Barcelona

[stearnz33]

Hey guys, heading to Barcelona in the beginning of march and need some advice from some people that have been!

I will be spending 3 days in barcelona and definitely plan on seeing a lot of the architecture that the city has to offer.

What are some other "must sees" in the city.

What are some good areas within the city to spend some time and enjoy food/drink/people watching?

any restaurants or bars that are a "must"?

Thanks a bunch guys!!!

[madamtrashheap]

Here are my suggestions for things to see/do/eat in Barca:

Sagrada Família - Gaudi's unfinished Cathedral that is slowing being completed, Park Güell - home to Casa-Museu Gaudí and colourful mosaics, dwarf houses and raised walkways, allow half a day to visit the gardens; Casa Mila - rounding out the Gaudi trilogy, this apartment block has a “wavy” effect that firmly places it in the Gaudi style of architecture, and it's also known as La Pedrera; Picasso Museum- Museu Picasso, located in the Gothic Quarter (Barri Gòtic) and has a curation showing great samples of his works from beginning to end, Las Ramblas -pedistrian area between Placa de Catalunya and the habour; good for people watching and sourvenirs, but watch the pickpockets, Gothic Quarter - Barri Gotic which is home to the Santa Creu Gothic Cathedral, great lanes for wandering and lots of little tapas bars and cafes; Statue of Christopher Columbus - located at the end of Las Ramblas, can be climbed for more views of the city and habour. You can also visit Nou Camp stadium if you're into football/soccer, take the funicular to Montjuic and wander the fortress for great views.

The Plaça del Sol is a student area and has some good bars and tapas places; and of course make sure you visit the massive market La Boqueria for lunch or tapas (pinchos in Catalan) or both! It's just off La Ramblas and is an amazing labyrinth of fresh food sells and stalls as well as great little places for cheap meals.

If you feel like a bit of clubbing, (aka "Discos" in Europe) check out: Up & Down, Port Olimpic (has a large complex with different clubs and great in Summer when the terrace bar sections are open, but March is still happening), Moog, Razzmatazz and there's also a Pacha club here too (was the original one).