Raval Walk, Barcelona, Spain

Raval Walk, Barcelona, Spain

El Raval is a vibrant multi-cultural neighborhood in the heart of Barcelona. Famous for it’s edgy and bohemian vibe, it has some of the city’s top museums and restaurants.

Barcelona Beaches, Spain

Barcelona Beaches, Spain

I visited three beaches near Barcelona, Spain. They are Barceloneta Beach, Nova Icària Beach, and Bogatell Beach.  They are located close to each other.

La Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain

La Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain

Describing the Sagrada Família, art critic Rainer Zerbst said “it is probably impossible to find a church building anything like it in the entire history of art”

Casa Batlló, Barcelona, Spain

Casa Batlló, Barcelona, Spain

Casa Batlló is a building in the center of Barcelona. It was designed by Antoni Gaudí, and is considered one of his masterpieces.

Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain

Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain

A Catalan Museum Act, the museum MNAC was founded in 1990 by the merger of the Museu d’Art de Catalunya (Romance, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque) and the Museu d’Art Modern (Arts of the 19th and 20th century).

Picasso Museum and El Born Walk, Barcelona, Spain

Picasso Museum and El Born Walk, Barcelona, Spain

The Museu Picasso in Barcelona is a key reference for understanding the formative years of Pablo Picasso. The trendy El Born area is characterized by narrow medieval streets offering designer boutiques and cafes by day, and cocktail bars and samba at night.