If you are coming to Barcelona you cannot possibly miss an opportunity to visit Camp Nou - the legendary stadium of FC Barcelona. FC Barcelona is one of the world's best football clubs, with Camp Nou easily accessible by public transport - it is a must see!

TIP: If you are planning to visit the stadium, make sure to get your tickets well in advance to avoid long lines. We recommend to purchase them online to guarantee the best price + skip the queue - available here.

Now onto 5 things you need to know about FC Barcelona - and we do not mean the historical facts.

• FC Barcelona's motto is "More than a Club," highlighting its role as a symbol of Catalan culture.
• Lionel Messi is FC Barcelona's all-time leading scorer with over 700 goals.
• FC Barcelona's main rival is Real Madrid, and their matches are known as "El Clasico."
• FC Barcelona's mascot is a blaugrana cat named "Jaudiel" (Joyful in Catalan).
• In the early days of FC Barcelona, the club played in pink shirts and blue shorts, earning them the nickname &quote;Los Pajaritos&quote; (The Little Birds).

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