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Barcelona: A Week of Art, History, and Adventure

Felipe Guerra

Felipe Guerra

11 Nov 2023

Join me on an exciting 8-day journey to Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Explore the iconic Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, Montjuïc Castle, Magic Fountain of Montjuïc, Casa Batlló, La Pedrera-Casa Milà, Cathedral of Barcelona, Palau de la Música Catalana, Picasso Museum, Ciutadella Park, Aquàrium Barcelona, and the magnificent La Sagrada Familia. Get ready for a trip filled with culture, beauty, and unforgettable experiences!

Trip to Barcelona

Day 1
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$35

Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
Palatial, hilltop museum for 11th- to 20th-century Catalan art plus important Romanesque collection.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$35
Day 2
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$20

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$ 6

Montjuïc Castle
17th-century hilltop fortress & former prison, housing a military museum with impressive city views.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$20
11 - 14 min

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Magic Fountain of Montjuïc
Huge circular fountain renowned for its scheduled shows of water & light choreographed to music.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 3
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$113

Casa Batlló
Fantastical, curving dragon-roofed apartment block, now a museum, created by architect Antoni Gaudi.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$63
6 - 9 min

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La Pedrera-Casa Milà
Gaudi's Catalan art nouveau period building with quarrylike facade, hosting exhibitions & concerts.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$50
Day 4
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$25

Cathedral of Barcelona
Imposing Gothic cathedral with geese-filled cloisters, offering guided tours & city-wide views.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$25
Day 5
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$45

Palau de la Música Catalana
Art nouveau concert hall known for its ornate facade & opulent auditorium with a stained-glass dome.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$45
Day 6
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$38

Picasso Museum
Medieval mansions housing extensive collection of influential Spanish cubist's works & masterpieces.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$38
8 - 11 min

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Ciutadella Park
Park created in late 1800s, with zoo, boating lake, ornate museums and lush walking trails.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 7
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$63

Aquàrium Barcelona
Tanks themed by marine habitat, including a Mediterranean ecosystem, plus scuba diving with sharks.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$63
Day 8
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$56

La Sagrada Familia
Antoni Gaudí's renowned unfinished church, started in the 1880s, with museum and city views.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$56

Budget breakdown: $399 In total

Activities & Food:$394
Transport:$6