Te adoro, Barcelona

By Amanda Blake

For students, planning a trip to Spain’s second largest city can feel overwhelming—Google searching “things to do in Barcelona” yields far too many results. But there’s no need to worry!

Barcelona’s vast and diverse offering of activities is exactly what makes it so pop ular and whimsical. All visitors must do is follow their hearts, eyes, and noses. History buffs may immerse themselves in ancient Rome while wandering the Gothic Quarter. Art aficianados may spend hours studying famous paintings in Museu Picasso de Barcelona (1) and street art (3) dispersed throughout the world’s largest free gallery: Barcelona itself. Foodies may wander between world-famous restaurants—like Eat My Trip (2)—tapas joints, gelato shops, and churro carts.

When it’s time to leave, whether by ship, train, or air, they all wave and whisper, “Te adoro, Barcelona.”