Located on the sea is the capital of Catalonia. It is considered the most colourful city in the world. Barcelona ring-shaped structure with the Barri Gotic historic district in the centre seems an interesting point to visit. Its central point is the Catalonian Square from which the La Rambla avenue starts and leads as far as the harbour. It is there that the Barcelona cultural and social life focuses. In the cosy cafes and restaurants you may enjoy having Spanish cuisine and delight yourself with the enchanting view of the bay. The most famous Barcelona historic building is the Sagrada Familia church, considered one of the architectural wonders of the world, designed and erected by Antonio Gaudi. After tiresome sightseeing day you may relax in the shades of the Güell Park where you come across colourful fantasy, mythical animals and characters statues.
Barcelona by train
The biggest train station in Barcelona is the Barcelona Sants railway station. It is the second biggest railway station in Spain and one of the largest communication hubs, at the same time. The famous AVE high-speed train call there that runs as fast as 320 km/h on the Barcelona-Madrid line! Thanks to French TGV trains Barcelona is also connected with Paris. The railway station is perfectly connected with the airport. The RENFE trains leave every half an hour, approximately, and the journey lasts less than 25 minutes.
How to book train ticket online
The train tickets online for polish and european railway connections as well as timetables may be acquired on PolishTrains.eu
- La Sagrada Familia church
- Ramblas Street
- Park Guell
- Vell Harbour
- The Columbus Statue
- The Old Town
- Santa Maria del Mar Church
- Camp Nou
Speed trains in Spain
- AVE
- Altaria
- Alvia
- Avant
- Euromed
- Intercity (IC)
- Intercités de nuit (Lunéa)
- Regional Express
- TER Regional Express
- TGV
- Talgo
- Trenhotel