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Pick pocketingPick-pockets love busy places and touristic attractions. Everywhere you are being warned for this danger. But these thieves are very cautious and are hard to get, so prepare yourself.

First of all, here are the 10 cities that are well known for pick-pocketing.

1. Barcelona (Spain): Las Ramblas, the pedestrian area
2. Rome (Italy): the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon
3. Prague (Czech Republic): Charles Bridge
4. Madrid (Spain): The flea market El Rastro, the subway and the museums
5. Paris (France): the subway
6. Firenze (Italy): The David of Michelangelo or the replica on the Piazza della Signoria
7. Buenos Aires (Argentine)
8. Amsterdam (The Netherlands)
9. Athens (Greece): The Panthenon
10. Hanoi (Vietnam): The old part of the city

Tips and 'good to know' information

While Paris could be the capital city of Romance in the world, it does not in any way disqualify Barcelona as a romantic tourist destination for couples. There is so much to do in Barcelona as a couple, ranging from the irresistible beaches to sampling great wine and Spanish delicacies and all else in between. One thing though that is always guaranteed is that a romantic trip to Barcelona is unrivaled to that of any other destination in the world, thanks to the diversity of activities that couples can enjoy together. Here are some ideas of the top 4 things you can do in Barcelona.

Touristic Attractions

Parc del FòrumNear sea, at the Northern part of Barcelona, Parc del Fòrum is situated. This complex was built as result of the Fòrum Universal de les Cultures in 2004, an international event with exhibitions, spectacles and conferences, especially with themes like sustainable development, peace initiatives and cultural diversity. Nowadays concerts, sport and other activities are taking place here. The complex has several big rooms that together can accommodate up to 130.000 people.

Culture

The SardanaThe national dance of Catalonia is the Sardana, coming from the region l’Empordà in the North of Catalonia. The dancers are holding each other’s hands stretching their arms in the air, they form circles that become bigger and bigger when more people join.

Specialist Stores

rent apartments barcelonaCalle Tallers is one of the oldest streets in Raval and it is known principally for its many shops which sell all types of music, new and old, and all things to do with music. There are shops selling music from all decades and all genres and the street has an added charm about it, you get a sense that everyone there is a huge music enthusiast and loves it for the right reasons. Besides the music it also has many tattoo parlours and gothic like shops selling clothes, shoes and accessories for that trend.

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