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It is said that the best saffron comes from the Valencia region, so it is no wonder that the most famous Spanish paella also comes from there. Most Europeans like harder and chewier rice, so the rice in the paella eaten there is simply "half-cooked rice" in the eyes of Asians, but for people like Yunluo who have a very European taste, it is just right.

Tapas is another Spanish specialty that must be mentioned. This small portion of food suitable for sharing is very similar to the unrestrained and casual temperament of the Spanish people and has become a representative of this country.

In fact, tapas are small dishes that go with wine, and there are many kinds: fried fish, onion rings, squid rings, French fries, fish balls, etc. I think the prototype of Pizza Hut's snack platter should be Spanish tapas.

The security here is notoriously poor. Before I arrived in Barcelona, ​​I had heard about all kinds of scams from various posts, like guessing which bowl the ball is under, dancing paper men, pouring dirty things on you, stealing wallets when people are watching, KFC thieves, etc.

Frightened by the experience of their predecessors, Yunluo and Yan Chenyu did not dare to take out their cameras on Las Ramblas until they were almost at the Columbus Tower, when they dared to take out their cameras and take a few photos of the last figures on Las Ramblas. In fact, Las Ramblas was not as bad as imagined, and the Spanish police had added a lot of police officers to patrol the street.

Those who commit crimes will restrain themselves to some extent. In a word, pay more attention and don't just watch the fun. Ignore strangers who approach you, and many troubles can be avoided.

At the end of La Rambla is the port area, where the Columbus Tower also stands. In 1493, when Columbus returned from his first voyage, the Catholic Kings Isabel and Fernando welcomed him in Barcelona. This was to commemorate this historical event and to celebrate the 1888 World Expo.

The Barcelona authorities decided to erect a monument for Columbus. During the 1888 World Expo, the Columbus Tower was officially completed. This majestic cylindrical monument was built entirely of ochre-red marble. The tower is 60 meters high and has two lines of characters on it: "Glory to Columbus" and "Salute to Columbus".

It is said that this is the largest statue of Columbus in the world. The statue holds a book in one hand and points to the American continent with the other. This finger fulfilled the ambition of the Spanish, but was a disaster for the American people. The tower is the end of Las Ramblas and the starting point of the port area, symbolizing the connection between the city center and the harbor.

Walking in the port area, the romantic atmosphere of Barcelona hits you. Yes, where there is sea water, there is naturally a soft atmosphere. Sitting here, feeling the sea breeze and looking at the blue sky, I think of another masterpiece of Woody Allen, "Midnight in Barcelona". I highly recommend it.

As evening approached, Yunluo and Yan Chenyu went to the Cathedral of Barcelona. It is divided into two by La Rambla and is very small, making it more suitable for walking. The Cathedral is the landmark building in this area.

The cathedral was built on the remains of ancient Rome. From time to time, you can find a few Roman columns supporting the basement roof, or a section of ancient Roman wall (murallaromana) under the floor. The cloister (elclaustre) of the cathedral is the most popular among tourists. However, there are time restrictions for opening. It is undeniable that the Sagrada Familia Cathedral overshadows the charm of Barcelona Cathedral.

When we walked from the cathedral to the Hall of Catalan Music, it suddenly started to rain. It wasn't heavy, but it was very meaningful because Yunluo and Yan Chenyu were walking in the most charming place in Barcelona.

The Palau de la Música Catalana was built between 1905 and 1908 in a modernist style by architect Luís Domènech Montaner. The concert hall is located in a narrow street and has a richly decorated facade. It combines a variety of elements, including traditional Spanish and Arabic elements.

The concert hall's exterior walls are decorated with sculptures based on folk songs, the stage arches are decorated with sculptures that symbolize folk and classical music, and the background walls are decorated with muses. The colorful sculptures and ceramic mosaics are its most prominent features. The stained glass windows, mosaic puzzles and paintings everywhere combine the entire building into an overall work of art.

