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Barcelona, Iberia, Spain

Barcelona for free: 10 best spots to see, no ticket needed

January 15, 2019
Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

Travelling on a low budget? Don’t get discouraged! Barcelona has many beautiful attractions that you can visit free of charge. If money is holding you back from visiting this wonderful city, get ready for the trip. We have explored and come up with a list of 10 amazing spots to see and to get a taste of Barcelona, no ticket needed.

So get ready for your getaway and let’s see how you can best explore the city:

1. Boqueria Market

This market is located right in the heart of Barcelona and it boasts a colorful selection of (tropical) fruit all year round. It’s a top photography spot! Fresh fruit and juice in all the different colors, freshly-caught fish and oysters, chilly peppers and spices, as well as restaurants that offer a variety of dishes: from local tapas rich in fish and sea-fruit, to vegetarian and vegan dishes (falafel, burritos etc.).

Fresh Fruit all year round at Boqueria Market Barcelona
Fresh Fruit all year round at Boqueria Market

This is also the perfect place to grab a bite to eat and a drink, if you are on a low budget. Here is a list of prices to give you an idea of how expensive food is:

  • Fresh juice 1-1.5 euros
  • Fresh fruit in plastic cup 1.5-2.5 euros
  • Chicken, cheese or spinach pie 3 euros
  • Meat or vegetarian burrito 4 euros
  • Calamari 5 euros
  • Vegan falafel 5 euros

Address: La Rambla, 89, 91, 08002 Barcelona, Spain ; closest metro stop : Liceu (L3).

2. The Gothic quarter

Take a walk through the picturesque Gothic quarter, where you can find hidden gems on the narrow streets of Barcelona. This neighborhood is known for its creative, artsy shops and ateliers, and it’s the home of Barcelona Cathedral.

Vintage market near Barcelona Cathedral, Gothic Quarter
Vintage market near Barcelona Cathedral
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Barcelona, Iberia, Spain

Is it worth visiting Sagrada Familia? Inside Gaudi’s masterpiece

January 9, 2019
Sagrada Familia

Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia is undoubtedly an astonishing work of art. There is so much beauty and meaning behind every element of this cathedral! But is it really worth visiting the inside of Sagrada Familia?

We are about to show you something you cannot miss!

Inside of Sagrada Familia and its magic lights
Inside Sagrada Familia

Today we explored the cathedral and its wonderful journey towards completion.

So we’ll give you some insights on how to plan and prepare for your visit. And we’ll let the beauty of Gaudi’s design convince you that it’s so worth it!

Preparing for your visit

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