Library of Celsus in Ephesus, Turkey

The facade of the lovely Library of Celsus building in Ephesus, Turkey.

Barcelona Spain

Barcelona is the largest city on the Mediterranean Sea.

Visit Barcelona Tourist Guide

Sights you don’t want to miss:

• LaSagrada Familia
• Barcelona Gothic Quarter
• The Rambla – the most famous street in Barcelona
• Gaudi’s Casa Batllo
• El Poble - Spanish Village

Other highlights:

• Picasso Museum
• Montjuic Gardens
• A day trip to Monserrat and the monastery there

Movies to watch before you go:

• Vicky Christina Barcelona

Books to read before you go:

• The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
• Homage to Barcelona by Colm Toibin
• Barcelona:  The Great Enchantress by Robert Hughes 

Foods to enjoy in Barcelona:

• Catalonian paella
• Seafood dishes, especially shrimp and squid
• Classic tapas
• Spanish wines

Resources:

• Wikitravel – Barcelona
• Wikitravel – Spain
• Hop-on Hop-off Tours - Barcelona Sightseeing