Fogfog Posted October 16, 2018 #1 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Can anyone give me a heads up on Barcelona and what is a MUST see INSIDE? We are likely going to hire a "tours by locals" folks and to get a broad overview of Barcelona and see a lot--in 8 hrs.. it doesn't include INTERIORS. However since its private, we can alter it. We have 3 days in Barc and one will be to see the Cava/Monsterrat etc. And one day was to do Dali and charming towns etc So advice? Here's the plan " La Sagrada Familia (Gaudi)Park Guell (Gaudi)Passeig de Gracia (Block of Discord)La Pedrera/Casa Mila (Gaudi)Casa Batllo (Gaudi)Plaza EspañaThe National PalaceBull Ring "Las Arenas"Gothic QuarterThe CathedralRoman ruinsJewish quarterLa RamblaBoqueria Market TYIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mskaufman Posted October 16, 2018 #2 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Of course, what one person thinks is a must see another might think is a ho-hum. I would say inside of Sagrada Familia would be on my list and the rooftop of La Pedrera. I also like the Market at breakfast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grnrab Posted October 16, 2018 #3 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Sagrada "inside" is highest on my list - go early in the day Picasso Museum in Born/Gothic area - its open late Palau Dalmasses up the same street as Picasso - evening Flamenco performances - pre-book I would also say the Museu Nacional D'Art (too big - limit yourself) and magic fountains in front it also in PM I like the outside and inside of the Palau de la Musica Catalana - another great non-Gaudi modernist building without hordes of crowds, near metro stop Urquinaona. Santa Catarina market before 3pm when the fresh food vendors rollup instead of Boqueria market Gaudy not Gaudi - tour the "boutique" shops along Passeig de Gracia to see how the other half (maybe you are the other half?) lives and shops and to beat the heat, Also Hotel Majestic lobby and bar if dressed appropriately. Craft Barcelona - for beer of course Good adventures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fogfog Posted October 16, 2018 Author #4 Share Posted October 16, 2018 10 minutes ago, grnrab said: Sagrada "inside" is highest on my list - go early in the day Picasso Museum in Born/Gothic area - its open late Palau Dalmasses up the same street as Picasso - evening Flamenco performances - pre-book I would also say the Museu Nacional D'Art (too big - limit yourself) and magic fountains in front it also in PM I like the outside and inside of the Palau de la Musica Catalana - another great non-Gaudi modernist building without hordes of crowds, near metro stop Urquinaona. Santa Catarina market before 3pm when the fresh food vendors rollup instead of Boqueria market Gaudy not Gaudi - tour the "boutique" shops along Passeig de Gracia to see how the other half (maybe you are the other half?) lives and shops and to beat the heat, Also Hotel Majestic lobby and bar if dressed appropriately. Craft Barcelona - for beer of course Good adventures Thanks so much. We have 3 days in Barcelona and one will be to go to Montserrat. Glad you mentioned the Picasso Museum. I had added that... any opinion on Miro? or the Na'tl Art of Cat ? http://www.museunacional.cat/en ? Is that the same one you mentioned? Re Flamenco... Is this worth doing or is it touristy ? TYIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mskaufman Posted October 17, 2018 #5 Share Posted October 17, 2018 4 hours ago, Fogfog said: Thanks so much. We have 3 days in Barcelona and one will be to go to Montserrat. Glad you mentioned the Picasso Museum. I had added that... any opinion on Miro? or the Na'tl Art of Cat ? http://www.museunacional.cat/en ? Is that the same one you mentioned? Re Flamenco... Is this worth doing or is it touristy ? TYIA Have done Flamenco in Madrid and found it a little touristy. Not sure about Barcelona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grnrab Posted October 18, 2018 #6 Share Posted October 18, 2018 You will not be disappointed in Palau Dalmasses performances - they only seat 80-90 people, you are right on top of the stage and admission includes one adult beverage. Museu Natl D'Art over Miro - also walk and photograph the fountains in front (yes outdoors) - my own personal - read up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matamanoa Posted October 19, 2018 #7 Share Posted October 19, 2018 We were recently in Barcelona and took a private tour to Pals and Girona, about two hours outside of the city. We used Spanish Trails for our excursion and it was the Girona and Costa Brava tour all day tour. It was definitely worth every penny we paid for it. The medieval towns of Pals and Girona were amazing and we got to see the beautiful countryside outside of Barcelona. Highly recommended if you like historical venues. