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When it comes to treasures, Barcelona can be likened to the fabled riches of the isle of Monte Cristo. The city is positively overflowing with polished diamonds and rare gems, all ready to be unearthed by the intrepid explorer.

Las Ramblas

A natural starting point for taking in Barcelona’s attractions is of course therenowned Las Ramblas boulevard, the main artery of the city, which stretches fromPlaca Catalunyaright down tothe statue of ChristopherColumbus and the harbour. This huge thoroughfare is heaving 24 hours a day with tourists, theatre goers, party animals and of course those mischievous – and often bonkers – street performers. You can’t and you won’t miss it!

Gothic Quarter

Either side of Las Ramblas are the two halves of the Old Town, El Raval and the Barri Gotic. TheBarri Gotic (or Gothic Quarter)is certainly the most touristy part of the city and its popularity is well deserved. The area’s labyrinthine alleys will lead you past Roman ruins, picturesque plazas and Catholic churches, not to mention all manner of funky boutiques and bars.

Two unmissables for your itinerary areLa Seu Cathedral, with its thirteen white geese, andPlaça Reial, with it fountain and palm trees.

Born District

Venture a bit further in the same direction to find the delightfulBorn district, which has much of the same vibe as the Gothic Quarter but without the hordes of digital-camera-wielding wayfarers. ThePicasso Museumand theCiutadella Park有两个亮点,是啤酒的Passeig del Born.

Raval District

Step onto the other side of Las Ramblas and you will find the somewhat shabby district ofRaval. Whilst some bits of Raval are far from wholesome, some of Barcelona’s prettiest streets and outdoor cafes can be found here, and theMACBAhosts some of the best contemporary art in the city.

Antoni Gaudi

We’ve come so far and yet haven’t even mentioned Señor Gaudi yet. Time to introducethe great man. Whilst his handiwork is dotted all across Barcelona you’ll find the maestro’s most familiar facades,La PedreraandCasa Batllo, on thePasseig de Gracia(another of the city’s huge boulevards, and a haven for high endshopping).

For his masterpiece however you’ll have to take the metro into the right hand side of L’Eixample (‘The Addition’, so called because it was added to the Old Town in the 19th century as the city rapidly expanded during the industrial revolution) where you can witness first handthe overpowering architecture of La Sagrada Familia basilica.

Complete your Gaudi-themed tour with a trip toPark Guell.

Montjuic & More

Sick of sightseeing? Well chomp on an energy bar and get going again because there’re plenty more attractions you won’t want to miss before you head home. You could easilyspend a day on Montjuic mountainwith itscastleandMagic Fountain, and host ofother treasures, whilst Tibidabo peak is another highlight, with its Sagrat Cor Church and amusement park (as featured inVicky Cristina Barcelona) and spectacular views over the whole city.

海滩

Naturally sun-starved tourists will want to spend at least one lazy day on thebeach at Barceloneta, or elsewhere on the city’surban sands.

More Ideas

There really ismuchmore to see than can be printed here, so check out ourdistrict by district guideto find out more about each of Barcelona’s diverse neighbourhoods, or venture further into Catalonia on one of these188app彩票 .

Not into mainstream tourism? Then try this list of activities that will take youoff the beaten track.