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A Barcelona Travel Guide – Transform The Tourist Experience | Spain

Julius — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:45:34 +0000

Barcelona, Spain’s most active city is located at the Mediterranean Sea on the northernmost part of the Spanish coast. It cradles about 1.5 million people and is regarded as the second largest city in Spain, with only Madrid more populated than it. The rich and colorful history of Barcelona can be traced back to 4,000 years ago in the time of the ancient Carthaginian and Phoenician settlers. Later it became a colony of the Romans, the capital city of Visigoth then was captured by the Moors.

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The historical buildings, museums, architecture and other famous landmarks of Barcelona perfectly mirror the culture and political history of the city. Today, Barcelona is becoming popular for its many modern attractions and buildings. It is a European city which can give you the right mix of traditional and modern culture and architecture. It comes to no surprise that the flights to Barcelona remain one of the most coveted travel deals offered by airlines.

Popular Attractions in Barcelona

Flights to Barcelona are surely something to look forward to. Barcelona holidays provide you with ample opportunity to explore the variety of attractions that can be enjoyed by families, honeymooners and adventurers. Let’s discover the handful charms of Barcelona that will make your Barcelona flight worth spending upon.

Barri Gothic

This part of Barcelona is the oldest in the city. It boasts a number of tall, medieval and Gothic buildings. Aside from its ancient structure, many tourists also look forward to experiencing the intense nightlife in Barri Gothic.

La Pedrera

Casa Mila: This is an apartment building designed by the world famous architect Antoni Gaudi. It features an extraordinarily innovative and beautiful structure. Tourists can roam the building and go to the rooftop to see the breathtaking view of Barcelona.

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Museo Picasso

If you love art and Picasso, this museum is a must-see. Museo Picasso displays over 3,000 pieces of artwork made by famous European artists and of course, Picasso.

Beaches

Barcelona has some of the world’s finest beaches that are responsible for making Barcelona a top summer destination. Barcelona beaches are characteristic with pristine waters and rough, golden sands. Nova Icaria, Mar Bella and Costa Brava are just a few of the beaches that attract tourists in droves to embark on a flight to Barcelona .

Getting to Barcelona

You can make your way to Barcelona through a direct flight or through Madrid. The best time to travel to Barcelona is the off-peak season from January to March. Tickets during these months are definitely cheaper than usual.

Places to Stay on Your Visit

Barcelona is home to many luxury hotels, vacation homes, holiday apartments and resorts. Accommodation rates range from €45 to €1000 per night, depending on the size and type of room or apartment. The best thing about accommodations in Barcelona is that their rates don’t change much throughout the year because of the continuous flow of visitors in the city.

Barcelonan Climate

Autumn is the best time to visit Barcelona. The climate during this period is comfortably warm, around 21 to 25 degrees. During summer, the temperature in Barcelona is hot and humid, usually around 30 degrees or so. Winter in Barcelona is cool and sometimes rainy. The average day time temperature in Barcelona during this period is around +12 degrees.

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Historic city of Kilkenny – popular tourist destination in Ireland

Julius — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 18:59:21 +0000

Historic city of Kilkenny will surprise you with its preserved medieval character and colorful streets. It was named after a monk St. Canice, whose memory still recalls the local cathedral. It is famous for history, crafts, design and nightlife. Major festivals take place here throughout the whole year. It boasts the status of the host city of the world famous Cat Laughs Comedy Festival. The town is interesting from an architectural point of view as well, as buildings are built with the typical local black limestone, called Kilkenny’s marble, where its nicname come from – Marble city.

River Nore flows through the city of Kilkenny, where you can enjoy beautiful walks. Above the river, in the heart of the city center, there is the medieval castle from the 12th century. Kilkenny Castle is the main attraction of the city, which was inhabited until 1935 by the Butler family. It serves as a relaxing place. At one side there is a park with a fountain, at the other we can find a large grassy area, which is totally full by locals during the nice weather.

Another important monument is St. Canice’s Cathedral, considered one of Ireland’s finest Gothic buildings. The cathedral is richly equipped with many glass windows. Next to it is a round tower, which offers stunning views of the city. Do not miss a visit to both places and obtain a combined ticket.

Other sights include:
The Tholsel Hall, which dominates the main street (High Street)
Rothe House, a rich merchant’s house, who ruled for 300 years, the city, along with other families
Black Abbey, a Dominican monastery

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Toruń – Gothic architecture at its best, and the birthplace of Copernicus | Poland

Julius — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 13:10:59 +0000

Toruń, and its medieval old town, is one of the oldest and most beautiful cities of Poland. It is located in northern Poland on the banks of the Vistula River. The gothic buildings of Toruń’s Old Town present proof of Toruń’s centuries-old economic, cultural and intellectual ties with the leading cities of Europe associated in the Hanseatic League.

Toruń‘s Old Town was added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List as a World Heritage Site in 1997 and 10 years later it was added to the list of Seven Wonders of Poland.

For your visit to Toruń, you should reserve at least 2 days. The city is a charming especially after sunset, when the souvenir sellers and most tourists disappear from the streets. Best time to visit Toruń is from May to September. During the summer, there are lots of music, theater, gingerbread and other festivals in Toruń.

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