{"id":85157,"date":"2017-03-27T13:36:45","date_gmt":"2017-03-27T11:36:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?p=85157"},"modified":"2020-03-16T17:29:59","modified_gmt":"2020-03-16T16:29:59","slug":"creativity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/creativity\/","title":{"rendered":"Spots to visit in the city to boost your creativity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There&#8217;s no better city to <strong>inspire<\/strong> you and help you get your <strong>creative<\/strong> juices flowing than <strong>Barcelona<\/strong>. With its rich history of <strong>art<\/strong>, <strong>architecture<\/strong>, <strong>literature<\/strong>, and <strong>music,<\/strong>\u00a0there is a little bit of <strong>inspiration<\/strong> to be found around almost every corner if you know where to look. Head to some of the places on this list to bring out your <strong>creativity\u00a0<\/strong>and talent.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/creativity\/#Park_Guell\" title=\"Park G\u00fcell\">Park G\u00fcell<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/creativity\/#Gothic_neighborhood\" title=\"Gothic neighborhood\">Gothic neighborhood<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/creativity\/#Casa_Batllo\" title=\"Casa Batll\u00f3\">Casa Batll\u00f3<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/creativity\/#The_Bunkers\" title=\"The Bunkers\">The Bunkers<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/creativity\/#Raval_neighborhood\" title=\"Raval neighborhood\">Raval neighborhood<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/creativity\/#Boqueria_Market\" title=\"Boqueria Market\">Boqueria Market<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/creativity\/#La_Rambla\" title=\"La Rambla\">La Rambla<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/creativity\/#Anywhere_where_there_is_street_art\" title=\"Anywhere where there is street art\">Anywhere where there is street art<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Park_Guell\"><\/span>Park G\u00fcell<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_85159\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-85159\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-85159\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Guell-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-85159\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Visualhunt.com<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parkguell.cat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>Parc G\u00fcell <\/strong><\/a>is one of Barcelona&#8217;s top <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/top-attractions-outside-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">attractions<\/a>\u00a0due to its array of <strong>beautiful colors, dazzling designs<\/strong>, and overall <strong>uniqueness<\/strong> that makes it a place that you will never forget. Gaud\u00ed&#8217;s masterpiece is a place that you can explore and feel the magic and <strong>imagination<\/strong> that helped it become one of the most iconic places in Barcelona. There&#8217;s no doubt that after a couple of hours wandering the park you will leave feeling <strong>inspired<\/strong> and ready to create.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gothic_neighborhood\"><\/span>Gothic neighborhood<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Barcelona&#8217;s\u00a0<strong>Gothic neighborhood<\/strong> is the nucleus of the city, dense in history, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/art-galleries-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">art<\/a>, and <strong>culture<\/strong>. Take a stroll through the winding streets and alleys, getting lost in the oldest part of Barcelona. The stories from the past, along with the beautifully-kept architectural works from centuries ago, will help you to see more of the city&#8217;s <strong>creative<\/strong>\u00a0history. Get lost in the neighborhood and along the way, you will find your creativity levels beig boosted.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/creative-ways-to-use-a-wooden-crate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Creative ways to use a wooden crate<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Casa_Batllo\"><\/span>Casa Batll\u00f3<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.casabatllo.es\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Casa Batll\u00f3<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>is another stunning example of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/gaudis-architecture-in-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Antoni Gaud\u00ed<\/a>&#8216;s genius and <strong>innovative architecture<\/strong> that has become a symbol of Barcelona. This house on Passeig de Gr\u00e0cia is one of the most recognized monuments in the city\u00a0and for good reason. Every time that you pay a visit to\u00a0<strong>Casa Battl\u00f3<\/strong>, you pick up new details in the design that you might have missed before. While officially the story is that the house represents the well-known tale of Saint George and the dragon, the amazing colors and design make it possible for you to invent your own story behind this work.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bunkers\"><\/span>The Bunkers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_85160\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-85160\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-85160\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Turo-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-85160\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Unaitxi via VisualHunt<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The<strong> Bunkers<\/strong>\u00a0are a restored heritage site that sits atop of a hill, giving you an amazing 360-degree vantage point of Barcelona. From here you can see the bright city lights at night or take in the skyline and surrounding area by day. Let the views<strong> inspire you<\/strong>, perhaps by taking some photos or sketching the scenery. Here you will see Barcelona in a new way and gain some new perspective,\u00a0<strong>creatively<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Raval_neighborhood\"><\/span>Raval neighborhood<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Take a walk through\u00a0<strong>El Raval\u00a0<\/strong>neighborhood\u00a0to learn some more about Barcelona&#8217;s past and present. This historic area is famous for being diverse and eclectic<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>and is always changing and evolving. You can find work by famous <strong>artists<\/strong>, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/barcelonas-animal-sculptures-and-statues\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Botero&#8217;s cat<\/a> on the <strong>Rambla del Raval<\/strong>, or other forms of\u00a0<strong>street art<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>street performance<\/strong>. Enjoy the hip restaurants, bars, and boutiques in the area which liven up one of Barcelona&#8217;s oldest quarters.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Boqueria_Market\"><\/span>Boqueria Market<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.boqueria.info\/index.php?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">La Boqueria<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>is Barcelona&#8217;s best-known market and for a good reason. Boasting dozens of vendors with hundreds of products, you can easily get lost in the overload of colors, smells, tastes, and sights. The market is a sensory overload that highlights many of Spain&#8217;s staples like wine, Iberian ham, and delicious desserts. Head to the plaza behind <strong>La Boqueria<\/strong> and you will be sure to find fellow artists with sketch pads recording their memories from their trip to the market.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/workshops-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Where to find creative workshops in Barcelona<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"La_Rambla\"><\/span>La Rambla<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_85161\" style=\"width: 320px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-85161\" class=\" wp-image-85161\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/La-Rambla-300x187.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"310\" height=\"193\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-85161\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Moyan_Brenn via Visualhunt<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">No trip to Barcelona is complete without a leisurely stroll down <strong>La Rambla<\/strong>, Barcelona&#8217;s bustling thoroughfare. On <strong>La Rambla,<\/strong> you will find many examples of Barcelona&#8217;s iconic architecture, as well as dozens of street performers and <strong>musicians<\/strong> that add to the magic and the ambiance here. Strolling down <strong>La Rambla<\/strong>\u00a0is a great way to get to know Barcelona but also to kick-start your <strong>creativity<\/strong> as you take in all of its sights and sounds.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Anywhere_where_there_is_street_art\"><\/span>Anywhere where there is street art<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There really are no limits as to where you can find <strong>street art<\/strong> in Barcelona but some of the easiest places to find great examples are\u00a0<strong>El Raval<\/strong>, <strong>Gr\u00e0cia<\/strong>, and the <strong>Gothic<\/strong> neighborhoods. You are sure to find interesting art on the walls, such as drawings or graffiti, or a trend of spray-painted soda cans that spell out messages. The interesting thing about <strong>street art<\/strong> is that it is always changing, so something that you saw on your walk today could be replaced with something totally new and different tomorrow. 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