Particularly famous for Antoni Gaudi's unique and radical style of architecture, Barcelona has also produced great artists of note. Among them Pablo Casals, Josep Carreras and Joan Miro whose work is celebrated in the park named after him. Pablo Picasso, although a native of Malaga, spent much time here and his works can be seen at the Picasso Museum northeast of the magnificent port. This collection focuses on his early works dining guide of barcelona apartment.
The port itself can be viewed from Barcelona's sea-front hill, Montjuic which was also the principal site of the 1992 Olympic site. Montjuic with its Magic Fountains and amusement Park can be accessed by cable car from the port. The hill attracts many visitors not merely for the far reaching views but the old fortress, the Museum of Catalan Art, the Archaeological Museum, the Miro Foundation and Spanish Village (Poble Espanyol) are all very popular.
From Montjuic you can pick out the Columbus Column at the foot of Las Ramblas. This famous mile-long, tree lined pedestrian street is the hub of Barcelona. You can idle away hours wandering its length passing book sellers, beautiful flower stall and all manner of street vendors along the way.
The Rambla is divided into sections and has many meeting places along the way. A popular place at the foot of the Rambla is the Placa Reial where there is a colourful collection of café's and bars. Enjoy a beer with a tapa of calamres (squid), patatas brava (spicy, hot potatoes) or whatever takes your fancy. A word of warning, this is not a good place to be at night and beware thieves at all times.
