Of the five million-plus tourists who visit Sagrada Familia every year, some go back without getting inside Gaudi’s church in Barcelona. Smarter tourists go inside Sagrada Familia and enjoy the interiors of Gaudi’s masterpiece. Many tourists ask the question, “Is it worth buying a ticket and going inside Sagrada Familia?” Well, the short answer is […]
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Is going up on Sagrada Familia towers worth it?
Tourists visiting Sagrada Familia have two choices – they can explore the Basilica alone or go up one of the Towers as well. Since you must purchase the appropriate ticket, this must be decided in advance. If you plan to explore only the Basilica, you can buy regular Sagrada Familia ticket (also the cheapest ticket […]
Best time to visit Sagrada Familia – to avoid crowd, take great photos
Sagrada Familia in Barcelona gets more than 5 million tourists annually. During the summer months, up to 30,000 visitors enter the gates of Antoni Gaudi’s masterpiece daily. This is one of the main reasons why holidayers in Barcelona want to know the best time to visit Sagrada Familia. In this article, we share everything you […]
View from Nativity facade tower at Sagrada Familia
You can enjoy two kinds of views from the Nativity facade tower of Sagrada Familia, and both are equally stunning. First, you will see Gaudi’s intricate sculptures on Nativity facade. Gaudi took a particular interest in these sculptures, and it shows. The second reason to go up is the fantastic view of Barcelona’s Eastern side, […]
View from Passion facade tower at Sagrada Familia
Of the three facades that architect Antoni Gaudi had planned for Sagrada Familia Cathedral, two – Passion facade and Nativity facade – are complete. Work is still going on, on the Glory facade. The Passion facade faces the west and represents the suffering of Christ during his crucifixion. While the Nativity facade is highly decorated, […]
Casa Mila – tickets, prices, discounts, hours, best time to visit
Casa Mila was Antonio Gaudi’s last residential building before he decided to focus all his energy on Sagrada Familia. Gaudi built Casa Mila between 1906 and 1912, right in the middle of the Barcelona city. Also known as La Pedrera, is visited by more than a million tourists every year. In this article, we explain […]
Passion facade or Nativity facade – better tower at Sagrada Familia?
Five million people visit Sagrada Familia in Barcelona every year. Such huge numbers make it the second most visited tourist attraction after the Great Wall of China, which gets 10 million visitors annually. Some of the visitors only explore the Basilica, while others also go up one of the Towers to see the facades. But […]
How to go from Sagrada Familia to Park Guell
Many Gaudi fans visiting Barcelona choose to visit both Sagrada Familia and Park Guell on the same day. They prefer to start their day at the under-construction church and then go from Sagrada Familia to Park Guell. Sagrada Familia and Park Guell in one day If you manage the time you spend at each of […]
Sagrada Familia facts – Fun facts about Gaudi’s Basilica in Barcelona
La Sagrada Familia is a must-see tourist attraction in Barcelona, Spain. Once its construction is complete, it will be the tallest religious structure in the whole of Europe. Did you know this fact about Sagrada Familia? How about this Sagrada Familia fact: Construction of this UNESCO Heritage site started in 1882 and is expected to […]
Sagrada Familia tickets – prices, discounts, tower access, avoid crowd
Sagrada Familia is the most popular tourist attraction in Barcelona and attracts more than 5 million visitors every year. The Basilica is the pet project of Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi, who is known for his dislike of straight lines in design and construction. Sagrada Familia has been under construction since 1882 and will be ready […]
How to go from Park Guell to Sagrada Familia
Most tourists in Barcelona visit both Sagrada Familia and Park Guell on the same day. Even if they haven’t planned to, once they see the marvel of one Gaudi’s masterpiece they change their plan and head out to the other as well. Barcelona experts say it is best to start off with Park Guell in […]
Gaudi House Museum – tickets, prices, discounts, location
Antoni Gaudi, the architect of Sagrada Familia, Park Guell and countless other architectural marvels used to stay in what is now called Gaudi House Museum. Gaudi lived in this house from 1906 to 1925 and today it houses objects and furniture he designed and other artifacts he used. Since Gaudi Museum is inside Park Guell, […]
Montserrat Monastery – tickets, prices, tours from Barcelona, boys’ choir
Montserrat is a beautiful mountain 60 Kms (37 Miles) from Barcelona, on top of which sits the gorgeous Montserrat Monastery. Tourists visit Montserrat for multiple reasons: – To see the beautiful multi-peaked rock formations of Montserrat – To visit the Montserrat Monastery & Museum – To seek the blessings of Our Lady of Montserrat, the […]
Camp Nou facts – interesting trivia about Barcelona FC stadium
Who doesn’t know Camp Nou, the home stadium of FC Barcelona? Everyone does. However, there are some Camp Nou facts which not all know. For decades rival teams have arrived at Camp Nou only to lose their matches and go back home. That is the magic of FC Barcelona, one of the most popular outfits […]
Camp Nou tour – tickets, prices, discounts, FC Barcelona Museum
Camp Nou, which is also known as the Barcelona Stadium, is a must visit attraction in the city. Two million tourists take the Camp Nou Stadium tour every year. As part of this tour, tourists also get to visit Barcelona Football Club Museum inside the Stadium. In this article, we explain everything you need to […]
Casa Batllo – tickets, prices, discounts, hours, best time to visit
Casa Batllo is a beautiful residential building, which attracts more than a million tourists every year. It was designed more than 110 years back by Catalan architect Antonio Gaudi, who also built Sagrada Familia, Park Guell, Casa Mila etc. The locals also call it Casa dels Ossos or House of Bones Barcelona, since it looks as […]
Park Guell tickets – prices, discounts, free entry, guided tours
Park Guell is extremely popular and receives more than ten million tourists every year. After Sagrada Familia, it is the second most popular attraction in Barcelona. In this article, we explain everything you need to know before you visit Park Guell. 1. How to reach2. Opening hours3. Is it worth it?4. Best time to visit5. […]
Casa Mila facts – interesting trivia about La Pedrera
Antoni Gaudi’s this masterpiece is so special that there are lots of interesting Casa Mila facts. Gaudi’s refusal to stay in straight lines is well reflected in La Pedrera. This famous site is most popular for its rooftop terrace and the enchanting chimneys which are also known as ‘The Garden of Warriors.’ Did you know […]
Barcelona Aquarium – tickets, prices, discounts, hours, best time
Barcelona Aquarium is one of Europe’s largest and richest collection of marine life. It has the only Oceanarium in the whole of Europe. L’Aquàrium de Barcelona attracts more than two million visitors annually making it the 4th most popular tourist spot in the city after Sagrada Familia, Park Guell, and Camp Nou. 1. Ticket discounts2. […]
Park Guell facts – interesting info on Parc Guell, Barcelona
Park Guell was never intended to be a park. It was to be a gated residential community of 60 houses, on the outskirts of Barcelona. In 1900, Count Eusebi Güell commissioned it and asked ace Spanish architect Antoni Gaudi to start the work. Gaudi worked on Park Guell till the Count died in 1914 and […]