Barcelona map and info

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Here is a map keyed to a list of a few sights in Barcelona (taken from a cruise critic post). This is of course just one person's opinion of the important sights. Also check the Travel Channel article about Barcelona from the last post and any other Barcelona info on the blog.

The ship dock is not far from the end of the Las Ramblas where it runs into the water. See the Port Review of Barcelona for info on the location of the port. I believe that it is where the red arrown is located on the map.

1. The Gothic Quarter (includes the Old Cathedral and the Palau de Musico and other interesting sites)...wander the narrow streets... (yellow arrow) Kay, Carol, Judy and Lesley are staying at a hotel where the yellow arrow is located.

2. Las Ramblas--the strolling boulevard...This is where you go to shop, to browse, to eat and to "peoplewatch"... (purple arrow)

3. Sagrada Familia--Absolutely do not miss...if you go nowhere else in Barcelona, go here...Gaudi's masterpiece, a cathedral like none other in the world. Here is some info in English. (aqua arrow) I just read another review of this and it said to get there first thing in the morning.

4. Casa Batllo--You guessed it, more Gaudi...A private residence with NO straight lines or right angles...wild...there is a self guided tour done with a walkman-type box with headphones... (light purple arrow)

5. Casa Mila--Yes, more Gaudi...this time an apartment building...You can tour a 1920s vintage apartment and there is a Gaudi museum in the top floor...and DO NOT MISS wandering up onto the roof...it's like being on another planet... (pink arrow)

6. Placa Catalunya--The large public square at the head of Las Ramblas...For all intent and purpose, the center of town...Go at night...it's a hub of activity...Along one side is "El Corte Ingles"--the extremely large department store where you can find anything--even reasonably priced souveniers and gifts...and, in the basement, there's a supermarket--this is where to load up on snacks, drinks and bottled water...You'll pay one/tenth for bottled water than you will at any shop in the tourist areas... (green arrow)

To get to other info here on the blog about Barcelona, scroll down and on the lower right find the labels. If you click on Barcelona you will be taken to all of the posts we have added that have anything to do with Barcelona. Some other Barcelona links not yet on the blog:

Port Review of Barcelona

Barcelona info

Bus Turistic - a hop on/off bus