| What To Do In Barcelona | | | | beautiful city parks in the world andit is |
| | | | well used and loved by the people of the |
| The Spanish city of Barcelona (natives call | | | | city. Youmust climb steps and paths to reach |
| is Barca,pronouned "Bah-sa") is a vibrant, | | | | the huge terraceoverlooking the city. The |
| large and extremely funplace to visit. It has | | | | benches that border the terraceare covered |
| countless attractions, frombeautiful | | | | with mosaics. Here kids play football |
| buildings to trendy restaurants, museums | | | | whiletheir parents relax drink coffee in the |
| totapas bars. And let's not forget the | | | | cafes. On the pathsthat take you away from |
| coolest feature: the | | | | the terrace and further up the hillare |
| | | | forests and small hollows carved out of large |
| Mediterranean Ocean comes right up the center | | | | rocks,also designed by Gaudi, where you can |
| of the city. | | | | sit in private andread. |
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| If you're lucky enough to find yourself in | | | | 4. Ramble along La Rambla, the long stretch |
| Barcelona, besure to be the following 6 | | | | of streetthat runs from the water's edge to |
| things into your itinerary: | | | | the old portion of thecity. The street once |
| | | | carried water inland, but it's nowan |
| 1. Take a stroll. The warm, mild climate is | | | | entertainment mecca, full of storefronts, |
| perfect fora long walk. Observe the sights, | | | | theaters,bars and restaurants. It's also home |
| sounds and smells ofthe city in a way that | | | | to a covered food-hall where you can stock up |
| you can't from the driver's seat. | | | | on tasty treats, from cheeseto ham to nuts to |
| | | | fruits and veggies. |
| Barcelona is truly a city that should be | | | | |
| explored onfoot. | | | | 5. Indulge your artistic side. Stop in at the |
| | | | Musee |
| 2. Treat your eyes to the sight of Antonio | | | | |
| Gaudi's famedarchitecture. Barcelona is lucky | | | | Picasso, a cozy museum devoted solely to the |
| enough to be home tosome of Spain's most | | | | Spanishartist Pablo Picasso. Here you'll find |
| beatiful buildings, including the | | | | many fine piecesof ceramic artwork, childhood |
| | | | sketches, mature worksand information on the |
| Casa Mila, an apartment house with stunning | | | | artist's life. The museum isfull of |
| blue-green walls that curve like a serpent's | | | | fascinating and beautiful images, but it's |
| body. Gaudi iswell known for his whimsical | | | | smallenough to explore over the course of an |
| designs and colorful decor,qualities that are | | | | afternoon. |
| both on display here. Go up to theroof for a | | | | |
| view of the statuesque chimney stacks linedup | | | | 6. Visit the Noucamp. Another must see for |
| like soldiers guarding the city. You should | | | | sports fans isthe Camp Nou, home of Barcelona |
| alsobe sure to check out the architect's | | | | Football Club. The stadiumhas played host to |
| Sagrada Familia, asoaring cathedral that is | | | | some of the best European soccer games. |
| still under construction. | | | | |
| | | | And if you're not lucky enough to see a game |
| 3. Hang out in the Park Guell. More magical | | | | you can alwaystake a guided tour and look at |
| still is thepark Gaudi designed in the early | | | | the soccer museum. |
| 1900s. It is one of themost remarkable and | | | | |