Pension 45 in Barcelona

Some travelers like to stay in the city centre of the city yet they prefer lower prices. We think that it's the best idea to spend less on accommodation in Barcelona city in order to taste everything you see. So best pensions in Barcelona city will offer you best prices with higher standards. Especially if you are looking for pensions in the city centre of Barcelona then this article will help you a lot. Below you can find the cheapest and best pensions in Barcelona city located in the city centre. I hope after you read this article about where to stay in Barcelona you will be able to plan your Barcelona city travel easier. We will introduce some top pensions with lowest prices but in highest quality. All the pensions below are in the city centre. Enjoy the tour and choose the best for you. 

1- Pension 45 

Staying in a pension which makes you feel the atmosphere of this ancient city, Barcelona. In the heart of the city, Pension 45 stands with its all historical look and makes you think that you are really in an old city in the 21th century. So when you choose your accommodation in Pension 45 you will feel like locals. Pension 45 is located at Ciutat Vella which is just one street back of the city centre. From the windows you see the main street. It is just 50 meters away. From the balcony the side streets look really lovely and worth to watch while you drink something. What are the Pension 45 facilities? There is free wi-fi but a little slow. There are single and double room options beside you can choose a room with a bath shared or sink inside the room. There is no breakfast service. Front desk is at your service 7/24. You may have a little trouble as person at front desk doesn't know English too much but be sure that they will do their best for your comfort.

At night, it gives you a romantic scenery. It is only two minutes away from Las Ramblas. You should be aware of that there can be noise at nights at the pension. Besides, the pension prices are reasonable but you shouldn't expect too much high standard. Per night you may pay between 30 and 90€ according to person number and room facility options. Pension 45 is cheaper than most of the pensions and stands in the city centre. So if you aren't looking for much luxury then this pension can be a good choice to stay. For accommodation options in Barcelona city continue to follow your Barcelona city guide. We will give information about many more cheap pensions in Barcelona city which are at the heart of the city. We would like you to be able to plan your best holiday in Barcelona and enjoy the tour in the city. So we will try to describe lots of cheapest pensions in Barcelona city. Places to stay in Barcelona are ready for your trip.

For more information and reservation you can contact to Pension 45.
Address:  Calle Tallers, 45, Barcelona, Spain

http://www.pension45barcelona.com/

Santa Maria Del Mar Church Photos

In our previous article we tried to mention about Santa Maria Del Mar Church which is the symbol of Gothic Catalan Church surviving in Barcelona city. The Basilica which was built for merchants in the history became a symbol of the city centre. Even after many disasters it went through before, Santa Maria Del Mar Church is standing monumentally in Libera district. It is one of those sacred destinations you should stop by in Barcelona city. Before you plan your Barcelona city travel you may want to check some photos of Santa Maria Del Mar Church. Beside seeing the basilica you can visit cafes around it and have a sit. While doing this you can watch this fantastic monument and drink your coffee. If you like discovering a city with its whole history then we highly recommend you see this central Gothic church in Barcelona city. Here there are some Santa Maria Del Mar Church gallery if you would like to see what it is like. For more Barcelona city photos please check our Gallery part. There are many amazing photos of Barcelona city. 

Santa Maria Del Mar Church is known that it's the place where Santa Eulalia was buried. To get information about Santa Eulalia please read our another article about Santa Eulalia. For best Barcelona holiday keep on following your Barcelona city travel guide. Follow us and enjoy your Barcelona city tour.

Santa Maria Del Mar Church

Whenever you visit Barcelona Santa Maria Del Mar Church in other words Cathedral of Libera, it is waiting for you standing with its outstanding presence in the centre of the city. Basilica of Santa Maria Del Mar which is one of the must see places in Barcelona city has a particular importance with being the single Gothic church surviving in Barcelona. As in the Middle Ages, the architecture world had started to experience a change and besides generally most of the churches' construction continued nearly more than a century but Santa Maria Del Mar Church was built only in 55 years in the heart of the city in order to provide merchants and shipwrights' worship in the city. The most outstanding virtue of the church is being a Gothic church in Barcelona city. When we look at its history we can see that it was built in 14th century and the construction began in 1329 and continued till 1383. The architects were Berenguer de Montagut and Ramon Despuig. The interesting and fascinating situation is that porters of the city carried huge stones on their backs from quarries located in Montjuic. Their faith and effort is undeniable. 

