Everything about tourist attractions
Who doesn’t know Camp Nou, the home stadium of FC Barcelona? Everyone does. However, there are some Camp Nou facts that not all know. For decades rival teams have arrived at Camp Nou only to lose their matches and return home. That is the magic of FC Barcelona, one of the most popular outfits in … Read more
Antoni Gaudi, the architect of Sagrada Familia, Park Guell, Casa Batllo, Casa Mila, etc., used to stay in what is now called Gaudi House Museum. Gaudi lived in this house from 1906 to 1925, and nowadays, it houses objects and furniture he designed and other artifacts he used. Since Gaudi Museum is inside Park Guell, … Read more
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 … Read more
Antoni Gaudi’s this masterpiece is so extraordinary that there are lots of interesting Casa Mila facts. Gaudi’s refusal to stay in straight lines is reflected well in La Pedrera. This famous site is most popular for its rooftop terrace and the enchanting chimneys, also known as ‘The Garden of Warriors.’ Did you know the fact … Read more
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 since it looks like skulls and … Read more
Sagrada Familia is Barcelona’s most popular tourist attraction and attracts more than 5 million visitors annually. The Basilica is the pet project of Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi, known for his dislike of straight lines in design and construction. Sagrada Familia has been under construction since 1882 and will be ready by 2026 – a whopping … Read more
This seems straight out of Ripley’s Believe it or Not! If you have been to Barcelona and visited Sagrada Familia, you have entered an illegal building (well almost!) The Gaudí masterpiece has been under construction for 136 years, but without a permit from the local authorities. Construction on the massive Cathedral started in 1882, and … Read more
Some of the five million-plus tourists who visit Sagrada Familia every year go back without getting inside Gaudi’s church in Barcelona. The more thoughtful tourists go inside Sagrada Familia and enjoy the interiors of Gaudi’s masterpiece. The interior of Sagrada Familia is a stunning blend of art and architecture. Many tourists ask, “Is it worth … Read more
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 visitors only explore the Basilica, while others go up one of the Towers to see the facades. If you want to … Read more
Of the three facades that architect Antoni Gaudi had planned for Sagrada Familia Cathedral, two – the Passion facade and the Nativity facade – are complete. The Glory facade, which represents Christ’s eternal glory, is yet to be completed. The Passion facade faces the west and represents the suffering of Christ during his crucifixion. While … Read more
You can enjoy two views from the Nativity facade tower of Sagrada Familia, and both are equally stunning. First, you will see Gaudi’s intricate sculptures on the 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, the … Read more
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 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 finish by 2026 … Read more
Stan Munro is both an artist and an engineer, and that’s why he is sometimes called a toothpick engineer and occasionally a toothpick artist. For almost 15 years, this model-making maestro from Syracuse, New York State, has been creating major tourist attractions using just toothpicks, PVA glue and masking tape. Till now, Stan has used … Read more
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 … Read more
Most tourists in Barcelona visit both Sagrada Familia and Park Guell on the same day. Barcelona experts say it is best to start with Park Guell in the morning and go to Sagrada Familia in the evening. If you think otherwise, you can check out how to go from Sagrada Familia to Park Guell. Park Guell … Read more
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 your time at each attraction well, you … Read more
Casa Mila was Antonio Gaudi’s last residential building before focusing all his energy on Sagrada Familia. Gaudi built Casa Mila between 1906 and 1912, right in the middle of Barcelona city. Also known as La Pedrera, it is visited by more than a million tourists every year. In this article, we explain everything you need … Read more
Casa Batllo or House of Batllo is perhaps the most beautiful residential property ever built. Located on number 43, Paseo de Gracia, in the central region of Barcelona, the building is a major tourist and cultural attraction. Antoni Gaudi built Casa Batllo, which now receives more than a million tourists every year. Some of Gaudi’s … Read more
Barcelona Aquarium is one of Europe’s largest and richest collections of marine life and has the only Oceanarium on the whole continent. Barcelona Aquarium 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. This article explains everything you … Read more
Going on holiday during Christmas is the perfect gift you can give your kids and rest of the family. Traveling with the family means introducing your kids to new cultures, new food, and new languages – the kind of education schools don’t impart. While choosing a spot for your Christmas holiday with family you can … Read more