Barcelona or Prague?

If going near Christmas definitely Prague. When I was in Spain one December,but not Barcelona, they didn't do much Christmas stuff. Might be different in a big city. Sister had her purse stolen in Barcelona so not a great memory. Felt much safer in Prague as 2 ladies. Prague compact and easy to walk to see various sights.

Having visited both, I would definitely go Prague. Friendlier people, not so much hustle and bustle,, much to see, Charles Bridge and Castle amazing plus of course the beautiful clock.
As my guide stated, stay away from the Russian doll shops. Have nothing to do with Prague and hark back to days they'd much rather forget. Plenty of local craft for sale. Loved it, so much history.

Prague. It’s interesting and beautiful, but don’t go in top season as it gets very crowded.

I was in Seville last March, I really enjoyed it. Warm and sunny with not a lot of tourists. Stayed there for five days then caught the train to Cordoba and after staying there for two nights went onto Granada.

Hard choice to make. I love Barcelona, very friendly. Another one I like is Budapest, different.

DD2 has just returned from Seville - it looked beautiful and she has some wonderful photos on her phone. Somewhere I’d like to visit, but Unfortunately, we have no direct flights from Newcastle, so a real pain to get there.

Barcelona is ok...full of pickpockets though.....prague is very busy now....if you looking at Spain then Valencia, Seville or Granada much nicer, more friendly and safer than Barcelona...equally as beautiful....if not more so

Re: Security. Surely most Hotels have safes in the rooms? When anywhere (including Barcelona) we only take out a few euro each day and deliberately use old messenger type bags, leaving the bulk of our cash, passports and sterling in the safe. Most thefts are ‘distraction’ so it’s the usual advice of not putting a bag down or letting it out of your sight. We even kept our bags crossbody while we ate, holding the bags on our laps.
Sorry Sago had a bad experience-we found Barcelona friendly and accommodating.
Hope the OP enjoys Prague, having made a decision.

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Thank you all so much for all your replies. I think I’m favouring Prague.

If you go to Prague and like Art Deco the restaurant Kavarna Obecni Dum is a must-see! Even the loos are worth going to!

I haven’t been to Prague so can’t comment but I love Barcelona. It’s easy to get around on public transport – and the city seems young and vibrant. Yes, you do need to watch your valuables but it’s a fabulous place to visit. Im going at half term and can’t wait!

Been to both but prefer Prague,
Why not do two visits and go to both,

I lived in Barcelona for a year and loved it.
Spent a week in Prague and loved it.
I'd find it hard to choose between them. Perhaps Prague because it is a bit more compact.

When there we visited as a bus day tour (about one hour distant) the museum concentration camp Tzerazine (spelling?). My husband was reluctant but went to please me. He left saying everyone should visit. Most humbling. I'd recommend it but understand it's not for everyone.

Barcelona warmer weather being in the south and less crowded than the summer.
I booked thé ‘must see’ sites for the mornings, in advance, and the free walking tours for the afternoons.
Always, when being a tourist wear, a next to skin money belt for cards, passport and notes.

Isn't Prague full of stag night revellers (hen nights too) or have the authorities put a stop to that?

Prague, especially in November- December.

Prague - wonderful place!

I enjoyed Prague. It's a bit like Paris used to be and is fairly compact so easy to stroll around.

Preferred Prague as easier to see everything by walking, but maybe prejudiced as Dh had wallet stolen in Barcelona. Fortunately I had the money that day and different cards and managed to cancel the cards quickly. They only got £20 note in British cash. It was in a restaurant and his jacket was on the back of his chair and they had manage to unzip the pocket. Just be careful and don’t let it put you off going.

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We have done a few “two centre” city trips, including one where we flew to Prague for 3 nights, then train to Budapest for 3 nights, then flight back. Great trip. Prague is beautiful, but can get really crowded depending on the time of year.
Also been to Barcelona - but had a bad experience like Sago - attempt at stealing my cross body bag - they didn’t manage it, but I was left with a sore shoulder. As others have said, plenty to see there though.
I’m quite a fan of city breaks, so would also recommend Seville and Tallin.

In Barcelon apart from the Gaudis.. there is a Picasso Museum, a Miro Museum, and a Banksey Museum in Barcelona.. a superb covered market and lots of street music. We stayed in a little hotel with an open sided lift which clunked slowly up to the bedrooms.. I love the vibrancy of Spanish people.. but would also like to go to Prague.. good choices

Been to both and loved both. I think it depends on the time of the year you go. We went to Prague in the winter and it was so pretty with the morning frost. In Barcelona there were gales so walking along Las Rambas was horrendous. We went in April and it was packed. But the Gaudi buildings were fabulous.
Do both so you can compare !

Gosh that’s bad luck Sago we found everyone fairly pleasant and friendly in Barcelona and the Gaudi experience is unbelievable
I spent a couple of hours in the house he did and it was a completely magical 2 hours