Barri Gòtic antique

Advantages: So much to see
Disadvantages: Finding somewhere to stay

...the long stairway of Palau Nacional. Away from the seafront, there is a modern street market (La Rambla) with market stalls selling local handicrafts, fresh flowers, and live exotic pets. Barcelona has a long and rich history; you'll be amazed by the mystical Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic) nearby. It is a district of medieval buildings and churches with narrow alleyways. The main attraction here is the Cathedral of Barcelona (La Catedrel). If you have time, come back to see the Cathedral at night as well when it is illuminated by yellow floodlights. Barcelona isn't Barcelona without the Sagrada Familia (La Segrada Familia). The church was designed to have a central spire and twelve towers to represent Jesus Christ and twelve Apostles but so far, it has only eight towers. And they have been building it since 1882! Anyway, the church is just... Read review

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Advantages: Great compact city with excellent public transport
Disadvantages: No one truly stand out monument that is world famous.

...A which is a large terminal but it was surprisingly quiet when we arrived at just after 22.00. The airport is located about 12km from the centre and a thirty minute taxi ride to the Barri Gotic in the centre was about 25 euro which is not bad. There is also the option of a train of coach from the airport but for three of us we would have only saved about ten euro by the time we had also picked up the metro from the drop off points so at that time of night a door to door service was the preferred option. As with all airports it is best to avoid the people touting for business in the arrivals lounge and head straight for the official taxi rank. Geography of Barcelona The city is located on the north east coast of Spain and is hemmed in by a number of mountains to the west. There are a number of distinctive areas to the city with the centre... Read review

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Advantages: Everything you want on a city break
Disadvantages: Too many things to do

...building that dominates the skyline for miles around. The old building has been sensitively and creatively modernised internally providing a huge, airy space and a very relaxing environment. Much of the art on display is religious and taken from numerous old churches in the region but there are also several rooms displaying work from the 19th and 20th centuries including some early Picasso. Barri Gottic~ Like many cities modern Barcelona was formed by the merging of several historically distinct districts. For the tourist two of these will form the basis of any visit. To the north of Gran Via De Les Corts Catalanes is Eixample, home of the Sagrada Familia amongst other sites and to the south the Barri Gotic. Barri Gotic is the old town of Barcelona and is a characterful area full of narrow cobbled streets, alleyways and hidden squares. Although... Read review

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