| Spend a full day in Barcelona seeing all the highlights of the city
including the monuments and buildings created by Spain's most famous
artists - Gaudi and Picasso. See the classic sights of Barcelona in the
morning and after lunch, you will explore the city's artistic side. Start your morning tour with a stroll through Plaza de Catalunya,
considered to be the centre of the city. The plaza is known for its
many fountains and statues. Wander the narrow medieval streets
of the Gothic Quarter where you will find many buildings dating from
the 15th century including the Barcelona Cathedral. Continue to Plaza
Sant Jaume where the important government buildings are located,
including the Palace of Generalitat and the Town Hall. Continue to the Villa Olimpica (home to athletes during the Olympics) and the Port Olimpic , which you will tour on foot.
Afterwards you will ascend Montjuich Mountain, offering a panoramic
view of the city and harbor. Tour the Olympic Stadium, Palau Sant Jordi
and Calatrava Tower. Visit the Poble Espanyol (Spanish Village)
which reproduces the most typical regional architectural styles in
Spain. Here you will also be able to taste Catalan Cava, the renowned
local sparkling wine. After lunch, you will begin your artistic
journey through the city. Start along Paseo de Gracia to see Gaudi's
famous apartment buildings including Casa Batllo and La Pedrera; then
enjoy a 30 minute visit at Gaudi's bizarre Parc Guell which has been
declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to the La
Sagrada Familia (Holy Family) Cathedral, Gaudi's unfinished masterpiece
which is Barcelona's most famous landmark. Visit Barcelona's
Monumental Bull Ring and the famous Cathedral Sta Maria del Mar, the
only gothic church in Catalonia completely finished. The tour ends near
the Picasso Museum which exhibits works from the blue and pink periods
of the world-famous painter.
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