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Barcelona, where the breath of Gaudi is felt

The second largest city in Spain, Barcelona is a port city on the Mediterranean coast and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Spain. The name ‘Barcelona’ is derived from the ancient Phoenician word ‘Barkeno’. The city is divided into old town, centered around a fortress built in the 14th century, and new town, a checkerboard-like city built in 1859. Most of the buildings in the Gothic Quarter, the heart of old town, were built in the Middle Ages and are listed as World Heritage sites.

Barcelona is also famous as the home of many artists including painter Pablo Picasso and architect Antonio Gaudi. Notably, works of Antonio Gaudi, known as a genius architect, can be found in all corners of the city. There is the Sagrada Familia Cathedral as well as buildings with historical and artistic value all throughout the city.

Barcelona is one of the world’s most prominent coastal cities where you can enjoy seafood dishes that captivate the palates of epicures from around the world. There, you can also feel the energy of Spain through flamenco and soccer.

Travel Tip

1. Language
Spanish is the official language, but some provinces like Catalonia and Basque use their own languages as the official language.
2. Time Difference
It is 8 hours behind Korea and 7 hours behind during the daylight saving time. The daylight savings time is from the last Sunday of March to the last Saturday of October.
3. Climate
Climates vary by region. Cities located on the Mediterranean coast have a mild Mediterranean climate, and central inland regions have temperate and dry continental climates year round. The northern coastal regions covered with forests have foggy and rainy climates.
4. Best Time to Travel
There are most visitors in the summer between late June to September. With the exception of the Pyrenees where there is intense cold weather, there is plenty of sunshine year round throughout Spain, suitable for travel any time of the year. The peak season for sea bathing along the Mediterranean is from late May to September.
5. Safety
Spain is generally considered safe. However, tourists are susceptible to robbery and pickpocketing in major tourist sites and public places in big cities. Crimes against tourists are particularly frequent in Barcelona and the Albaicin district of Granada.
6. How to Get There
Asiana Airlines operates 4 connecting flights per week (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday) to Barcelona. (Beginning August 30, 2018)

Suggested Itinerary

* You can download the suggested itinerary in PDF.

AM 9:00
Ramblas Street

Mosaics designed by Joan Miró are laid out on the floor, with terrace cafés, restaurants, florists and shops lined up on either side of the street. On this street, you can see the Gran Teatre del Liceu, the San Jose Market, and the Columbus Monument.

AM 11:00
Plaça de Catalunya

A plaza facing the Ramblas street, it was the center of Barcelona's urban planning in 1886. It is connected to the city's main attractions, including El Corte Ingles, one of Spain's premier department stores.

PM 1:00
Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art

One of Barcelona’s representative art museums. It displays over 2,000 works of contemporary artists from different countries, including Spain.

PM 4:00
Barcelona Cathedral

The building is Catalan Gothic architecture. The magnificent ceilings are arched, and traditional mass still takes place. The remains of Santa Eulàlia, a patron saint of Barcelona are preserved here.

AM 9:00
Park Güell

This is the work of genius architect Gaudi. Gaudi’s birthplace was converted into a museum, and you can catch a glimpse of Barcelona at the park's central square. It was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984.

PM 1:00
Sagrada Família

This cathedral is deemed Gaudi’s greatest masterpiece. Consisting of exquisitely decorated spiers and façades, the elevator leads to the top of the city and overlooks the city of Barcelona.

PM 4:00
Casa Milà

It is a 6-story building made of cream-colored limestone, one of Gaudi’s representative works. People reside in the building today. It was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984.

AM 9:00
Palau Güell

It is a house designed by Gaudi, a world-renowned architect, for his master and supporter, Earl Guell. The rooftop chimneys of various shapes decorated with broken tiles are impressive. It was listed as the UNESCO World Heritage in 1984.

AM 10:00
Spanish Folk Village

A street built for the 1929 Expo exhibition, you can enjoy walking on old Spanish streets, and there are workshops and shops of various craftsmen.

PM 12:00
Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys

As a sports venue, it is well known by its old name, the Montjuic Olympic Stadium. It was used as the main stadium of the 1936 and 1992 Summer Olympics. You can see the monument of Hwang Young-Joo who won gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics marathon.

PM 1:30
Castell de Montjuic

A castle located on the Montjuic Hill. You can take a cable car and go directly to Montjuic Castle, where you can see the Barcelona city and harbor.

PM 3:00
Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

Famous for its collection of the world's best Romanesque art collections. Picasso said: ‘it is a place you must visit to understand the roots of Western art.’ You can see a vast amount of Catalan art from the 10th to the 20th century.

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