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To my surprise, Barcelona was quite a phenomenal city to visit in a whirlwind. I didn’t quite know what to expect, never having been to Spain before. Upon arriving at 10:30 pm, the city was still alive, people roaming the streets, enjoying a pitcher of Sangria. This is what was most notable about Barcelona. The nightlife is incomparable. Every night a new type of club, from Spanish pop to salsa, each one had its own unique flair.
The first night was a Spanish club, one of the largest in Barcelona, with the top 100 Spanish hits on repeat. While the songs were unfamiliar, the atmosphere seemed similar to those in the United States; Crowded, filled with people singing and dancing and generally enjoying one anothers company. As it came to leave for the night at 3 am, there was still a line out the door to get into the club, proving Barcelona to have the best night life out of all the cities I have seen. Night two was different from any other; Salsa dancing. At a snazzy little club called Mojito, the club was filled with people of all ages enjoying the live music and dance scene. While I struggled to keep up with the Spaniards and their salsa dancing techniques (even after asking for help from the cleaning lady in the bathroom), it still proved to be a very enjoyable evening.
The third night showed that the United States is not the only country that goes all out for Halloween. This club had hundred of dressed up Spaniards listening to, of course, American and British music, dancing the night away.
This is not to say Barcelona is known solely for its night life. The architectural elements of Barcelona are unlike any other city. Known for its Gaudi structures, each building had a different structural element which made it unique. From the haunting Casa Batllo to the Sagrada Familia, the architecture of Barcelona is truly remarkable.
Last but not least, one of the most important elements of traveling; the food. Tapas tapas and more tapas! Every day was a new array of tapas and a pitcher of sangria to match. The Spaniards really know how to live it up, siesta included.
4 Gats Restaurant, where Picasso had his first public art show!
Salsa dancing at the market
Public Art Project for kids of all ages!
View of Barcelona
Samba Dancing
Casa Batllo
Olympic Stadium
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