What to see in Barcelona: 36 essential places
Barcelona is full of surprises. The cosmopolitan, Mediterranean city, full of light and life, is home to countless interesting places made for enjoyment. To help you plan your visit and so you get the most out of your city break, we have compiled a list of the essential things to do in the Ciudad Condal, as it is often referred to, that you cannot miss. Modernist buildings, parks, squares, museums and gourmet markets await, ensuring that your Barcelona city break is absolutely unforgettable. The Sagrada Familia, Park Güell, the Palau de la Música, Barceloneta beach, the Cathedral and Las Ramblas are just a small example of the many attractions that make Barcelona one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Legend has it that Barcelona was founded by the Carthaginian leader Hamilcar Barca, although other more spiritual types maintain that it was the god Hercules himself who founded the city after finding his ninth boat (barca nona) moored on the beach. What is documented is the presence of Romans from the first century B.C. Today the city’s streets and monuments bear traces of its long history and its attractions are enjoyed by the scores of visitors that come to the city to enjoy its many charms. In this guide you can find all of Barcelona’s must-visit places so that you get the most out of your trip to the city. So whether you are staying for three days or a weekend, don’t miss a thing.
- Must-visit places in Barcelona
- The Sagrada Familia
- Park Güell
- Camp Nou
- Palau de la Música
- Casa Milà
- Caso Batlló
- Barcelona cathedral
- La Rambla
- Torre Agbar
- Plaza de Catalunya
- La Boquería
- Montjüic fountain and Plaza de España
- Monjüic castle
- Ciutadella park
- Arco del triunfo
- Santa María del Mar basilica
- Gran Teatre del Liceu
- Port Vell
- Port Olimpic
- Palacio Güell
- Passeig de Gràcia
- Horta labyrinth
- The Carmel bunkers
- Tibidabo hill and Temple Expiatori del Sagrat Cor
- Las Arenas shopping centre
- Barcelona neighbourhoods in which to lose yourself
- Where to stay in Barcelona
PLACES YOU CANNOT MISS IN BARCELONA
Sagrada Familia basilica
The Sagrada Familia is perhaps the most famous and most visited landmark in Barcelona – an emblem of the city.
The architect Antoni Gaudí dedicated 40 years of his life to its construction and it is for this reason that he was laid to rest beneath one of the basilica’s naves. His particular, striking brand of architecture leaves no one indifferent. The Sagrada Familia is a true gem and an emblem of modernist Barcelona that you cannot miss.
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Park Güell
Declared a Unesco Heritage Site in 1984, Park Güell is one of Gaudí’s most outstanding creations, since it blends the unique style of his modernist works with other natural motifs. The dragon, on the main stairway, is the park’s icon.
Parque Güell
Camp Nou
If you like sport, especially football, you cannot miss the stadium of one of the world’s biggest clubs. The Camp Nou is the inner sanctum of blaugranas, as supporters are known, as well as an impressive, magnificent stadium with a capacity of 98,000 people that is well worth a visit.
Camp Nou
Palau de la Música
Built in 1908 by Lluís Domènech i Montaner, the Palau de la Música encapsulates the history of modernism and world music and is one of the most spectacular auditoriums in the world with a large, beautiful concert hall. Be sure not to miss the main façade too. The building is a Unesco World Heritage Site for good reason.
Palau de la música
Casa Milà
Commonly known as La Pedrera, Casa Milá is also categorised as a World Heritage Site. It is a work of art in itself due to its extraordinary architecture and the large windows dotted across its façade. Decorated with sea and mythological motifs, the building also houses an exhibition room and concerts are held on its roof terrace.
Casa Milà
Casa Batlló
Casa Batlló, designed by Gaudí, was built between 1902 and 1906, converting an ordinary building into an impressive creation. Its multi-coloured walls, balconies and roofs covered in scales will leave you in awe.
Casa Batlló
Barcelona cathedral
Barcelona cathedral is an impressive example of Spanish Gothic architecture declared a Cultural Interest Site and a National Historical Monument. In addition to the interior, the cloister is also well worth a visit.
Catedral de Barcelona
La Rambla
The most famous street in Barcelona, on La Rambla you can get a feel for the hustle and bustle of the city with people everywhere you look, shops, street artists and stalls selling crafts, souvenirs and flowers. Be sure to walk the full length from Plaça de Catalunya to Port Vell.
La Rambla
Torre Agbar
Standing at a height of 142 metres, Torre Agbar dominates the Barcelona skyline. It was designed by the French architect Jean Nouvel, who took inspiration from the architecture of Gaudí. One of the building’s most interesting details are the lights that change colours, which are even more special at certain times of the year.
Torre Agbar
Plaza de Catalunya
One of the city’s main hubs and a meeting point that separates the old city from the Eixample district, Plaça de Catalunya was built in 1889 after the International Exposition that was held in Barcelona the previous year. It is lined with important buildings and boasts two large fountains.
