travel and leisure

Barcelona is one of those cities you can visit again and again. Its fantastic location
within reach of some of Spain’s most beautiful coastline
together with its history
architecture and huge cultural programme is what makes it one of Europe’s most popular city destinations.

So
how can you max-out on culture when you visit Barcelona? Here are just a few suggestions:

1. The Picasso Museum

Barcelona is awash with museum
both public and private
and the Picasso Museum is a must-see on any tourist’s itinerary. Picasso trained in Barcelona
and so the museum displays a comprehensive selection of the work he created whilst studying in the city. It is an important collection that shows his technical skills and his growth as an artist. In addition
there is a collection of over 40 ceramic pieces
which were donated to the museum by Jacqueline Picasso in the 1980s. Housed in magnificent medieval palaces
and with classical music concerts as well as the art collection
the Picasso Museum is not to be missed.

2. The Architecture

Costing you nothing but tired feet at the end of the day
you can view the history of Barcelona through its buildings. From its Roman Walls
visit the Gothic quarter
where the Cathedral
public and private buildings all take you back in time to the city’s Medieval period. See Modernisme buildings that are also World Heritage Sites and modern buildings such as those built for the 1992 Olympic Games
and you’ll have walked through thousands of years of Barcelonian history in just one day.

3. Festivals

Like any major city
Barcelona hosts a number of festivals each year. One of the most popular and best-known is the Barcelona Grec Summer Festival
which encompasses a wide range of productions and performers. In addition
festivals such as the Ciutat Vella Flamenco Festival and the Barcelona Guitar Festival give visitors a true taste of Spanish art and culture.

There’s a whole lot of other cultural activities and events to keep you busy on your visit to this amazing city – and you’ll want to come back for more