Palacio Reial Mayor
The former royal palace.
address: Plaça del Rei
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Les Ramblas
Barcelona is known for the promenade with its book stalls, flower stalls and people parading. It stretches from the seaside to Plaza de Catalunya and is a good promenade from which to explore the rest of the town. Interesting buildings along the promenade are the Academia de Sciencias, the old Gothic church de Betlem and the Palacio de Moya. When you leave the Ramblas for the Mercado de la Boqueria, youll see the hustle and bustle of one of the oldest markets in the city. A must is also the Plaça Reial, a lovely square with a tranquil atmosphere,
Plaça Reial
Built in the 19th century, this is a lovely spot where you can relax from the hustle and bustle of the Ramblas and enjoy a drink in one of the many terraces and enjoy the view of people passing by, the palm trees and the fountain.
address: Just off the Ramblas
Plaça de Ramon Berenguer el Gran
Beautiful spot where you can see remnants of the old Roman walls and a broken part of the royal palace, Palau Reial Major.
address: End of C. Tapineria
Barcelona - Day Trips
There are some interesting cities in the vicinity of Barcelona that lend themselves perfectly to an interesting daytrip. The Salvador Dali Museum in Figueres, reached easily by train, is definitely worth a day of your trip to Barcelona.
Museum of the History of Barcelona
Museum that deals with Barcelonas political history, address: Casa Clariana Padellàs. Plaça del Rei
Barcelona - Sights
open: Tues-Sat: 10 to 14:00 and 16-20:00.