Welcome to Barcelona! This great city has diverse history, many unique buildings, great food, and is full of life. However, if you only have 3-days in the city, it is best to plan out the best places to visit. This time, we will show you what sights to visit, where to taste delicious food and how not to become bored in such a great city.

Day 1: Exploring the Historic Center

You should begin your first day by going to one of the most popular places – Gothic Quarter. This of course is characterized by the narrow stone paved roads, medieval architecture and lovely little squares. Last but not least take time and visit the beautiful Gothic masterpiece, the Barcelona Cathedral. Go for a walk on Plaça del Rei and learn about the kings of Barcelona in Museu d’Historia de Barcelona.

Next visit La Ramblas, it is a more a vibrant open pedestrian which has performers on the streets, shops and cafes. It is important to visit the popular La Boqueria Market which contains a number of spices, fruits and vegetables and yummy treats.

In the evening head to the Montjuïc hill in order to have a vision of the whole city from above. Either go up on the cable car to Montjuïc Castle which looks like a fairy tale or go there at evening to watch the famous Magic Fountain show.

Day 2: Visiting Gaudi’s Masterpieces and spending time on the Beach

Every tour to Barcelona is incomplete without exploring in detail the architectural masterpieces of a Catalan architect, Antoni Gaudi. Use your first morning in Barcelona to go to the most emblematic building, the Sagrada Familia. This is one of the best known Basilicas across the world and has been designed by the world famous Antoni Gaudi this is also listed in the UNESCO world heritage sites. Even though there is admission fee, it is recommended to purchase the ticket online in order to avoid big crowds and enjoy the stunning interior of the cathedral.

Second go to Park Guell which is also designed by Gaudi this place is a large terrace decorated with tiles. This colourful park site captures bird’s eye view of the city and was constructed with strange unique buildings and art work that is made of mosaic. Important to note, its entry is timed meaning one must book for tickets in advance.

Following Gaudi’s work, you should visit Barceloneta Beach and get some nice Mediterranean tan. It is excellent for swimming in the crystal clear water or even sunbath. You could spend some time on the beach grabbing lunch or dinner at one of the many restaurants which are mostly specialize in fresh seafood’, get the paella here.

Day 3: Yesterday I visited the museums, shop and saw the flamenco dance performance.

Let yourself explore the city’s art and history first thing in the morning. Pet the Cats and birds of Barcelona and visit the Picasso Museum the museum is dedicated to the legendry artist Pablo Picasso. Learn more about the periods in his work as well as the creation process he underwent.

After, move to the stunning facilities of National Art Museum of Catalonia or MNAC. Located in a royal castle, this museum has a vast number of paintings created in Catalonia as well as marvelous Romanesque mural painting. The sight that can be seen from the terrace of the Museum is very impressive.

Next, shop for some good at Passeig de Gracia, the most popular shopping avenue of Barcelona. There is sophisticated fashion retailing, famous fashion designers, modernist architecture, now the Site of World Heritage that is Gaudi’s Casa Batlló and Casa Milà .

To learn what Spanish culture entails in the evening, you should watch a live flamenco performance. The song and movements can often be intense and this heat will fascinate the audience. To get the best of tablaos, head to the city center in search of genuine sites that will give this art form the best display.

Tips for a Memorable Trip

• If possible try to familiarize yourself with several basics Spanish words that would make your communication with the locals more interesting.
• Espagne /Barcelone peut se鉚ouer, ce pourquoi il est prére distribute les billets d’accès avec(deg) des bracelets pour éviter d’avoir à faire la queue too l’entrée des sites les plus fréquentés.
• Comfortable footwear should be worn since you’ll be walking a lot on irregular roads.
• Make use of Barcelona City Pass that grants free access to many attractions on a discounted price and has freeotron mobility.
• Try out local food products such as the most popular of them tapas, churros for desert and Sangria a kind of a cocktail.
• Be cautious of incidents of pick pocketing in areas that attract a lot of tourists and tourists attractions.
• The public transport system that should be employed to move around the city is the metro and buses and others.
• It is recommended to eat in-between at local coffee shops to capture the vibrant energy which Catalonia has to offer along with ordering café con leche or a local pastry.

Conclusion

Barcelona is a city that culture, history, and beautiful pieces of architecture can easily be found. As you’ll see, this 3-day itinerary gives you a mini-flavor of Canberra without leaving you stranded; but it does call for some independent research as well. Several people would describe it as energetic, and alive, the food is beautiful, and one cannot help but make unforgettable memories there.