Arc de Triomphe
Just 5 minutes walk away we find the first icon of Barcelona, yes, 5 minutes away! Which is the same: a nice short walk along Ronda Sant Pere until you find it on your right. This monument is located at the beginning of Passeig Lluís Companys and was built by the architect José Vilaseca as the main entrance to the Universal Exhibition of Barcelona in 1888. Since then, it has been one of the most important icons of Barcelona. Throughout the year and headed by the imposing Arc de Triomf, some fairs and festivals such as the Thai Festival, the Expotest and the Wine and Tapas Fair are held all along the promenade until reaching the Parc de la Ciutadella. A perfect plan for after work! A curiosity: at the top of the arch are the coats of arms of the 49 Spanish provinces.Plaza Cataluña
The most famous square in Barcelona and also one of the largest in the country. In the heart of the city, it is the meeting point for thousands of locals. It is the starting point of other icons of Barcelona such as: Las Ramblas, Rambla de Catalunya, Paseo de Gracia and Portal del Angel. Not to mention the Liceo Theater, Plaza Universidad and Pelayo Street. Strolling through Plaza Cataluña is synonymous with finding yourself in the Barcelona of a lifetime, where in almost every street there is a story to tell. In addition, close to it are still some of the the most traditional stores of the city. Please note: if you have your picture taken in this square, you will never be alone; will always be with you some pigeon. They are as native as any Barcelonian!Citadel Park
We do not know if the Citadel Parkis the most beautiful parkin Barcelona,but it is certainly the best known and largest in the city. It is part of the Ciutat Vella district, a 10-minute walk from Aticco.
If you are visiting Arco del Triunfo, it won't be difficult to get to this park: just go down Passeig Lluís Companys and you will find one of the main entrances to the park. Get lost in it because it has many nooks and crannies to discover. Some of the areas to be highlightedThe main attractions are the huge waterfall, the greenhouse, the lake with the boats and the figure of the mammoth. A secret: did you know that the castle of the Three Dragons (inside the park) is a zoology museum?