Plaza Cataluña
Boquería market
In addition to being a municipal market, Boquería market has become one of Barcelona’s most important tourist attractions. Situated on Las Ramblas, its culinary offerings are so appetising that you won’t be able to resist trying the gourmet delicacies sold at its varied stalls.
Boquería market
The Montjuïc magic fountain and Plaza de España
After Plaça de Catalunya, Plaça d’Espanya is one of the most important places in Barcelona. One of its great attractions is the Montjuïc magic fountain, where you can enjoy a water, light and music show.
It is also home to the former bullring, which is now a large shopping centre.
The Montjuïc magic fountain and Plaza de España
Montjuïc castle
On the top of the hill, Montjuïc castle is a former military stronghold categorised as a Site of Cultural Interest and a National Heritage Site. Its walls have borne witness to countless battles throughout the history of Barcelona.
Montjuïc castle
Ciutadella park
Barcelona’s quintessential park, across 17 hectares you will find a zoo, buildings of the Catalan Parliament, a church, a secondary school and even a lake. Ciutadella park also hosts fairs, open-air markets and sporting events. You can reach this lovely park by metro getting off Arc de Triomf (L1), Ciutadella/Vila Olímpica (L4) or Jaume I (L4).
Ciutadella park
Arc de Triomf
The Arc de Triomf was built in 1888 as an entrance to the International Exposition that took place in Ciutadella park.
Although its shape and proportions are built in classical style, its decoration is full of symbolic motifs. The arch is an emblem of Barcelona’s transition into modernity.
Arc de Triomf
Santa María del Mar basilica
The Santa María del Mar basilica is a simple, austere construction that is nevertheless steeped in a type of beauty especially associated with the Catalan Gothic. Particularly notable are its beautiful stained glass windows. The basilica served as inspiration for the writer Ildefonso Falcones and his famous novel Cathedral of the Sea. It is the resting place of the patron saint of sailors.
Santa María del Mar basilica
Gran Teatre del Liceu
Situated on Las Ramblas, since 1847 the Gran Teatre del Liceu has played host to the very best opera singers and is regarded as one of the most important opera theatres in the world. A guided tour is a great way to explore it in depth and not miss any of its beautiful details as is, of course, catching a performance.
Gran Teatre del Liceu
Port Vell
Port Vell is the oldest part of the port of Barcelona. Its facilities are currently used for recreational boats and the middle part is home to the Maremagnun shopping and entertainment centre.
Port Vell
Port Olimpic
In 1992, Barcelona’s Port Olimpic was the setting of the sailing competitions of the Barcelona Olympic Games and today it is one of the city’s liveliest entertainment areas. It is situated close to the beach where you can do water sports and boasts scores of restaurants where you can sample food typical of Barcelona.
Port Olimpic
Palacio Güell
The Palacio Güell was designed by Gaudí for the Güell family. The building remains practically the same as when the artist designed it. Touring through this unique building from the basement to the rooftop, passing through the house’s different rooms, is an experience you cannot miss.
Palacio Güell
Passeig de Gràcia
Passeig de Gràcia is one of the best shopping streets in the city where you will find high-end fashion and accessories brands as well as more budget-friendly options.
The street is also home to many of Gaudí and Lluís Domènech i Montaner’s most famous buildings.
Paseo de Gracia
Horta labyrinth
One of the prettiest parks in Barcelona, this romantic space combines nature and interesting architecture to perfection. Situated at the foot of the Collserola mountains, it is named after the labyrinth made of trimmed Cypress trees that you can visit and explore in the lower part of the garden. In its day the land on which the park lies belonged to the Desvalls family, who donated it to the City Council in 1967. The garden-museum has been open to the public since 1971.
Horta labyrinth
The Carmel bunkers
Located at the highest point of Turó de la Rovira, the bunkers in the Carmel neighbourhood are a fantastic viewpoint from where you can enjoy spectacular views of Barcelona. Despite its name, there have never been any bunkers on the top of Turó de la Rovira but rather an anti-aircraft battery, which was key to the city’s defence system during the Spanish Civil War.
The site is very popular with young people and a popular tourist destination. It has served as a backdrop for adverts, films and TV series and countless images of it can be found on social media.
The Carmel bunkers
Tibidabo hill and the Temple Expiatori del Sagrat Cor
Tibidabo is one of the most emblematic and magical places in the city of Barcelona as well as the highest point in the Collserola mountains providing almost unbeatable views of Barcelona and the Vallés region. Tibidabo amusement park offers visitors over 30 attractions for all ages in addition to lovely restaurants and a picnic area. Tibidabo is also the site of the Temple Expiatori del Sagrat Cor (Temple of the Sacred Heart), designed by Enric Sagnier in 1902 and completed in 1961. The neo-Gothic-style building is crowned by a large bronze statue of the Sacred Heart. A lift will take you to the highest part of the temple, 500 metres above sea level, from where you can enjoy incredible views of the city – a true window onto Barcelona.
