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2 Day itinerary Barcelona

2 day Itinerary Barcelona

Are you looking for 2 day itinerary Barcelona? With its fantastic architecture, numerous museums, great food and Mediterranean lifestyle, Barcelona is one of the cities in Europe you should visit. There is so much to see there it could be hard to plan what to see in two days in Barcelona. This 2 day itinerary Barcelona includes its architectural highlights, one of the best museums in the city, tasting delicious Spanish food and enjoying the city like a local.

Why is Sagrada Família not finished yet?

View at the towers of Sagrada Familia in Barcelona

Why is Sagrada Família not finished yet? That was my question when planning my first trip to Barcelona a few years ago. It’s so fascinating that although unfinished, it’s one of the most famous buildings in the world and is already recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This unique building was designed by one of the best Spanish architects of all time – Antoni Gaudí. Keep reading to learn more about that fascinating building and why is Sagrada Família not finished.

Exploring Gaudí’s architecture in Barcelona

Gaudi architecture in Barcelona

Gaudí’s architecture in Barcelona is among the main reasons many people visit that Spanish city each year. With his fantastic imagination and creativity, Antoni Gaudí is one of the most fascinating architects of all time. Most of his buildings are in Barcelona, so visiting that town is a great excuse to learn more about him. To make your search for Gaudí’s buildings in Barcelona easier, here is the Culture Tourist’s guide to Gaudí’s architecture in Barcelona.

Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya highlights

Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya highlights

Barcelona is home to many fantastic museums and galleries. But, if you have time to visit only one of them, make it Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya. It’s home to the best collection of Romanesque mural paintings worldwide. It’s also where you can see artworks created by some of the most famous Spanish artists, such as Antoni Gaudi and Diego Velazquez. To help you plan a visit to that fantastic museum, here is the Culture Tourist’s guide to Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya highlights, its beautiful building and the collection’s history.

Salvador Dali locations around Barcelona

Salvador Dali locations around Barcelona

Catalonia, the region around Barcelona, was home to one of the most fascinating, excentric and controversial Spanish artists – Salvador Dali. During my trip to Barcelona, I wanted to learn more about the famous Surrealist painter, so I did some research about him and visited some of the Salvador Dali locations around Barcelona. 

My travel diary: Three days in Barcelona

View on the park Güell in Barcelona

I went to Barcelona without any expectations. In fact, I was so busy before my trip, I hadn’t prepared for it at all. I just needed a few days off and some quiet time with my family. My plan was to just get some sun and enjoy Spanish food and lifestyle. However, this vibrant city made me fall in love with it instantly.

Travel guide: The best of Barcelona

View to Barcelona from Park Guell

Barcelona is one of the cities that has everything: great climate, sea, excellent cuisine, beautiful architecture, rich history and culture and friendly people! After I recently spent three days in Barcelona  it definitely became one of my favorite European cities. Here is my travel guide with the best of Barcelona, some recommendations and must-see places! Travel guide to Barcelona # – Climate Coming from Northern Europe this is one of the best things in Barcelona for me – its climate! I was there at the beginning of December, and it felt like the late spring in Amsterdam. Check your weather forecast before…