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Barcelona is a charming city, although very different in character from Spain's capital, Madrid. The capital of the Catalunya region, in Spain's north, has a much slower pace of life and is easier to get around and get to know. Although the city has previously been perceived, as a regional also-ran to many of Spain's other well-known destinations - it is now as desirable a destination as anywhere else in the country With architectural treasures comparable to nowhere else in the world thanks in no small part to genius-architect Gaudi's legacy, Barcelona shines both day and night. His buildings along Las Ramblas, the Park Guell looking over the city and the amazing 'church of the people' La Sagrada Familia are integral to the city's streetscape. Barcelona, would not be Barcelona without them.

Las Ramblas, one of Barcelona's grandest thoroughfares allows visitors to, well, ramble along and take in a number of Gaudi's buildings - their completely unconventional, organic shapes, a stark contrast to their more mainstream neighbours.

Parc Guell, Barcelona

Gaudi's Park Guell, is a wonderful place to wander, both for its design and for the views. The steep climb up the hill to get there is well worth the effort. The design of the place seems to flow past you, rather than you walking through it. There are intriguing structures scattered throughout the grounds. These include a massive-tiled terrace with a catacomb-like underside of arches and columns with nesting pigeons in the walls as well and a house.
Bus Turistic, Barcelona

La Sagrada Familia is the jewel in Gaudi's crown. An architectural fantasy of seashells, sculptures, frog and salamander waterspouts and pyramids of fruit and berries topping its spires. Lifetimes, it has been in construction and still remains to be finished. The city itself is gorgeous, with wide boulevards, grand buildings and beautiful squares all presenting themselves proudly. Also, in parts, there are winding allies filled with artisans' workshops, clothing stores, tattoo and piercing shops, tapas bars, clubs and museums.
The city is one where the visitor feels inclined to simply wander and soak in what it has to offer. Once your feet have tired, there's always the beach, or a café, or bar, or the marina - to sit down, relax and watch the people as they go about their lives. And, if you still don't feel rejuvenated after taking it easy for a while, you can always catch the excellent metro home.
Christine Flatley

Getting there
Barcelona Airport is well served by budget airlines including EasyJet, bmibaby, Jet2.com, Germanwings, Ryanair, Monarch. Scheduled carriers include BA, Iberia, Lufthansa, KLM.
It has good rail links to France and the rest of Spain including high speed TGV's. It is also well connected to the Spanish Autoroute network. Finally there are ferry connections to the Baleric Islands.

Getting around
Barcelona has an extensive Metro system. This does not currently connect with the main Airport but there is a frequent inexpensive rail service from the Airport to the city centre. Be aware though that some airlines including Ryanair, fly to Girona Airport and a bus connection is required to reach the city.
For sightseeing it is well worth catching a Bus Turistic. These are hop on hop off open topped buses with an audio commentary provided in most languages. The ticket also includes discounts at many attractions in the city.

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