Santa Maria Del Mar has three façades. The main façade is located in the square of Santa Maria. The second one is in Santa Maria street and the third façade is in Paseo Del Born. When you try to inspect the basilica from outside it is impossible to see a a whole perspective due to narrow streets surrounding the church but the tall columns which are 13 meters apart give the impression of airiness and relaxing atmosphere inside the basilica. Apart from these qualifications, the window of ascension and the lavabo in the chapel of Sant Rafael and the great rose windows are the other amazing features of Santa Maria Del Mar Church.

Even though an earthquake in 1428 caused a big damage to the latter part of the basilica and the images and the Baraque altar were destroyed in the fire in 1936, Santa Maria Del Mar is still standing in the heart of the city with its all astonishing appearance. If you travel Barcelona city we recommend you see Santa Maria Del Mar Church located in Ribera district in Barcelona city. For more places to visit in Barcelona city please continue to follow your Barcelona city travel guide. You will find anything you need about Barcelona city travel guide. To learn about churches in Barcelona city you can check  things to do in Barcelona city part at our site. Have a nice tour.

Public Holidays In Barcelona

In previous article we tried to introduce some public holidays in Barcelona which are religious or national holidays. If your agenda for your Barcelona city travel coincides with any of these bank holidays in Barcelona you may be lucky to be able to watch a real local festival that belongs to the city and you just should be aware that public transportation in bank holidays can be limited and restaurants, banks, bars, offices or shops are closed on those days. If the holidays cross Tuesday or Thursday then Barcelona people will take Monday or Friday off. In Barcelona city they call it pont or puente when they combine the days on holidays. Here we will continue to mention about national holidays in Barcelona from March. You can check January and February holidays in Barcelona if you click National holidays in Barcelona.

HOLIDAYS IN MARCH

Good Friday and Easter Week is observed to welcome spring in Barcelona city. Catalan call it Holy week as a week of holy occasions starts with Palm Sunday and eventuates with Easter Sunday. It starts with Semana Santa which is Palm Sunday and grandparents give the children an Easter cake called monas de pascua. Occasions take place at Ciutat Vella. A strict Catholics don't eat meat on Easter week. Instead they prefer seafood. Every year the occasion day may vary but Easter week in Barcelona city 2015 will be like that; Good Friday is on April 3, Easter is on April 5 and Easter Monday is on April 6. The Easter week is generally celebrated in March. You can check the Public holidays calendar in Spain from our site.

HOLIDAYS IN APRIL

Sant Jordi Day or in other way Saint George is celebrated on April 23 every year. This occasion includes books and roses. So what does it mean? In 1616 the most famous poet Cervantes died and Shakespeare was born. In the memory of the patron of Catalonia, on 23rd April all couples who are not married come together in the streets and give each other book and rose. The tradition in Sant Jordi Day is men give roses to the women and women give books to men. In some sources it's known as International Day of the Book. Even though it's not known why Sant Jordi became the patron of lovers but books and roses represent love and literature at the same time. If you will go to Barcelona city with your lover and your travel time coincide with April 23 why don't you participate this lovely occasion? For your best holiday in Barcelona city we suggest you follow your Barcelona city travel guide. Here below we present a video to set an example for Good Friday procession at night. Enjoy the video. 

Tips for Food & Drink in Barcelona City

While visiting a city that you will be for the first time, it's good to know the tips about food and drinks there. In Barcelona city there are different local food and drinks which are traditional in Spain and if you know the tips you can make the best of it. So in our last article we tried to introduce you one of the finest restaurants of Barcelona city but we didn't give the tips of food & drink in Barcelona. In your country, food terminology may differ and when you travel to different city from your hometown then you may need some ideas before you plan your Barcelona travel. We will go on being your Barcelona city travel guide. Here below some useful tips for Catalan cuisine. 

1) In Barcelona, breakfast is generally to go but there are some places you can have breakfast. ( In food & drink article we will give the restaurants' names).

2) Restaurants are generally open until 11.30 pm.

