Barcelona or Prague?

I didn’t like Barcelona, I was spat at and had an attempt on my handbag.
We had many trips to Prague as our son lived there for 8 years, it is a magical place and good value.

Ive visited both cities and of course they have a totally different vibe. Barcelona is spectacular but I found it a bit crowded and touristy. I preferred Prague. It still has an old fashioned atmosphere which I love. As other posters have pointed out there are some wonderfully gothic looking buildings to see and many small shops full of handmade jewellery.

For the culturally inclined there is a very nice opera house in Prague and quite inexpensive compared with London or Paris.Some great museums and galleries.

Beware - both cities are renowned for pickpockets. Dont carry cards or money in obvious places and beware s scams. Crime is rarely violent. I was really worried in Prague when the tour guide warned us. We had come straight from Vienna which is such a safe city. I kept my money in my sock or down my bra.

Like Venice Prague is wonderful to visit around Christmas with beautifully decorated shops.

Chrisks Both cities are beautiful, I think you will love whichever one you settle on. Prague is more compact and very easy to see on foot. Barcelona is much larger and so offers so much more to see and do but then it's more spread out, involves transport to get around etc. Excellent choices though.

MerylStreep wow, those shoes are stunning. Do you have a name for the shop so I can look them up online ? I darent ask how many pairs you have 🤣

I’ve never been to Prague, but I love Barcelona. Pre book tickets to visit The Sagrada Familia if that appeals. It’s breathtaking.

Barcelona is fantastic was there only a couple of months back
The Gaudi stuff is wonderful It’s a very vibrant and lively city
Fantastic market

Both are lovely, but I’d go for Barcelona because it’s just a bit more exciting and vibrant, a good place to celebrate a big birthday.

NotSpaghetti

MerylStreep

I love Barcelona. We’ve visited practically every year since 2010.
I always have to visit one of my favourite shoe shops.
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Just look at the colours!

NotSpahetti
And there more & more 😍

MerylStreep

I love Barcelona. We’ve visited practically every year since 2010.
I always have to visit one of my favourite shoe shops.
This photo is just a fraction of the stock.

😯
Just look at the colours!

Having been to both, it depends what you want.
Prague is a city break, the walking tour is really good and educational, good restaurants , we found a couple of micro breweries which DH liked. The Palace is really interesting.

Barcelona, has Gaudi, Las Rampas, one of the best food markets/tapas and a beach.

I love Barcelona. We’ve visited practically every year since 2010.
I always have to visit one of my favourite shoe shops.
This photo is just a fraction of the stock.

I have been to Prague and loved it. There's so much to do.

I love Barcelona, especially Gaudi's work. But a city by the sea always gives people choice.
Having said that I always wanted to visit Prague. (Travelling by train Vienna, Budapest (lovely city), Prague always sounded wonderful)
Sorry, I'm not much help!

Apparently Barcelona is good but I have to say it’s a city I’ve not been too. However I have been to Prague and it’s lovely . Nice food and sightseeing. Concerts of all kinds which are not expensive. You can buy beautiful jewellery ( amber and garnet) and gorgeous glass . I loved it