Brimming with delicacies of its beauty, Barcelona is one place that is vibrant and stylish with its historic culture and traditions. Think of Barcelona and the world class history, the breath taking beauty of the beaches, the ultimate architectural buildings is what all comes in to your mind. It's a great city to visit with affordable apartments available all year round. Just take a look into the mini guide before you plan to romance your holiday in Barcelona.

?The art and the architecture: Barcelona is famous for its architecture and museums which are enriched with artistic culture providing you a unique aura of refreshment while you enjoy your holiday there. The famously unfinished Gaudi's church, fantastic grottos and the Parc Guell walkways all make Barcelona distinctively popular. The Museu Picasso is another great addition to your booklist, a must see for all art fans and lovers of culture alike. This museum has a large collection of Picasso works that attracts a million of visitors every year.

Fundacion Joan Miro is another renowned museum of the city. Barcelona is a mixture of old gothic architecture and modern skyscrapers such as Hotel Arts and the Torre Mapfre. Some of the famous theatres that you will find rejuvenating your stay in Barcelona are the world-famous Gran Teatre del Liceu opera house, the Teatre Nacional de Catalunya and the Palau de la Musica Catalana concert hall. You can check in for Spanish and Catalan art galleries too.

?Food and entertainment: Barcelona offers a rich variety of food at reasonable price. The most common is the Tapas way where you can try many different cuisines in one meal. The 'Barri Gotic' area is a good place to look for restaurants, located just off La Rambla in the city centre. La Rambla, provides a cosmopolitan approach where you can find cafes, street performers and market stalls. It has great venues for live music and theatres. Mercat de la Boqueria is a famous food market pouring with fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, wine, raw meat that you can remember for a lifetime.

Barcelona hotels and restaurants are a great attraction as they are filled with discotheques, bars, shows, concerts and fun filling fiestas. It is truly a night life city. There are a number of wine bars ranging from traditional to large modern bars. There are beaches that provide popular leisure and recreational activities. The beaches have necessary facilities for your fun and safety. Wildlife parks have been developed along the shoreline to keep you in touch with nature.

One tenth of the city is parkland. Montjuic is the largest park, while Ciutadella Park, situated where the old military citadel once stood, houses both the Parliament building and the zoo.