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SINGAPORE, 21 June 2022: Barcelona is a perfect city for spending a few days with the smallest members of the family. You’ll find museums that are ideal for children, amusement parks they’ll never want to leave, and shows that will leave them spellbound. These are just a few things you can do in the Catalan capital as a family. Choose the one you like best – or why not enjoy them all?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Have fun in the leisure and amusement parks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re sure to love El Poble Espanyol<\/a>, an open-air leisure park located on the mountain of Montj\u00fcic that was built for the 1929 Universal Exposition. It\u2019s an architectural museum with full-scale replicas of 117 buildings from different regions in Spain. You\u2019ll see a typical Andalusian neighbourhood, Romanesque monasteries, and much more. What\u2019s more, there are craft workshops, exhibitions, music for children, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n

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In the highest part of the city, you’ll find the famous Tibidabo Amusement Park<\/a>. This is an ideal spot for a snapshot of the whole family with the city of Barcelona in the background – the views are simply stunning. There are attractions for all ages, and the park can be reached by taking the funicular railway. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want more ideas? Catalonia in Miniature and the Animated Forest<\/a>: a multi-adventure park with zip lines and exhibitions of models of different places in Catalonia, located around 20 kilometres from the city centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And if you\u2019re adrenaline junkies, you mustn\u2019t miss the chance to visit the famous Port Aventura World<\/a> theme park (right by Ferrari Land and the Caribe Aquatic Park). Although it\u2019s about 100 kilometres from the city, the transport links are excellent and – you\u2019ll absolutely love it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Discover the city\u2019s monuments and artists<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

La Pedrera<\/a> and Casa Batll\u00f3<\/a> are two of the most famous monuments in Barcelona. And they both organise cultural activities specifically for children. La Pedrera<\/a> aims to teach children something about its history through interactive games and handicrafts, while Casa Batll\u00f3<\/a> looks to bring Gaud\u00ed and the history of art alive with theatrical activities and exhibitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barcelona also offers you an immersive experience – the G-Experiencia<\/a>. Augmented reality activities where the little ones (and the not-so-little ones) can learn all about Antoni Gaud\u00ed. 4D films, impressive models, interactive screens, exhibitions and endless different ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n

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<\/a>Get up close and personal with the animals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On the one hand, you have the Aquarium<\/a>, an oceanarium that\u2019s unique in Europe where exciting experiences await, such as taking a dip with sharks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And then there\u2019s the Barcelona City Zoo<\/a>, home to a huge variety of plant and animal life, everything from pygmy hippos and red pandas to meerkats. The zoo organises educational experiences so that children can get to know more about these species at close quarters. Exploring the African savannah with the zoo\u2019s educators, for example.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Museums: A chance to learn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

CosmoCaixa<\/a> is a perfect place to learn as a family. Not just the children but the whole family will marvel at the interactive installations, space exhibitions and science-related workshops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re passionate about music, very close to the Sagrada Familia you\u2019ll find the Music Museum<\/a>, where you can learn how to make musical instruments and listen to rhythms that will whisk you away to the furthest corners of the planet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Or maybe you\u2019re looking for something rather sweeter? In that case, pay the Chocolate Museum<\/a> a visit. The children can learn about the origins of chocolate and take part in a wide variety of workshops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other places the smallest members of the family will love are the Big Fun Museum<\/a> (with ball pits and 3D installations) and the Wax Museum<\/a> (with waxworks of iconic historical figures).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Enter the world of \u201curban nature\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Is there anything children like better than solving mysteries and finding the answers to riddles? The Parc del Laberint d’Horta<\/a>, the oldest garden in the city of Barcelona, is a great place to while away the time. Reckon you can find the way out of the maze?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another of Barcelona\u2019s authentic natural beauties is its Botanical Gardens<\/a>, a riot of different colours depending on the time of year. It\u2019s located on the mountain of Montj\u00fcic, and its mission is to showcase the hundreds of species of plants that live there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Park G\u00fcell<\/a> is not to be missed. A ceramic dragon has long been one of the park\u2019s main attractions, so you can set the children the task of finding it. The dragon stairway, the hall of the hundred columns and dozens of mosaics promise to make your visit to the park an unforgettable one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Get away from it all on the Barcelona coast<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you fancy spending a fun day on Barcelona\u2019s beaches and in the surrounding area, there are lots of water sports to choose from, such as paddleboarding, scuba diving, jet skiing and kayaking. You might also like to take a boat trip along the city\u2019s coastline in a typical <\/a>golondrina<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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