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Exploring Barcelona

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Barcelona is a city with much history and much to offer. However the most intriguing thing about Barcelona is what the Arabs left behind. These are all beautiful structures as well as the spirit of the people of Catalunya. There is much to do and many sites to see when visiting the city so do not be discouraged if you are not able to fit everything in. The city will be more than happy to see you multiple times to take in everything that there is to offer. The cities of Lleida, Girona, Tarragona and Barcelona make up this region that has a vast shoreline for many to see and enjoy when visiting the city.
With so much to offer as well a vast amount of beach front it is no wonder that there is so much summer tourism to the area especially when you consider all that there is especially along Costa Brava. Some of the things to partake in include watersports, soccer matches, museum visits and just simply walking and enjoying the city architecture. One of the primary attractions to the city is the Sagrada Familia at the Placa de la Sagrada Square with so much history and aesthetic pleasure to be gathered from that site. This church was built by Antonio Gaudi in 1883 as a place for the needy. One of the most intriguing aspects of this structure is the fact that the bell towers are rounded off as opposed to being square which was unique for this time period. In addition to the round corners Gaudi gave the towers a Swiss cheese appearance. Gaudi worked furiously on his church and died while working on it in 1926. It is here that he is buried in the crypt of St. Joseph on the East side. The church has yet to be completed, but the bell towers are done. You will find works by Gaudi all over the city particularly in the Guell Park. But The Sagrada Familia remains today to be a magnificent piece of architecture to many.
There are many sources for information about touring Barcelona such as the web, tourist agencies and of course at the city itself. Much of this information is free and is usually available in multiple languages. It is also very helpful as it will usually list prices and times of operation for many of the exhibits and attractions in the city. This can be quite helpful to the planning of time as well as budget for your trip and not feel so much like a tourist.

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<h1>Exploring Barcelona</h1> Author: <a href='http://www.articleseen.com/profile_Neha sharma .aspx'>Neha sharma </a> Barcelona is a city with much history and much to offer. However the most intriguing thing about Barcelona is what the Arabs left behind. These are all beautiful structures as well as the spirit of the people of Catalunya. There is much to do and many sites to see when visiting the city so do not be discouraged if you are not able to fit everything in. The city will be more than happy to see you multiple times to take in everything that there is to offer. The cities of Lleida, Girona, Tarragona and Barcelona make up this region that has a vast shoreline for many to see and enjoy when visiting the city.
With so much to offer as well a vast amount of beach front it is no wonder that there is so much summer tourism to the area especially when you consider all that there is especially along Costa Brava. Some of the things to partake in include watersports, soccer matches, museum visits and just simply walking and enjoying the city architecture. One of the primary attractions to the city is the Sagrada Familia at the Placa de la Sagrada Square with so much history and aesthetic pleasure to be gathered from that site. This church was built by Antonio Gaudi in 1883 as a place for the needy. One of the most intriguing aspects of this structure is the fact that the bell towers are rounded off as opposed to being square which was unique for this time period. In addition to the round corners Gaudi gave the towers a Swiss cheese appearance. Gaudi worked furiously on his church and died while working on it in 1926. It is here that he is buried in the crypt of St. Joseph on the East side. The church has yet to be completed, but the bell towers are done. You will find works by Gaudi all over the city particularly in the Guell Park. But The Sagrada Familia remains today to be a magnificent piece of architecture to many.
There are many sources for information about touring Barcelona such as the web, tourist agencies and of course at the city itself. Much of this information is free and is usually available in multiple languages. It is also very helpful as it will usually list prices and times of operation for many of the exhibits and attractions in the city. This can be quite helpful to the planning of time as well as budget for your trip and not feel so much like a tourist.
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