Tibidabo hill and the Temple Expiatori del Sagrat Cor
Las Arenas shopping centre
Situated on Plaça d’Espanya, the Las Arenas shopping centre is housed within Barcelona’s former bullring, which had remained unused from 19 June 1977, the day on which the final bullfight took place. The complex was redesigned by the architect Richard Rogers and since 2011 it functions as a shopping centre, sports centre and music centre with 360-degree panoramic views of the city. The top floor is lined with restaurants, the one below houses a cinema and the rest are occupied with shops and small businesses.
BARCELONA NEIGHBOURHOODS IN WHICH TO LOSE YOURSELF
Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter
One of the oldest neighbourhoods in Barcelona, with narrow medieval streets and hidden squares, the Gothic Quarter is one of the most charming places to stroll around and enjoy the city. Don’t miss walking through the square in front of the Cathedral, Carrer del Bisbe and Plaça Reial and sitting at one of its terraces.
Gothic Quarter
Barceloneta beach and neighbourhood
Barceloneta is not just the name of a famous beach, although that is often what we identify it with, but a neighbourhood with a seafaring spirit. Situated within the Ciutat Vella district, it was built to provide housing for residents from the La Ribera neighbourhood, who were evicted in the eighteenth century to make way for Ciutadella park.
Aside from its history, today Barceloneta is the place to go to eat at a seafood restaurant, go shopping, sunbathe, and enjoy the beach. Much of the city’s 4.5 kilometres of beaches are situated in the area. Make the most of your time in Barcelona to explore this authentic corner of the city.
Barceloneta beach
The Raval neighbourhood
Somewhere that you should not miss on a trip to Barcelona is Raval, because, however many times you go there, you will always find something new. The ever-evolving neighbourhood is a favourite among art lovers, since it is home to MACBA (Barcelona Contemporary Art Museum) and CCCB (Barcelona Centre of Contemporary Culture).
What’s more, its design shops, art galleries and graffiti, which give the area an even more urban feel, always offer surprises. It is also the perfect place to go for tapas in bohemian bars and, if you like the atmosphere of markets, be sure to visit La Boquería, a real institution in the Catalan capital.
El Raval
The Gràcia district
The Gràcia district, made up of five neighbourhoods, is the smallest district in Barcelona, which does not mean to say that it isn’t an essential place to visit on a city break. One of its most emblematic neighbourhoods is Villa de Gràcia, which dates back from the seventeenth century. Although it is today integrated into the city, the area still maintains its own identity and sense of belonging. It is a lovely place to take a stroll, have a drink on one of its terraces, visit an art workshop or listen to some Catalan rumba, since the district is the birthplace of artists such as El Pescaílla, and, of course, visit Park Güell, one of Gaudí’s greatest works.
Try not to confuse the Gràcia neighbourhood with Passeig de Gràcia, which has a very different feel.
The Gràcia district
BARCELONA’S MOST IMPORTANT MUSEUMS
Nacional Art Museum of Catalunya
The Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya is housed in the National Palace, one of the most emblematic buildings from the 1929 International Exposition. It can be seen up high from Plaça d’Espanya, from where it can be reached via a lovely staircase. Works from throughout history await to be discovered.
Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya
CosmoCaixa and CaixaForum
Belonging to Fundació La Caixa, these two cultural centres play an important educational role and are housed in historical buildings that have been painstakingly renovated. CosmoCaixa, on the site of the former Science Museum, is housed in an old asylum for the blind built by the famous architect Josep Domènech i Estapà. Today it brings visitors of all ages in touch with nature and science.
CaixaForum, meanwhile, is more linked to art, and is housed in a former modernist-style factory on Montjuïc hill designed by Josep Puig i Cadafalch.
CosmoCaixa and CaixaForum
Poble Espanyol museum
Poble Espanyol is an open-air museum situated on Montjuïc hill built for the 1929 International Exposition as a showcase of Spanish culture and architecture. In it you will find reproductions of the most representatives places from many Spanish cities.
Poble Espanyol
Picasso museum
The Picasso museum possesses the largest collection of pieces from the Malaga-born artist’s youth and formative years in Barcelona. Touring this large art gallery housed in several medieval palaces is a true privilege in light of the paintings that hang from its walls and its sculptures and prints. It is worth stopping to observe some pieces that demonstrate the relationship that Picasso had with other contemporary artists, who he would meet up with at the famous café Els Quatre Gats.
MACBA (Barcelona Contemporary Art Museum)
In this museum, more commonly known by the acronym MACBA, art from the second half of the twentieth century takes centre stage. Over 5,000 artworks are distributed throughout a building that exudes modernity, spanning more than 14,000 m2. Its large white rooms, vast windows and the abstract art on offer help create an experience that you should not miss when in Barcelona.
The museum also boasts an extensive artistic and culture programme as well as interesting temporary exhibitions.
MACBA (Barcelona Contemporary Art Museum)
Fundación Joan Miró
Fundación Joan Miró
The space housing the collection of Joan Miró was conceived by the artist himself and the architect Josep Lluís Sert in the heart of Montjuïc hill. A visit to this art sanctuary is made all the more powerful by the building itself, the surrounding gardens and the dialogue that the Catalan artist’s works establish with the whole ensemble.
