barcelona

[hrbtaxman42]

What are the must places to see in Barcelona?

[ColinIllinois]

What are the must places to see in Barcelona?

 

 

Wrong forum. You'll want to check out the Ports of Call section. Tons of great information there. Enjoy.

 

Here is a link for you:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=596

[garycarla]

Yes, check ports of call.

 

Also, there are some great "visitor" sites sponsored by the City. Also, check some reviews.

 

Also - when posting, try to make your subject line a bit more descriptive.

 

Barcelona is great. Suggest staying on or near Ramblas. Take hopon/hopoff bus, then visit places as you like.

[hrbtaxman42]

Thanks,we already have day reservations for the hop on and off bus, but wanted to know what we should plan to get off and see.

[Froggitt]

The Nou Camp.

[CRUZIN TOM]

If you are going to be in Barcelona for another day, one of the best sites to see is the Montserrat Monastery. It is about an hours train ride out to the site and then you take a cable car up the mountain to reach the Monastery. About 1,000 meters up the mountain. Fantastic sites to see.

[SuiteTraveler]

First off, be aware that pickpockets work the HOHO bus, so don't bring a bag or purse with you and store your money and valuables in places that are really hard to access such as under the liner of your shoe, in your bra (if you are female) and under you clothes in a money belt if you are male. Don't allow anyone to touch you.

 

As fat as what to see, I would say the Gaudi buildings and park:

 

Park Guell

Casa Mila

Casa Batillo

La Sagrada Familia

 

I would also go to the Boqueria Market off Las Ramblas and of course, Las Ramblas itself it amazing - but it is frequented by pickpockets, so you have to protect your valuables and be alert to your surroundings any time you are on Las Ramblas.

 

Be sure to have a snack and wine at a tapas bar.

 

If you have multiple days, there are art museums and the beach and even Flamenco shows (for the tourists.)

 

At night there is the Magic Fountain - but if you go, be aware the crowd is worked extensively by pickpockets, so again, keep close control of your valuables.

[Ontime Departure]

Be sure to go to the Gothic Quarter, a short walk from La Rambla. The Cathedral de Barcelona is the square at the center of the quarter. It is beautiful inside and you can go up to the top of the Cathedral where there is an outdoor catwalk with amazing views of the city. I can also second the poster that said go to the Monastery at Montserrat, it is an amazing place to see. IMHO Barcelona is a beautiful city to see. ENJOY!!

[sharks48]

Sagrada Famiglia. Get tickets ahead of time on line, in order to avoid long lines.