What To Do On The Costa Brava

Barcelona is the capital of Catalunya, one of theadded since Gaudi's death, but there is speculation as
richest and most fiercely independent regions in Spain.to whether the building will ever be completely
Catalan people speak their own language and manyfinished, or in fact whether it really should be.
do not believe themselves to be Spanish. The goldenYou can pay to go up inside one of the towers, of
age of Catalunya was around the twelfth towhich there are now eight, each one over one
fourteenth centuries, when Barcelona was the centrehundred meters high. The initial design was meant to
of the great seafaring empire of Aragon. In additionincorporate eighteen towers, one for each of the
to Barcelona, Catalunya is made up of the cities oftwelve apostles, four for the Evangelists, and one
Lleida, Girona and Tarragona, and the long Costaeach for Jesus and the Virgin Mary.
Brava, stretching from the French border to Valencia.Other piece of Gaudi's work can be seen all over the
Barcelona has become a real tourist trap for thecity. You will want to pull the Park Guell, La Pedrera
fantastic mixture of activities on offer there. Itsand the Mila house into your itinerary if you possibly
coastal location attracts sun worshipers who enjoycan.
the beach front resorts along the coast, as well asYou can get detailed information about the sights of
the vibrant nightlife of the city centre. The culturalBarcelona before you go from your travel agent, the
and historical delights of the town appeal to theinternet, or the tourist information office in
sightseer, visiting for a long weekend, and the moreBarcelona's main square once you get there. Make
active will love hiking in the nearby mountains, wheresure you pick up a map showing all the main sights as
skiing can be found in winter.well as the major stores, restaurants and hotels. Also
The most famous symbol of Barcelona and one sightconsider going on a bus tour of the city. It is a great
that all holidaymakers want to visit is Gaudi's Sagradaway to get your bearings in a very busy and
Familia. Even those that have not visited the city willcrowded city, and give you an idea of the distance
be familiar with the dripping wax image of the mainbetween places of interest. Talk to your guide, they
façade. The famous architect began work onmay be able to give you local information about great
this church in 1882, however the task took a longeating places and temporary exhibitions that will not
time as the building work relied on donations, and itbe marked on your map. You will never get bored in
had not been completed in 1926 when Gaudi wasBarcelona; your only concern will be how to fit in
struck by a train and died. Work has sinceeverything you want to see.
recommenced on the church and much has been