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The construction of Barcelona’s Gothic cathedral began in 1298. However, thanks to civil wars and plagues, building dragged on at a pace that makes the Sagrada Família project look snappy: although the architects remained faithful to the vertical Nordic lines of the 15th-century plans, the façade and central spire were not finished until 1913. Indeed, the façade continued to cause problems into the 2000s, and although it was one of the newest parts of the building, it was crumbling, and roughly a third of it was taken down and painstakingly rebuilt with the same Montserrat stone that was used for the original.
Inside, the cathedral is a cavernous and slightly forbidding place, but many paintings, sculptures and an intricately carved central choir (built in the 1390s) all shine through the gloom. The cathedral is dedicated to the city’s patron saint Eulàlia, an outspoken 13-year-old martyred by the Romans in AD 303; her remains lie in the dramatically lit crypt, in an alabaster tomb carved with torture scenes from her martyrdom (being rolled in a nail-filled barrel down what is today the nearby street Baixada de Santa Eulàlia, for instance). To one side, there’s a lift to the roof; for a few euros you can take it for a magnificent view of the Old City.
The glorious, light-filled cloister is famous for its 13 fierce geese – one for each year of Eulàlia’s life – and half-erased floor engravings, detailing which guild paid for which side chapel: scissors to represent the tailors, shoes for the cobblers and so on. The cathedral museum, housed in the 17th-century chapterhouse, includes paintings and sculptures by Gothic masters Jaume Huguet, Bernat Martorell and Bartolomé Bermejo.
The timetable is intended to keep tourists and worshippers from bothering one another. Entry is free, except from approximately 1pm-5pm, when you’ll pay an obligatory donation; however, ticket-holders have the run of the cloister, church, choir and lift, and can enter some chapels and take photos (normally prohibited).
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Barcelona Attractions & Sights – Top 20 Things to do in Barcelona
Barcelona attractions / Things to do in Barcelona Spain
Places to visit, tourist attractions & sightseeing Barcelona Spain
An overview of all the top Barcelona tourist attractions, landmarks, parks, sightseeing and best places to visit in Barcelona Spain.
Best things to do in Barcelona city.
- Top 20 Attractions
- Sagrada Familia
- Landmarks
- Museums
- Parks
- Other Sights & Squares
- Day trips
Top 20 Things to do in Barcelona Spain – Attractions & Landmarks
What to do in Barcelona city? Barcelona in Spain is a city full of museums, parks, Antoni Gaudí landmarks, and other highlights. Barcelona city offers more than just the attractions and famous sights such as the Sagrada Familia, Park Guell and Camp Nou. During your Barcelona visit, these are the top 20 of the most famous and most popular tourist attractions Barcelona. Click one of the best must-see highlights for more information on this unique sightseeing, museum, landmark or attraction:
1. Top attraction: Sagrada Familia
The absolute number 1 attraction in Barcelona Spain is the Sagrada Familia; the holy cathedral designed by Antoni Gaudí.
The unfinished church will probably be completed in 2026 and has to be part of your city break. Be sure to always buy tickets for the Sagrada Familia several days in advance!
- Sagrada Familia
2. Visit Park Güell
Park Guell is the famous park with mosaic benches and the salamander. This Park Guell is a sightseeing must-see when visiting Barcelona. However, only a limited number of visitors are admitted every hour. The park used to be free, but now you have to purchase your tickets in advance.
- Park Güell Barcelona
3. Camp Nou Stadium of FC Barcelona
Visit the FC Barcelona Camp Nou stadium. Take the Camp Nou Experience tour and see the dressing rooms, trophies, and all the parts of the stadium, or attend one of Barca’s matches. The Camp Nou stadium is a must see for every football lover.
- Camp Nou stadium
4.
Casa Battló, must see of Gaudì
Casa Batlló is a building with apartments designed by Antoni Gaudí, completely in the style of Catalan Modernism. The shapes of the house are based on the legend of George and the dragon. You will be amazed at the many beautiful details, colors and mosaics. In this article an overview of all buildings of Gaudi in Barcelona city, but for me personally Casa Batlló the most beautiful house of Antoni Gaudí.
