins With Every Kiss), was originally installed as part of Barcelona’s Tricentenary celebrations, but has become such a beloved feature of the neighborhood that it was never taken down. Wander through the maze of old streets and from a distance, the mural is an intimate expression of two people kissing; get up close and you’ll see it’s made up of thousands of tiny mosaic tiles. The artist, Joan Fontcuberta, asked the readers of a local newspaper to send him photos of their own personal moments of freedom, 4000 of which were printed onto the tiny tiles and arranged according to their color density. The end result features everything from faded shots of family days at the beach to politically charged graffiti, photos of locals kissing their loved ones to snapshots of their children's birthday parties alongside the reminder inscribed on the neighboring wall that “The sound of a kiss isn’t as loud as a cannon, but its echo lasts a great deal longer.”

The artist has said that:
“I wanted to get away from a wailing wall, I didn’t want people to come and feel sorry for themselves in front of a wall,” Fontcuberta explained to the city. “What I wanted was a wall of joy, where people see optimistic proposals for a future worth living for.”

🚢🏝️The Port of Barcelona is one of the biggest and busiest cruise port in Europe. It receives over 2.5 million cruise ship passengers every year. The busiest months are from April to November.

The Romans built Barcelona so that their people could come here, rest, enjoy the day and have fun drinking. To a certain extent, to this day tourists come here for the same reason …

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Barcelona is a wonderful city and full of landmarks to be discovered…

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Feliç Diada de Catalunya!

11 of September, LA DIADA, the day of Catalunya, marks the defeat of the Catalans to the French army over the throne, which came to its end after 14 months of the war on this day on 1714.

The immediate implication was the loss of the ability to preserve tradition and culture, including the right to use the Catalan language as the official language.

The day is a day of defeat, and not victory like other nations, and is dedicated to celebrating Catalan nationalism.

Time out Barcelona with its 50 best restaurants in town.

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We will start our day in Salvador Dalí’s museum of surrealism. On the way, we will learn about his legacy and dive deep into his colourful personality and his fascinating life.

We will arrive at the museum which is located in the old theatre of Figueres and was designed by the genius himself, Salvador Dalí.
Our tour will go through the important works of art at the museum, connecting Dalí’s life with his masterpiece art in the way Dali himself instructed, to keep his legacy alive.
After the guided tour is finished, you can enjoy some time in the museum to explore the extraordinary art.

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These are the best beaches in Barcelona:
• Barceloneta Beach
• Mar Bella Beach
• Bogatell Beach
• Nova Icària Beach
• Sant Sebastià Beach
• Nova Mar Bella Beach
• Sant Miquel Beach
• Zona de Banys del Fòrum
• Somorrostro Beach
• Castelldefels Beach

Barcelona is fairly festooned with buildings to ogle. Ciutat Vella bristles with Gothic mansions, powerfully graceful churches and buildings of state, while Modernista masterpieces set cameras a-clicking throughout the city.
• La Sagrada Família
• Església de Santa Maria del Mar
• Torre Agbar
• Palau de la Música Catalana
• Hospital de la Santa Creu i de Sant Pau
• Mercat de Santa Caterina
• La Pedrera
• Casa Amatller
• Casa Batlló
• Pavelló Mies van der Rohe

Barcelona has been breaking ground in art, architecture and style since the late 19th century. From the marvels of Modernisme to the modern wonders of today, the racing heart of Barcelona has barely skipped a beat. The city’s avant-garde chefs whip up a storm that has even the French reaching for superlatives. The city itself could keep you occupied for weeks, but just outside are sandy beaches, Sitges and the Montserrat mountain range. Here’s a handful of things you should raise to the top of your to-do list.
• Scaling the dizzy heights of La Sagrada Família
• La Rambla
• Admiring Catalonia’s artistic heritage in the Museu Nacional d'art de Catalunia
• Marvelling at the many zany Modernista creations in L’Eixample

No wonder the Sagrada Familia is the iconic symbol of Barcelona: being under construction for more than 135 years, the marvellous monument, designed by Antoni Gaudi, attracts many tourists every year, and it’s one of the most ambitious architectural works in the world.
Join us for a unique guided tour inside the holy family building. It does not matter what your belief is, you will be amazed by the atmosphere and the colourful sunlight entering through the mosaic windows.
In this tour, our guide will take you through the secrets of this amazing masterpiece, where you can admire the story of the holy family and Antonio Gaudi as it is reflected from the facades and the breath-taking interior, and be inspired by the Modernist spirit and culture.

Not quite a snack, not quite a meal, the tapa is all about sociability, whether that involves ordering a parade of little dishes to share over a bottle of wine and a long chat or whether your objective is a much more civilised version of the bar crawl.
Catalans have never really embraced the tradition in the way that the rest of the country has, but if you know where to go, you can tapear till you drop.
• Barri Gòtic
• El Raval
• La Ribera
• Barceloneta
• L’Eixample

Explore vast empty parks, visit Gaudí buildings where you won’t have to queue, admire spectacular city views, and get to know areas of the city even many locals don’t know.
• Barcelona's best view in El Carmel
• A Gaudí masterpiece in Sarrià
• A lovely labyrinth in Horta
• A palace and a monastery in Pedralbes
• Cafes and culture in Sant Andreu de Palomar

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