Best of European Union » art collection http://www.best-of-european-union.eu Travel through the most beautiful places in Europe Sun, 08 Sep 2013 13:36:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.6 Top 4 Tourist Attractions in Barcelona | Spain http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2012/08/21/top-4-tourist-attractions-in-barcelona-spain/ http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2012/08/21/top-4-tourist-attractions-in-barcelona-spain/#comments Tue, 21 Aug 2012 10:31:07 +0000 Julius http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/?p=10820 If you are fond of travelling or are an avid tourist, you must have heard about Barcelona. Over the last few years Barcelona has gained immense popularity as a tourist destination and not in vain. It is a perfect mix of traditional culture and modern values and this is reflected in the city’s arhitecture. In […]

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]]> If you are fond of travelling or are an avid tourist, you must have heard about Barcelona. Over the last few years Barcelona has gained immense popularity as a tourist destination and not in vain. It is a perfect mix of traditional culture and modern values and this is reflected in the city’s arhitecture. In Barcelona on one side of the town you will find contemporary architecture and on other side you will find arhitectural marvels of the current century. Barcelona has a very rich cultural heritage with over 40 museums and a even greater number of theatres.This mix attracts a lot of tourists to the city each year. Spanish people by nature are very friendly and welcoming and hence Barcelona is a pretty safe destination for tourists. In this blog post, we would be discussing some of the most popular Barcelonian tourist destinations which you simply cannot afford to miss.

Platja de Sant Sebastia, Barcelona, Spain
Platja de Sant Sebastia, Barcelona, Spain by Alexander Johmann

Barcelona has a wonderful art collection in it’s Picasso Museum. As is evident form the museum’s name, it houses numerous works of Picasso. It is easily accessible by Metro as well as Bus. If you are taking a metro, the stations Arc de Triomf, Liceu, Jaume I on Line 1, Line 3, Line 4 respectively are closest to the musuem, whereas the bus stops Via Laietana, Pla de palau, Princesa, Passeig Picasso are closest to it depending on your route. The museum is closed on monday so plan accordingly. You have 2 ticket options with prices ranging from 6 euros to 11 euros.

If you do not like museums and are visiting Barcelona just to relax and have a good time then head to Platja de Sant Sebastia. This beach is equally famous among tourists as well as natives. You have over 1km of sand filled beach to your use with plenty of water sports activity. So whether you just want to sun bath or want to opt for some adventure, it is entirely up to you. The easiest way to reach the beach is to catch a metro on Line 4 and alight at Barceloneta station.

Barri Goti, Barcelona, SpainThere is nothing better to relax than sipping some coffee in a roadside cafe in Barcelona and watching the city unfold before you. If that’s your idea of having a good time then head on to Barri Goti. Barri Goti is like a huge maze with shops all around which sell everything from veges to antiques to cafes which serve you local as well as international delicacies. The Jaume I and Liceu station on Line 4 and Line 3 respectively are the closest metro stations to Barri Goti.

Photo of Barri Goti, Barcelona by AodhGraem

Majic fountain Montjuic, Barcelona, SpainOne of the most entertaining tourist attraction of Barcelona is the magic fountain more popularly known as the magic fountain of Montjuic. It is not just a fountain it is light and water show and is free for all, as they say best things in the world are free.

Photo of Majic fountain Montjuic, Barcelona by Paula Funnell

These were just a few of the most famous tourist attractions of Barcelona, but once you start exploring this ancient city, it will show you it’s lesser explored parts, which are a treat for ancient arhitecture lovers.

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]]> http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2012/08/21/top-4-tourist-attractions-in-barcelona-spain/feed/ 0 Brodick Castle – one of the oldest Scottish fortresses | United Kingdom http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2011/10/04/brodick-castle-one-of-the-oldest-scottish-fortresses-united-kingdom/ http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2011/10/04/brodick-castle-one-of-the-oldest-scottish-fortresses-united-kingdom/#comments Tue, 04 Oct 2011 08:57:33 +0000 Julius http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/?p=5037 Scottish Castle Brodick is located on the island of Arran and is one of the oldest Scottish fortresses. Its history dates back to Viking times when the castle served as a defense against their attacks. Fort was built by the English Duke of Hamilton, and over the centuries, has been rebuilt into a castle. In […]

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]]> Scottish Castle Brodick is located on the island of Arran and is one of the oldest Scottish fortresses. Its history dates back to Viking times when the castle served as a defense against their attacks. Fort was built by the English Duke of Hamilton, and over the centuries, has been rebuilt into a castle. In 1957, the last heir of Hamilton’s gave up Brodick Castle and such the seat opened to the public.

In addition to the large art collection, the castle is interesting also for the world-famous collection of rhododendrons. It is just at the sea and includes wonderful gardens with a great view of surrounding hills and majestic mountain of Goatfell.

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