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If you stroll down Las Ramblas in search of a souvenir fromBarcelona, the first thing that you might think of is a Barça jersey, which comes in all sizes. But think beyond that.Barcelonais much more than just a good a soccer team. Use your imagination to buy the best souvenir possible to help remember your trip here. Since one’s imagination is often not able to come up with an ideal object, we have put together a list of alternatives.
If you go to see La Pedrera, you will find hundreds of items, big and small, to remember your trip toBarcelona. From the pencils to note pads with Gaudí images or a kit to build your own miniature version of La Pedrera, there’s something for everyone. The best part of this last item is that you can have fun constructing it without any tools or glue and then find a special place for it in your home. It’s ideal for making with children or giving to friends as a gift.
Another place to visit when you’re looking for ways to mark your memories is Chi-Ton Souvenirs. While they don’t have any large items, you can find small souvenirs to decorate your fridge or key chains that will help you remember your trip without taking up room in your suitcase. It’s located at Calle Provença 300. It is even open late at night – until11:30 pm– in case you really need to find that special gift.
The MACBA Central has so many wonderful things that it is difficult to choose which ones. For example, they have precious little wind-up dolls for the young-at-heart. They also have pencils and notebooks so you can make note of your adventures in the city. For booklovers, they have beautiful picture books that are decorative but also give a deeper look at the city. Finding a souvenir with the conceptual style of theMuseumofContemporary ArtinBarcelonais a great alternative.
We also recommend the spectacular books by Ferran Adrià or the Guia de vins de Catalunya 2012 (2012 Guide to the Wines of Catalonia) by Jordi Alcover. To always remember a part of Barcelona, you could get Catalunya 1400 (Catalonia 1400), El gótic internacional (International Gothic) edited by Rafael Cornudella or books about the architecture of Gaudí.
If you’re a fan of historical objects, Barcelonaalso has a character that is part of the local iconography and myths: the Caganer. He is dressed as a Catalan peasant with his pants down while defecating. This may sound very eschatological, but he keeps an important tradition of this area alive. You can find Caganer figurines of all makes and sizes. Tourists take them home as a good luck charm.
For more information: http://www.chitonsouvenirs.com/
Any time of year is ideal to take a break while staying in your Barcelona accommodation where you´ll enjoy the solitude of your own home. Don´t forget about these recommendations when you´re in search of a good souvenir.