To visit the Fundació Miró it to get lost amid its courtyards, terraces and exhibition rooms and round it all off by enjoying the surrounding nature.
As part of its permanent exhibition, in addition to admiring paintings, sculptures and tapestries by Joan Miró, you can also see works by other artists such as Chillida, Tàpies and Calder.
Casa-Museo Gaudí
Situated within the Park Güell complex, the Gaudí house-museum was the artist’s former residence for almost 20 years, between 1906 and 1925. In 1963 it opened for the first time as a museum and today houses a collection of furniture and objects designed by the architect, in addition to pieces by people that worked with him. After being put up for sale unsuccessfully, the building—designed by Francesc Berenguer, a regular collaborator of Gaudí between 1903 and 1905—was bought by Gaudí, in 1906, who took up residence in it together with his niece and father until 1925, several months before his death when he moved his studio to the Sagrada Familia.
The house-museum, which shows the architect’s most personal side with object and documents related to his life, is set across three floors. Visitors can view the bedroom, studio and the inner entrance door, in addition to the furniture designed by Gaudí for buildings such as Casa Batlló, Casa Calvet, Casa Milà, Casa Vicents and the crypt of Colonia Güell.
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Hotel Barceló Raval
Rated with four stars and boasting excellent value for money, the hotel Barceló Raval is situated next to Las Ramblas and, therefore, is just a short walk from Plaça de Catalunya, the Teatre del Liceu, Boquería market and the Cathedral. Its 182 rooms and four suites boast all creature comforts and look out onto the Raval neighbourhood. The whole hotel exudes modernity, a cosmopolitan feel and urban DNA. The B-Lounge is the place to go for signature tapas, cocktails and one of the most famous Sunday brunches in the city.
Hotel Barceló Sants
Situated above Sants station, the four-star hotel Barceló Sants resembles a spacecraft, inviting guests to enjoy a imaginary journey through space.
Although the hotel has a futuristic, cutting-edge look, its 312 Orbital rooms, 52 Stratosphere rooms and 14 Orbital suites offer a cosmic ambience in which comfort and amenities come before design. In addition to being one of the best-located hotels in the city, it boasts floor space spanning 3,000 square metres distributed across 15 lounge areas, two restaurants, a cafeteria, a bar and a gym.
Hotel Occidental Diagonal 414
Situated on Avinguda Diagonal, this boutique design hotel is just a short walk from Casa de les Punxes, one of Barcelona’s modernist icons, and very close to Passeig de Gràcia and the city’s most important tourist attractions. The hotel boasts 100 well-decorated, welcoming rooms, a 25-square-metre gym open 24 hours a day and a private car park for hotel guests. In terms of dining options, the hotel Occidental Diagonal 414 has a buffet restaurant decorated in Nordic style serving a selection of Mediterranean and international specialities as well as a snack bar with a tapas and vermouth menu.
Hotel Occidental Atenea Mar – Adults Only
This four-star urban hotel is adults only and has an excellent location, 150 metres from Nova Mar Bella beach and a 15-minute walk from CCIB (Barcelona International Convention Centre). The hotel Occidental Atenea Mar – Adults Only boasts 191 modern, spacious rooms with sea or city views and a wealth of details. It also has a car park, a free-to-use fitness room, five lounge areas, a gourmet restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine, a terrace with a snack bar, a 48-square-metre infinity pool and a solarium with Balinese beds and sun loungers.
At Barceló Experiences you can continue your journey discovering Spain’s many charms by visiting our comprehensive tourist guides of other must-visit destinations such as Madrid, Cádiz, Asturias, Valencia, Seville and Granada.
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Our team of local experts have hand-picked the best tourist attractions in Barcelona to ensure you do not miss anything during your trip to Spain.
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Barrio Santa Cruz, Seville
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The Santa Cruz neighborhood also has a beautiful and charming Jewish Quarter with narrow winding lined with shops and quaint little bars. It is one of the most authentic areas of Seville and encapsulates the passionate spirit of the city. The Barrio de Santa Cruz was made famous by the American writer Washington
Palau de la Música Catalana: Barcelona’s most amazing concert hall
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La Barceloneta
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Barcelona Aquarium
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Picasso Museum in Barcelona – Visitor´s guide
The Picasso museum in Barcelona is an indispensable art museum in Barcelona.
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MACBA (Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Barcelona) – Excellent modern art museum in the heart of Barcelona
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The Museu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona contains works by Catalan, Spanish and international artists. The exhibition has more than 5.000 pieces of contemporary art, highlighting works of European pop, the vanguards of the 50s & 60s and
Fundació Joan Miró- Barcelona
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Parc del Laberint d’Horta – One of the most important parks in Barcelona
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Cervantes Park in Barcelona
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Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya- Barcelona
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Parc de Montjuïc- Barcelona
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Park Güell- Barcelona
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Parc de la Ciutadella- Gorgeous park in the heat of Barcelona’s old quarter.
