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Posted By jpetar75 10 months, 2 weeks ago in Arts & EntertainmentIf you are a fan of art, this is the place to be as, over the centuries, this Catalan city has been home to many famous artists and architects. The most famous of these is without a doubt Antoni Gaudi, and many of the buildings in Barcelona are monuments to his very distinctive style. Not to everyone’s taste, but an absolute must-see for every visitor. The most famous landmark in the city, the Sagrada Familia Church, is his masterpiece and is a fabulous fairytale building. It was started in 1852, and unbelievably, is still being worked on today. Pablo Picasso lived in Barcelona for many years, and there is a permanent exhibition of his paintings in the Picasso Museum. There are dozens of other museums and art galleries, but don’t worry if culture is not your thing. Head for Las Ramblas, a wide tree lined boulevard that stretches over a kilometre all the way to the waterfront. It is home to all sorts of shops, cafes and bars, and boasts one of the biggest and best indoor food markets in Europe. It really has to be seen to be believed. There are hundreds of stalls selling every kind of food imaginable, and of course, this being Spain, samples for tasting are freely and willingly offered! Five things you MUST do in Barcelona.
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hyperbola10 months, 2 weeks ago
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One of my favorite sites in Barcelona:
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Palau de la Música Catalana
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babsh6 days, 3 hours ago
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Picasso is one of my favorite painters - thanks!
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