Parc de la Ciutadella

Parc Ciutadella

Arc del Triomf

The Arc del Triomf, designed by the architect Josep Vilaseca i Casanovas, was built for the 1888 Universal Exhibition. It is located just beside the Parc de la Ciutadella.

Palau de la Musica Catalana

The Palau de la Música Catalana is a concert hall designed by the famous Architech Lluís Domenech i Montaner.

Neighbours protest

A few months ago, the neighbours of this building decided to protest against a brothel located at the first floor. The banner reads "No volem a prostibul a casa" which translates "We do not want a brothel at home". Unfortunately, the police forced the neighbours to remove the banner.

Street artists

At the bottom of La Rambla there are a number of street artists that will make you a portrait if you want. Most of them are extremelly good painters as the one in the picture.

Casa Batlló

Casa Batlló, designed by Antoni Gaudí.

* Thanks to Gabriel for the picture.

Bullfighting in Barcelona

Although is getting less and less popular and local government is trying to get it banned, it is still possible to watch bullfighting in Barcelona. Bullfighting is a very controversial issue. On one side we have the supporters that argue it is an important cultural tradition while on the other side animal right activists argue that bullfight cruel causing suffering and death to the bull.

Museu Historia Catalunya

Museu d'Historia de Catalunya (Museum of Catalan History). The museum's café offers great view of the Port.

* Thanks to Gabriel for the photo.

Passeig de Gracia from Casa Batllo

Passeig de Gracia from the Casa Batlló.

* Thanks for Gabriel for the photo.

Barcelona from the Air

Aerial view of Barcelona. On a nice day it is absolutely beautiful.

The happy Lobster

This giant 'happy' lobster is located by the harbour. It is quite unlikely that you'll miss it.

View from Bus Turistic

The Bus Turistic will bring you all over the city. It is great to take it when the weather is nice.

Dragon fountain at Park Guell

Dragon fountain at Park Güell (Antoni Gaudí).

Plaça Catalunya

Practically everybody that has been in Barcelona has been in Plaça Catalunya as it is the hub for Barcelona's public transportation (metro, train from/to the airport, bus from/to the airport). It is a beautiful square surrounded by stunning buildings such us the Banco de España (see picture) and the famous mega department store 'El Corte Inglés'. It is also where the La Rambla begins.

Castellers

Castellers are one of the greatest and most impressive Catalan traditions. A Castell (castle) consists of a human tower which can have up to ten levels high.

Castells are built during local festivals where competitions between groups (colles) take place in order to build the most impressive castell. In order to be successful they have to be assembled and dismantled.

Ronaldinho in Barcelona

Although it is very unlikely that Ronaldinho will stay at the Camp Nou next season, it is still possible to see him, or should I say his impersonator, around Las Ramblas.

Fleca

Fleca is the catalan word for bakery, where you can buy not only bread, which by the way is delicious, but also all kind of cakes and pastries.

Tapas at the Mercat Boqueria

Apart from being a food market where you can have almost all kinds of food, the Mercat de la Boqueria is also a cool place to go for some tapas.

Beautiful building

Barcelona has an enormous amount of stunning buildings all over the city. Even if you are not into architecture you will raise your head to admire such a beautiful buildings.

Mammoth in Barcelona?

This huge mammoth statue is located in the Parc de la Ciutadella and although it is pretty big, it is not easy to find as the park is pretty big too so now you only have to find it.

Torre Agbar

The Torre Agbar from the streets of Barcelona. This impressive skyscraper can be seen from many parts of Barcelona.