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The patron saint of Barcelona is the Virgen de la Mercé, and is celebrated every September 24TH since the nineteenth century to dismiss the summer solstice and prepare for the arrival of the colder months.
A Mediterranean feast that brings back all the inhabitants of the city to enjoy music, dance and street entertainment with Giants, Castellars and Sardanas that dance to traditional instruments such as the “chirimía” a kind of hornpipe.
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Barcelona Attractions: Top 25 – Barcelona10
In this article you will find the most famous attractions in Barcelona. Of course, there are many more interesting places in this city, but first, check out the top locations.
If you want to get everywhere without a queue and at a discount, take the City Pass. Follow this link to find individual tickets for all the most famous attractions. And do not deny yourself the pleasure of ordering a tour in Russian, so as not only to admire, but also to learn a lot of new things. And to save money, you can download our audio guide.
Download our application and use it with a city and metro map even offline.
Sagrada Familia or Sagrada Familia
This is a temple of incredible beauty in the Eixample district, on which the great architect Antoni Gaudí worked since 1884. Work on the Sagrada Familia became the main goal of his life. Unfortunately, he died in 1925, never having finished building his great brainchild. The Sagrada Familia has not been completed even now, but the municipality plans to complete its construction in 2025, on the centenary of the death of the great architect.
You can go up the spiral staircase and you will see the expanses of the magical city.
However, do not forget about the queues, so we advise you to purchase tickets in advance. There are always many people who want to.
Opening hours: the temple is open from April to September from 9:00 to 20:00, the rest of the year until 18:00.
Ticket price : 26 €, for students and pensioners – 24 €.
Our advice: it is better to buy a ticket in advance so as not to stand in line for 2-3 hours (sometimes all tickets are completely sold out on the Internet, and it is impossible to enter in a live queue). You can buy tickets in advance here. Or here is another entrance to the temple with a climb to the towers.
Metro: Sagrada Familia (Metro lines 2 and 5).
» READ ALSO – Sagrada Familia: tickets and useful information
Gothic Quarter (Barrio Gotico)
To admire the color of true Catalan architecture, visit the Gothic Quarter. This is just an open-air museum, which contains such a huge number of Gothic buildings that you will not find anywhere else in Europe.
It was here that the Roman village of Barcino was located, which became the progenitor of the modern city.
Buildings of the 14th-15th centuries, as well as some buildings from Antiquity, have survived to this day. Between Carrer de la Tapineria and del Sots-Tinent Navarro you can see the remains of the Roman wall, in the center is the beautiful Cathedral of Saint Eulalia and the chapel. Most of the streets in this area are very narrow and winding and closed to traffic, which gives it a special atmosphere.
Address: Avda Placa de la Catedral, Gothic Quarter
Metro: Jaume I
You can make your life easier and download our audio guide to the Gothic Quarter, so you don’t have to wander through the narrow streets in an uncertain direction. The audio guide will take you to the most interesting route and tell the story of each attraction.
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Park Guell
This fabulous park was also created by the architect Antoni Gaudi in the early 20th century in the upper part of Barcelona.
Park Güell impresses first of all with its fabulous gingerbread houses and amazing mosaic sculptures. One of the most famous of them is this lizard.
Our tip: The best time to visit the park is in the morning or in the evening to avoid the heat and crowds of tourists.
Opening hours: November to February from 10:00 to 18:00, March and October from 10:00 to 19:00, April and September from 10:00 to 20:00, May and August from 10:00 to 21:00.
Ticket price : 10 € for adults, 7 € for children and people over 65. You can find tickets here.
Metro: Lesseps (Green Line, L3)
» READ ALSO – Park Güell in Barcelona: tickets, how to get there, opening hours
Montjuic
Montjuic is a whole complex of attractions. It is here that the following famous places are located:
- Fortress and tower of Montjuic
- Estadio Olímpico Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium
- The Singing Fountains of Barcelona (Font màgica de Montjuïc), a futuristic musical fountain beautifully lit at night
- National Art Museum of Catalonia (Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya)
- German Pavilion in Barcelona (Pavelló Mies van der Rohe)
- Picasso and Joan Miro Museums
- Miniature Spanish Village Poble Espanyol
- The parks of Montjuïc are good walking alleys frequented by cyclists and rollerbladers
Our advice: we recommend that you spend at least one day visiting Montjuic, ending with the performance of the singing fountains.
Not far away you can have an inexpensive and very tasty meal at the Wok restaurant.
Metro: From Parallel metro on the funicular (Funicular de Montjuïc) to Passeig de Miramar, to go higher, you need to walk to the Teleferico cable car station and take another funicular. View tickets for the funicular here.
Buses: No. 50 or No. 55 to the Teleferico cable car base.
» READ ALSO — What to see on Montjuic: from a fortress to a fountain with mercury At the top of this mountain there is a very beautiful church, through the spiral staircase of which you can get to the very top, to the statue of Christ. From there you have an unforgettable view of Barcelona.
