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Top Itineraries
Day One
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
On day one spend the morning exploring the narrow medieval lanes of the Barri
Gòtic. Have a peek inside
La Catedral
- not missing its geese-filled cloister - and
stroll through the picturesque squares of
Plaça de Sant Josep Oriol
and
Placa Rei-
al
. Discover Barcelona's ancient roots in the fascinating
Museu d'Història de Barcelona
.
Before lunch have a wander down La Rambla to take in the passing people parade.
Lunch
The atmospheric
Cafè de l'Acadèmia
serves outstanding Catalan fare.
La Ribera
In the afternoon, wander over to La Ribera, which is packed with architectural treas-
ures. Take a look inside the majestic
Basílica de Santa Maria del Mar
. At the
Museu Picasso
, beautifully set inside conjoined medieval mansions, you can spend a
few hours taking in the early works of one of the great artists of the 20th century.
Dinner
Elbow your way up to the bar for gourmet tapas at
Cal Pep
.
La Ribera
Before having a late dinner (as is the custom in Spain), catch a show inside the
Palau
de la Música Catalana
, one of the great Modernista masterpieces of Barcelona.
Afterwards end the night with drinks at
El Xampanyet
.
