Barcelona is undoubtedly one of the most attractive
cities in Europe – classic and beautiful, modern
and fashionable, with fabulous natural surroundings,
outstanding art treasures, an impressing infrastructure
(among others, it is the n° 1 congress city in
the world) and a lavish lifestyle, envied by many.
It is also the city of Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí
- the landmark “Sagrada Familia” is his
masterpiece “par excellence” and nowadays
the City’s most emblematic building. The Eixample
Area marvels with its Modernist buildings built around
the turn of the century, and with Gaudi’s 2nd
masterpiece “La Pedrera”, listed on UNESCO's
list of World Heritage. Casa Battló, Palau
Güell, Casa Vicens and the Güell Park are
other architectural highlights created by Gaudí.
The world-famous “Ramblas” is an amazing
tree-shaded boulevard with many news stands, caged
birds, flower stalls, tarot readers, musicians, mime
artists etc.. Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter is
one of the most extensive and harmonious medieval
city centres in Europe, containing the gothic Cathedral,
the beautiful Plaça Reial, and nearby the most
visited museum of the city, the Picasso.
Apart from an excellent infrastructure and perfect
flight connections to Europe and the overseas, Barcelona
offers many first-class restaurants, fabulous and
unique event locations, all kind of shopping opportunities,
and: relax at the sea or in the nearby mountains!
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