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A short train ride away from Barcelona's center, Monserrat gives you the opportunity to experience an historic monastery, funicular and cable car rides, and a bit of hiking.
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There are a few options to get up to Monserrat. Ask the Tourist information center in the Placa Catalunya of Barcelona about their organized day trips which run about €40 for the transportation and a guided tour. You can also go on your own. In that case, before you leave, go to La Boquería market on the Ramblas to pick up the makings for a picnic. (While they're not terrible, the food options in Monsterrat aren't anything to write home about.) To travel independently,...read more
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Las Ramblas
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- +34 93 368 9700(Tourist Information)
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- La Rambla
- Barcelona,Barcelona08002
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Although it's a massive tourist trap, Las Ramblas is a great place to shop for gifts. Check out the jewelry stands at the bottom of Las Ramblas, even locals buy things there.
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Whether or not you've been to Barcelona, everyone's heard of Las Ramblas. One of the most renowned walkways in Europe and perhaps the world, this incredible stretch starts at el Colon (Christopher Columbus Statue) by the sea and extends all the way until Plaza Catalunya. Sprinkled with street vendors selling everything from fine jewelry to caged pigeons, the greatest attraction on Las Ramblas is the one of a kind street performers. Depicting the most innovative costumes it's possible to stare at a man sitting perfectly still on a toilet for as long as it takes until someone drops a Euro in his bucket and he makes a funny face. Overcrowded and a hot spot for pickpockets and prostitutes, Las Ramblas is still a definite must see if you're coming to Barcelona.
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Plaça Catalunya
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- +34 93 368 9700(Tourist Information)
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- passeig de Gràcia
- (Ronda de Sant Pere)
- Barcelona,Barcelona08002
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For everything and anything foreign, check out FNAC department store, right across from the Plaza. It contains all types electronic gadgets, magazines in all languages and also has a nice coffee shop below. Best to go early in the morning to avoid the crowds.
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If coming to Barcelona, you have to frequent Placa Catalunya. One of, if not the most popular plaza in Barcelona, this 5000 meter square is the cross roads between where the old city and the new city meet. Sitting at the top of the Gotico and Raval and leading into the Eixample and Gracia neighbourhoods, Placa Catalunya is not only a landmark but a gathering point for locals and tourists alike. Hosting outdoor, free concerts and celebrations, Placa Catalunya is right next to El Corte Ingles, FNAC and an abundance of other popular shops and cafes. There's always something happening in the plaza, even if it's just hippies sitting and playing guitar while children run around screaming, it's never dull.
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Plaça Espanya
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- +34 93 368 9700(Tourist Information)
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- carrer Pla de Matabous
- Barcelona,Barcelona08034
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The dancing water fountain performance is one of Placa Espanya's biggest selling points. Best to be seen at night, this combination of dancing water, music and lights is an unforgettable experience. Night shows are only on Friday's and Saturday's from 7-9pm.
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Situated at the foot of Montjuic, in the distric of Sants-Montjuic, lies Placa Espanya. One of Barcelona's most well known squares and designed by one of Gaudi's disciples, Placa Espanya is a great place to visit not only for its famous 'magic fountain' performance, but because of its close proximity to almost everything. It's just a short walk from the up and coming barrio, Poble Sec and is also walking distance to cool sites such as the National Art Museum of Catalonia, one of Spain's finest. Originally built in 1929 to be used for the Universal Exposition, today Placa Espanya is used by the public for all types of gatherings and events.
- Destination(s): Barcelona
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