Barcelona the city of Dreams, this nickname for Barcelona is real and has many reasons when you read our article you will find out what is the real ultimate Barcelona.
Barcelona is the capital city of Catalonia located in Spain, Barcelona considered as one of the leading countries in tourism, economic and also in sport especially football the national team of Barcelona achieved a lot of championships in football and all Barcelona people love the team and support them for years.
Barcelona is not a leading company in these things only but it seems also a very successful city in education, fashion, and also since.
Inspiring Barcelona
What the most things inspire people in Barcelona is the beaches as its famous for the beautiful beaches that are also not far at all from Barcelona city.
Barcelona considered as Europe’s largest metropolis on the Mediterranean coast and this such an incredible thing that will make you can’t wait to visit Barcelona.
There ‘s also another thin Barcelona can’t find it anywhere else wich is ( La Rambla street ) one of the most Europe’s famous streets, it consists of five sections and you will find attractions along the street.
Another last thing is special in Barcelona, The neighborhoods in Barcelona, it contains many neighborhoods but tourists always come to visit the most famous neighborhoods which are: Gracia that is famous for architecture and Passeig El Born that is famous for restaurants and bars.
Most Popular Festivals and Events in Barcelona
1-Fiestas de la Mercè
The most popular festival and the most important one in Barcelona.
It is held every year on September 24th to honor the Cities Patron Saint and Protector, The Virgin de La Merce.
2- Dia de Los Reyes Magos (KINGS’ DAY)
It holds every year in January after the Christmas and it is also the Spain biggest parade.
They celebrate every year the arrival of the three kings from Bethlehem with gifts for the baby Jesus.
People exchanges Christmas gifts in that day.
3-Feria de Abril
A very special festival takes place every year on April in Spain to make flamenco shows and dances with the horses all Spanish people like this festival a lot, you can attend it at the Parc del Forum in the Diagonal Mar area of Barcelona.
4-Fiesta De Barceloneta
One of the festivals that take place in June the summer time for Spanish people, it is really very funny and very entertainment festival as it is a competition between Barcelona streets, each street will make its decorations, costumes and fireworks, there will a prize for the best street.
Top main 6 attractions in Barcelona
1- Parc Güell: Gaudí’s Surrealist Park
It considered as a landmark in Barcelona built in 1900 designed by Antoni Gaudi.
You can see incredible breathtaking panoramic views of the city, you can see also beautiful sculptures and decorations.
2-Basilica de la Sagrada Familia Church
The most popular church in Spain and Barcelona and the Unesco listed it as one of the buildings that stand in the northern part of the city.
3-Amusement Park and Scenic Views in Montjuïc
It is a magical place to see all the beautiful landscapes and wonderful sightseeings from the top, people also can see that place the stadium of the Olympic games and sports are held.
4- La Rambla: Barcelona’s Social Hub
As mentioned before La Rambla is the most popular neighborhoods in Barcelona, all people come to visit it and they all get really amuse in it is considered as the heart of the social life in Barcelona.
5-Museu de Zoologia
This zoological museum built in 1888, they called it castle of three dragons as that building consists of three towers. and now it is a great museum for many kinds of animals, insects and birds.
6-Casa Batlló
The most thing that makes that building so special is that it looks like the citadel but also in a modern unique and ultimate shape and that’s why they considered it as Modernist buildings in Barcelona.
Barcelona shopping Streets and Malls
Most of the shopping areas in Barcelona opens from 10 AM till 8 or 10 PM, and here you are som famous malls and shopping streets in Barcelona
1- Maremagnum shopping center
It opens on Sunday the most popular mall at Barcelona harbor.
2- Arenas shopping center
It is also open at summer on Sunday.
3- Passeig de Gracia Street
It is the most fashionable international street in Barcelona and it is not a street for shopping only but you can find also there many restaurants.
4- Portal de L’Àngel Street
It rated as one of the top brand selling streets.
When to visit Barcelona?
The best time for you to visit Barcelona and enjoy your vacation between May and October as the weather is mild all time of the year.