If you’re traveling with kids, Mount Tibidabo is a great choice, and there’s also an amusement park that kids will love.
How to get there: First you need to take the brown metro line number 7 to Tibidabo station (Avinguda del Tibidabo), then take the elevator.
When exiting the subway across the road you will see the old blue tram stop (Tramvia Blau). The fare costs €4.8 one way. The tram will take you to the funicular. A ride on the funicular will cost you €7.5 one way.
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Casa Battló
Casa Battló in Barcelona, which in Russian is also called the House of Batlo or Casa Battló, is one of the most unusual works of Antonio Gaudí . There is not a single straight line in the house, even the pipes on the roof have bizarre shapes. Gaudí is said to have been inspired by nature itself.
Opening hours: from 9:00 to 21:00 (last entry at 20:20).
On special visit days, the museum closes at 2:00 pm. The museum is closed on public holidays.
Ticket price: 25 €; students, pensioners – 18.50 €; children under 7 years old – free of charge. The audio guide is included in the ticket price. Tickets can and must be purchased in advance.
Address : Passeig de Gracia 43, Barcelona
Metro: Passeig de Grasia (line L 3), walk from Casa Mila to Casa Batlló
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Casa Mila
This is Gaudí’s last secular work. Having completed this commission for the Mila family, the architect devoted himself completely to work on the Sagrada Familia. You can find out more about this attraction in the article “House Mila in Barcelona”
Opening hours: open from 09:00 to 20:00 in summer, closes at 18:30 in other months.
Ticket price : €25, students and children €12.
50, children under 6 free. You can buy tickets in advance using this link.
Address : Carrer Provença, 261, 08008, Barcelona, Espagne
Metro: Diagonal (lines 3 and 5)
Buses: 7, 22, 18 003
Beaches
Barcelona’s coastline is about 4.5 km long. Fascinating views, golden sand, light sea breeze will help you take a break from the bustle of the city and active sightseeing. Here, on the beaches of Barcelona , under the hot Spanish sun, you can relax with a glass of sangria, build a sand castle with your children, and if you prefer active holidays, you can try your hand at beach sports.
The beaches of Barcelona are well maintained and very well equipped. Equipped with various services (cafes, first-aid posts, showers, toilets, lifeguards, police stations, sun loungers and parasols), they provide a pleasant stay at sea. And the best part is that they are all completely free!
Useful information: On average, sunbeds cost €6 per person and an umbrella €5.
- Sant Sebastia – Metro: Barceloneta, line L4
- Barceloneta – Metro: Barceloneta and Ciutadella, line L4
- Mar Bella – Metro: Selva de Mar, line L4
- Nova Mar Bella – Metro: Selva de Mar and El Marsesme, line
- Llevant – Metro: Selva de Mar, line L4
- Nova Icaria – Metro: Ciutadella and Bogatell, line L4
- Sant Miquel – Metro: Barceloneta and Ciutadella
- Bogatell – Metro: Line L4 – stop Poblenou and Llacuna
- Zona Banys Forum – Metro: Maresme and Forum
- Somorrostro – Metro: Barceloneta and Ciutadella Villa, line L4
Comfortable beach hotels are located along the coast.
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Aquarium
Here visitors can walk through the 80-meter underwater tunnel, admiring the sharks, rays, octopuses and other marine life. More than 11,000 marine life, representatives of 450 species, live in three dozen giant aquariums.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 21:00, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays from 9:30 to 21:00. In June and September from 9:30 to 21:30, in July and August from 9:30 to 23:00.
Ticket price: children under 3 years old – free of charge, an adult ticket costs 25 €, for children from 5 to 10 years old – 18 €, from 3 to 4 years old – 10 €. To avoid standing in line, buy tickets at this link. And don’t forget to pick up a free guide at the information desk.
Address : Moll d’Espanya, 7, Barcelona, Espanya
Subway: Drassanes (line L3) or Barceloneta (line L4)
La Rambla
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kilometer and a beautiful pedestrian avenue from Plaza Catalunya to the sea is almost always filled with walking tourists and locals, musicians, artists who will draw your portrait on paper in a matter of minutes, magicians and sellers of various pleasant trifles.
This is the most famous avenue in Barcelona, consisting of five small boulevards that are elegantly connected to each other.
Here you can drink water from an ancient fountain, buy flowers or a bird and see Gaudí’s houses. From here we recommend starting your acquaintance with the city. Trees grow on both sides of the avenue, under the crowns of which it will be pleasant to walk even on a hot day. And with a light breeze, the salty smell of the sea reaches the avenue.
Address: El paseo de La Rambla, Barcelona, España
Metro: Drassanes, Liceu (L3), Cataluña (Metro lines 1 and 3)
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Monument to Columbus
The opening of the monument to Christopher Columbus was dedicated to the World Exhibition of 1888. A seven-meter bronze statue of the navigator crowns a metal column, which is located directly opposite the old port, where this traveler moored after the discovery of America. If you want to view the center from a height of 60 meters, take the elevator, which is located inside the column, to the observation deck.
