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Barcelona abounds with history David Pastrnak Bruins Jersey , culture and art. Spain锟絪 second largest city, it is situated in the Cataluna region with the Catalan government based here. Cataluna has its own unique culture and a language separate from Spanish. Barcelona itself is an elegant city and due to its location on the Mediterranean coast is a major port and industrial centre. Architecture in the city is magnificent with the oldest historical buildings found in the Gothic Quarter, most importantly the 13th century cathedral. Famous for being the home of Picasso, it also features work by Antonio Gaudi Brad Marchand Bruins Jersey , the modernist architect. The seafront has undergone recent development and is a popular place for recreation and leisure and there are plans in the future for a marine wildlife park.

Main attractions
The Gothic Quarter is the hub of the city and most popular attraction for tourists. It embraces museums and monuments, art galleries and fascinating little boutiques next to trendy cafes and restaurants located in the narrow cobbled streets and medieval buildings.

The Cathedral of Barcelona is the main attraction in the Gothic quarter. Built in the 14th century it is erected on the grounds of Roman worship grounds and dedicated to Saint Eulalia, the patron saint of Barcelona. Next to it is the plaza where a variety of street performers and artists perform along with an antique market and many types of birds on sale.

Las Rambas is a long avenue full of activities and fascinating sights. Take a stroll from the Placa de Catalunya at the centre of the city to the monument of Columbus on the waterfront and you will see street performers, small animals for sale Tuukka Rask Bruins Jersey , street cafes and restaurants, exotic flowers and much more. There are five sections to the avenue each with a different name and eccentricity. Stop off to visit the hundred year old Boqueria Market where you can buy fresh produce, meat, fish Patrice Bergeron Bruins Jersey , and dried fruit. At the waterfront is a pier with a beach nearby and many restaurants, movie theatres and night-clubs.

On the mountain behind the city is a Greek theatre, museums and sculptures as well as the Olympic Stadium. At the base of the mountain are the Montjuich Castle and the Magic Fountains where a show of light, water and music is held every weekend attracting hundreds of visitors.

How to get around
The best way to see the sights amongst the twisting streets and narrow alleyways of the Gothic Quarter and other areas is to walk. If you don锟絫 like the idea of walking then take the underground Jake DeBrusk Youth Jersey , the fastest and most convenient way to get around the city with five lines connecting most of the main attractions. There is an extensive bus system and also night buses that run on some of the routes. Taxis are yellow and black and fares reasonable, although higher at night and weekends. There is also a new tram system that is fast and reliable way to see the sights.

Shopping
Barcelona has some of the best shopping in Spain offering designer clothes, galleries, boutiques Charlie McAvoy Youth Jersey , arts and crafts. Along with the popular stores there are many winding streets that lead to all sorts of treasures with individual stylish boutiques and unusual jewellery to be discovered. If you are interested in art, then C. Montcada is a chic neighbourhood of art galleries, design studios and craft shops found near popular museums. Barcelona is also well known for its flea markets where you can pick up books, antiques Tim Schaller Youth Jersey , jewellery and lots of other unusual items.

Accommodation
Finding accommodation in Barcelona should not be too difficult, since there are hundreds of Barcelona hotels available from budget to luxury class, in any suburb of Barcelona.
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Richard Greaves has over 20 years experience in the travel industry and writes for Cheaper than Hotels. Cheaper Than Hotels offers online reservations for hotels in Spain, like hotels Barcelona.

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India has a rich tradition of sports which can be dated back to ancient times. The spirit of sportsmanship burns high in every Indian. We never shied away from breaking our legs in rugby Torey Krug Youth Jersey , or from putting the mental strain in Sudoku, we keep up to the pressure and team spirit in Cricket and high concentration and focus in Snooker.
Snooker Origin
Various sports have been originated in India. While many know that Kabbadi and Chess trace their roots back to Indian Soil, not many know that their favorite Snooker is also one of these.
Snookeris a cue sport which originated in India in the latter half of the 19th century.In the 1870s, billiards was a popular activity amongst British Army officers stationed in India. They introduced a variation in the sport around 1875 and through the years Sir Neville Chamberlain formulated the rules of the game David Krejci Youth Jersey , combining them from two pocket billiards games, pyramid and life pool.
The word "snooker" itself was a slang term for first-year cadets and inexperienced military personnel. The name instantly stuck with the players.
But for the game originated in India itself, shouldn’t are countrymen be experts at it?
Snooker Scenario in India
Well people do play snooker at fun arenas, also achieve soaring heights in various competitions yet Indians do lag in snooker sills in comparison to other countries. But the scenario is changing with people encouragingly participating in Snooker Danton Heinen Youth Jersey , Snooker players achieving success in various tournamentsacademies giving top-notch training to the players and Snooker enthusiasts creating awareness and promoting Snooker as a Sport.
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