Barcelona Tourist Attractions

Barcelona is one of the most popular tourism destinations in Europe. The cultural offerings of the city draw visitors from all over the world. Barcelona is renowned for its contemporary architecture. The architecture of Barcelona is one of its kinds and is really a beauty to behold. There are over 45 famous museums in Barcelona. The works of architecture by famous architect Antoni Gaudí is one of the biggest attractions in Barcelona. Apart from the architecture there are several spectacular beaches. You can come to these beaches and bask under the sunshine enjoying the sight of the tides lashing on the sea shore. You can feel the magnanimity of the sea sitting on the beaches.

There are many museums at Barcelona whose contents are from the most ancient periods. A visit to the City History Museum that is housed in a medieval building will tell you the history of the city. There is a Roman ruin in the basement of the city that is really interesting. It also comprises the Museum-Monastery of Pedralbes, one of the best examples of Catalan Gothic architecture. The Museum-House Verdaguer is dedicated to the poet Jacint Verdaguer. The Museum on the History of Catalonia was opened in 1996. A visit to this museum will tell you t5he story of Catalonia since prehistoric times. The Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art, more widely known as MACBA gives an insight on post-1945 Catalan and Spanish art. It also includes foreign works. The works of Joan Miro are found in the museum of the Fundacio Joan Miro, along with the guest exhibitions from other museums around the world. The Picasso Museum features early works by Pablo Picasso and his "Las meninas" series. The Fundació Antoni Tàpies holds a collection of Tàpies works.

So, if you get an opportunity, then do visit Barcelona. You are surely going to like it.