- Casa Battlo
5. Casa Milà (La Pedrera)
Another beautiful building designed by Antoni Gaudí is Casa Milà, also known as ‘La Pedrera’. Translated, this means the ‘quarry’, named after the rugged appearance of the complex. The roof terrace with its special chimneys is more than worth a visit. More info ‘Casa Milà (La Pedrera)’.
- Casa Milà (La Pedrera)
6. Picasso Museum of Barcelona
The museum of Pablo Picasso is located in the district La Ribera.
The Museu Picasso has over 4,000 works of art by the painter Pablo Picasso who spent an important part of his life in this city.
- Picasso Museum
7. Tourist spot: Las Ramblas
Las Ramblas is the busiest street in Barcelona with its flower stalls, plane trees, street musicians, and living statues. It’s the most touristy place in the city and the spot to get souvenirs.
- La Rambla
8. Parc de Montjuïc & Magic Fountain
The Montjuïc is the most famous mountain of the city with dozens of sights, including Palau Nacional, Foundation Joan Miró, Poble Espanyol, the Olympic Stadium, the cable car, and the magical fountain ‘Font Magica’ with its fountain show of water and light.
- Montjuïc
9. Palau de la Música Catalana
The Palau de la Música is one of the most beautiful concert buildings in the style of Catalan Modernism.
Visit a concert or take a tour through this Modernist palace of music. More info ‘Palau de la Música’.
- Palau de la Música
10. Sights of the Gothic quarter
The Barri Gòtic is the Gothic Quarter in Barcelona’s historical city centre, with the Barcelona cathedral and famous squares such as Plaça Reial and Plaça Sant Jaume. Wander the small, picturesque streets in the historical city centre near the Rambas. More info ‘Barri Gòtic’.
- Gothic Quarter
11. Boqueria Market
Mercat de la Boqueria, or the Mercat de Sant Josep, is the colourful produce market on the Ramblas. The Boqueria market is the perfect place to start the day by tasting and experiencing Catalan flavours and smells. More info ‘Mercat de la Boqueria’.
- Boqueria market
12. Unique landmark: Hospital de Sant Pau
The hospital is one of the prime examples of Catalan modernist architecture.
With its main building and many pavilions, the former complex of Hospital de Sant Pau is one of my favorite (less touristy) spots in Barcelona Spain. More info ‘Hospital de Sant Pau’.
- Hospital de Sant Pau
13. Attractions & Sightseeing by bike
One of the most popular and surprising ways to discover the Barcelona tourist attractions is by bicycle. Barcelona city has an extensive network of cycle paths, certainly also along the beach. Rent a bike yourself or even better, join a bike ride with an inspiring English-speaking guide. More about ‘guided bike tours’.
- Cycling & Bike tours
14. Cable Car to Montjuïc Castle
At the top of Montjuïc mountain is the Castell de Montjuïc, the 18th century fortress with a brutal history. The best way to reach the top is with the Telefèric de Montjuïc, the funicular to the castle where you will enjoy one of the most beautiful views of Barcelona.
- Montjuïc Cable Car
15. Parc de la Ciutadella
Next to the El Born district, in the center of Barcelona, is the beautiful city park of the World Exhibition of 1888. In the Ciutadella Park you will find tourist attractions like the Font de Cascada (photo), the Zoo, the Castell dels Tres Dragons and via a beautiful boulevard you reach the Arc de Triomf, the old entrance gate to the park.
- Parc de la Ciutadella
16. Port Vell, port of Barcelona city
At the end of the Ramblas, near the statue of Columbus, you will arrive at the port of Barcelona. In this area you will find the marina, where you can take a boat tour, or you will find the large shopping center Mare Magnum and the largest aquarium in Europe, l’Aquarium. For great views you take the funicular over the harbor. Read all about the places to visit in Barcelona’s Port Vell.
- Port Vell
17.
