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Hours in Barcelona

By Marco Christiansen | Jun 21, 2021

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The writter

Marco Christiansen

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Author of “Barcelona by Day and Night”

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Editor at Large for Conde Nast Traveler

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Writer for NY Times Magazine

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Live the Journey

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Churches and monasteries

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Most famous shoping street

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Authentic culinary paradise

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Start

A special walk through medieval streets and alleyways of the Gothic and Barceloneta neighborhoods.

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Morning

Park Güell

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8:45 AM

Why Park Güell? It’s a public park system composed of gardens and architectural elements located on Carmel Hill. It's a must see for any traveler in Barcelona.

Morning

Gaudí House Museum

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11:30 AM

A historic home that houses all the personal treasures of Antoni Gaudi. You won't see them anywhere else.

Afternoon

Art Nouveau For Days

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1:45 PM

Spend the day exploring shops and restaurants. Stop in, take your time, grab lunch and a few gin & tonics.

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3:30 PM

Afternoon

Casa Batlló

Casa Batlló is identifiable as Modernism or Art Nouveau in the broadest sense. To locals, it’s a slice of Barcelona tradition.

Evening

Basílica

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7:00 PM

Sagrada Familia, the symbol of Barcelona and the stunning masterpiece of Gaudi.

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Bar Ramón

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8:30 PM

Ready for some bites now, right? Grab pre-dinner snacks at this local's bar and restaurant.

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End

The unique experiences in Barcelona belong to this city only, begging you to return here over and over again.

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