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has a good public transportation system and navigating the city
is easy. The best way to get around is the underground metro.
If you want to enjoy the sites of the city then the taxi or bus
systems are your best options.
Metro
 The
Barcelona Metro is the most convenient way of traveling around
the city. The metro is made up of five interlinking lines. Trains
run on these lines at intervals of around six to seven minutes.
Click on the Metro map above to see it in a larger format. There
is a second subway system called the FGC (Ferrocarrils Generalitat
de Catalunya) whose lines reach out to distant parts of the city
as well as surrounding towns. Single trip tickets can be expensive
however if you intend to travel a lot then the more economical
multiple journey tickets are available. Tickets can be purchased
in Metro and FGC stations as well as at newspaper kiosks and lottery
shops.
Bus
Barcelona
has an extensive bus network, but due to rush hour traffic is
not the quickest way of getting around. It does however, provide
the best view of the city. There are special buses that take visitors
on tours around the city stopping at several sites including a
popular shopping routes not well served by the Metro. These
open topped double decker buses take circular routes to just about
every site worth seeing in the city.
Taxi
The
black and yellow taxis of Barcelona are a quick and convenient
mode of transport. A green light on the car indicates they free
to be hailed. All taxis are metered and the drivers accept tips.
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