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What to see in Barcelona

• Sagrada FamíliaGaudí's unfinished basilica, the most visited building in Spain.
• Park GüellThe park with colourful mosaics and views over the city and the sea.
• Gothic Quarter and La RamblaThe medieval centre with its narrow lanes, and the city's best-known promenade.
• Casa Batlló and La PedreraGaudí's two most famous houses, on the Passeig de Gràcia boulevard.
• BarcelonetaThe city beach, a few minutes from the centre.
• MontjuïcThe hill with the castle, the National Art Museum of Catalonia and views over the port.
• La BoqueriaThe city's most famous market, on La Rambla. Go in the morning, before the crowds.

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A 3-day itinerary

1. The Sagrada Família in the morning (with a pre-booked ticket), then Passeig de Gràcia with Casa Batlló and La Pedrera. The evening in El Born.
2. The Gothic Quarter, the Cathedral and La Boqueria. In the afternoon, Barceloneta and the beach, then sunset from Montjuïc.
3. Park Güell and the Gràcia neighbourhood in the morning. In the afternoon, the museums on Montjuïc, or a day trip to Montserrat.

Where to stay

• Barri Gòtic and El BornThe historic centre: atmosphere and nightlife, but also noise and narrow lanes.
• EixampleThe district of wide streets and Gaudí's buildings, quiet and well connected.
• GràciaSmall squares and local bars and restaurants, near Park Güell.
• BarcelonetaNext to the beach, best in summer.

What to eat

• TapasSmall plates for sharing: patatas bravas, croquettes, fried peppers.
• Pa amb tomàquetBread rubbed with tomato and olive oil, the start of every Catalan meal.
• Paella and fideuàRice or thin noodles with seafood, at their best by the sea in Barceloneta.
• Crema catalanaA sweet custard with a crust of burnt sugar.

From the airport to the centre

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Getting around the city

The metro covers the whole city and runs until late. The T-casual card with 10 journeys is the best option for a few days, but it isn't valid on the airport metro. The historic centre and the seafront are best seen on foot.

Day trips from Barcelona

• MontserratThe monastery among strange rock formations, about 1 hour and 15 minutes by train and cable car.
• GironaA medieval city with colourful houses along the river, 40 minutes by high-speed train.
• SitgesA seaside town with beaches, 40 minutes by train.

Tips

• Tickets for the Sagrada Família and Park Güell are sold online and sell out days ahead.
• Watch out for pickpockets on La Rambla and in the metro.
• Dinner starts late, around 21:00. For lunch, ask for the “menú del día”: several courses with a drink, at a fixed price.

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