World Cities - Barcelona
1.Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia
巴塞罗那是加泰罗尼亚的首府
Barcelona is the capital of the region known as Catalonia. It has its very own flag and a language called Catalan which you see on the street signs. One of the most important buildings here, is Parliament de Catalunya in Parc de la Ciutadella. This is the building where the regional parliament sits.
巴塞罗那是加泰罗尼亚地区的首府。它有自己的旗帜和加泰罗尼亚语的语言，你可以在路牌上看到这种语言。这里最重要的建筑之一，是库塔德拉公园的加泰罗尼亚议会大厦。这是地方议会所在的大楼。
2.One person is responsible for many of the main attractions
这里的主要景点大多出自一人之手
Many of Barcelona’s most famous attractions are building designed by the same person – Antoni Gaudi. The best known include Casa Batlo on Passige de Gracia and La Predrera which is just across the road from it, while the main lamppost in Placa Reial was also designed by him. Ironically though, Gaudi never got to finish his most famous work – La Sagrada Familia. Work began on it in 1882, and the following year Gaudi was commissioned to finish it. Sadly though, he passed away before it was complete. And when will it be finished? That is the most asked question in the whole of Barcelona.
巴塞罗那许多最著名的景点都是由同一个人设计的，就是安东尼高迪。最著名的包括格拉西亚大道的巴特洛之家和就在马路对面的米拉之家，而皇家广场的主灯柱也是由他设计的。但具有讽刺意味的是，高迪从未完成过他最著名的作品——圣家大教堂。这项工程开始于1882年，第二年高迪受命完成这个工程。但不幸的是，他还没完成就去世了。那什么时候能够完成呢？这是整个巴塞罗那被问得最多的问题。
3.There are lots of other attractions also
当然还有其它景点
Along with the works of Antoni Gaudi there is lots more to see in Barcelona. These include the Picasso Museum which documents the work of the famous artist, the city’s cathedral which dates back to the 13th century, and Museu d’Historia de Catalunya which tells the history of the state. Another thing you can’t miss is Font Magica de Montjuic which takes place at the fountain here at Plaza Carles Buigas, near Plaza de Espana in Montjuic. The show goes on for two hours so you should try to catch at least some of it when you’re there.
除了安东尼·高迪的作品，巴塞罗那还有很多值得一看的地方。其中包括毕加索博物馆，这里记载了这位著名艺术家的作品，这座城市的大教堂可以追溯到13世纪，还有讲述国家历史的加泰罗尼亚历史博物馆。另一件你不能错过的事情是蒙锥克的魔法喷泉，这是在卡利斯·布伊盖斯广场，靠近蒙锥克的西班牙广场。这场演出会持续两个小时，所以你到那里的时候应该至少能看到一部分。
4.You should try to visit its two best-known parks
两个必看的公园
Barcelona has two parks which are perfect for visiting when you want to get away from it all. The first of these is Parc de la Ciutadella which can be found about ten minutes east of La Rambla. It is here you will find paths for walking and the famous fountain known as the Cascada. The other is Gaudi’s Parc Guell which is just north of the city centre. This huge park is full of beautifully landscaped gardens, and Gaudi’s trademark curves, like on the park’s famous tiled bench, Banc de Trencadis. It is in this park that you will also find the much photographed mosaic dragon.
巴塞罗那有两个公园，当你想远离这一切的时候，这两个公园非常适合你去游览。第一个是城堡公园，在兰布拉大街以东大约十分钟就可以找到。在这里你可以找到漫步的小路和著名的瀑布喷泉。另一个是高迪的奎尔公园，它就在市中心的北部。这个巨大的公园充满了美丽的花园，和高迪的标志性曲线，就像公园著名的铺满瓷砖的特伦卡迪斯长凳。正是在这个公园里，你还会发现许多被拍照过的马赛克龙。
5.You have to try tapas
一定要吃的西班牙小吃
All over Barcelona you will see restaurants advertising ‘tapas’ which is a Spanish delicacy where the food is served in small portions. If you’re on a tight budget, a great place to go for tapas is Can Paixano down in Carrer de la Reina Cristiana in the La Barceloneta area of the city. The quality of tapas might not be as good as in other places, but that’s not why people come here. They come here for bottles of rosé cava which will cost you only €4, once you buy a portion of tapas.
