Barcelona Hotels
Located on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, is a flourishing city filled with wondrous architecture, amazing museums, and the Catalan culture; welcome to Barcelona. The city received a renewed vibrancy when it hosted the 1992 Olympics, and has since become a hot spot for visitors to Spain.
As the capital of Catalonia, many attractions can be found here, including museums, architectural marvels, and theaters. CosmoCaixa is a popular science museum that has hands-on exhibits especially for kids. The Picasso Museum houses one of the largest collections of Picasso's art, including paintings from his Blue Period. The architecture in Barcelona is world-famous, including Catalon Gothic, showcasing harsher lines and a more austere appeal than traditional Gothic architecture. Additional architectural marvels in Barcelona include Basilica of Santa María del Mar, the Saló del Tinell, Church of Santa María del Pi, and Barri Gòtic. Many flock to Spain because of the cuisine; for foodies visiting Barcelona, cooking classes from places such as Cook and Taste are popular. Those who have seen the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc say it is a can't-miss attraction. It's a beautiful display of colors, music and aquatic dancing. There are so many attractions in Barcelona, travelers to this city usually spend many days exploring the markets, shops, museums, and parks, and evenings relaxing in cozy discount hotels.
