Barcelona (Barcelona), the second largest city in Spain, is the center of the Autonomous Community of Catalonia. Located in the northeast of the country, 150 kilometers south of the Spanish-French border, the city is the most important port and commercial center of Spain on the Mediterranean coast.
The city, which has a completely different view in Spain with its unique culture, is worth visiting with its modern city layout with a grid plan dating back to the 1900s, Gaudi-inspired artworks, warm-blooded people and the warm sun that does not spare its face throughout the year.
Barcelona, where the common language is Catalan, is considered the sixth largest metropolis of the European Union, where the Summer Olympics were held in 1992. With its deep-rooted history dating back to 230 BC, the history of Barcelona, which goes beyond Spain, is also of great importance for Europe.
Barcelona Attractions
Barcelona, which has the characteristics of a typical Mediterranean city with its historical past, traditions, culture, lifestyle and location, is also very rich in terms of places to visit. Gothic buildings, avenues, modern architectural structures, parks and gardens are in great harmony in the city, which has an atmosphere that brings the past and the present together in its streets that give a feeling of time travel.
La Rambla is also called Las Ramblas, the boulevard that is open only to pedestrians and connects 5 streets with a length of 2 kilometers. The cafes and restaurants lined up on this boulevard, which is the source of life for the city, are full every hour of the day. The boulevard, which is the meeting point of everyone who wants fun, enthusiasm, crowd and dynamism, is especially popular with young people.
In addition to the eating and drinking places along La Rambla, shopping malls, shops, museums, bird market, Mercat Market, Maritim Museum, Colom Monument are among the places to visit.
La Pedrera, built by Guadi between 1905 and 1910, is located in L'Eixample. This place, which has the most beautiful views of Barcelona, makes it resemble the hand of Spain with its ornate iron balconies. The point where guests coming to the city must stop and have their photos taken is among the symbols of Barcelona.
Located in L'Eixample, La Sagrada is a religious building by Antoni Gaudi. This building, decorated with statues, and its surroundings are one of the most beautiful touristic routes of the city. Museum Picasso (Picasso Museum), one of the most visited museums in the city, offers sections from the artist's life and works.
La Font Magica (Fountain) is one of the most important structures of the city. The fountain, which is the center of the shows that turn into a visual feast especially in summer, is one of the symbols of Barcelona. The fountain is located in the Montjuic district.
Known for its bullfighting, Flamenco dance, and Catalan Sardana dance, Barcelona's commitment to and passion for local culture is one of the most important factors affecting visitors.
How to Get to Barcelona
Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines have direct flights from Istanbul Atatürk Airport and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Barcelona El Prat Airport 7 days a week. It takes 3 hours 45 minutes from Istanbul to Barcelona. You can also go to the city by connecting with a flight ticket to Barcelona from other airlines.
The distance between the airport and the city center is 15 km. It is very easy to reach Barcelona city center by using taxi, bus and car rental options.
Barcelona, one of the most unique cities in Europe, is capable of integrating the warmth of the Mediterranean with its local values. Barcelona, which is one of the most beautiful holiday options, is very close with a flight ticket.
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