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So, What is Barcelona famous for? Barcelona is a Mediterranean city with excellent beaches and good weather. Art, gastronomy, and sports excel exceptionally. Gaudi‘s architecture, 28 Michelin stars restaurants (2024), and the Barcelona Football Club (soccer) have made our city a world-famous travel destination. Barcelona is much more. The artistic and cultural heritage is so immense that wanting to embrace it all can be overwhelming. That is why the advice of a professional is so necessary: book a private guide. If this is your first time in Barcelona, I’m sure you know someone who has already been and recommended it to you. And if you repeat, then you already know why you are coming back!
Barcelona’s personality is manifested above all in its people, neighborhoods, customs, traditions, gastronomy… Barcelona’s citizens are open and friendly and Barcelona is a vivacious city where there’s always something going on: traditional parades, outdoor festivals, cultural performances, street markets… Our Mediterranean character is manifested in knowing how to enjoy life and at the same time, the Catalan culture makes us work hard, be responsible and committed. We are defined by the “seny” and the “rauxa”, something almost impossible to translate, but that I can show you and explain it like so many other aspects of our lifestyle.
Barcelona was founded 20 centuries ago, during the Roman Empire. The historical and artistic heritage is exceptional. To understand it better, we like to explain it as two cities: the oldest part Ciutat Vella (old town), and the modern Eixample (extension). Moreover, Barcelona is surrounded by neighborhoods with their history and character. Many of them were independent municipalities until little more than a century ago, such as Gràcia, Sarrià, or Sants.
Talking about Barcelona is synonymous with two great symbols: Antoni Gaudí, the architect of La Sagrada Família, and the Barcelona Football Club (one of the most famous soccer teams in the world). We love sports, and one of our favorite sports is eating. The Mediterranean cuisine manifests itself in each place in a different way, and here we have, besides tapas, and good wine something very characteristic: “pà amb tomàquet” and cava. You can’t leave without having tried them. We like to say that we are what we eat, and we take it very seriously!
Ideally, you should book as far in advance as possible. During spring and summer (April to September) demand is much higher so if you are still planning your trip and have flexibility, my recommendation is to travel to Barcelona in winter. This is the best time of year to visit us at your own pace, without crowds, and in good weather! Our Mediterranean climate makes the winters mild and sunny, ideal for walking outdoors.
Knowing our history is essential to understand our present. When you visit Barcelona, you will have many questions, and the best way to answer them is with a local guide. I will be happy to accompany you, with your friends or your family, to guide you and offer you the best in my city. Tell me what you like, what your interests are, and your hobbies and I will tell you what will surprise you most about my city.
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SPAIN
Population: 47 M.
Extension: 505,990km² (195,360 sq mi)
CATALONIA
Population: 7,7 M.
Extension: 32,108 km² (12,397 sq mi)
BARCELONA
Population: 1,6M
Extension: 101.4 km² (39.2 sq mi)
Currency: € Euro
Official language: Catalan & Spanish (many people also speak English)
Nicknames & abbreviations: “Ciutat Comtal”, “Barna”, BCN
International Airport: El Prat- Josep Tarradelles (30 minutes driving from the city center)
International Cruises Port : Port de Barcelona (on the city center)
International Rail Station : Estació de Sants. High speed rail to Madrid and to Toulusse-Marseille-Paris.
Public transportation: Metropolitan subway, bus, tramway & taxi.
Main industries: Tourism, chemical and metallurgy, automobile manufacturing, fashion, design & biotechnologies
Official website: https://www.barcelona.cat/en/
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Good Morning:
Bon dia.
Good Afternoon:
Bon Tarda.
Good Night:
Bona nit.
Please:
Si us plau.
Thanks:
Gràcies or Merci.
Cheers:
Salut.
Do you speak English?
Parla anglès?
Nice to meet you:
Molt de gust.
I’m sorry:
Ho sento.
I love Barcelona:
M’encanta Barcelona.
Art historian & Licensed guide
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