BARCELONA ATTRACTIONS
What To Do On The Costa Brava
by Rob Carlton
Barcelona is the capital of Catalunya, one of the richest and
most fiercely independent regions in Spain. Catalan people
speak their own language and many do not believe
themselves to be Spanish. The golden age of Catalunya
was around the twelfth to fourteenth centuries, when
Barcelona was the centre of the great seafaring empire of
Aragon. In addition to Barcelona, Catalunya is made up of
the cities of Lleida, Girona and Tarragona, and the long
Costa Brava, stretching from the French border to Valencia.
Barcelona has become a real tourist trap for the fantastic
mixture of activities on offer there. Its coastal location
attracts sun worshipers who enjoy the beach front resorts
along the coast, as well as the vibrant nightlife of the city
centre. The cultural and historical delights of the town
appeal to the sightseer, visiting for a long weekend, and the
more active will love hiking in the nearby mountains, where
skiing can be found in winter.
The most famous symbol of Barcelona and one sight that all
holidaymakers want to visit is Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia.
Even those that have not visited the city will be familiar with
the dripping wax image of the main façade. The famous
architect began work on this church in 1882, however the
task took a long time as the building work relied on
donations, and it had not been completed in 1926 when
Gaudi was struck by a train and died. Work has since
recommenced on the church and much has been added
since Gaudi’s death, but there is speculation as to whether
the building will ever be completely finished, or in fact
whether it really should be.
You can pay to go up inside one of the towers, of which
there are now eight, each one over one hundred meters
high. The initial design was meant to incorporate eighteen
towers, one for each of the twelve apostles, four for the
Evangelists, and one each for Jesus and the Virgin Mary.
Other piece of Gaudi’s work can be seen all over the city.
You will want to pull the Park Guell, La Pedrera and the Mila
house into your itinerary if you possibly can.
You can get detailed information about the sights of
Barcelona before you go from your travel agent, the
internet, or the tourist information office in Barcelona’s main
square once you get there. Make sure you pick up a map
showing all the main sights as well as the major stores,
restaurants and hotels. Also consider going on a bus tour of
the city. It is a great way to get your bearings in a very busy
and crowded city, and give you an idea of the distance
between places of interest. Talk to your guide, they may be
able to give you local information about great eating places
and temporary exhibitions that will not be marked on your
map. You will never get bored in Barcelona; your only
concern will be how to fit in everything you want to see.
About The Author
Focusing on latest news in Barcelona, Robert Carlton writes
articles most often for http://www.barcelona-information.com
. His work on Sagrada Familia are published on http:
//barcelona-information.com/sagrada-familia.html and also
other websites.
What To Do On The Costa Brava
by Rob Carlton
Barcelona is the capital of Catalunya, one of the richest and
most fiercely independent regions in Spain. Catalan people
speak their own language and many do not believe
themselves to be Spanish. The golden age of Catalunya
was around the twelfth to fourteenth centuries, when
Barcelona was the centre of the great seafaring empire of
Aragon. In addition to Barcelona, Catalunya is made up of
the cities of Lleida, Girona and Tarragona, and the long
Costa Brava, stretching from the French border to Valencia.
Barcelona has become a real tourist trap for the fantastic
mixture of activities on offer there. Its coastal location
attracts sun worshipers who enjoy the beach front resorts
along the coast, as well as the vibrant nightlife of the city
centre. The cultural and historical delights of the town
appeal to the sightseer, visiting for a long weekend, and the
more active will love hiking in the nearby mountains, where
skiing can be found in winter.
The most famous symbol of Barcelona and one sight that all
holidaymakers want to visit is Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia.
Even those that have not visited the city will be familiar with
the dripping wax image of the main façade. The famous
architect began work on this church in 1882, however the
task took a long time as the building work relied on
donations, and it had not been completed in 1926 when
Gaudi was struck by a train and died. Work has since
recommenced on the church and much has been added
since Gaudi’s death, but there is speculation as to whether
the building will ever be completely finished, or in fact
whether it really should be.
You can pay to go up inside one of the towers, of which
there are now eight, each one over one hundred meters
high. The initial design was meant to incorporate eighteen
towers, one for each of the twelve apostles, four for the
Evangelists, and one each for Jesus and the Virgin Mary.
Other piece of Gaudi’s work can be seen all over the city.
You will want to pull the Park Guell, La Pedrera and the Mila
house into your itinerary if you possibly can.
You can get detailed information about the sights of
Barcelona before you go from your travel agent, the
internet, or the tourist information office in Barcelona’s main
square once you get there. Make sure you pick up a map
showing all the main sights as well as the major stores,
restaurants and hotels. Also consider going on a bus tour of
the city. It is a great way to get your bearings in a very busy
and crowded city, and give you an idea of the distance
between places of interest. Talk to your guide, they may be
able to give you local information about great eating places
and temporary exhibitions that will not be marked on your
map. You will never get bored in Barcelona; your only
concern will be how to fit in everything you want to see.
About The Author
Focusing on latest news in Barcelona, Robert Carlton writes
articles most often for http://www.barcelona-information.com
. His work on Sagrada Familia are published on http:
//barcelona-information.com/sagrada-familia.html and also
other websites.
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