Life for most of us is taken up with domestic obligations, and there's little time for a vacation, or money is tight making it increasingly complicated to indulge in new adventures. For many, taking a long holiday is unthinkable which is why mini city breaks are catching on as an increasingly popular way to travel.
In Spain alone you have the options of Madrid or Malaga, whilst the Catalan capital of Barcelona maintains an intriguingly diverse view unlike any other Spanish city.
Barcelona has an abundance of artists and sculptors and their influence can be seen all over the city, this is a destination far superior to other European cities for its fascinating architecture and museums. The Pablo Picasso and Joan Miro museums alone will take more than a few days to fully appreciate. Find out more about the chronicle of the city and its Roman roots, or visit the Placa del Rei right in the centre of this historical site to learn about it.
In 1883 the building of the Sagrada Famlia Cathedral was started and Gaudi worked on its creation and design until his untimely death in 1926, the project is still being worked on and projections for completion are estimated for 2030. The Catholic faith is important in Spain and this is expressed in the impressive cathedral with its eighteen bell towers, three facades and a set of columns devoted to Christian cities and countries.