3) Lunch time is basically from 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm.

4) Dinner time usually begins at 9.00 pm until 11.30 pm but of course there are some restaurants you can have your lunch before 9.00 pm. You can pop up fast food restaurants or bar snacks before 9.00 pm.

5) Try to search some good restaurant both at quality and price as it will be the first time in Barcelona city you had better try the best traditional food so that you won't feel bad about Barcelona city's food. For instance, there are so many tapas restaurants but of course not all of them offer food at good quality!

6) Try to check the “Menú del día” menu of the day as this will let you pay less like 12€ for three separate courses at the same time with bread and a drink such as bear, water of soft drink but please note that coffee is not included in this fix menu.

7)In Barcelona city, doggy bag I mean taking with you what you haven't eaten is not common. You may want to pay attention to this issue.

8)Leaving tip is not expected highly at restaurant but if you would like to %5 of the bill is pretty more than expected.

9) On Thursdays generally  Paella is only served at restaurants.

10) Sometimes it may get difficult to find a place to have something after 4 am but there are a few snack bars open till morning if you can come across.

11) Lastly, if you can't decide on what you eat at lunch or supper, act like local people and have what they order from menu of the day.

If you have any other ideas about food and drink tips in Barcelona city, please share with us. We would appreciate your suggestions. 

La Sagrada Familia Travel Tips

If you visit a city or country, it's better to know the travel tips beforehand. This will make you save time  and money. Every  place has its own travel tips. In this article we will give tips about visiting La Sagrada Familia. These are our suggestions but we think that you will like when you read the tips. Barcelona city is beautiful in every season but if you plan Barcelona travel especially in summer then this tip is really suits you.

La Sagrada Familia Tips:

1) Especially in tourist season like summer times , there is a long queue in front of the basilica. It's likely to wait for long hours ( sometimes 2 hours) to enter into La Sagrada Familia so you had better buy the entrance tickets online and you won't wait in the queue. 

2) If you don't have chance to buy the tickets online then don't forget to take water and umbrella with you and also put on some suntan cream so you won't get sunburnt.

3) If you stay in the centre of Barcelona city, La Sagrada Familia is not far away from the city centre so you can access there on foot if you like walking in 20 minutes. So don't get cheated if you are told it is too far. Of course you can get there by metro or taxi. This is just a suggestion:) 

If you would like to add any Barcelona city travel tips please do not hesitate to  make your comments. We would really appreciate your ideas.

The Montserrat Monastery Gallery

In our last article we tried to give information about Montserrat Monastery in Barcelona city. Here you can find many beautiful photos of Montserrat Mountain. A Monastery on the top of the magical mountain! Religious elements are everywhere of the mountain. Catholic monks and the choir boys make this holy monastery worth to see. So if you plan a travel to Barcelona city, we highly recommend you to visit this amazing monastery. Please check our Gallery part for more Barcelona photos. All the photos are taken by us. I hope you enjoy the fascinating Montserrat Monastery photos in Barcelona city and we will continue to be your Barcelona city travel guide.

The Montserrat ( Mountain) Monastery

Spain is a country one should discover when h/she has a chance. Especially Barcelona city is famous for its magnificent mountains to walk and climb. One of this mountain that we recommend you to see is Montserrat Mountain. Here we will try to tell Montserrat Monastery which stands facing Barcelona city. Montserrat is a magical place and many Catholic pilgrims come to see Black Madonna in the monastery. Montserrat mountain is at 1236 meters above the valley floor. It has got inexpressible scenery during the sun rise and most people in Barcelona city appreciate this view and do lots of overnight hikes. Montserrat is nearly 30 miles away from the centre of Barcelona city and it's easy to get there by train or private car.

The History of Montserrat Monastery
So what makes Montserrat Monastery so important? Why do many Catholic pilgrims come to see Black Madonna? What is the history of Montserrat Monastery? When you discover the magic of the mountain you will be more enthusiastic about seeing the mountain.

