Barcelona, the home of 1888 Worlds Fair and 1992 Olympics, the capital of Catalan region-a culture branded for its unique amalgam of Spanish and French mode of cooking. Known for its affluent culture and heritage, the city of Barcelona nestled on the shore of Mediterranean is of profoundly entrenched in the past.

The Art and Architecture

Holidays at Barcelona will treat your eyes with some of the worlds finest and out of the ordinary archaic architecture that stands unrivaled and unsullied till date. It is the work of the superlative Spaniard architect Antonio Gaudi. Gaudies exclusive masterpiece work can be sighted at the church of Sigrid Familial, the six storey apartment of Casa Battle, Casa Mila also known as ?The Quarry?-the multi family private residence that gives the impression of surging around the self same corner, Casa Vices-the summer villa outside Barcelona that is a perfect blend of traditional and innovative designs and last but not the least the Park Gull an urban setting project, a magnum opus of this genius.

The outstanding and exquisite work of Picasso. Picasso's distinguished concerto is put on view at the Museum Picasso where wing of the museum parades Picassos take on Velazquez's famous ?Las Manias?. The MNAC i.e. Museum National dart de Catalu'a displays an exotic collection of the work during Gothic and Renaissance era along with numerous other stupendous things like coins, medals, sculpture and carvings etc. but this is not all. A plethora of 20th century art and sculpture by prominent Joan Mire, Bolero, Asquint and Mother well can be treasured at the MACBA ? Meuse d? Art Contemporaneous de Barcelona and Museum Foundation Joan Mire museums

June and July are the months to flicker with the celebration of the Fest de Greco-Barcelona arts festival, October and November have the onus for the international film festival and May is swarming with all the grand prix aficionados. You may choose any of these seasons and even apart from these to marvel at the exquisiteness of Barcelona. The accommodations are conveniently available suiting to your pocket. There are some good hotels at Sur Diagonal, Example, Bari Gothic etc. and luxury villas t spoil your self on the countryside. Barcelona on the streets of Spain has not scaled heights demographically. The thin population of les than two million, the city permits you to liberally roam around everywhere without much hurly burly.

Must visit the Ceuta Vela-the old city that nests in the midst of Barcelona that speaks of its rich Gothic architecture of medieval times and a memorable march on the pedestrian street of La Ramble that grounds vibrant markets and street entertainers.

Nightlife can be savored in the relatively solitary area of Garcia near the middle of Barcelona that also possesses the coveted Gaudies project of Casa Vices. Let the water caress and pamper your body at the beaches of Little Barcelona or Barcelonese and let your mouth relish the succulent seafood served here in Little Barcelona. A breath of air along the contemporary urban development project-Example where a grid is made with a garden adjacent to each block is unquestionably meaningful.

For the budget travelers it is advisable to take a special ?Barcelona Card? that permits you free entry and discounts on hundred renowned venues along with priceless public transportation.

Once you step into this massive city that is bifurcated into numerous districts and zones, you will have no snag in getting around. From metros, buses and trains to rental cars all are at your service. So are you ready to be bedazzled by the Barcelona curves and curvatures?