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Barcelona in 3 Days: A Journey Through Art and Architecture

ALi Mousaie

22 Oct 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 3-day adventure in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Explore the city's iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in art at renowned museums, and marvel at the architectural wonders that define Barcelona's unique charm.

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Day 1

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$193

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$ 19

Magic Fountain of Montjuïc

Huge circular fountain renowned for its scheduled shows of water & light choreographed to music.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

Palatial, hilltop museum for 11th- to 20th-century Catalan art plus important Romanesque collection.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$123

10 - 12 min

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Montjuïc Castle

17th-century hilltop fortress & former prison, housing a military museum with impressive city views.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$70

Day 2

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$219

Ciutadella Park

Park created in late 1800s, with zoo, boating lake, ornate museums and lush walking trails.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

14 - 21 min

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Cathedral of Barcelona

Imposing Gothic cathedral with geese-filled cloisters, offering guided tours & city-wide views.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$88

8 - 11 min

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Güell Palace

Ornate modernist mansion that is a historically significant example of early Gaudí architecture.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$88

5 - 8 min

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Columbus Monument

Ornate 1888 Corinthian column topped with a statue of Christopher Columbus pointing toward America.

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$44

Day 3

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$310

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$ 37

Plaça de Catalunya

Central, tree-lined, sculpture-filled square lined with shops & cafes, used for special events.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 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.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$70

11 - 16 min

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Arco de Triunfo de Barcelona

Classical archway built as the main entrance to the Universal Exhibition hosted by the city in 1888.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$44

9 - 11 min

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La Sagrada Familia

Antoni Gaudí's renowned unfinished church, started in the 1880s, with museum and city views.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$196

Budget breakdown: $777 In total

Activities & Food:$721

Transport:$56