From there you have a superb view of the Rambla, the mountains and the port of Barcelona.
Opening hours: from 8:30 to 20:30, January 6 and December 26 from 8:30 to 14:30. January 1 and December 25 closed.
Ticket price: €7.20, book in advance here.
Address: Plaza del Portal de la Pau, s/n, Barcelona, España
Metro: Drassanes (L3)
Bus: 59, 120, V13, h24
CosmoCaixa Science Museum
Science has never been more exciting than in this amazing museum! According to thousands of travelers, this is the best science museum in existence. It has hundreds of interactive exhibits that visually talk about the laws of nature. It will be interesting not only for children, but also for adults to conduct physical experiments and discover for themselves the train of thought of great scientists.
Right inside the museum building, you will be surprised to find a piece of the real Amazonian jungle and see how their inhabitants live.
The next building houses a digital planetarium. This is a real window into space, where astronomical theories, discoveries and secrets of the universe are told through digital performances. In the evening, in good weather, thanks to the technology of the planetarium, you can enjoy the view of the close stars and planets.
Opening hours: from 10:00 to 20:00; January 5, December 24 and 31 from 10:00 to 18:00; closed January 1, 6, December 25.
Ticket price: 6 €. Up to 16 years old and for CaixaBank customers free of charge.
Address: Carrer d’Isaac Newton, 26, Barcelona
Metro: Av.Tibidabo (Metro line 7)
Barceloneta)
For many, Barceloneta is the beaches, but there are also many interesting things to do in the coastal quarter. Walking or cycling through the park, where the modernist Torre de les Aigües rises, or along the narrow southern streets, you will leave pleasant memories of the atmosphere of this area.
There are no fancy buildings here, but there are many bars and restaurants for every taste. Some of them even overlook the Mediterranean Sea.
Be sure to try your favorite Spanish drink vermut, stop by the local fruit market, or take the funicular that was built in 1929 for the International Exhibition by air up to Montjuïc. Take a look at the Museum of the History of Catalonia for 4.5 €. On its roof, by the way, there is an observation deck. And in Barceloneta there are casinos, clubs, discos and a large shopping center Maremagnum.
Address: Pla de Palau, Barcelona
Metro: Barceloneta (L4)
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Picasso Museum
Museum dedicated to the work of the famous artist from Malaga, located in five Gothic buildings of the 13th-15th centuries. The collection of the museum, opened on the initiative of Pablo Picasso himself, has more than 4,200 unique works, so the queues at the box office can upset anyone.
We recommend that you take care of tickets in advance (here you can get a pass to 6 of the most popular museums at once). In addition to other paintings, here you can get acquainted with the famous Las Meninas series, the prototype of which was the work of the same name by Diego Velázquez.
Opening hours: from 9:00 to 19:00; Thursdays from 9:00 to 21:30. January 5, December 24 and 31 from 9:00 to 14:00
Ticket price: 12 €, you can book a visit to the museum with a guided tour here. Thursdays from 18:00 to 21:30, the first Sunday of each month, February 12, May 18 and September 24 are free.
Address: Carrer Montcada, 15-23, 08003, Barcelona
Metro: Jaume I (Metro line 4)
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El parque de la Ciutadella
This is one of the most famous and beloved parks in the Catalan capital. There is not only what is usually found in parks around the world (picnic lawns, benches, well-groomed paths, a lake with boat rentals, a fountain, etc.
), but also a zoo, a statue of a mammoth and suddenly the Parliament of Catalonia.
Young Antonio Gaudí, long before the start of the construction of the monumental Sagrada Familia, had a hand in the design of the Ciutadella park. Fountain Grand Cascade – his work. Mass festivities are held annually in the Ciutadella Park, including those dedicated to the patroness of the city of Our Lady of Mercy – La Mercé.
Opening hours: from 10:00 to sunset
Ticket price: free
Address: Passeig Picasso, Barcelona
Metro ímpica (4 metro line)
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Palace of Catalan Music
This magnificent example of early 20th century Catalan modernism is the work of the architect Lluís Domènech y Montaner. Currently, both classical symphony concerts and performances by contemporary local and foreign musicians are held here.
Since the building itself is magnificent even without music, here you can get on a guided tour, which will show you the most interesting corners that you simply cannot see during the concert.
Within an hour, you will be told the history of the building in one of five languages to choose from (unfortunately, not yet in Russian). There is also a wonderful cafe in the lobby.
Opening hours: from 9:00 to 15:30; on Easter and in July from 10:00 to 18:00, in August from 9:00 to 18:00
Ticket price: 18 €, students and pensioners – 11 €, up to 10 years – free of charge
Address: Calle Palau de la Música, 4, Barcelona
Metro: Urquinaona (L1, L4)
Camp Nou Stadium
unrelenting passions. Here, since 1957, bright meetings have been held between the best clubs in Europe and the world, including the World Cup. At this “elite stadium”, as UEFA designated it, up to 99 thousand (!) 354 spectators can see the match at a time.