Tibidabo Mountain
Tibidabo is the 512 meter high mountain on the outskirts of Barcelona. You can reach the top with a cogwheel train, after which you can do three things on top of the mountain. You can visit the amusement park ‘Parque de Atracciones del Tibidabo’, visit the church ‘Iglesia del Sagrat Cor’, and the main reason is the phenomenal view from Tibidabo.
- Tibidabo
18. Visit more museums in Barcelona
The Catalan city is full of fine museums, including a number of appealing art museums. Besides the Picasso museum the most popular museums are the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya in the Palau Nacional, the Fundacio Joan Miró and the science museum Cosmo Caixa. This article provides an overview of all Museums in Barcelona.
- Barcelona Museums
19. Santa Maria del Mar
The 14th century Basilica di Santa María del Mar is located in the district of La Ribera.
It was built in the heyday of Catalonia as a trading and maritime nation. It is possible to visit the beautiful basilica, crypts and towers. The surrounding district of La Ribera is also a nice area to discover with many art galleries, boutiques and bars.
- Santa Maria del Mar
20. Things to do: Barrio de Gracia
One of the nicest areas of Barcelona city is Barrio de Gracia. This neighborhood, that is popular with the locals, is still authentic and not very touristy. In the district you will find lively squares and original shops. Highlights include the festive week in August and the building of Casa Vicens, one of Gaudí’s masterpieces.
- Barrio de Gracia
Barcelona sights and landmarks
In addition to characteristic buildings, Barcelona landmarks and sights by Gaudi, such as the Sagrada Familia, Casa Mila, and Casa Batlló, the city in Spain has many more unique buildings and Barcelona monuments that are worth visiting:
Casa Batlló
Casa Mila – La Pedrera
Casa Vicens
Cathedral
La Sagrada Familia
Sant Pau Hospital
Palau Güell
Columbus Monument
Arc de Triomf
Santa María del Mar
Torre Glòries
Pedralbes Monastery
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Barcelona Museums
In addition to the Museo Picasso, Barcelona city offers many other famous museums, such as the Miro Museum, Maritime museum, and the MNAC in Palau Nacional.
Picasso Museum
Foundation Miró
MNAC
CosmoCaixa
Maritime Museum
Historical Museum
MEAM
More museums
See all Barcelona museums
Barcelona Parks
Parc de la Ciutadella
Tibidabo
Parc del Laberint d’Horta
More Barcelona parks
All parks in Barcelona
Squares in Barcelona Spain
Plaça Reial
Plaça de Catalunya
Plaça Sant Jaume
Plaça d’Espanya
Other famous places to visit in Barcelona
Other attractions, landmarks, must-sees, things to do and places to visit in Barcelona Spain are:
Magic Fountain
Cable Car Montjuïc
Cable Car Harbour
Zoo of Barcelona
l’Aquarium
Poble Espanyol
Port Vell (Harbour)
Beach
Castle of Montjuïc
Passeig de Gracia
Bunkers del Carmel
Las Arenas
Things to do: Day trips in Catalonia
Around Barcelona city (in Catalonia) you can find some popular attractions and sights, which can be visited on a day trip:
Colonia Güell (23 km)
The village of Colonia Güell with Gaudi’s unfinished crypt
Montserrat (50 km)
Visit this Montserrat mountain with the Benedictine monastery
Museo Dalí (147 km)
The surrealistic museum of Salvador Dalí in the town Figueres
Tarragona (100 km)
On the coast lies Tarragona with a Roman history
More sights in Catalonia
Visit Barcelona city
Barcelona is Spain’s second-largest city with 1.
6 million ‘Barcelonians’ and 4.9 million inhabitants for the wider metropolis. The city was founded over 2,000 years ago and played an important role for all those years, in part because of its strategic location by the sea. The hill Montjuic with its fort was strategically located with a view of the sea and the beach. In all those centuries, metropolis Barcelona was influenced by different cultures.
Over the years, Barcelona Spain has been welcoming to the rest of the world. That is why the city shows many influences and historical Barcelona sights and Barcelona landmarks from the 1888 and 1929 World Fairs, as well as the 1992 Olympics. Combine this with its mild, pleasant mediterranean climate, delicious Catalan cuisine, a vibrant nightlife, a paradise of shops, and the many works by artists and architects such as Gaudi, Picasso, and Miro. All of this has made Barcelona a top tourist destination, number seven on the list of the most visited cities in Europe.
