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02-01-2007

 The Many Attractions of Barcelona

Barcelona has something to offer everyone. There is such a wide variety of attractions.

Are you looking for a beach holiday? Then head for Barcelona’s newly redeveloped seafront, which not only promise hours of sea, san and surf, but also boasts of several shops and restaurants conveniently located along the side of the shoreline.

Those who are interested in art history and culture will also enjoy seeing nearly 50 museums located in the city including the famous Museo Picasso and Fundacion Joan Miro. You’ll be able to see first hand thousands of famous sculptures, prints, and paintings.

History and architecture buffs will enjoy the city waking tours, which include visits to historical monuments like the Roman Wall and the Roan Aqueduct. For more recent historical milestones, you can also go to the Olympic Village site of the 1992 Summer games. The winners of those events are immortalized in the Placa dels Campions.

For those looking for an exciting night on the town, Barcelona offers a wide range of restaurants, cocktail lounges, karaoke bars, dance clubs and even theater. The restaurants offer authentic Spanish food, and often have options to dine al fresco. You’ll find diverse menus that reflect the regional differences in the way dishes are executed. There are also restaurants that have international menus or fusion menus. Don’t forget to sample the famous Spanish wine!

For those who like the outdoors, there are the Coastal Mountain Range and Catalonian Pyrenees. Discover new things about the wildlife at the Aquarium and Barcelona Zoo. There is also a Maritime Museum and a Museum of Barcelona Football Club.

Those who are looking for clothes and accessories would enjoy a trip to the Barcelona’s many different fashion boutiques.

No trip to Barcelona would be complete without dropping by the Old Town district, about north west from the harbor. Other places where you can see the unique culture of the city are the Gothic Quarter or Barrio Gotico. El Arco de Triunfo and the world famous Cathedral of Ciudad Condal. Don’t forget the Gothic Quarter, located within the Barrio de la Ribera. The area has strong medieval influences.


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Welcome to 4HotelBarcelona.net, your guide to finding the best hotel in this beautiful city of Spain.

 

Due to the development of budget airfare, and an increased awareness of the charms of the Iberian Peninsula, more and more people are booking vacations in Barcelona. There is just so much to see and do-so many attractions, so many activities, and so many travel packages that let you do it even with a controlled budget. This site will help you discover the charms of Barcelona and find good deals on hotels. Find tips, facts, and links, and pave the way for an unforgettable Spain vacation.

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