Parc Güell - the best free attraction in Barcelona

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We want to help you to tackle the financial crisis - here is a list of the 10 best free attractions in Barcelona.

 

1. Parc Güell - experiencing this masterpiece of Antoni Gaudí won't cost you a penny. The park is open from early morning until the sun goes down. The view over Barcelona is magnificent.

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2. Font Montjüic - magic fountain. This fascinating experience should definitely be visited during your stay in Barcelona. It combines color, light, motion and music in one magical event.

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3. La Rambla - take a stroll down one of Europe's most famous streets. You encounter human statues that will surprise you if you throw them a coin. On La Rambla, you can buy everything from flowers to live hens.

4. Sagrada Familia - even if it costs money to enter the cathedral, the greatness of Gaudi's unfinished Cathedral can just as well be viewed from the outside. The only thing you might miss are the crowds waiting to climb the cathedral towers.

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5. Museu Picasso - if you happen to be in Barcelona on the first Sunday of the month, entry to the museum is free. You may have to queue, though, since lots of people know about this. Come as early as possible.

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6. La Boquería - fruits, meat and vegetables from every corner of the world. If you have a few loose euros, seat yourself in any of the bars, order an Estrella beer and take in the atmosphere.

7. Caixaforum - this exhibition hall is a part of a welfare project owned by the Spanish bank La Caixa. Here you always find interesting art and photography exhibitions. The exhibitions all have one thing in common...they are free.

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8. Barcelona beaches - Barcelona has several nice beaches in the central parts of the city. All of Barcelona's beaches are free so just bring a towel, read a book, sunbathe or swim.
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9. Barcelona Cathedral - this 93 meter high cathedral was already built by 1298. It has a gothic, almost frightening appearance. A few steps away is another famous cathedral, Santa Maria del Mar, also known from the book "The Cathedral by the Sea".

10. Montjüic - besides the beautiful view over Barcelona there are a lot of things to do on this magical mountain. The opening ceremony for the Olympics 1992 took place here and today you can enter the arena for free.

Children under 3 years enjoy free admission to most of the attractions in Barcelona. They also travel for free on all public transport.

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