In the past while shepherd children were wandering around the mountain, they saw a magical light over Montserrat. At the same time, the children heard the angels singing. After some time, they hurried to their home in order to tell this inexplicable and magical moment. Firstly, their family couldn't believe that but parents' trust for their children made them believe this magical light and they went to Montserrat mountain to be able to see it with their own eyes. According to some people living near the mountain, they saw the bright light, too. So, after that event, they believed it came from God as signal and this mountain became religious place.

Montserrat Monastery hosts Virgin of Montserrat which is a statue of Virgin Mary and infant Christ. Virgin of Montserrat is the most beloved saint of Catalans and the statue is located in the sanctuary of the Mare De Deu de Montserrat. It's also one of the Black Madonnas of Europe. There is a legend about the statue that Benedictine monks couldn't move the statue which dates from 12th century to construct their monastery so they built it around the statue. As we conclude from all these magical stories that Montserrat Mountain Monastery really deserves being a religious and holy place. So to Her honor, 50 choir boys sing Gregorian chants everyday but by monks on Saturdays.

Places to Visit in Montserrat Monastery

Montserrat Museum: If you are fond of art and want to see the different works by Dali, Picasso or Caravaggio then it is a must do activity. The museum has six permanent collections and two temporary ones. The works of art in the museum are more than 1300 pieces and these works consist of broad historical period. Some private citizens donate these works of art to the museum and the Monks of Montserrat Monastery think that opening these works for the sake of public is their duty for transmission of cultures. It is a place you can have chance to see the collections from Egypt, Middle East samples to pieces of art of 20C.

What about eating?

In Montserrat Monastery there are some places to eat like cafeterias. You can find many kinds of food choice and you can have a break as a daily full Montserrat Monastery trip takes at least 4 or 5 hours! If you have only one day to visit this magnificent mountain then you should take the chance of staying at the mountain for long hours. On the right side through monastery, there are displays where many kinds of diary and honey goods are sold. You can taste before you buy and get some local souvenirs for your family and friends.

Where can you stay in Montserrat?

If you plan a short trip to Montserrat mountain for both hiking and culture trip then we can say that Montserrat is a friendly and safe town to stay. There is a hotel in Montserrat called Hotel Abat Cisneros and an apartment called Abet Marcet. Accommodation in Montserrat is easy and comfortable to stay. In Hotel Abat Cisneros, there are facilities for people who are in need special assistance. Please note that you had better call the reservation desk beforehand for disabled facilities to check the services. 

What to Do in Montserrat?

If you have a plan for Montserrat Mountain trip then one should go for a hiking in the valleys of Montserrat mountain. The highest summit of the mountain Sant Jeroni and stands at 1.236 meters above the sea level. It's easy to get there by hiking trails connecting from the top to the down or Sant Joan funicular. Also there is another mountain which is popular among climbers called Cavall Bernat.

How to Travel to Montserrat from Barcelona?

There are various ways to access Montserrat but the popular one if you don't have your own car is getting on the train. You can get on the train at Espanya rail station. It's a little bit confusing station for the new comers but we suggest that you take the one door randomly and then look for the train information to the Montserrat mountain. You can take Line R5 to Manresa. There are two ways to access the monastery. You can buy a ticket for Cable Ride or Cramellera Funicular ride to the monastery. You have to make up your mind for the ticket you would like to buy as you can't use it mutually. Both the tickets prices are the same. As the train from Espanya station goes to only foot of Montserrat mountain you have to choose the right ticket according to your wish as you need to get off and change the stops with the tickets. These two tickets are called Trans Montserrat Ticket. You can check the updated time schedule and prices for the Montserrat tickets.

For your Barcelona city travel guide please keep on following us. If you have any questions about this article or any other places please feel free to contact us. We will continue to write all about Barcelona city. You cand find the more Montserrat Mountain photos at Gallery part of our site. Enjoy your travel.

La Boqueria Gallery

As we have mentioned before La Boqueria market is a fantastic and irresistible place to visit. You can discover the real city and have an idea what is going on around you and the city. In Barcelona city, it's the oldest and biggest bazaar so for. Here we would like to present some photos of La Boqueria. If you plan a Barcelona city travel then you should check all of the articles we have shared for you. We will try to continue be your Barcelona city travel guide and I hope you can enjoy the photos. All the photos in this gallery are taken by us. Thanks for your interest. Have a nice tour at the site.