Its All About Camp Nou

Barcelona is famous for many different reasons

. Barcelona has the beach, Gaudi, tapas, history and culture but for all sport fans, theres Camp Nou. Camp Nou is Barcelonas football stadium that is the home for both FC Barcelona and the Catalan National team. Built in 1954, the stadium originally held 60,000 people. However, with growing importance the stadium has continually added additional seating and it now can hold 96,336 people. The stadium is Europes largest football stadium and is the 11th largest in the world. Camp Nou hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics as well as two UEFA Championship League finals which shows its true significance.

It is evident to any visitor in Europe that football is very important in their culture. Especially in Barcelona. FC Barcelona is a very nationally prized football team. You are never far away from seeing something with the FC Barcelona logo on it. Same with Catalan National. Catalans are very proud of their cultural heritage and this shines through on the Catalan National team. With all the devotion and love towards these two football teams comes a lot of stadium recognition and that is clear when you pass by the stadium.

Camp Nou now has a museum where people can come and take a journey through the stadiums history. With 1.2 million museum visits each year the stadium is one of the most visited museums in Barcelona. With trophies, memorabilia, jerseys and more the stadium takes you through history highlighting each major point in the life of Camp Nou. Visitors learn everything there is to know about the stadium and even get to see the field where history is made.

When visiting Barcelona there is so much to see. There are so many highlights to visit that it almost seems impossible to see them all. A popular way of touring Barcelona is by bike. Bike tours allow you to see more highlights and learn more history then any other touring method available. Bike tours are personalized to your individual interests and are geared to give you the best touring experience. Bike tours to Camp Nou are very popular because you get the best of both worlds. You get to see the city highlights around the stadium as well as hear the history from a local who has followed Camp Nou for years. A stadium visit will tell you the history, but also hearing the history from a local guide really lets you understand the true pride of Barcelona. For a stadium with so much history and local pride it is a must see for anyone visiting Barcelona.

by: Mackenzie

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