Places Gothic Quarter, Olympic Village, Shopping disctricts (El Borne, Paseo de Gracia, Portal de L’Angel and Portaferrisa, Tidabo), Las Ramblas, Boqueria Market, Parks (Ciutadella and Montjuïc), Port Vell, Squares (Catalunya, Reial, Sant Jaume).
Monuments e Museums Casa de Ópera Liceu, Cathedral, Christopher Columbus Statue, Santa Maria del Mar, Museums (Frederic Mares, History of the City Museum, Picasso, Maritime), Palaces (Música, La Generalitat), Temple of the Sacred Family.
Gastronomy Meat - Cazuela rice (similar to Paella), Butifarra (local sausage), La Escudella stew, Broadbeans Catalana style, Pilota (meat dish with bread, eggs and beans). Fish - Zarzuella (with shrimp, squid, and mussels). Desserts - Crema Catalana (crème brulee), Mel i Mato (made with honey and cream), Musicians Dessert (with pine nutes and raisins). Wines - Alella, Peralda, Priorat, Tarragona, Cava.
Nightlife Bars, clubs and restaurants in the Gothic Quarter, Las Ramblas, L’Eixample, Maremagnun and the Olympic Harbour. |