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 […]
5 Prado Museum masterpieces you should see in Madrid
The Prado Museum is one of Madrid’s museums you should visit. It is known worldwide for its exceptional collection of artworks. Prado Museum houses one of the most extensive and significant collections of European art from the 12th to the 19th century. The museum’s masterpieces span various artistic movements, styles, and periods, showcasing the works […]
3 amazing locations near Gran Via – Madrid
Gran Via is one of the most important streets in Madrid. Gran Via construction started in 1910 in Art Nouveau and Art Deco style. The street hosts many historical buildings on it. For example, at the intersection with Alcala Street is the Metropolis building, one of the most photographed buildings in the city. The building […]
Things to do in Madrid: Royal Palace and more
Our journey today in Madrid will start from the Royal Palace. One of the largest royal palaces in Europe. The palace was the official residence of the kings of Spain, but now it is used only for ceremonies. It was built in 1561 in Baroque style and impresses both with its size and interior. The […]