First day of discovery of Barcelona, ​​we will start in the heart of the city, near the port, the park of the ciutadela and its fountains, the triumphal arch, then we go to the Gothic quarter and the magnificent cathedral Sainte-Croix, A hook by the placa reial, santa maria del pi and we find ourselves in the cathedral square from where we descend the famous and lively Rembla by stopping at the market of the Boqueria. Near the port you will discover, the watchtower of Christopher Columbus and the quays, we will finish at the aquarium of Barcelona.
The Ciutadella Park is located in the Ciutat Vella area of ​​Barcelona. This large park of about 17 hectares forms an oasis of greenery close to the historical area of ​​Barcelona. The Ciutadella Park is considered the lung of the city, like Central Park in New York. Its exceptional history is linked to that of the Universal Exhibition of 1888 and the demolition of the military citadel of Barcelona. Many tourists and locals go there to have fun and spend quality time with family or friends.
The Arc de Triomphe in Barcelona is located to the east not far from the Gothic quarter of the city. It was designed by Josep Vilaseca i Casanovas to serve as a gateway to the Universal Exhibition of 1888. Since then, it has been moved to the Parc de la Ciutadella. Today, the Arc de Triomphe is situated between '' El paseo Lluis Companys '' and '' El paseo de Sant Joan ''.
Less impressive than the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, the one in Barcelona deserves attention. Built in Mudejar style, the vault is made of red earthen bricks, a frieze sculptured in stone and four statues of women. Over 30 meters high, many coats of arms and decorations represent the Spanish provinces, industry, craftsmen and trade.
The Gothic Quarter, in the historic heart of the city, is one of Barcelona's most important tourist attractions. Follow the maze of narrow medieval streets that crisscross the Gothic Quarter and lead to the Picasso Cathedral and Museum. Located in the center of Barcelona, ​​the Gothic Quarter is close to many of Barcelona's best hotels. It is also next to the Boqueria market and the ruins of the Roman wall.
The Metropolitan Basilica of Santa Croce and Santa Eulalia in Barcelona, ​​often known as Seu in Catalan, is the Cathedral of the Catholic Archdiocese of Barcelona.
The present-day Gothic-style cathedral was built between the 13th and 15th centuries on the old Romanesque cathedral, built on a church dating from the Visigothic era, in the same place as an earlier Early Christian basilica, some of the vestiges of which Still visible in the basement, at the Museum of History of Barcelona.
The well-known avenue of Barcelona's Ramblas is often the first site by which many tourists identify the city. The Ramblas are the central axis that crosses the heart of the city, it is formed of a lively and lively pedestrian promenade, where the atmosphere of Barcelona is the best.
At the end of Barcelona's Rambla, near the sea, lies the Mirador de Colom, 60 meters above sea level, to enjoy the panoramic view of the city. This majestic work of the Rambla, built in 1888 at the time of the Universal Exhibition in order to pay tribute to the famous navigator Christopher Columbus who, on his return from America, had chosen the port of Barcelona to disembark.