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Are you about to visit one of the trendiest and most cultural capitals in Europe? Then you're at the right place. If you visit Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, please take advantage of the information and tips OK visit is offering you. Also I'm presenting the best places to visit in Madrid.

Visit Barcelona

Barcelona is a very popular holiday destination where you will find wherever you have ever dreamed of. Pay your Barcelona visit at any time of the year, although the best time is spring and summer, as the weather is much nicer and there are lots of open-air events and festivals going on in the city. You can make the most of your day as the sun does not set until 10pm in summertime. What is more, Barcelona is a city that never sleeps, it is alive 24 hours a day. So, you can also enjoy the great Barcelona nightlife. Barcelona sightseeing is a must and it's very entertaining.

There are lots of wonderful places to visit in Barcelona. You can't miss the works by Gaudi such as the marvellous Sagrada Familia or the beautiful scenery and atmosphere of Parc Guell. During your Barcelona visit, you will find out that the city has lovely nature resorts. The urban area is surrounded by mountains and sea. Beautiful places to visit in Barcelona are the beaches and Montjuic.

The Camp Nou is one of the most popular places to visit in Barcelona, specially among soccer lovers. You can enter the FC Barcelona stadium and visit the museum. If you're lucky, you might see some FC Barcelona players as well.

Visit Madrid

Visit Madrid Pay your Madrid visit at any time of the year, although the best time is spring and summer, as the weather is much nicer and there are lots of open-air events and festivals going on in the city. You can make the most of your day as the sun does not set until 10pm in summertime. What is more, Madrid is a city that never sleeps, it is alive 24 hours a day. So, you can also enjoy the great Madrid nightlife. Madrid sightseeing is a must and it's very entertaining. There are lots of wonderful places to visit in Madrid.

You can't miss the Museo del Prado, which is the biggest in Spain and one of the biggest in Europe, comparable to the Louvre in Paris. There you will find works by famous Spanish painters such as Velazquez or Goya. Also, you must visit the Reina Sofia and the Museo Thyssen. When you visit Madrid, you will discover the famous squares of the city which are landmarks of Madrid. You can't miss the Puerta del Sol, where you will find the bear and strawberry tree statue, which is one of the symbols of Madrid. This square is a meeting point for Madrid citizens.

The Santiago Bernabeu is one of the most popular places to visit in Madrid , specially among soccer lovers. You can enter the Real Madrid stadium and visit the museum.

Getting to Barcelona or Madrid is very easy. Both cities have a great airport and good options to get to the city center. Both cities are very well communicated and counts on a good public transport network. Also Barcelona and Madrid offer different types of accommodation for all travelers. You can stay in an apartment, a hotel, a hostel or even a Bed and Breakfast. You can choose from the most luxurious accommodation to the cheapest but comfortable apartment.

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New Filmoteca in Raval

Published on Fri, 05/11/2012 - 10:27

Filmoteca

Good news for all movie fans - Catalonia opens new Filmoteca in the center of the city.

For those who love good independent movies, Barcelona can offer several spots. For example movie theatres Verdi in Gracia neighbourhood or Renoir Floridablanca in Eixample are the must visit places, if you want to catch up with brand new releases.

Stalls on Las Ramblas of Barcelona

Published on Wed, 02/29/2012 - 12:33

Las Ramblas Barcelona

Las Ramblas of Barcelona are probably the most touristic place of Barcelona and are well-known all over Europe. It is a street with lots of attractions, not only commercial but also artistic. It is much more than a street, it's part of the culture of Barcelona.

Best Barcelona beach bars

Published on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 22:26

Beach bar in Barcelona

Summer is coming closer and closer. Those who want to travel to Barcelona already think about the beach and the sun. One of the main appeals of the beaches in Barcelona are the beach bars, commonly called lchiringuitos. We recommend you rent an apartment in Barcelona in front of the beach if you want to enjoy the best summer ambiance. We'd like to introduce you to the best beach bars in Barcelona.

What do Real Madrid players like most about Madrid?

Published on Mon, 02/13/2012 - 11:32

Real Madrid players like Madrid

They live in the capital of Spain, their favorite sport is football and they're one of the best football clubs in the world. They are the Real Madrid players. Their club is many years old and they know how to make the most of the beautiful city of Madrid. What do Real Madrid players do after training? Which are their favorite spots in Madrid?

Top 5 Barcelona bars to see FC Barcelona matches

Published on Mon, 02/13/2012 - 11:29

Football bar in Barcelona

As everybody knows, football is part of Barcelona culture. When FC Barcelona don't play at the Camp Nou or it is not possible to go to the stadium, people get together in bars to see the match while drinking beer in a great ambiance with other football fans, both FC Barcelona supporters and other teams' supporters

Easter 2012 in Madrid

Published on Mon, 02/13/2012 - 11:20

Easter Madrid 2012

Easter is a very special festivity for the most religious ones, but also a celebration that allows everybody have some free days and enjoy cities such as Madrid. This year, the 5th April (Maundy Thursday), 6th April (Good Friday) and 8th April (Easter Sunday) are public holidays.

Easter 2012 in Barcelona

Published on Mon, 02/13/2012 - 11:17

Easter Barcelona 2012

If you're planning to travel to Barcelona at Easter, take into account that the 6th April (Good Friday), 8th April (Easter Sunday) and 9th April (Easter Monday) are public holidays in Barcelona.

It is important to book an apartment in Barcelona in advance because prices rise as it is peak season.

Exhibitions in Madrid: Marc Chagall in the Museum Thyssen-Bornemisza

Published on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 13:10

Marc Chagall Madrid

It is the first great retrospective in Spain of this great Russian-French artist. Together with the Foundation Caja Madrid, the Museum Thyssen-Bornemisza displays the best Works and the great importance of Marc Chagall as an artist in the 20th century. It is advisable to rent an apartment in Madrid close to the Triangle of Art to visit the exhibition and the other museums.

Pinotxo Bar in la Boqueria

Published on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 02:23

Pinotxo Bar Barcelona

A visit to the market of la Boqueria during your stay in Barcelona is a must. Tourists take potos of the colorful stalls of fruit and vegetables every day. However, they might not know that there is one of the best tapas bars in Barcelona in this market: the bar Pinotxo.

Arco Madrid 2012: the best contemporary art fair

Published on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 19:39

ArcoMadrid

Arco Madrid is the International Fair of Contemporary Art and you cannot miss it if you are an art lover or you feel like visiting a different exhibition. In this 31st edition of Arcomadrid, the Netherlands are the Honorary Guest. Furthermore, there are three original, innovative parts: Featured Artist, Solo Objects y After ARCO.

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