Things to Do in Barcelona

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Barcelona is a diverse city and serves as one of Spain's largest cultural districts.  The city is within minutes from the Mediterranean coast, and is home to dozens of historic sites and unique cultural attractions.  Barcelona first became a popular tourist destination in the 1990s, and you'll find markets, museums, churches, and monuments scattered throughout the city.  Here are some things to do and see when you travel to Barcelona, Spain:

1. Explore Las Ramblas.  This is considered to be the 'authentic' side of Barcelona where you can see live entertainment on the streets, enjoy gourmet meals at local eateries, and see some of the area's most visited sites.  It's one of the most famous streets in Barcelona.

2. Visit the medieval center of the city.  The Barri Gotic is where you'll find historic cathedrals, museums and antique stores.  This is a great place to play tourist and take pictures of the breathtaking architecture and cultural sites.

3. Ride the Cable Way.  Explore the majestic Montjuic Mountains by riding the Montjuic cable.  It costs only 7.5 Euro for a one-way ticket up and around the mountain, and you'll get a chance to see many of Barcelona's key sights from a fresh perspective.

4. Visit the Picasso Museum.  This museum houses art from Picasso's first period all the way to the days before cubism.  All of the pictures are signed in Spanish, and you can take a guided tour in English to learn about each of his famous works.  The museum is located on Montcada, 15-23.  Call (93)256-3000 for more information.

5. Watch a game at the FC Barcelona.  Any football (soccer) fans will need to make a trip to Camp Nou, one of the largest footballing stadiums in Europe.  The venue hosts dozens of games throughout the year, and is packed on game day with thousands of fans; this stadium can hold nearly 100,000 people.  Camp Nou is also the home ground for Barcelona's most popular teams, and you can take a guided tour of the on-site museum to learn more about Barcelona's involvement in football throughout history.