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Other highlights not to be missed: El Raval's bohemian nightlife and the sprawling culinary
delights of Mercat de la Boqueria.
3 La Ribera
This medieval quarter has a little of everything, from high-end shopping to some of Bar-
celona's liveliest tapas bars. Key sights include the superb Museu Picasso, the awe-inspiring
Gothic Basílica de Santa Maria del Mar and the artfully sculpted Modernista concert hall of
Palau de la Música Catalana. For a bit of fresh air, locals head to the manicured gardens of
Parc de la Ciutadella.
4 Barceloneta & the Waterfront
The formerly industrial waterfront has experienced a dramatic transformation in the last
three decades, with sparkling beaches and seaside bars and restaurants, elegant sculptures, a
4.5km-long boardwalk, ultramodern high-rises and yacht-filled marinas. Your gateway to
the Mediterranean is the gridlike neighbourhood of Barceloneta, an old-fashioned fishing
quarter full of traditional seafood eateries.
5 La Sagrada Família & L'Eixample
The elegant, if traffic-filled, district of L'Eixample is a showcase for Modernista architec-
ture, including Gaudí's unfinished masterpiece, La Sagrada Família. L'Eixample also has a
celebrated dining scene, along with high-end boutiques and wildly diverse nightlife: uni-
versity party spots, gilded cocktail lounges and the buzzing gay club scene of 'Gaixample'
are all part of the mix.
6 Gràcia & Park Güell
Gràcia was an independent town until the 1890s. Its narrow lanes and picturesque plazas
still have a village-like feel, and it has long been a magnet to a young, hip, largely interna-
tional crowd. Here you'll find well-worn cafes and bars, vintage shops and a smattering of
multicultural eateries. On a hill to the north lies the outdoor Modernista storybook of Park
Güell, yet another captivating work by Gaudí.
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