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Barcelona Bound!

Heiko Jung

Heiko Jung

3 Jan 2024

Join me on an epic adventure through the vibrant streets of Barcelona. From stunning architecture to hidden gems, this blog will take you on a journey you won't forget!

Trip to Barcelona

Day 1Unveiling Architectural Wonders: Sant Pau del Camp & La Pedrera-Casa Milà
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$32

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$ 3

Sant Pau del Camp
Cross-shaped Romanesque monastery known for its compact cloisters with elegant Moorish arches.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$6
18 - 22 min

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La Pedrera-Casa Milà
Gaudi's Catalan art nouveau period building with quarrylike facade, hosting exhibitions & concerts.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
Day 2Discovering History and Beauty: Montjuïc Castle & Sant Felip Neri Square
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$10

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$ 3

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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$10
20 - 24 min

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Sant Felip Neri Square
Compact square with an imposing baroque church scarred by bombs that killed dozens in the Civil War.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 3The Masterpiece of Gaudí: La Sagrada Familia & Plaça del Rei
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$28

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$ 3

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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$28
20 - 24 min

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Plaça del Rei
Medieval building housing the city's history museum & archaeological finds including Roman streets.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 4Exploring the Heart of Barcelona: Plaça de Sant Jaume & Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar
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$10

Plaça de Sant Jaume
Landmark city square & gathering point, home to the town hall & the Palau de la Generalitat.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar
14th-century, Gothic-style church with soaring columns & 3 naves, plus grand stained glass windows.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$10
Day 5Artistic Delights: Casa Batlló & Cathedral of Barcelona
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$44

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$ 3

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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$31
15 - 18 min

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Cathedral of Barcelona
Imposing Gothic cathedral with geese-filled cloisters, offering guided tours & city-wide views.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$13
Day 6Panoramic Views and Artistic Inspiration: MUHBA Turó de la Rovira & Park Güell
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$11

MUHBA Turó de la Rovira (Battery Viewpoint)
Panoramic views of Barcelona from Spanish Civil War bunkers where anti-aircraft guns were installed.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
16 - 24 min

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Park Güell
Mosaic-covered buildings, steps & sculptures in verdant park with Gaudi museum & panoramic views.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$11

Budget breakdown: $145 In total

Activities & Food:$134
Transport:$11