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Barcelona Bound: A 5-Day Adventure

Christos Pentsioudis

Christos Pentsioudis

2 Jan 2024

Join me on an exhilarating journey through the vibrant streets of Barcelona as I uncover its hidden gems, marvel at architectural wonders, and immerse myself in the rich culture of Catalonia.

Day 1Gaudí's Wonderland and Musical Extravaganza
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$132

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$ 11

Park Güell
Mosaic-covered buildings, steps & sculptures in verdant park with Gaudi museum & panoramic views.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$44
18 - 22 min

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Palau de la Música Catalana
Art nouveau concert hall known for its ornate facade & opulent auditorium with a stained-glass dome.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$88
Day 2Art Nouveau Delights and Gothic Grandeur
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$274

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$ 11

La Pedrera-Casa Milà
Gaudi's Catalan art nouveau period building with quarrylike facade, hosting exhibitions & concerts.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$100
6 - 9 min

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Casa Batlló
Fantastical, curving dragon-roofed apartment block, now a museum, created by architect Antoni Gaudi.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
$124
15 - 18 min

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Cathedral of Barcelona
Imposing Gothic cathedral with geese-filled cloisters, offering guided tours & city-wide views.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
$50
Day 3From Artistic Treasures to Majestic Views
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$108

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$ 11

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
$68
10 - 12 min

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Montjuïc Castle
17th-century hilltop fortress & former prison, housing a military museum with impressive city views.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$40
Day 4Exploring Modern Art and Cultural Icons
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$100

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$ 11

Joan Miró Foundation
Showcase of Joan Miro's modern, colorful artworks in hilltop museum with courtyards and terraces.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$40
17 - 21 min

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Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art
White, light-filled building housing art from the 1940s to the present & a large Catalan collection.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$60
Day 5Architectural Marvels and Artistic Legacies
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$224

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$ 11

La Sagrada Familia
Antoni Gaudí's renowned unfinished church, started in the 1880s, with museum and city views.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$112
14 - 17 min

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Picasso Museum
Medieval mansions housing extensive collection of influential Spanish cubist's works & masterpieces.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$72
3 - 4 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.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$40

Budget breakdown: $891 In total

Activities & Food:$838
Transport:$53