Prepare your Barcelona city trip carefully; the hotels are popular and tourist attractions such as the Sagrada Família and Park Güell have long queues and are often sold out. Take your time to read through all the tips for your Barcelona visit, and you’ll be sure to have some unforgettable days in this wonderful city.
Things to do in Barcelona Spain: Barcelona city has everything for the perfect city trip in Spain. This city in Catalonia has a great wealth of architecture, art and culture (including many museums and monuments) and is therefore the most visited city in Spain with 7.5 million tourists per year. Our Barcelona travel guide gives you the best tips about the Barcelona tourist attractions, monuments and landmarks for a successful city trip in Barcelona and Spain. Everywhere during your city trip in Barcelona you will come across landmarks and works by architect Antoni Gaudí and the city has several buildings on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Artists such as Picasso and Miro are world famous. In addition, Barcelona Spain is also the perfect city to enjoy delicious food (tapas) and drinks, to shop, to relax on the beach and to dive into the vibrant nightlife. Enjoy the visit of the Sagrada Familia, Park Güell, Camp Nou, the most beautiful concert hall in the world Palau de la Musica Catalana or Casa Mila, one of the wonders of artist Antoni Gaudí. Welcome to Barcelona, city of Gaudi.
Choose your Top 20 Barcelona sightseeing, museums, or must see highlights for your city break and city trip from the list above. For each tourist attraction and highlight, you can read more information on the opening hours, tickets, location, and tours of these Barcelona landmarks. Read about also more about Things to do in Barcelona with kids.
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What are the sights in Barcelona?
In the list of Top 20 Barcelona sights you will find buildings by Gaudi such as the Sagrada Familia, Park Güell, Casa Mila (La Pedrera) and Casa Batllo.
Other highlights in the city are the Camp Nou stadium, the Gothic Quarter with the cathedral, the Ramblas and the Palau de la Musica Catalana. Read all about the Barcelona tourist attractions.
Do I have to book tickets for the Sagrada Familia?
Gaudi’s unfinished church is by far Barcelona’s most popular attraction and is notorious for its long waiting times. To avoid disappointment, we always recommend that you book tickets online, as the church is regularly sold out in high season. Read more about booking Sagrada Familia tickets.
Which sightseeing activities are free in Barcelona?
Unfortunately you have to buy tickets for many attractions, but you can also enjoy the city with little money. Visit the atmospheric Parc de la Ciutadella, the beautiful beaches, watch street artists on the Ramblas or enjoy the Boqueria fresh market. You get a phenomenal free view at the Bunkers del Carmel. Read all about free activities.
What can you see on the Montjuïc?
Montjuïc is Barcelona’s most famous hill. On the hill you will find the cable car to the Castell de Montjuïc, the museum of Joan Miró, the Olympic stadium and a magnificent view of the Palau Nacional with the magic fountain show. More information about the sights of the Montjuïc.
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Where to look for a job in Spain? 15 Best Sites Noticia
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Where to look for work in Spain? 15 best sites It remains only to choose the largest and most reliable.
The list compiled by noticia.ru will help with this, which contains the 15 best platforms for employers and job seekers – from global giants to lesser-known, but very effective, sites.
Top 15 job seekers in Spain
- LinkedIn . The platform was founded in 2003 and has long ceased to be just a place to search for vacancies. Here professionals communicate, make business acquaintances, acquiring the necessary connections. In Spain alone, 12 million people are registered on LinkedIn.
- Infojobs . One of the largest sites for job search by a variety of criteria. It has outstanding capabilities to structure the filter system and find exactly what you need.
- Indeed . Great aggregator of job search engines. Collects all suitable options from other sites and offers you a choice. Ideal if you do not want to google for a long time, but prefer to receive many offers from different portals at once.
