I have visited Barcelona twice now, as I just love this city and it's ways.
If you are planning a trip to Spain, I recommend including Barcelona: it's an energetic city alive with art, culture, history, diverse architecture,
festivals aplenty and friendly people. Like any city, the more time you spend the better you really get to know it but if you are visiting for a brief time,
I have started to make a list of my favourite things to see and do that I am sure would please anyone. I will keep adding more as I find the time, and as I stumble across new places.
Rose's Top Spots in Barcelona - Part One (Written December 2007)
If there is a football match on while you are in Barcelona, go see it! The Barcelona football stadium is the largest in Europe and is the 3rd largest in the world. It is home to the Barcelona Football Club (Barca) and it holds 110,000 people. And given their passion for football in Barcelona, usually every seat is taken.
I don't follow football but what an amazing experience I had there. The atmosphere was incredible, the Mexican waves awesome (with the three layers of stands) and you can even join the hundreds who make paper planes throughout the match and attempt to land them down on the field.
Tours of the stadium are also available if you don't get to see a game.
The Barcelona Football Club museum is also at the stadium, and is one of the most visited museums in Barcelona. For a football lover interested in the history of the Barcelona football club, this is sure to be another must see. Admission fees apply.
Segrada Familia & other Gaudi masterpieces - click here
Tibidabo Amusement Park - click here
Montjuic's Magic Fountain - click here
Festivals in Barcelona - click here
Mercat Dels Encants - click here
Cerveceria el Vaso de oro - click here
Taking a stroll in Barcelona - click here
Barcelona football stadium - click here
Labyrinth Park -