在整个巴塞罗那，你都会看到餐馆在宣传西班牙美食“塔帕斯”，食物是小份供应的。如果你的预算很紧，品尝塔帕斯的一个好去处是巴塞洛内塔地区的Can Paixano酒吧。塔帕斯的质量可能不如其他地方，但这不是人们来这里的原因。只要你买点儿塔帕斯，就可以只花4欧元买一瓶桃红卡瓦酒。
6.Here you’ll find one of Europe’s most famous streets
这里有一条欧洲著名的大街
Barcelona is where you will find one of Europe’s most famous streets known as La Rambla. Broken up into five different sections, attractions along it include the famous Teatre del Liceu which dates back to 1847, and the colourful Mercat de St Josep de La Boqueria. Another thing you will find along La Rambla are lots and lots of street performers. Throughout the day you can see human statues and street performers of all kinds on this famous street.
巴塞罗那有欧洲最著名的街道之一，名为兰布拉。它分成五个不同的部分，沿途的景点包括1847年著名的利塞奥歌剧院和色彩斑斓的波盖利亚市场。另外，你会发现沿着兰布拉大街有很多街头表演。在这条著名的街道上，你一整天都能看到各种各样的真人雕像表演和街头艺人。
7.Locals are very passionate about a particular football team
当地人喜爱的足球队
Locals are extremely passionate about their football club FC Barcelona, known locally as simply Barca. The home of Barcelona Football Club is Camp Nou, or in English the Nou Camp. When it’s full it seats over 95,000 people. Football greats who have played here in the past include Holland’s Johann Cruyff, Brazil’s Romario, and arguably the most famous player the world has ever seen, Argentina’s Diego Maradonna.
当地人对他们的巴塞罗纳足球俱乐部充满热情，巴塞罗纳队在当地被称为巴萨。巴塞罗那足球俱乐部的主场是诺坎普。满座时可容纳95000多人。曾在这里踢球的足球巨星包括荷兰的克鲁伊夫、巴西的罗马里奥，还有可以说是世界上最著名的球员阿根廷的马拉多纳。
8.Pickpocketers are Professionals
厉害的小偷
There are of course, lots of things you should know before traveling to Barcelona, and this is one of the most important! Yes, you’ve probably already heard the rumors. Watch your stuff! Barcelona is a very crowded city, particularly between May and September, and petty thieves are everywhere. That said, it’s easy to avoid unfortunate situations, just always keep an eye on your things!
当然，在去巴塞罗那之前你应该了解很多事情，而最重要的事情之一就是，是的，你可能已经听到传言了。看好你的东西！巴塞罗那是一个非常拥挤的城市，尤其是在五月和九月之间，小偷小摸随处可见。也就是说，只要时刻注意你的东西，防贼也不难！
9. The Schedule Might Take Some Getting Used To
需要适应的作息时间
Of all the things to know before traveling to Barcelona, possibly one of the most important is that Spaniards have very specific dining times! The schedule in Barcelona and Spain is unlike most other places in Europe. Lunch is usually around 2:30 p.m., and dinner no earlier than 9 p.m. It’s a good thing to keep in mind as if you show up to a restaurant for dinner at 7 p.m., they might not even be open! However, when you do eat—make sure that you eat well.在去巴塞罗那之前要知道的所有事情中，最重要的可能是西班牙人有非常特殊的用餐时间！巴塞罗那和西班牙的时间安排与欧洲其他大多数地方不同。午餐通常在下午2:30左右，晚餐不早于晚上9:00。要记住这一点，不然如果你在晚上7:00出现在餐厅，他们甚至可能还没开门！但是，当你吃的时候，一定要吃得好。
关于巴塞罗那，我要推荐给您的电影叫做“Vicky Cristina Barcelona”（中文译名为《午夜巴塞罗那》，这是2008年由Woody Allen执导的一部取景于巴塞罗那的影片。
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