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Barcelona: A 5-Day Adventure in Catalonia

Simão Sousa

Simão Sousa

7 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling 5-day journey through the vibrant streets of Barcelona. Explore iconic landmarks like Güell Palace, Montjuïc Castle, La Sagrada Familia, and more. Immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of Catalonia, Spain.

Trip to Barcelona

Day 1
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$45

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$ 6

Güell Palace
Ornate modernist mansion that is a historically significant example of early Gaudí architecture.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$25
16 - 20 min

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Montjuïc Castle
17th-century hilltop fortress & former prison, housing a military museum with impressive city views.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$20
Day 2
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$75

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$ 6

Mercat de Sant Antoni
Vibrant market for fresh fish, produce & vegetables set in a sprawling 1882 steel-frame building.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$13
9 - 11 min

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Plaça de Catalunya
Central, tree-lined, sculpture-filled square lined with shops & cafes, used for special events.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Casa Batlló
Fantastical, curving dragon-roofed apartment block, now a museum, created by architect Antoni Gaudi.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$63
Day 3
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$75

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$ 6

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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$75
15 - 18 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 4
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$38

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
13 - 20 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.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$13
Day 5
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$50

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$ 6

Parc Natural de la Serra de Collserola
8,000 hectare natural area for cycling, birdwatching & historic sites, plus themed & guided walks.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
25 - 30 min

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La Pedrera-Casa Milà
Gaudi's Catalan art nouveau period building with quarrylike facade, hosting exhibitions & concerts.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$50

Budget breakdown: $304 In total

Activities & Food:$283
Transport:$22