Tag: Spain
Sagrada Familia From the Inside: The Details Most Visitors Walk Past
Two facades by two different sculptors, columns that lean for a reason, and stained glass that changes the building by the hour.…
Where Barcelonans Actually Eat Tapas (And the Tourist Traps to Avoid)
Most tapas in central Barcelona are aimed at tourists. Real Catalan tapas are found in four neighborhoods locals know and visitors usually…
Park Guell: The Story Behind Gaudi’s Unfinished Dream City
Park Guell was supposed to be a luxury housing development for Barcelona’s elite. Only two plots ever sold. The full story of…
The Gaudi Route: Walking Barcelona’s Modernist Masterpieces in One Day
Casa Vicens, Casa Batllo, La Pedrera, Park Guell, Sagrada Familia. A self-guided Gaudi walking route through Barcelona, in the right order.
Why You Should Skip the Hop-On Hop-Off Bus in Barcelona (And 5 Better Ways to See the City)
Hop-on hop-off buses look like the obvious way to see Barcelona. For most travelers they are a waste of money. Here is…