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Barcelona is a momentous city and no matter how many times you have been there and how familiar with it you think you are, it is surprising how you always find something new to see and do.<\/p>\n

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If you are off to the Catalan capital, with the perplexing choice of places to see, you may need some help deciding where to start.<\/p>\n

Here are our top three of Barcelona\u2019s best attractions.<\/p>\n

Templo Expiatorio de la Sagrada Familia (Church of the Sacred Family)<\/strong><\/p>\n

A trip to Catalonia would not be complete without experiencing a touch of religious culture, as after all religion pumps through the region\u2019s veins. Built by Antoni Gaudi, this \u201cmasterpiece of modernist architecture pushes the gothic style to the extreme\u201d and, as a consequence, attracts hundreds of visitors every day.<\/p>\n

This mesmerizing church (pictured above) is spellbinding in its height, lighting, acoustic, walls, with every last detail having been meticulously planned.<\/p>\n

Templo Expiatorio de la Sagrada Familia is situated on la Placa Sagrada Familia, approximately a mile from the city centre.<\/p>\n

Palau de la Musica Catalana (Palace of Catalan Music)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Music is a huge passion in Catalonia and a visit to this province\u2019s main music theatre is a must if you want to experience one of the region\u2019s biggest appetites. The palace was completed in 1908 and was designed by Lluis Domenech I Montaner, one of the best architects of the modernist movement. The architecture and interior of the Palau de la Musica Catalana has been described as \u2018breath taking\u2019, \u2018magic\u2019, \u2018unique\u2019 and a \u2018marvel\u2019, whilst the music that is performed in this truly spectacular building has been described as being \u201cmusic for the soul\u201d.<\/p>\n

The Palau de la Musica Catalana<\/a> is located 0.3 miles from the city centre on Calle Sant Francesc de Paula 2.<\/p>\n

CosmoCaixa<\/strong><\/p>\n

This fantastically modern interactive museum has been described as being \u201cone of the best science museums in the world.\u201d The CosmoCaixa displays some remarkable exhibits and makes a great day out for all the family, and, being built downhill, with the base level on the highest point, is an architectural marvel.<\/p>\n

The CosmoCaixa<\/a> is situated a couple of miles outside of the city centre on Teodor Roviralta, 47 -51, a particularly cosmopolitan area of Barcelona.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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