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A very long list of questions pops into your mind when preparing to visit a country. What am I going to see? Which city should I choose? Should I expect it to be cheap? Will I experience new customs and traditions? If you think about it, all these questions are nothing but natural and when you visit Spain you have to have an answer to all of them before choosing an exact destination. Spain is a country that will surprise you in a very pleasant way. Read the rest of this entry »

The spectacular city of Barcelona

Millions of tourists visit the wonderful country of Spain every year and they do  so because they feel attracted by its beauties – the landscape, its modern or traditional cities, and of course, the rich architectural and cultural heritage of the country. Read the rest of this entry »

Barcelona is a city that millions of tourists visit and many are attracted by its architecture. The city has a little bit of everything from the old quarter mansions built in Gothic style with imposing churches to Modernista style, futuristic buildings that defied the architectural rules of the period. Some are beautifully weird; others remind us of past moments in the history of Spain but all of them warrant your attention, because there is something to learn from every single one of them. Read the rest of this entry »

Barcelona attracts millions of tourists from all over the world due to the beauty of its monuments and the originality of its architecture. If you want to see the old part of Barcelona, go to the Gothic Quarter, which is extremely interesting for all tourists. The Palaces and the ruins dating back to the Roman Empire are other important sightseeing attractions for tourists. Read the rest of this entry »

Situated on the European continent and having neighboring countries such as Andorra, France, Morocco, Portugal, and Gibraltar, Spain is one of the most beautiful places on earth. It is also a very rich country and its richness comes from the breathtaking landscapes, from cosmopolitan cities such as Madrid and Barcelona, from its magnificent countryside, and from its charming culture and traditions. It is a very rewarding country, one in which many lessons can be taught, so this is the reason why so many people from all corners of the world visit it every year. Read the rest of this entry »

When you travel to the amazing Barcelona, there are a few sights that you must have in mind if you really want to say that you had the opportunity to visit the city. There are some places in Barcelona which definitely must stay on your sightseeing list as long as you wish to capture the essence of the city. The first of them is La Sagrada Familia; the overwhelming beautiful architectural work of Antoni Gaudi is a symbol of Barcelona, even though it is not finished yet. Read the rest of this entry »

All About Girona

Girona is a very old city, but it’s very charming too. Passing through a period of prosperity and having a strategic placement, Girona was transformed into an ideal place to start exploring the region in which it is sitauted: Catalonia.

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Sagrada Familia, the unfinished masterpiece of Antonio Gaudi, is one of the most visited landmarks of Barcelona, Spain. The construction of this cathedral started in 1882, with Francisco de Paula del Vilar as the architect. Read the rest of this entry »

About Barcelona:

Barcelona is the capital of the Catalonian province. It is located along the Mediterranean Sea and is also the second largest city in Spain. It consists of ten districts.Besides having a very important architectural heritage, it also has many modern buildings that are the legacy of architects such as Antoni Gaudí, Lluís Domènech i Montaner and Josep Puig. Read the rest of this entry »

About Antoni Gaudi

Antoni Gaudi (Antoni Gaudi i Cornet) was a Catalan architect famous for his unique style and highly individualistic designs.

Gaudi was born in the small town of Reus, the province of Taragon (Spain) in 1852. The towns Riudoms and Reus are now competing about his place of birth, although most of his biographers believe that he was born in Reus. His parents were Francesc Serra and Antonio Gaudi Cornet Bertran. Read the rest of this entry »