
Poble Espanyol, Bacelona
A great day along car-free streets with plenty of interesting things to see – Poble Espanyol
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The monumental fountain that rises up in the centre of the Plaça Espanya is one of the iconic images of this part of Barcelona. You’ll get a great view of the fountain from the top of the former bull ring, now converted to a shopping mall.
Bullfighting was banned in Barcelona in January 2012.
There’s a nice walk up past the columns that grace the square to the majestic National Art Museum of Catalonia and to the fountains and waterfalls that flow below.

A great day along car-free streets with plenty of interesting things to see – Poble Espanyol

The park was originally intended as a sub-division for the wealthy and architect Gaudi was hired to design the layout. Now it’s a park.

A visit to Sagrada Familia Basilica is uplifting. The exterior gives you no clue to the feelings you will experience inside.

Burial place of many famous people, the Cimetière de Montmartre is an evocative, indeed atmospheric, place

Site of the Dome Church and Napoleon’s grave, Les Invalides has also long functioned as a military hospital.
