Top 10 Things to Do in BARCELONA, Spain | Go Local

So compared to the places I normally travel to, Barcelona is pretty different. It doesn't have the intensity of India or the crazy street food of Vietnam, but it's just as interesting as those places in its own way. The city has a romantic, kind of laid-back feel that could be a welcome change of pace from the rest of the world. As someone who is used to dodging motorcycles and eating meals that cost less than a dollar, I thought it would be interesting to take on one The first area of the city I wanted to explore was the Gothic Quarter, famous for its medieval architecture and historic shops. This is a great place to get lost in and just wander around, enjoying the people and the city. This is my kind of place because there isn't one specific attraction, so you can explore hidden plazas and winding streets that few tourists find. Most are afraid to deviate from the main avenues. Just down the way from the Gothic Quarter is Ciutadella Park. This is where most Barcelonians go to relax and meet up with friends. This 70-acre park is also home to Barcelona's Zoo, the Museu d'Art Modern, and the Cascada, or the Waterfall. Without a doubt though, my favorite thing about the park are the hundreds of street performers who come here to show off their skills. The park just has a really relaxed vibe that makes it perfect to spend the evening at. Casa Batllo was built in 1877 by Barcelona's famous architect Antoni Gatti. His buildings are known for having organic shapes as opposed to straight lines, using a combination of ceramic, stained glass, and wrought ironwork forging. He's one of the most recognizable architects in the world. Okay, so I just got done taking a look at the Casa Batllo Gatti, which is one of the many buildings in Barcelona designed by Antoni Gatti, the famous Spanish architect. At first I was a little bit skeptical because I was like, oh, it's just a crazy looking building. At the end of the day, that's what it is. But I can say for just being a building, it is one very cool building. Possibly the coolest building I've seen. It's definitely an interesting place to check out, but yeah, pretty cool. Saint Joseph de la Boqueria has been in operation since 1217, providing Barcelona with fresh meat, fish, and produce. This is the place that you can walk in and just feel the energy. Something that this market does surprisingly well is combining tourism and local life. The crowd is mixed. It's about 50-50 tourists and locals, and the stalls cater to both groups. Everyone feels welcome here. There are some things you can look at that just make you say, wow, humans can do some pretty cool things. And the Sagrada Familia is definitely one of them. Construction began on the church in 1883, and it won't be finished until 2028. That's over 145 years. And it was designed by, you guessed it, Antoni Gatti. When asked about the project's proposed construction time, Gatti remarked, my client is not in a hurry. He died in 1926, and the church was only 15-25% complete. He meant business. Okay, so I'm at Park Güell right now. I decided to go at night, one, because I'm kind of tired of tourists, and two, because the designer, Antoni Gatti, kind of designed things like Dr. Seuss, I thought it would be kind of cool. And it is very cool. It gives it a very eerie, kind of spooky vibe. I'm really into it. Definitely a unique way to experience the park. So if you're down with tourists, I'd say go during the day because you can see more. But if you're down for something a little bit different, maybe try going at night and see if you like that better. Either way, it's pretty cool. It's kind of awesome. So assuming that I can get out of the park because I'm now decently lost, and as you can tell it's pitch black out. Again, sorry for that. I just thought it'd be kind of cool. Not really for video though. But assuming I can get out, I'll let you guys know how the rest of the park is. Just down the street from Ciutadella Park is the Arc de Triomphe. Built as the main gate for the 1888 World Fair, the 91-foot arc can be seen for miles around. Surrounding the base of the gateway are dozens of stalls selling a variety of street food and gifts. And of course, as with most places in Barcelona, street performers are never too far away. I was doing some zoom. Okay, so right now I'm at the Castle Montejuc, which is on the top of a hill. It's kind of in the middle of Barcelona, which is kind of cool. And apparently during World War II, after France was taken over by the Germans, the current Spanish president was actually brought to this castle and incarcerated. And they had a secret trial in which they accused him of supporting the allies and then sentenced him immediately to death. Yeah, definitely worth a look. Amazing views of the city. Recommend it. Okay, so that was the Castle de Montejuc, which was definitely worth seeing. You can buy a one-way ticket. I'm now on the Teleferic. I actually don't know what this is called, but it's a cable car. It's a cable car. It was 12 euro for a round-trip ticket or eight for a one-way. I recommend eight because there's some pretty cool stuff to see on the way down and it's not that far. Yeah, you can weigh your options and decide which one, but I recommend walking down. You don't need me to tell you that food in Barcelona is mouth-watering. From tapas to pizza to Catalonian desserts, food should always be a big part of your trip here. I'm not going to get into specifics, but if you want to see a full list of my favorite restaurants and street food spots, feel free to check out my website, which I'll put a link for in the description of the video. Apart from that, I would just say eat as much as you can and you won't be disappointed. Last but not least, street festivals. The largest street festival in Barcelona is the Festa Major de Gràcia that starts on August 15th. It's arguably the largest and best street festival in the world. It's one of the most popular street festivals in all of Europe, with everything from shopping stalls, street food markets, floats, and musicians. Even if you're not in Barcelona in August, there are dozens of other festivals that other neighborhoods hold throughout the year, so make sure you do some research and see if anything's happening while you're there. I mean, when else are you going to see something like this? I arrived in Barcelona thinking that it would be the least interesting city on my trip, given that I was going to places like India and Nepal. I didn't think that a European city had that much to offer. And holy ----, I was wrong.