Top 5 museums of Girona
Welcome to a journey through the cultural treasures of Girona, a picturesque city in Catalonia, Spain. In this blog post, we’ll explore the top 5 museums that showcase the rich history, art, and heritage of this enchanting region. From the captivating exhibitions at the Girona Art Museum to the fascinating artifacts at the Museum of […]
6 Treasures of Old Girona
Where to go on a trip out of Barcelona? There are plenty of locations, but today I will write about my trip to Girona. Girona is located in the north part of Catalonia in Spain. Girona was a major city in the Romanian empire. It was founded by Romans in 218 BC and named Gerunda. In […]
4 Must do in Montserrat Mountain
The name Monserrat translates as ‘serrated mountain’, it plays a very important cultural and spiritual role in Catalonian’s life. Montserrat Mountain is the most important religious center in Catalonia. The Virgin of Montserrat is the most favored saint of Catalonia and is located in the sanctuary of the Mare de Déu de Montserrat near Benedictine monastery. […]
5 top Art Museums of Barcelona
Barcelona has some fantastic art museums that art lovers will enjoy. The Picasso Museum is known for its extensive collection of paintings by the world-famous artist. Meanwhile, the Museum Nacional Art Catalunya (MNAC) offers a diverse range of art, spanning from ancient masterpieces to contemporary works. The Joan Miró Foundation showcases the artistic genius of […]
Tibidabo hill Barcelona’s best viewpoint
Tibidabo is a hill with an amazing viewpoint overlooking Barcelona. In my opinion Tibidabo is Barcelona’s best viewpoint. The hill is 512 meter high at the tallest peak of Collserola. Collserola is a mountain range between the rivers Llobregat and Besos. The name “Tibidabo” means “I will give it to you”. It came from the […]
6 must see architecture of Antoni Gaudi in Barcelona
Antoni Gaudi was Catalan architect, most of his projects were located in Barcelona. He is known for his unusual modernist style. Every project is a different masterpiece. If you visit Barcelona you must see Gaudi’s creations, some of them are symbols of Barcelona. So I collected here the most popular and fascinating architecture of Antoni […]
Citadel park in Barcelona and nearest area
Citadel park in Barcelona was founded at the end of the 19th century and for a long time remained the only green area in Barcelona. Today it is an excellent place for sports, relaxation and walking. There are several museums, an artificial pond, a zoo, and the Parliament of Catalonia The Catalan Parliament sits in […]
6 Treasures of Montjuic mountain and nearest area
Montjuic is a 173 meters hill in Barcelona. Regards to many attractions and parks Montjuic is very popular location among tourists and citizens. Name of Montjuic mountain translates as “Jewish mountain” from medieval Latin and Catalan. Another source is from Latin “Mons Jovicus’ ‘ means hill of love. Montjuic is the birthplace of Barcelona because […]
Barcelona: Gothic quarter and 5 locations nearby
Gothic Quarter is the most old part of Barcelona. Gothic Quarter begins from plaza Catalunya extended to La Rambla St. till Via Laietana. The Quarter’s name was given in regards to buildings from medieval centuries when Aragon was one of the strongest powers in the Mediterranean sea. The chaotic layout typical of medieval cities has […]
Out of Madrid: 9 Old Toledo attractions
You may ask where to go next, after visiting Madrid? The answer is very simple, visit Toledo! It is 70 km from Madrid, you can go there by train (it will take about 30 min), bus, guided tour or by car. Toledo is known as Imperial city, it was the main place of Charles V […]