Walk the entire length of the...
by Kidproton
Walk the entire length of the Ramblas on one side, then back again on the other. Every little shop, every little kiosk, and every little stand (especially on weekends when political parties set up shop and distribute literature) is worth looking at. DO NOT buy anything. Chances are the same item is available two blocks east or west of the Ramblas at half price. And keep your valuables in check. BE paranoid. Fondest memory... Honestly it would have to be waking up in the middle of a little plaza in the 'Barrio Gotico' at 4:00 AM with NO clue as to how I got there. That whole weekend is a ver surreal and entertaining tale.
Barcelona Es Teva
by Klod5
As a result, Barcelona today is very much alive - a city bursting with new pride and self-confidence, which cannot fail to excite and delight. So before you leave, consider the city's motto - Barcelona Es Teva ('Barcelona Belongs to You') - and drink from the famous Canaletes fountain on La Rambla. It is said that after just one sip, you will fall under the city's spell and are sure to return again, and again… and again.
CATEDRAL DE BARCELONA. The...
by Tolik
CATEDRAL DE BARCELONA. The church was begun in 1298, but facade was not completed until 19th century. The cathedral is dedicated to Santa Eulalia, martyred by the Romans for daring to prefer Christianity, and her tomb rests in a crypt beneath the high altar. The cathedral’s magnificent 14th-century cloister has magnolias and palm trees growing in the middle and ...gees waddling around the periphery. If they disturb the tranquility of the scene, they do so for a purpose - the geese have been kept here for over 500 years to reflect the virginity of Santa Eulalia.
At noon on Sunday you can see 'sardana', a Catalonian folk dance, performed in front of the cathedral.
Have a Religious experience . . .
by acjack
Take the train from Barcelona around 30 miles to the Monastery of Montserrat to see the 12th century 'Black Virgin'. From the train you'll take a cable car up the mountain, it is a very dramatic ride. Even if you're not religious, this is an experience to have. I highly recommend staying the night at the only hotel at the top of the mountain (Abat Cisneros Hotel). It allows you to experience the sunrise from a wonderful vantage point and a chance to hike and explore the area. The hotel is around $50-80 a night, make sure you get a room with a front facing window.
paintings
by chicabonita about Souvenirs
Every Saturday and Sunday about 50 painters exhibit their work on the lovely place just beside Placa del Pi.
All the paintings are for sale and it is that for a reasonable price. I don't know if its true ...