Should I go to Rome or Barcelona?

Visitors will generally find more to do in Barcelona than Rome. While Rome is larger than Barcelona, Barcelona has more sights, attractions, and activities for tourists. Barcelona is better known for its beaches and historical sights, while Rome is more popular for its museums, food, and impressive beauty.



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Cost of Living Comparison Between Barcelona and Rome You would need around 4,238.5€ in Rome to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with 4,000.0€ in Barcelona (assuming you rent in both cities).

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If you are a museum or art lover, then Barcelona is definitely the place for you. Barcelona is home to a wealth of world class museums and art galleries, showcasing everything from ancient artifacts to contemporary art. One of the most famous museums in Barcelona is the Picasso Museum.

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The cities that have come closest to this number have been selected for the ranking of the most beautiful cities in the world. The city of Barcelona obtains the bronze medal in this ranking with an 81.9% coincidence.

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Italy is more beautiful and breathtaking. While Spain too is one of the most beautiful places in the world, the vibe and sheer beauty of Italian cities as well as small towns, and the views of Italian countryside is unparalleled and quite overwhelming. Spain is a more modern and better organised country.

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Due to its recent access to the EU and late development it's quite a modern country compared to Italy. Spain is much more tourist friendly due to both prices and quality of infrastructure. Italy is terrible at advertising itself. France and Spain advertise themselves in a much more attractive fashion.

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Whether strolling, sipping, shopping or simply embracing la dolce vita (the sweet life), Rome is a centuries-old, sensory delight. Barcelona, meanwhile, is a living gallery of Gaudí architecture and Catalan culture – a colourful coastal city where beach or bar are always within easy reach.

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Rome is a heady mix of haunting ruins, awe-inspiring art and vibrant street life. It's one of the world's most charismatic cities. But as surprisingly small as Florence is, the riverside city looms large as the cradle of the Renaissance. Florence is magnetic, and its narrow streets evoke a thousand tales.

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Rome is generally cheaper than Paris, but if you're looking for something specific than it all depends on what it is.

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To be honest, Barcelona needs little introduction, it's one the more famous and prettiest cities in Europe to visit and totally well-known. That being said, you can't mention pretty cities in Europe without mentioning this gem… so here we are!

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At number one you voted Rome as the most beautiful city in the world. With its thousand-year-old buildings such as the Forum Romanum or the Colosseum, beautiful piazzas and world-class art – not to mention Vatican City – we are certainly not surprised.

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On average, Italy is 10 percent more expensive than Spain to visit, and 17 percent more expensive when it comes to the cost of living. Still, it all depends on where you go, and not every Spanish holiday will be budget-friendly.

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Situated in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea in Southern Europe, Italy is a place where one visit is not enough. You will come back for sure. One of the top 10 most beautiful countries in the world, Italy is home to many striking destinations, such as Venice, Rome, Milan, and Florence.

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It is difficult to see everything Barcelona has to offer in just two days. So if you can give yourself more time (for example, arriving on Friday evening if you are coming for a whole weekend), we can recommend two spots a bit further from the centre that are also very interesting.

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There's so much to see and do in the Catalan capital. You could practically spend a lifetime discovering hidden local gems that most tourists would never stumble upon. However, a week is still the perfect amount of time to spend in the city.

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