subject: Find Culture And Fun In The City Of Barcelona [print this page] Life for most revolves around domestic commitments, and there is insufficient time for vacations or limited income which makes it increasingly hard for us to find time to indulge in new adventures. To be able to achieve this, mini city breaks are becomingly an increasingly trendy way to travel. In Spain alone you have the options of Madrid or Malaga, whilst the Catalan capital of Barcelona maintains an intriguingly diverse view unlike any other Spanish city.
A huge number of artists and sculptors still live, and lived previously, in Barcelona and they are influential in giving the city its superiority over other cities by their contribution to the architecture and museums in the city. You can find museums dedicated solely to the works of Pablo Picasso and Joan Miro and if you want to really check out their form of art you'll be there for weeks! Find out the facts about the history of the city and its Roman ancestry, or visit the Placa del Rei right in the centre of this historic site.
Work commenced on the Sagrada Familia cathedral in 1883 and Gaudi worked hard on the design until his untimely death in 1926, the project is still incomplete and not expected to be until at least a century after he died. The Catholic faith has been captured in the cathedrals fascinating architecture which incorporates eighteen bell towers, three facades and a set of columns devoted to Christian cities and countries.
If you are a serious fan of architecture, whether historical or modern, there are lots of famous architectural sights to take in as well as the World Architecture Festival in November. Revolutionary architects showcase their groundbreaking designs in the hope of winning Building of the Year Award while mingling with top representatives from 65 countries who gather to share opinions on stimulating designs. Situated at the base of the Hotel Arts and the Mapfre Tower at Port Olympica, the highest building in Spain, is the eminent Golden Fish. Marking out the beginning of the area where the two tall famous landmarks stand is the Golden Fish, the creation of Frank O. Gehry, considered one of the most important, contemporary architects of our time.
The city has managed to hold onto its unique and distinctive atmosphere by curbing building within the city centre, and the emphasis is placed on preservation and redevelopment rather than new construction.
The Barcelonans like to party until the morning so expect empty dance floors until 2 to 3am and there are lots of late bars that run until the metro starts operating again at 5am. These aren't dance clubs but places you can choose to wind down or party at depending on your mood at the time. If a club you are in is closing and you do not want to call it a night then these are the bars to look out for, but there is not much difference between them and clubs aside from higher costs and that they close earlier.
Barcelona also has a well-known Erasmus scene where you can make new friends quickly and party all night in the designated venues. There is a predominantly distinct house scene reflected by the number of clubs that keep that vibe alive all week but if you want to avoid the Euro trash techno scene there is also rock and Latin clubs with samba which is really catching on.
You don't have to choose a city for a short break however; there are other choices available. Taking a short city break gives you the opportunity to de-stress, renew and pep up your mood. How about a few days spent at the beach or exploring the countryside instead? A last minute getaway could be all you need get inspired by as yet unseen architecture. Once there, hotels and serviced budget apartments in Barcelona with weekday promotions and discounted prices are not hard to find. Barcelona is one particular city which has seen an influx of visitors looking for a few days away in recent years as it is a fashionable choice for those seeking thrills from an exhilarating city destination.
