{"id":2310,"date":"2018-05-03T21:27:30","date_gmt":"2018-05-03T20:27:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.aerlingus.com\/?p=2310"},"modified":"2024-10-03T10:59:40","modified_gmt":"2024-10-03T10:59:40","slug":"flying-visit-48-hours-in-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/flying-visit-48-hours-in-barcelona\/","title":{"rendered":"Flying visit: 48 Hours in Barcelona"},"content":{"rendered":"
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With iconic architecture and a flourishing food scene, there\u2019s never been a better time to check out\u00a0the Catalan capital.<\/h3>\n

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Las Ramblas<\/strong> \u2013 There are few better ways to find your bearings in Barcelona than taking a ramble down the world-famous, tree-lined Las Ramblas. Coursing through the centre of this ancient city, the most prominent attractions on offer will all be within short walking distance. With its many shops, bars and restaurants, Las Ramblas offers you the added chance of walking through the history of this city. Featuring an exquisite pavement mosaic from Barcelona\u2019s own Joan Miro, and an array of beautifully regal buildings, you will need a few strolls up and down the kilometre stretch to take it all in.<\/p>\n

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La Boqueria Food Market<\/strong> \u2013 Whilst exploring Las Ramblas, you’ll struggle to find better places to sample the best food and drink Barcelona has to offer than the La Boqueria food market. With its vibrant colours and sounds, La Boqueria allows you the opportunity to replenish on the move; experiencing the day-to-day workings of a public market eight-hundred years in existence.<\/p>\n

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Sagrada Fam\u00edlia<\/strong> \u2013 Like the Eiffel Tower in Paris, you cannot come to Barcelona without taking in this spectacular cathedral. Originally designed by the Catalonian architect Antoni Gaudi in the nineteenth century, the unfinished cathedral has become a living entity of its own. With its diversifying fa\u00e7ade, one thing you shouldn’t miss is a\u00a0tour<\/a> of its interior. Housing beautifully coloured windows and designs, a walk to the summit guarantees an unparalleled view of the cityscape. Once finished in Sagrada, a stroll down Carrer de Provenca will bring you to La Pedrera<\/a>; one of Gaudi\u2019s most impressive, UNESCO-recognised residential buildings.<\/p>\n

Picasso Museum<\/strong> \u2013 Devoted to the work of perhaps Spain\u2019s most well-known artist Pablo Picasso, the Picasso Museum hosts upward of 4,000 works from the artist in its permanent collection. Housed within five converted town houses, the museum itself is a beautiful mixture of the indoor and outdoor, taking you temporarily away from the hustle and bustle of city life.<\/p>\n

4 Cats<\/strong> \u2013 If you are suitably taken with the work of Gaudi and Picasso, why not spend the evening eating at one of their favourite restaurants. Situated within the city\u2019s Gothic Quarter, Els Quatre Gats doesn\u2019t only hold a special place in the city\u2019s history, it provides an incredible dining experience also. With its black & white chequered floors, dapper waiting staff and locally-sourced food, it truly feels like you have taken a step into another, earlier Barcelona.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t

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Breakfast<\/strong> \u2013 Barcelona doesn\u2019t mess around when it comes to breakfast, and, a short walk through the city streets will present you with an array of enticing options. If the weather falls in your favour, take a walk down to Baluard just off the Gothic Quarter and enjoy your buttery croissants or chocolate filled churros on the beach-side.<\/p>\n

Camp Nou<\/strong> \u2013 Barcelona is incredibly proud of its football team, and the club\u2019s Camp Nou<\/a> stadium is a testament to their passion. The largest of it\u2019s kind in Europe, second only to taking in a match during your visit would be to take the tour of the stadium. Although it might not seem like much from the outside, the tour will allow you to explore the club\u2019s rich and very successful history; it is an unmissable opportunity for some very memorable photographs also.<\/p>\n

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El Raval<\/strong> \u2013 Situated within one of Barcelona\u2019s oldest neighbourhoods, El Raval is perfect for the casual explorer. With its enticing boutiques, and adventurous architectural installations, MACBA<\/a> (the Contemporary Art Museum of Barcelona) offers a sight you shall not forget. Alternatively, you could make the short walk to the sprawling Placa de Catalunya. The unofficial city-centre of Barcelona, is a feast for the senses. With its many fountains, statues, restaurants, bars and shopping centres, it is a terrific place to capture the full-effect of this vibrant city. Close to a number of bus stops and the metro-station, Placa de Catalunya is an ideal hub from which to measure out your travels throughout the region.<\/p>\n

The Magic Fountain of Montju\u00efc<\/strong> \u2013 A truly spectacular way to sign off your stay in Barcelona, the easily-accessible Magic Fountain is best seen under the cover of darkness. Originally designed for the Great Universal Exhibition of 1929, a mesmerising display of colour, light, motion, music and water acrobatics blend together for an unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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