{"id":17069,"date":"2020-11-17T17:28:36","date_gmt":"2020-11-17T15:28:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fromplacetoplace.travel\/?page_id=17069"},"modified":"2024-04-24T15:22:46","modified_gmt":"2024-04-24T13:22:46","slug":"barcelona-city-trip","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fromplacetoplace.travel\/barcelona-city-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"Barcelona a city trip"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hardly any other city in Europe is as high on the “travel wish list” as Barcelona. Rightly, we think, one should visit the capital of Catalonia and if it is feasible, stay a little longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The city hosted the World’s Fair in 1888 and 1929. The Olympic Games were held here in 1992. To this day, you can still find places in the cityscape that look back on these major events and have had a lasting impact on the cityscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barcelona is known for its impressive architecture. Well-known architects and urban planners such as Antoni Gaud\u00ed and Lluis Dom\u00e9nech i Montaner have contributed to shaping the cityscape with their buildings. The buildings are masterpieces of modernism and attract architecture enthusiasts from all over the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Barcelona\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The city has a long history, from the Roman ruins to the medieval quarters, there is always something new to discover on a stroll through the city. The Gothic Quarter, the historic center of Barcelona, offers narrow streets, hidden squares and historic buildings, and the 66 museums, 86 parks and green spaces and the beach are popular with holidaymakers and locals alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The city has miles of sandy beaches along the coast, including popular beaches such as Barceloneta and Bogatell. These beaches offer a relaxed atmosphere and a variety of water sports such as swimming, sunbathing, windsurfing and kitesurfing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barcelona is a foodie’s paradise, with a variety of restaurants, tapas bars and markets offering delicious Catalan cuisine. Catalan cuisine is characterized by fresh ingredients from the region, including olive oil, seafood, vegetables and herbs. Popular Catalan dishes include paella (a rice dish with seafood or meat), fideu\u00e0 (a paella-like pasta dish), escudella i carn d’olla (a stew with meat and vegetables) and calcots (grilled spring onions). The city is also known for its sweet treats, including churros (deep-fried strips of dough dipped in chocolate), crema catalana (a Catalan version of cr\u00e8me br\u00fbl\u00e9e), panellets (marzipan-like pastries) and xuixo (a pastry bun filled with cream).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is something to discover on almost every corner, you just need plenty of time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barcelona city trip – our tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our tips for a varied and interesting stay in Barcelona<\/p>\n\n\n

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Completely for free: Tips for lovely excursions in Barcelona<\/div >\n

Travelling can be costly. So finding things to do for free at our destinations always makes me happy. I tested some of the free things to do in Barcelona and would like to share them with you.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Completely for free   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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The five most beautiful destinations in Barcelona<\/div >\n

After almost three weeks in Barcelona, I returned with so many memories that it was quite hard to pick a top five. One thing before we start: None of our excursions left me heavily disappointed. I was able to find something interesting, informative or beautiful at every single spot that we visited.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Top 5   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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Using Barcelona\u2019s public transportation system<\/div >\n

People who travel Barcelona do not need a car. Everything here can be reached on foot or via public transport. Barcelona\u2019s public transportation system is varied and one should take the time to take a different route every now and again.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Barcelona\u2019s public transportation system   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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Parc de la Ciutadella \u2013 The green lung of Barcelona<\/div >\n

An oasis in the big city \u2013 a place to experience relaxation and history \u2013 the Parc de la Ciutadella in the middle of Barcelona. We explored this 17.4-hectare park on a walk and breathed in its richness.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Parc de la Ciutadella   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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Reial Monestir De Santa Maria De Pedralbes<\/div >\n

What I thought a monastery would look like! As I returned from our trip to Montserrat a little disappointed by the atmosphere I was a tad sceptical what to expect from our visit to the Reial Monestir De Santa Maria De Pedralbes.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Reial Monestir De Santa Maria De Pedralbes   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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The Olympic Barcelona<\/div >\n

The Summer Olympic Games 1992 took place in Barcelona. It was a special event as for the first time in 20 years athletes from all nations that had an Olympic Committee took part in the games.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Olympic Barcelona   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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Is the Park G\u00fcell really worth the money?<\/div >\n

Gaudi\u2026 the Park G\u00fcell\u2026 I was really looking forward to our visit. I looked at countless videos and pictures that different bloggers have made of this park and I was always intrigued. How would it feel to really be there?<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Park G\u00fcell   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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Sagrada Familia \u2013 an eternal construction site<\/div >\n

For Berlin it\u2019s the BER airport, for Barcelona, it\u2019s the Sagrada Familia. A never-ending, massive construction project! There is a difference between the two though: Construction in Barcelona has been going on for much longer and there are no construction plans.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Sagrada Familia   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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Bullfighting arena \u201cLa Monumental\u201d<\/div >\n

Drawn in by the oriental looking towers we suddenly found ourselves in the bullfighting arena La Monumental, right in the middle of a residential area of Barcelona.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n La Monumental   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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Poble Espanyol \u2013 World Exhibition 1929<\/div >\n

Right beneath the Montju\u00efc mountain lies the Poble Espanyol. This \u201cSpanish Village\u201d was built for the 1929 World Exhibition in Barcelona.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Poble Espanyol   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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Another insider tip: Hospital de Sant Pau<\/div >\n

The Hospital de Sant Pau is within walking distance of our apartment. The number of visitors is still low, but it is only a matter of time until this impressive hospital complex will receive the same cult status that the famous Gaud\u00ed buildings hold.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Hospital de Sant Pau   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Cheap food and drink in Barcelona<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tapas, Paella, Sangria \u2026. Eating and drinking in Barcelona can be simply enjoyed.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Food in Barcelona<\/div >\n

There is nothing worse than having different preferences for eating times than the locals at your destination. Whenever we became hungry, most restaurants were closed.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Food in Barcelona   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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The hustle and bustle of the markets of Barcelona<\/div >\n

Paying one of the countless markets of Barcelona a visit is essential for every trip to this city. Markets, big and small, offering all sorts of goods, can be found in all of Barcelona's districts. Locals buy their fresh produce, sweets, spices and second-hand goodies right there.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Markets of Barcelona   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Accommodation in Barcelona<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Barcelona offers hotels in all price ranges as well as holiday flats where you can spend a wonderful time.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Barcelona: Hotel Alimara<\/div >\n

For an event with a team of international Joomla! programmers, the organizer chose the Hotel Alimara in Barcelona. Many of the participants had the opportunity to stay overnight in the hotel.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Hotel Alimara   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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We found a great flat in Barcelona<\/div >\n

We started looking for a flat in Barcelona early on, right after we had decided to spend about three weeks there.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Flat in Barcelona   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n