Sightseeing in Barcelona - what to see. Complete travel guide
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Barcelona attracts a huge number of fans of outdoor activities. Here travelers can try most original and unforgettable entertainments. The coastal zone is simply perfect for water sports. …
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1. Travelers are advised to be especially careful and keep valuables away from prying eyes. Despite the fact that Barcelona is quite a safe city, you should not tempt fate and leave bags …
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Barcelona remains one of the most frequently visited destinations in Europe, so there’s no wonder that it’s getting harder and harder to find landmarks where you won’t find …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Barcelona and surroundings
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Shopping streets in Barcelona
♥ Shopping area ' Carrer de Pelai' Barcelona, 0.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Portal de l Àngel' Barcelona, 0.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Rambla Catalunya' Barcelona, 0.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Avinguda Diagonal' Barcelona, 1.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Carrer de Sants' Barcelona, 3.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Carrer de Pelai' Barcelona, 0.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Portal de l Àngel' Barcelona, 0.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Rambla Catalunya' Barcelona, 0.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Avinguda Diagonal' Barcelona, 1.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Carrer de Sants' Barcelona, 3.5 km from the center. On the map
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Survived castles around Barcelona
♥ Castle 'Castle of Amarante' , 0.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Montjuic' Catalonia, 2.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Penya del Moro' Catalonia, 8.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Tower Vermella' Catalonia, 11.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of la Roca del Vallès' Catalonia, 32.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Amarante' , 0.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Montjuic' Catalonia, 2.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Penya del Moro' Catalonia, 8.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Tower Vermella' Catalonia, 11.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of la Roca del Vallès' Catalonia, 32.8 km from the center. On the map
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National and city parks around Barcelona
♥ Cave 'El Forat' , 0.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Natural Park 'Serra de Collserola' , 8.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Natural Park 'Muntanya de Montserrat' , 36.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cave 'Cova del Cavall' , 89.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Natural Park 'Zona Volcànica de la Garrotxa' , 90.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cave 'El Forat' , 0.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Natural Park 'Serra de Collserola' , 8.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Natural Park 'Muntanya de Montserrat' , 36.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cave 'Cova del Cavall' , 89.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Natural Park 'Zona Volcànica de la Garrotxa' , 90.9 km from the center. On the map
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Art galleries in Barcelona and around
♥ Art museum 'Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art' Barcelona, 0.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Fundació Antoni Tàpies' Barcelona, 0.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museu Picasso' Barcelona, 0.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Fundació Joan Miró' Barcelona, 2.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya' Barcelona, 2.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art' Barcelona, 0.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Fundació Antoni Tàpies' Barcelona, 0.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museu Picasso' Barcelona, 0.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Fundació Joan Miró' Barcelona, 2.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya' Barcelona, 2.5 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around Barcelona from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Catalunya en Miniatura
From the series “Famous Miniature Museums of Architectural Objects and Cities”![](../../extreme/img/w300/catalunya-en-miniatura_1.jpg)
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Distance from Barcelona center - 15.8 km.
You can view the miniatures presented in the park during a walk, or you can ride a small tourist train that runs around the perimeter of the park. Theme park enjoys great popularity among fans of outdoor activities and extreme. The thing is that it borders on a beautiful forest, where an excellent amusement park was opened for holidaymakers. It is equipped with several so-called "adventure paths", suitable for adults and children. …
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Park Guell
From the series “Top 16 Most Unusual and Original Parks and Gardens”![](../../extreme/img/w300/parc-guell_1.jpg)
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Distance from Barcelona center - 3.3 km.
Guests of the park will notice that many of the concrete buildings and sculptures are decorated with colorful tiles and shards of glass. According to one legend, the workers were collecting these fragments throughout the city for months. One of the main symbols of the park, which is a fruit of this laborious work, is a mosaic salamander. In 1984, Park Guell was inscribed in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Guests from all over the world are eager to visit it. …
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Hotel W
From the series “Glass Architecture - Impressive Villas and Buildings from Glass”![](../../extreme/img/w300/hotel-w_1.jpg)
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Distance from Barcelona center - 2.6 km.
On the 27th floor you can find the famous ECLIPSE bar and fans of top-quality cuisine will like the restaurants. Both the façade of the building is elaborated with glass tile and interior décor of the building has a number of glass elements. There are a lot of unusual lights, decorative fairy lights, huge mirrors and glass panels that enlarge rooms. If you have an opportunity to spend there a day, do it, you won’t regret. …
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Expo 2020 in Dubai Was Visited by More Than 7 Million Visitors
If you haven’t visited this event yet, there is still time to book a hotel in Dubai because Expo 2020 Dubai runs until 31 March 2022. People who are unable to visit the emirate can make a virtual tour on the Expo 2020 website. By the way, the virtual visitation has already reached 31.6 million by the end of December.
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