- TrabajarporelMundo . The site offers a wide range of vacancies, including those for remote work and work with the possibility of moving. Start your search in this resource if you want to change not only your job, but also your place of residence. And also if you are looking for remote work.
- Complete . This is the official website of the Spanish government with vacancies within the country. More than 623 thousand people and 44 thousand companies are registered here. Thousands of new vacancies appear regularly. You can choose a city, a sector of the economy, as well as take a test, the results of which will offer suitable vacancies.
- Ranstad . Portal with a focus on seasonal work. You can send your resume or immediately look for a job broken down by province and field of activity.
- Monster . An international job search engine that has a Spanish version. Not the largest, but sometimes there are unique vacancies here.
- Adecco . Like Ranstad, first of all, it is focused on finding seasonal work. You can search by individual companies, by location, or by sector. The portal has a visual space for identifying your strong professional qualities and further career guidance.
- Infoample . You can find work both in Spain and abroad. It is possible to upload your resume, search for jobs by category and province, find an internship if you are still studying.
- EURES . European search engine with a rich selection of vacancies throughout the region and Spain in particular.
- Jooble . Another job aggregator in Spain. The robot analyzes thousands of sites and pages, filters search results and offers you the most suitable options. In Spain, at the time of this writing, the search engine found about 75 thousand vacancies from 3 thousand sites!
- Domestika . Created primarily for representatives of creative specialties and IT. Here you will quickly find a job, for example, as a graphic designer or web developer.
- Job and talent . A fast-growing Spanish start-up that has raised €188 million in investments this year. Every day, hundreds of companies post their offers here. You can search for vacancies according to the classical scheme or set up an automatic search through a free mobile application.
- Tecnoempleo . If you are looking for a job in information technology, do not miss this site. At the time of writing, about 2000 such vacancies were opened on it.
- Empleos . This site is distinguished by convenient search functionality and the ability to offer its services to different employers.
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Famous places in Barcelona and tourist attractions
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This page contains a list of the most interesting tourist attractions in Barcelona.
Here is a brief description of each Barcelona attraction with a link to a photo gallery. There is also a small map showing the exact location of the relevant attractions. This map can be enlarged by clicking on it with the mouse. The nearest metro stations are also marked on it. Each photo in the photo gallery is accompanied by a detailed description. Click the links at the end of each description for more information, including how to get to each attraction.
Our selection of the top 10 tourist attractions in Barcelona.
Where possible, we have provided yearly statistics on visits to selected attractions by tourists, however, some places are open spaces, and it is simply impossible to count there.
No. 1 Sagrada Família by Antonio Gaudí (giant basilica)
| Attraction No. 1 – La Sagrada Família by Antonio Gaudí |
A huge basilica built by the great architect Antonio Gaudí. The building has been under construction since 1882 and will take another 30 to 80 years (depending on funding and available resources) before it is completed.
Imagine the amount of commitment, dedication and dedication it took to build the temple over so many years.
Some like the Sagrada Família and some hate it, but whatever your reaction, I guarantee it will be.
When I saw this temple for the first time, I was a little shocked. It was completely unlike anything I had seen before, I had nothing to compare it to. However, with each visit to the temple, I gradually began to fall in love with him. Its uniqueness, boldness of embodiment and dimensions are simply breathtaking. The temple is under construction, so with every visit there, you will find something new for yourself. You will also be able to witness the creation of this masterpiece with your own eyes, as construction work is still underway there.
I have been to many different countries and seen many amazing structures, but the Sagrada Família is my number one spot.
Photo gallery of the Sagrada Família
Location map showing the nearest metro station to the Sagrada Família. Click the mouse to enlarge the map. |
Address: La Sagrada Familia
Carrer Mallorca, 401
08013 Barcelona, España.
Working hours:
| January 01 and January 06 | Sunday and Friday | 09:00 – 14:00 |
| January – February | Monday – Saturday | 9:00 – 18:00 |
| Sunday | 10:30 – 18:00 | |
| March – October | Monday – Saturday | 9:00 – 19:00 |
| Sunday | 10:30 – 19:00 | |
| April – September | Monday – Saturday | 9:00 – 20:00 |
| Sunday | 10:30 – 20:00 | |
| November – December | Monday – Saturday | 9:00 – 18:00 |
| Sunday | 10:30 – 18:00 | |
| December 25 – December 26 | Monday – Tuesday | 09:00 – 14:00 |
Cost per visit
The following admission prices are offered at the box office at the entrance for same-day visits and must be queued for.
