Sights Barcelona, Spain

Sagrada Familia (Holy Family Cathedral) - Gaudi's architectural masterpiece, which is one of the main symbols of the city. Construction of the cathedral began in 1882 and remained unfinished at the death of the architect in 1926. Temple, 170 meters high, consists on the east side facade of the Nativity of the four original elongated towers, built during the life of the architect, on the west side facade of the Passion, was built later by his disciples, and as yet unfinished facade of Fame on the south side. The temple is the most famous creation of the great architect Gaudi.

Barcelona - is the place that is impossible to forget, if you have been here at least once. All sorts of styles and epochs mixed up in a diverse and unique architecture of this world famous city. In the center is the famous Gothic Quarter, the highest point of which Barcelona is the acropolis, here is the Cathedral, which is erected over six centuries.

In the north-east of the Gate of Peace, slicing through the old city, stretches the famous boulevard Las Ramblas, has absorbed all the charm, grandeur and immortality of the soul Barcelona. In every European capital, and just in every big city has its own street-symbol. In Barcelona, this street called Las Ramblas. The word "La Rambla" is borrowed from Arabic and means "the street that runs along a dried riverbed. In 1775 on the site of the channel was divided into the main boulevard in Barcelona. It is divided into five streets, passing one another. In the name of each of them contains the words "La Rambla", and together they are called Las Ramblas. Here at the art school taught by Pablo Picasso, Joan Miro Catalans, Bunuel, and Antonio Gaudi - the brilliant architect, never in my life have left their Barcelona, who invested in it, all your dreams and love, all my life, who created a truly unique city.

... Park Güell, Casa Milà, Bishop's Palace, Penthouse El Capriccio, La Pedrera, the House of Battle, Sagrada Familia, the balustrade of the arbors, all kinds of barriers, fences, stained glass ... Las Ramblas boulevard leading to the seaport of Barcelona and the monument to Columbus. At the very beginning there is an old fountain Kanaletes. Since it involved a few local legends. It is said that those who drink from the fountain, be sure to return again in Barcelona. Fountain Kanaletes - usual meeting place of fans of FC Barcelona.

Continuing the examination of Barcelona, brings you to Piazza di Spagna (Placa Espanya), relating to the monumental complex of Montjuic, built during the World Expo 1929 The complex includes: the National Palace, Exhibition Pavilion, Palace of the nation, built in the style of pseudo, fountains, gardens etc.

Here on the Montjuïc hill you can visit an open air museum "Spanish Village" (Poble Espanyol), which represents the most typical types of houses, buildings, streets and squares of different Spanish provinces and districts. Above the museum are sports facilities of the Olympic rings, designed for the Olympic Games 1929 and 1992, which includes - Olympic Stadium, Palace of Sports, San Jordi, the Olympic gallery.

From the observation platform "Miramar" opened a wonderful panorama of the city and the port of Barcelona.

The architectural style of Art Nouveau became barselontsev means of expression. Eixample district keeps the building made in this style, including the masterpieces of world-famous architect Antonio Gaudi.

In Barcelona, the great emphasis on sports, there is built a lot of sports facilities. In 1992 the city was the capital of the Olympic Games. Soccer team FC Barcelona - one of the best football clubs in Europe. Fans can thrill to visit the famous Barcelona arena for bullfights.

Gaudi's Park Güell created luxurious with lots of colors, round shapes, mosaics and beautiful small houses, which make you believe in fairy tale. Park Güell is one of the most unique artificial landscapes in the world and in 1984 was declared by UNESCO world heritage. The main attraction of the park a large mosaic lizard, which has become one of the main emblems of Barcelona.

Steam atrraktsionov "Port Aventura (Spanish Disneyland) is located near the town of Salou, 100 km from Barcelona. The roller coaster, falling into a waterfall boat, song and dance will delight children and adults.

In the vicinity of Port Vell, in one of the busiest areas of Barcelona near the monument to Columbus, is the wonderful world of the underwater kingdom - Akvarum "L` Aquarium de Barselona ". This aquarium is one of the largest in Europe. About 8 thousand copies and about 300 species of marine fish from all the seas of the world are represented here. Aquarium in Barcelona is a huge 36-meter long aquarium, which holds 4.5 million liters of water and many small aquariums, each with its particular type of flora and fauna. Proznachny 80-meter tunnel under the oceanarium can feel yourself literally on the seabed.