Did you know that Barcelona is the second larger city in Spain after Madrid? It means that more than 1,600,000 people are living there! They must have a reason, right? Who doesn’t like living in a city, which has mountains for skiing or climbing, a beach for the hot summers and it is plenty of art and culture everywhere you look?
Some people know Barcelona as the Gaudi’s city and it couldn’t be more appropriate. The city has the Sagrada Familia, an amazing basilica that was started in 1882 and due to its complexity wasn´t finished. However, this fantastic piece of architecture isn’t the only reason to visit the city.
Another great district full of old buildings in a bohemian atmosphere is the Raval, the home of people from many countries and cultures and you can find shops from al nationalities and even trendy shops, especially in the upper part of the neighbourhood. You can also find the Museum of Contemporary art (MACBA) and the Center o Contemporary Culture of Barcelona (CCCB), both with very nice exhibitions throughout the year.
But let’s talk about street art. Las Ramblas is an avenue, which starts in Plaça Catalunya (city centre) and ends in Passeig Colom (near the sea). It is dotted with flowers shops, newsagents, cafes and restaurants. But it is famous because it gives to the artists the opportunity to show their work. You can find painters and human sculptures and also dancers and musicians.
This is a small piece about what you can find in Barcelona. However, what makes the city so spectacular are not only the buildings, the pubs and the nice Mediterranean food but also the great and genuine atmosphere, so carefree and cool that makes you want to live in it.