How to spend top weekend in Barcelona - ideas on extraordinary attractions and sites

Barcelona remains one of the most frequently visited destinations in Europe, so there’s no wonder that it’s getting harder and harder to find landmarks where you won’t find yourself surrounded by other travellers. However, it is still possible to find unusual places and make unique pictures in the city. For example, make a walk along Via Laietana Street and find a “house with eyes”. The façade of this unusual building was developed by designers from Alonso&Balaguer. Nowadays, the building is used as a five-star hotel, so it is possible to look at it both outside and inside.

When observing numerous tourists becomes tiresome, head to Diagonal Mar Park to enjoy its peaceful setting. The park is located on Av. Diagonal Street and is fortunately less popular than the internationally famous Parc Güell. Diagonal Mar is mostly visited by locals; this is a charming place with special playgrounds for children.

In the evening it’s high time to make a walk to Torre Agbar , which is known as one of the most stylish modern sights of the city. When darkness falls on Barcelona, the façade of the skyscraper is skillfully lighted with a beautiful illumination that makes the tower look like a giant fountain and a geyser – this was the original idea of architect Jean Nouvel. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Do you want to take a walk in one of the most unusual markets in whole Spain? If yes, simply head to Mercat de Sant Antoni . You will find this market in the historic district of El Raval . The market is open in carriages of an old train. The carriages were restored and covered with a skilled artwork, making them look very unusual and creative. The history of this market is no less interesting. The nearby market of Sant Marti required restoration, so it was temporarily closed and vendors were offered to move their stalls to the carriages installed not far away. The Sant Marti was successfully restored, but it was decided not to demolish the “trading train”. That was Mercat de Sant Antoni that is still open.

If you want to buy the most unusual souvenirs in Barcelona, one way to do that is to head to Mercat del Encants. This flea market was founded in the 14th century, and that makes it one of the oldest markets in whole Europe. The market is located not far away from Torre Agbar and works several times a week. It will be hard to find a place with bigger choice of interesting items in the city. Experienced travellers advise to visit the market as early as possible. If you arrive there on 7am, you’ll be able to purchase really unique items.

La Barceloneta is a simply ideal place for a romantic evening in Barcelona. Here, on Carrer de la Reina Cristina Street 7, you will find the magnificent Can Paixano champagneria. Guests of the venue are treated with amazing pink champagne. While enjoying the drink, you will be able to observe the surrounding historic streets. This bar is not known to the majority of tourists, so it is mostly visited by locals.

Rambles Street is one more marvelous place in Barcelona, where travellers can make a ton of unbelievable photographs. For many years this street has been home for so called “living statues” – one of the main symbols of Barcelona. Numerous talented street actors, dressed in fancy costumes, perform on this street every day. They can skillfully freeze, becoming immovable like real statues, and then suddenly “become alive”, thrilling people who pass by. Street performers can be found on Rambles from early in the morning till late at night. Barcelona suburbs are also home to many wondrous places of interest, including miniature medieval towns, old wineries and the mysterious Pyrenees with breath-taking views.