The best way to see the works of Antoni Gaudi is with a Bus Tour Barcelona because visitors can get off at special attractions that interest them. They spend as much time as they wish then hop back on the bus and continue to the next place they want to see. There are all-day tickets and half-day tickets with a variety of different routes to choose from so visitors should plan where they want to spend the most time.
Some of the buses are double-deckers with open air seating on top. Absorbing this cosmopolitan city while breathing in the clean ocean air invites visitors to hop off the bus see something new and at their leisure board the bus and continue exploring this historical city. This flexible system allows everyone to create their own itinerary according to their interests and schedule. They can stay as long as they want at any of the stops and or stay on the bus the whole time as desired. Everyone is given a set of headphones so they can listen to the explanations in their own language. It is an all-day adventure that should not be missed.
Many of Gaudi's treasures can be seen from the bus but those who wish to get off and explore can take as long as they like for the famous apartment buildings bus stops La Familia cathedral Parc Guell and Casa Mila a World Heritage Site. Most are quite sculptural and organic in shape. They are primarily covered with mosaics some of which are colored but many that are white and reflect the light both day and night.
When Gaudi was working on the buildings in the late 1800's many people scoffed at the fantasy-like shapes. No one maintained them so by the 1900's they all needed repair and maintenance. The City of Barcelona was to host the 1992 Olympics so one of the major questions the City considered was what to do about the run-down Gaudi buildings. Should they be torn down or restored to their original grandeur? Luckily they voted for restoration saving these architectural masterpieces for generations to come. For those who have never heard of or seen Gaudi's work it is an experience not to be forgotten.
When it's time for a cup of coffee or lunch get off the Bus Tour Barcelona and join others at leisure at one of the Catalan outdoor cafes. It is a pleasure to watch well-dressed people of all ages stroll by. When ready to see some more of this magical city there is always a bus close-by. Just wait at the stop until the next one arrives hop on and continue the tour of this clean city located at the edge of the Mediterranean Sea.
The sound of motor scooters is always there buzzing around like bees and it is possible to rent one. However to really savor the experience and be immersed in this cultural mecca a Bus Tour Barcelona will leave the driving to the experts and allow visitors a relaxed itinerary at their own pace.
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