Main entrance (line) : €26.00
Main entrance + towers (line): €36.00
Book your Sagrada Família tickets online to skip the lines
Click here to book your skip-the-line tickets online for Gaudí’s Sagrada Família
to Sagrada Familia
Metro: Sagrada Família (Blue Line, L5) and (Purple Line, L2)
Barcelona Bus Turistic 9 stop0089
If you take the Barcelona Bus Turistic, the nearest stop for the Sagrada Família is Sagrada Família
Public transport – bus
Mallorca / Marina: 19, 33, 34, 50, 51, h20
Car parking
Car park near the Sagrada Família
No. 2 Las Ramblas – the most famous street in Barcelona
| Street performer on La Rambla |
La Rambla or Las Ramblas, as this street is sometimes called, is Barcelona’s most famous boulevard.
Not only are there many interesting shops, restaurants and buildings, there are also street performers.
I have written several articles about La Rambla, which describe all the main attractions of this famous street.
There is also a link to a list of hotels located on La Rambla in case you plan to stay there during your trip.
Description of La Rambla
Map of La Rambla
Photo Gallery La Rambla
Hotels on La Rambla
How to get to Las Ramblas
Metro: Drassanes (Green Line, L3), Liceu (Green Line, L3), Catalunya (Green Line, L3) and (Red Line, L1)
Metro stations are listed from the Columbus Monument at the south end of the Ramblas to Plaça Catalunya at the north end of the Ramblas. Barcelona metro map All three stations are located on the Ramblas itself.
Barcelona Bus Turistic stop
If you take the Barcelona Bus Turistic, the closest stop to Las Ramblas is Plaça Catalunya
Car Parking
Las Ramblas Parking
Montjuc Magic Fountain is one of my favorite attractions Barcelona.
| Magic Fountain Montjuïc |
| Location map of the nearest metro station from the Magic Fountain. Click the mouse to enlarge the map. |
One of the most popular must-see attractions in my opinion is “ Montjuïc Magic Fountain “. This is a light, music and water show not to be missed. There are performances every evening, but the schedule may change depending on the time of year.
Photo gallery of the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc
How to get to the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc
Metro: Plaça España (Green Line, L3) and (Red Line, L1) Barcelona metro map
Tourist bus stop Barcelona Bus Turistic
With the Barcelona Bus Turistic, the nearest stop for the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc is CaixaForum – Pavelló Mies van der Rohe
Public Transport – Bus
Avinguda Ferrer i Guàrdia / Mèxic: 13, 150
Plaça Espanya: 23, 37, h22, h26
Car Parking
Parking near the Magic Fountain of Montjuic
Official Website: Barcelona Fountains
No.
4 La Pedrera – Casa Mila Antonio Gaudí
Another creation by Antoni Gaudí is once again in the top 10 most visited attractions in Barcelona. The building used to be called Casa Mila (Mila’s house), but now it is better known as La Pedrera, which means “stone quarry”. Gaudi really wanted to finish the construction of this building. Its characteristic wavy bricks and colorful tiles are clearly visible on this masterpiece.
Gaudí’s La Pedrera Photo Gallery
| Location map of the nearest metro station from La Pedrera. Click the mouse to enlarge the map. |
Working hours:
| Month | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
| January 09 – January 15 | Monday – Sunday | closed |
| January – December | Monday – Sunday | 09:00 – 18:30 |
| Holiday | 09:00 – 18:30 | |
| December 25 | Sunday | closed |
Address: La Pedrera
Carrer Provenca, 261 – 265
08008 Barcelona, España.
Cost: €28.00
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Discount: €3.00
Access for people with disabilities: Yes. Almost 100% wheelchair accessible.
