Barcelona Gothic Cathedral La Seu Adress: Plaza de la Seu (Metro Jaume) Entrance door on Plaza de la Seu and on carrer de la Bisbe (very nice old street) Barri Gothic district Entrance fee : … [Read more...]
SAGRADA FAMILIA: How to avoid the queue to buy your ticket
October 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Sagrada Familia is Gaudis most famous building and certainly the most popular monument in Barcelona. The cathedral, which is still under construction and said to be finished in 2026, is defenitely a "must see" when visiting Barcelona. Like Critic Rainer Zerbst says "it is probably impossible to find a church building anything like it in the … [Read more...]
Barcelona City Guide: Gotic quarter – Rambla
February 11, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The historical centre of Barcelona from Plaza Catalunya to the old harbour alongside the Rambla. Medieval streets, gorgeous buildings, prestigious or peaceful squares. Trendy shops, friendly restaurants, tapas bars and all you need for a fiesta by night. Day and night, the streets are flooded with locals, tourists, students & young people … [Read more...]
Barcelona Guide : Historical Centre Ciutat Vella
December 14, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Ciutad Vella (catalan) means Old Town. Until the end of the 19th century, the historical centre or Ciutat Vella ( the Gothic area, La Ribera, La Rambla and El Raval) was the city of Barcelona. It is famous for its historic monuments, narrow streets and its bohemian atmosphere. You can walk for hours in its medieval streets wandering how it … [Read more...]
Sagrada Familia Cathedral Gaudi Barcelona Pope visit
April 8, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The Sagrada Familia cathedral Pope Benedict XVI is due in Barcelona on Sunday 7th November 2010 to perform the opening ceremony on the Expiatory Church of the Holy Family (La Sagrada Familia.). The Queen and spanish King Juan Carlos, their son and princess Letizia did attend the ceremony. The previous day he will be in Santigao de Compostela … [Read more...]