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Excursion tour in Barcelona. Top architecture - monuments, castles, temples and palaces

Barcelona port 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 and clothes. If you lose valuable items, you should contact the police to get insurance.
2. Tourists will find much interesting in «Guia del Ocio» newspaper as it throws the light on the upcoming cultural events and excursions. You can buy it in any newsagent.
3. Since dinners are rather late in Barcelona, you should not go to restaurants earlier than 9 pm. Many restaurants and cafes have already adjusted their working hours to the European mode, but some restaurants still offer the evening menu at nightfall.
4. When you visit cafes and restaurants, do not take the first free table; the waiter will show you the right place. Tips usually estimate 5 - 10% of the total order and are a must in dining facilities of any level.
5. The majority of public places have a ban on smoking except for some bars and nightclubs. Nevertheless, all major restaurants and shopping centers surely have some special areas for smoking. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
6. Those tourists, who expect to spend a lot of time in trips, should definitely buy a pass for the tour bus, which runs through the city starting from the early morning and up to late evening. The cost of the pass is around 16 euros and it is valid one day.
7. Subway is another convenient way to travel around the city. The price of a trip is around 1 euro.
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8. Olimpia RentCar is one of the best offices to rent a car. This organization offers most competitive prices.
9. Currency is better to be exchanged in banks or special exchange offices. We should note that not all exchange offices charge a fee, so one can easily exchange money at a favorable rate and with no extra expenses in the city.
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What to visit being in Barcelona - unique sights

Sagrada Familia

From the series “15 Unofficial Man-Made Wonders of the World”
Check on the map:   Distance from Barcelona center - 1.9 km.
Fine stained glass windows and a variety of shapes and sizes, spiral staircases and tall columns make appearance unusual. Interior decoration of the temple made it Barcelona's main tourist attraction and the outstanding architectural project of global significance. The building plan designed by great master Gaudi is so complicated that even at the present level of technological development it will be possible to finish the construction not earlier than 2026. Sagrada Familia is in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. That's one of the most visited attractions in the world. … Read further

Waterfront in Barcelona

From the series “The Most Beautiful Waterfronts and Embankments”
Check on the map:   Distance from Barcelona center - 2.1 km.
Near the embankment there is a huge shopping mall "Maremagnum". There you will find not only shops but also cafes. The Columb's Column is one more significant place at the embankment. Next to it the wharf has placed. There you can see several yachts. If you want, you can go with the captains to the open sea. Those, who will be with children, have to visit the Barcelona's Aquarium. It is one of the most beautiful and outstanding in Europe. … Read further

Fuente magica de Montjuic

From the series “The Most Spectacular Fountains in the World”
Check on the map:   Distance from Barcelona center - 2.3 km.
The 3 620 beams of the fountain form three circles of different diameters. They swing in the rhythm of the music and fall to the ground with the pleasant noise. Every second, 2 600 liters of water are pumped through the fountain mechanisms, which ensures the impressive dynamism. Every year around 2.5 million people come to visit the unique sights of Barcelona. Remarkable that the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc works all year round. Light music shows are held here several times a week and last from one and a half to two hours, during which the rest can enjoy the classical music, the magical light effects and the harmony of the water element. … Read further

Tips for the cities around Barcelona

Catalonia
2. Beaches of Catalunya have honorary awards for outstanding environmental performance. The cleanliness of the beaches and their equipment are strictly controlled; there you can safely rest even with young children. 3. There is the Club of cultural tourism in ... Open »
Lloret de Mar
2. Prudent tourist should give preference to the hotels situated in the suburbs of the resort. The pricing of the hotels centered in the heart of the city is rather high. Many tourists prefer living in neighbor towns and just visit the beaches of Lloret De Mar. 3. ... Open »
Costa Brava
2. Vacationers shouldn’t go alone to explore remote areas of towns; it’s much better to do that with a guide and tourist companies. On the main streets, on the contrary, you can stroll even late at night. They are always crowded, many entertainment and shopping ... Open »
Salou
2. The resort area should better be cruised and explored on foot as a major part of entertainment establishments, landmarks and sites as well as hotels are located in close vicinity to each other. Tourists can get to some districts of the city by bus or by special ... Open »
Perpignan
2. Prudent tourists should attentively examine menu on their visit to any of the city restaurants as commonly the menu contains two types of prices being the «au comptoir» and «a salle». The first type of prices is for visitors setting at a bar counter meanwhile the ... Open »
Palma de Mallorca
2. The optimum way to pay for goods and services is national currency. Currency can be exchanged in one of the local banks or private currency exchange offices. The most profitable exchange rates are offered in banks meanwhile the private offices may charge high ... Open »
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