How to get to the house La Pedrera
Metro: Diagonal (Green Line, L3) and (Blue Line, L5)
Barcelona Bus Turistic stop
Nearest stop for La Pedrera (Casa Mila, Casa Mila) is La Pedrera
Public transport – bus
Passeig de Gràcia / Avinguda Diagonal: 7, 22, 24, V15
Car parking
Car park near Casa Mila (La Pedrera) by Gaudí
Click to book skip-the-line tickets to Gaudí’s La Pedrera with audio guide
No. 5 Barcelona FC Museum
| Barcelona Attraction – FC Barcelona Museum Camp Nou |
Well, everything is clear here anyway.
For football fans, the museum is a must-see. All the walls are filled with trophies, photographs and statues of great football players. I’m not a football fan, but I still enjoyed the museum.
For a comprehensive description of this top tourist destination, see the Barcelona FC Stadium tour page.
Photos of the Football Museum and the FC Barcelona Stadium
Barcelona FC Museum
Aristides Maillol, 12
08028 Barcelona, España.
| Location map of the nearest metro station from the FC Barcelona Museum. Click the mouse to enlarge the map. |
Working hours:
| Month | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 10 January – 01 May | Monday – Saturday | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 – 15:00 | |
| 02 May – 16 Oct | Monday – Sunday | 09:30 – 19:00 |
| October 17 – December 31 | Monday – Saturday | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 – 15:00 | |
| 25 December and 01 January | Saturday | closed |
Admission fees
Adults: €31.
50
Children: €26.00
Book your tickets for the Camp Nou Tour online to skip the lines
Click to book your tickets online for quick access to the Camp Nou Experience tour at FC Barcelona
Accessibility for people with disabilities: Yes
How to get to Barcelona FC Stadium
Metro: Collblanc Station (Blue Line, L5)
Barcelona Bus Turistic stop
If you take the Barcelona Bus Turistic, the closest stop to FC Barcelona Camp Nou is Camp Nou (FC Barcelona)
Public Transport – Bus
Estadi del Futbol Club Barcelona: 75
Les
Corts / Arizala: H8
Mini-Estadi / Palau Blaugrana: 113
Car parking
Parking near Camp Nou FC Barcelona
No. 6 Park Güell by Gaudí
Amazing stone supports in Park Güell. |
Park Güell is a wonderful, large park created by Antoni Gaudí. Entrance to the park is free, but there is a separate area called “Monumental Area”, you have to pay to get there. Read more about the monumental zone below.
In the park you can see amazing stone structures, colored ceramic mosaics and the house where Gaudí himself lived. You can easily spend half a day in this park.
We have written a detailed article about Park Güell.
How to get to Park Güell
Subway stop Lesseps (Green Line, L3) From the subway, follow the signs for the park.
Barcelona Bus Turistic stop
With the Barcelona Bus Turistic, the closest stop to Parc Güell is Park Güell
Public Transport – Bus
Parc Güell: 24.92
Olot / Marianao: 116
HAP Larrard: 350.24.90
Car parking
Gaudí Park Güell Parking Lot
Bypass Park Güell
If you want to get to the “central part” of the park, where all the fun is, you will have to stand in a long queue.
In this part of the park there is a place with benches lined with ceramics, from where magnificent views of all of Barcelona open up. If you do not want to stand in this line and want to use the audio guide to download to your smartphone, then we advise you to book tickets in advance using the following link.
Click here to book Skip-the-Line Park Güell tickets including access to the monumental area and optional audio guide
No. 7 Picasso Museum
The museum exhibits Picasso’s paintings in chronological order from his earliest to his latest work. Thus, it gives you a unique opportunity to see the transformation of Picasso’s thinking over time and clearly shows how he developed his unique style for which he is so famous today. This is a popular art gallery.
Official website: Picasso Museum
Address: Picasso Museum
Montcada, 15-23
08003 Barcelona, España.
| Location map of the nearest metro station from the Picasso Museum. Click the mouse to enlarge the map. |
Working hours:
| Month | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
| January – December | Monday | closed |
| Tuesday – Sunday | 10:00 – 19:00 |
Main exhibition
Admission fee: €12.00
Special events supplement.