Today, more than 500,000 people attend the Palau de la Música Catalana every year, with performances ranging from symphonic and chamber music to jazz and canso (Catalan songs).

The Arc de Triomphe in Barcelona has a very Russian feel. As I said before, I didn't do enough research for this trip. I only knew that there was the Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, ​​and many beautiful buildings in Barcelona, ​​but I didn't know anything else, let alone that there was an Arc de Triomphe here.

After leaving the Hall of Catalan Music, Yunluo and Yan Chenyu got lost in the maze of small streets in the old city. They turned a corner and saw the Arc de Triomphe that they had never seen before. Built as the main entrance to the 1888 World Expo, it is built with red bricks in the Moorish Revival style.

The surprises that you discover by accident are the best seasoning for traveling. It was a pity that it was cloudy when she arrived here, but Yunluo could still imagine the beautiful scene if it was sunny: the blue sky, white clouds, the red Arc de Triomphe, the straight road behind her, and the green grass on both sides of the road would form a beautiful scene like a painting.

Yunluo and Yan Chenyu sat here for a while, briefly adjusting to their fatigue after a day of running around, watching many dogs playing, and preparing to take the subway back to the hotel.

From the subway to the hotel, Yunluo and Yan Chenyu were not willing to end their day's walk like this. Their mother suggested going back to the hotel first, so Yunluo and Yan Chenyu threw her back to the hotel and continued their last walk of the day - from the hotel to Plaza de España.

Actually, it is very close. Go south from the intersection where the hotel is located. You don't even need to turn. You can see the Spanish Square in half an hour. Although it cannot be compared with the Spanish Square in Rome, its beauty is undeniable. The Spanish Square is one of the largest squares in Barcelona. It was built for the 1929 World Expo and is located at the foot of Montjuic.

There is now a circle of restaurants on top of the bullring, and each restaurant plays romantic music that Yunluo and Yan Chenyu cannot understand. If they had not bought food at the supermarket near the hotel before, it would definitely be a pleasure to have a romantic dinner here.

In fact, this is not the highest point in Barcelona, ​​nor is it the best place to enjoy the panoramic view of Barcelona. The Sagrada Familia and Mount Moujuic are the best places to enjoy the panoramic view of Barcelona. Yunluo and Yan Chenyu walked around it twice and took the elevator down. The pets that are brought with them everywhere also show their faces. Don't think Yunluo is crazy.

Standing on the elevator of the bullring, you can see the two 47-meter-high Venetian Towers next to Queen Maria Cristina Avenue. To the south of the Venetian Towers is the magnificent National Art Museum of Catalonia, and further south is the venue of the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games.

To clarify: Yunluo called the tour of the area of ​​Plaza de España, Venetian Tower, National Art Museum and Olympic Stadium the "Montjuic District" tour. It was on the second night in Barcelona (that is, today. The first night was the night when we arrived at Barcelona Train Station at 10 o'clock last night.

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Yunluo and Yan Chenyu only visited the Plaza de España and the bullring, and viewed the Venetian Towers and the National Art Museum from afar from the observation deck of the bullring. On the third night, after a day of walking, they continued to visit the Venetian Towers, the National Art Museum, the Olympic Stadium, etc.

But for the sake of continuity of the post, I will move the tour notes of the next night forward to the present and connect them with the next night so that everyone can see the complete tour guide of the Sants-Montjuic area.

Okay, let’s continue our tour of the Sants-Montjuic area.

Walking south from the Torre Venezia along Avenue Maria Cristina, the Magic Fountain and the National Art Museum of Catalonia are not far away. There are many parliament halls and exhibition halls on both sides of Avenue Maria Cristina.

The most impressive thing in the Sants-Montjuic area is the Magic Fountain. At night, the water, colors and music are combined to create an artistic performance. (A great event, a cool phone is waiting for you! Follow the WeChat official account (add friends on WeChat - add official account - enter dd), and participate immediately! Everyone has a prize, follow dd's WeChat official account now!) (To be continued..)