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What to see in Barcelona (Part 1)

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Barcelona – it’s not just a city with lots of attractions. Barcelona, it is ​​a way of life, if you want, it is a Catalan spirit, where the sea, medieval culture, delicious food, beautiful architecture, magnificent parks and a great number of free young people on the streets – where it all intertwined into a single mood, freedom of religion! This city can’t be seen, you should feel it, what we propose you to do!There are a great number of attractions in this city. We gathered the best ones, which we recommend you to visit when being on tour to Barcelona.

Montjuic-Fountains-Barcelona1Magic Fountain

One of the most beautiful places in the evening in Barcelona is a Magic Fountain. It is called the Fountain of Montjuic or simply the Singing Fountain in Barcelona. It would seem that nothing special: a fountain with music? In fact, it is an amazing sight, the main heroes of which are water, music and light. To watch it, at the foot of Montjuïc every evening gather not hundreds, but thousands of tourists from around the world. They take places on the steps leading upstairs to the National Palace (Palau Nacional), long before the beginning of the presentation. Those who managed to climb higher, to the very palace, along with the magnificent sight of fountain can watch also the fascinating panorama of the evening in Barcelona.

images (1)The fountain itself is a great value for Barcelona. It was built in 1929 for the World Exhibition, held in the Catalan capital. Musical accompaniment was introduced only in 1992 for the Olympics.

How to get there: Fountain of Montjuic is located near the metro station Plaza of Spain – can be reached through the branches L1 (red) or L3 (green). It looks so great at the evening time. A lot of tourists gather nearby to watch fountain in the evening, when it shines and splashes water.

images         Sagrada Familia

Sagrada Familia is a true symbol of Barcelona, ​​without which it is impossible to imagine the capital of Catalonia. It is mascot and heart of the city, and the greatest work of architecture. Its full name is redemptive temple of Sagrada Familia. Maybe there are a lot of people on earth who saw at least once Sagrada Familia on TV or in the pictures.

The famous Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí began work on the project of this temple in 1883 and dedicated most of his life to it. After his death, building of this temple was continued according to the drawings and models of Gaudi. The building of temple is expected to be completed only by 2026.

How to get there. Sagrada Familia is located on the Metro Station, Sagrada Familia, which trains go to the blue line L5 and lilac branch L2.

We are going to introduce you some other landmarks of Barcelona in the second part of our article. Don’t miss!

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