Access for people with disabilities: Yes
How to get to the Picasso Museum
Metro: Jaume l (Yellow Line, L4)
Barcelona Bus Turistic stop
If you take the Barcelona Bus Turistic, the nearest stop to the Picasso Museum is Catedral – Gòtic
Public transport – bus
Via Laietana / Jutjas: 120, 45, V1034 Plau915 : h24
Car parking
Parking near the Picasso Museum
Location map of the nearest metro station from the Miró Museum. Click on the map to enlarge it. |
No. 8 Museum Miró
The art gallery has a wide selection of Miró’s work dating back to 1914. The local art collection includes not only his paintings, but also a good selection of sculptures, tapestries and early sketches. A wonderful collection of Miró’s work.
Joan Miró
Parc de Montjuïc
08038 Barcelona, España.
Opening hours: Please check the website for details as they constantly change depending on the season.
Cost of visit: €14.00
Entrance with Barcelona Card: Free
Accessibility for people with disabilities: yes
Official website: Joan Miró
How to get to Fundació Joan Miró
Vehicles: Montjuïc Funicular – You can take the Montjuïc Funicular from Paral-lel metro station.
Metro: España (Green Line, L3) and (Red Line, L1) About 20 minutes walk – mostly uphill.
Barcelona Bus Turistic stop
With the Barcelona Bus Turistic, the closest stop to Fundació Joan Miró is Fundació Joan Miró
Public Transport – Bus
Avinguda Miramar / Estació del Funicular: 55, 150
Car parking
Parking near Fundació Joan Miró
No.9 MNAC (National Art Museum of Catalonia)
Official website: Barcelona Art Galleries – MNAC
Address: MNAC
Palau Nacional, Parc de Montjuïc
08038 Barcelona, España..
| Map showing the location of the nearest metro station from MNAC. Click the mouse to enlarge the map. |
Working hours:
| Month | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
| January – April | Monday | closed |
| Tuesday – Saturday | 10:00 – 18:00 | |
| Sunday and Holiday | 10:00 – 15:00 | |
| May – September | Monday | closed |
| Tuesday – Saturday | 10:00 – 20:00 | |
| Sunday and Holiday | 10:00 – 15:00 | |
| October – December | Monday | closed |
| Tuesday – Saturday | 10:00 – 18:00 | |
| Sunday and Holiday | 10:00 – 15:00 |
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Cost of visit: €12.00
Accessibility for people with disabilities: Yes
How to get to MNAC
Metro: Plaça España (Green Line, L3) and (Red Line, L1)
Barcelona Bus Turistic stop
With the Barcelona Bus Turistic, the nearest stop for the MNAC Museum is MNAC
Public transport – bus
MNAC / Museu Etnològic: 55
Plaça Espanya: 37, 65, 79, 91, 109, 150, 165, h22, h26 9013ol0135 13
Car parking
Parking near Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya (MNAC)
Photos of the area around MNAC
Buy your tickets online
Click to book an ARTICLE that gives you free admission to the National Art Museum of Catalonia (MNAC)
10. Plaça Reial
Plaça Reial is a picturesque square located next to La Rambla. This is a quiet and peaceful area where it is nice to have a coffee or a snack while enjoying the surrounding atmosphere.
There is a beautiful fountain in the center of the square, as well as some good restaurants and bars. There are also two large and unusual lampposts that were created by Gaudí. They represent one of his first commissioned works. At the bottom of each lamppost there is a sign with a description.
| Central Fountain in Plaça Reial |
For more information see our Plaça Reial photo gallery.
How to get to Plaça Reial
Metro: Liceu (Green Line, L3)
Barcelona Bus Turistic stop
With the Barcelona Bus Turistic, the nearest stop for Plaça Reial is Passeig de Colom
Public transport – bus
La Rambla / Plaça del Teatre: 59, V13
Car parking
Parking near Plaça Reial in the historic Barri Gòtic (Gothic Quarter)
There are many other attractions in Barcelona, but this article has collected our favorite places.