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fogfog Posted January 12, 2019 Author #8 Share Posted January 12, 2019 Thank you for these great pieces of advice. It helps to hear from those who have btdt and what to not miss..what can be passed If we plan to do the Picasso museum in Barcelona... can we skip the one in Malaga--OR if you have seen both--which is a better collection ... We have only 1 day in Malaga and 3 in Barcelona. Am not sure than we need two Picasso museum stops. Thoughts> TYIA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare marazul Posted January 13, 2019 #9 Share Posted January 13, 2019 My favorite interior is the Casa Batllo: https://www.casabatllo.es/en/ I don't consider the Sagrada Familia to be an interior, but the prime destination in Barcelona - inside and outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapleleaves Posted January 13, 2019 #10 Share Posted January 13, 2019 As you plan, keep in mind that the Boqueria Market isn't open on Sundays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare marazul Posted January 14, 2019 #11 Share Posted January 14, 2019 On 1/12/2019 at 4:08 PM, Fogfog said: We have only 1 day in Malaga and 3 in Barcelona. Am not sure than we need two Picasso museum stops. Thoughts> TYIA The one in Barcelona is better. Don't miss going to Granada from Malaga. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fogfog Posted January 15, 2019 Author #12 Share Posted January 15, 2019 On 1/14/2019 at 9:18 AM, marazul said: The one in Barcelona is better. Don't miss going to Granada from Malaga. TY We will skip the one in Malaga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare marazul Posted January 17, 2019 #13 Share Posted January 17, 2019 New admission packages for Casa Batllo: https://www.casabatllo.es/en/online-tickets/visit-casa-batllo/?utm_campaign=newsletter19&utm_medium=email&utm_source=enero&utm_content=packs&utm_term=en Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fogfog Posted January 17, 2019 Author #14 Share Posted January 17, 2019 1 hour ago, marazul said: New admission packages for Casa Batllo: https://www.casabatllo.es/en/online-tickets/visit-casa-batllo/?utm_campaign=newsletter19&utm_medium=email&utm_source=enero&utm_content=packs&utm_term=en That is a chunk of change! yikes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare marazul Posted January 17, 2019 #15 Share Posted January 17, 2019 5 hours ago, Fogfog said: That is a chunk of change! yikes The basic admission + guide (25 euros) is plenty. Yu can actually spend a good couple of hours on the visit with that alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fogfog Posted January 18, 2019 Author #16 Share Posted January 18, 2019 20 hours ago, marazul said: The basic admission + guide (25 euros) is plenty. Yu can actually spend a good couple of hours on the visit with that alone. Which is about $57 a couple for one site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare QuattroRomeo Posted January 23, 2019 #17 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Palau de la Musica is beautiful inside, the tour is quite helpful and doesn't take a long time. When you see the stained glass inside, you might recognize it from movies and various photos. Just gorgeous. Sagrada Familia inside (and out) is so unique, definitely worth seeing. Las Ramblas- used to be more interesting, not now in our opinion; just walk down it once to say you saw it and move on! Too touristy and souvenirs are all the same, restaurants overpriced and not great, you can do better on just about any other street. La Boqueria market is okay but I would go elsewhere now. I agree about the suggestion to see the rooftop at La Pedrera - it is unlike anything else! Gothic Quarter is great to walk around; if you want something unusual in that area go inside The Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum on Carrer Ample! Quite interesting actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fogfog Posted January 26, 2019 Author #18 Share Posted January 26, 2019 6 hours ago, cansas.piligrim said: It seems a little bit expensive just for the interior . Yes - my point exactly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare marazul Posted January 26, 2019 #19 Share Posted January 26, 2019 (edited) Casa Batlló is several stories high and each room and floor is a work of art. Even the elevator shaft is amazing. It isn't merely a room or two. Take the virtual tour for a sample of the details: https://www.casabatllo.es/en/virtual-tour/ And here are architectural details of Casa Milá (La Pedrera). The prices are about the same. http://www.lapedrera.com/en/la-pedrera/architecture You asked about a "MUST see INSIDE." Either one would be that. Both are unique. I prefer Casa Batlló slightly over Casa Milá. But the rooftop at Milá is more spectacular. The price is the price. And, yes, just for the interior. That is the whole point. There are other "insides" you could see, but ... Edited January 26, 2019 by marazul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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