Title: Vist Barcelona To See Gaudi's Works Word Count: 430 Summary: Barcelona, Spain is one of the jewels of Europe with its rich history, cultural, and vibrant city life. When you concentrate on the recent cultural developments in Catalunya (composed of four regions, including Barcelona) you will find some of the richest aspects of the area. Set of to Park Guell to see some of the richest examples of Modernism in Barcelona. This park was designed by architect, Antonio Gaudi and contains some of his best works. There is as much art here as... Keywords: Gaudi Article Body: Barcelona, Spain is one of the jewels of Europe with its rich history, cultural, and vibrant city life. When you concentrate on the recent cultural developments in Catalunya (composed of four regions, including Barcelona) you will find some of the richest aspects of the area. Set of to Park Guell to see some of the richest examples of Modernism in Barcelona. This park was designed by architect, Antonio Gaudi and contains some of his best works. There is as much art here as in many museums. There are benches, walls, and buildings that are true pieces of art. After you experience a stroll through the park then head to the Sagrada Familia. This is Gaudi’s church that was created in 1883 and has yet to be completed. It is said to be completed sometime this century, but it’s a joke amongst locals and expat’s alike as to when exactly the church will be finished. If you want to take a walk on the wild side then head over to the Barcelona Zoo which was founded in 1892. The zoo can be found in a beautiful park called the Ciutadella Park. The zoo itself has more than 7,500 kinds of animals. There is a small pygmy hippo and a strange anteater as well. The zoo takes much pride from its primate collection. There are tortoises, pelicans, and a red kangaroo. All of these delights can be photographed up-close without having to traveling to the swamp or desert! If you want to try something else for a change then the Aquarama Barcelona is a great place to start. This aquatic park is another world within the zoo. There are daily shows featuring bottlenose dolphins and all kinds of sea creatures. The Barcelona Zoo has an excellent reputation for its research and also is know for its captive breeding, as well as helping to preserved endangered species. Take a strong down the center of old Barcelona on Las Ramblas. This is one of the best street shows in the world. It is full of gardens and bird for sale. The Boqueria is a beautiful fresh market full of anything you can imagine. You can buy fresh squid to the best chocolates and fruit shakes! The 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona helped the city develop even more. For instance the location of the Olympic village is now full of shops and hotels. The Arts Hotel, Mapfre Tower, and the Nova Icaria Square are all there to enjoy. The twin towers can be seen all over the city and mark where this historical even took place.