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Old 05-09-2007, 07:32 AM
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Default Re: things to do in barcelona/spain

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See ParkWay. See Gradia Familia.

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Did you mean Park Güell?
And the church is Sagrada Familia.

Anyway, as for Park Güell, it's ok but not great - when I was there last it seemed a bit rundown, and definitely remote from the city. It's worth seeing, but if you're on limitd time I'd rather spend it in the city.

I'd suggest the Picasso Museum - there's a lot of smaller stuff there that really gives some perspective. Back-of-napkin drawings, random doodles, that sort of thing. This museum really had an impact on me.

For a fun bar try Ovella Negra - it's not exactly traditional, but it's also a lot of fun, in caverns, fairly cheap and lively. It's one street over from Las Ramblas.

Otherwise, my biggest suggestion is to wander around - check out the cafes and tapas joints. Eat a lot of good food. Drink some good wine. Watch Spanish women. Buy some cheap shoes. Party late/early.

I spent three months in Barcelona in 1999, trying to sell photographs on Las Ramblas and get a job in photography. Complete failure, but a fantastic experience. It's an amazing city.
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