Here is the most visited museum in Catalonia, the Club Barcelona Museum. In addition, sometimes music events are held here, as well as competitions in other sports, such as rugby.
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday guided visit only. Fridays from 15:00 to 19:30; on Saturdays from 10:00 to 19:30; on Sundays from 10:00 to 15:00
Ticket price: 59 €, children – 48 €, up to 3 years – free of charge
Address: Calle d’Arístides Maillol, 12, Barcelona
Metro: Palau Reial, María Cristina, Les Corts (L3), Collblanc (L5, L9)
Carmel
You are not mistaken. Indeed, we invite you to look into a real military bunker. True, the purpose of the visit will not be an excursion into recent Spanish history. From here you have the best view of Barcelona.
Once upon a time, 360-degree visibility was of strategic importance. Turo de la Rovira was built in 1937, from here the defense was carried out during the civil war. After the victory of the Phalanx, the fortifications were destroyed, even the real name of the place was lost, but a beautiful view of the city remained.
Now the observation deck of the “bunker” has become a favorite place for selfies.
Address: Calle Maria Lavernia, 59, Barcelona
Metro: Coll-La Teixonera, El Carmel (Metro Line 5)
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This 18th century palace has an absolutely magnificent baroque façade. It overlooks the Rambla and it is simply impossible to pass by without noticing it. The palace was built in 1777 by the former viceroy of Peru after his return to his homeland.
Currently, the palace houses a cultural center – the Center de la Imatge, which regularly organizes temporary exhibitions and other events.
Opening hours: from 12:00 to 20:00. Closed on Mondays, January 1st, May 1st, December 25th and 26th.
Ticket cost: Free
Address: LA RAMBLA, 99, Barcelona
Metro: Liceu (L3), Cataluya (L1, L3)
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Orta Labyrinth Park
In one of the corners of the park there is the oldest garden in the city.
It was broken in 1802 and until 1967 was intended exclusively for the private walks of its owners. The name of the park is not a joke, it really has a labyrinth of cypresses. Be careful – it’s really hard to get out of it. While you are looking for a way out, you will be accompanied by figures from classical mythology, such as Eros. Children will most of all like another section of the park, where real green sculptures are created from living shrubs.
Opening hours: from November to March from 10:00 to 19:00, from April to October from 10:00 to 20:00. December 25 from 9:00 to 14:00.
Ticket price: 2.23 €, up to 14 years old – 1.42 €, pensioners and children under 5 years old – free of charge. Free admission for everyone – September 24, Wednesdays and Sundays.
Address: Paseo Castanyers/Calle Germans Desvalls, Barcelona
Metro: Mundet (L3)
National Art Museum of Catalonia (MNAC)
Since 1990, the National Art Museum of Catalonia has mainly exhibited works by local artists, sculptors and photographers, and all temporary exhibitions are directly related to Catalan art.
Here you can see objects belonging to different eras from Romanesque times to the middle of the 20th century. The museum boasts an excellent collection of numismatics, numbering more than 135,000 items from the 6th century BC. BC. Until now. And from the observation deck of the museum you can enjoy the beautiful panorama of Barcelona.
Opening hours:
- October to April:
Tuesday-Saturday from 10:00 to 18:00, - from May to September:
Tuesday-Saturday from 10:00 to 20:00, - Sundays and holidays from 10:00 to 15:00,
- Mondays, January 1st, May 1st, December 25th closed.
Ticket price: 12 € (valid for 2 days). Under 16s and over 65s free.
Address: Palau Nacional (Parque de Montjuic), Barcelona
Metro: España (L1, L3)
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Plaza Catalunya
In Madrid, there is a “zero road” from where all countries start.
And Barcelona has its own Plaza Catalunya, which symbolically fulfills the same role for Barcelona. From here, by the way, the Rambla and de Gracia avenues begin, along which any self-respecting tourist should definitely walk at least once. It would be good to keep this area in mind as a guideline when traveling around the Catalan capital.
The wind rose is depicted in the center of the square. Along the perimeter it is decorated with fountains, trees and sculptures. Since 1927, young people have been gathering on this square, meetings have been scheduled and mass events have been held. The square is best decorated on New Year’s Eve. By the way, in the vicinity of Plaza Catalunya is a good place for shopping.
Address: Plaza de Cataluña, Barcelona
Metro: Cataluña (Metro lines 1 and 3)
Pedralbes Monastery
Gothic-style buildings, a medieval garden, an altarpiece, stained glass windows from the 14th century and a collection of ancient religious objects will be of great interest to history buffs.
The former monastery, founded in 1326 by King James II of Aragon, since 1931 partly became the Museum of the history of the city. But even now, several nuns live in the neighborhood of the museum.
Opening hours:
- October to March:
Tuesday-Friday from 10:00 to 14:00,
Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00; - from April to September:
Tuesday-Friday from 10:00 to 17:00,
Saturday from 10:00 to 19:00, - Sunday from 10:00 to 20:00;
- on holidays from 10:00 to 14:00;
- on Mondays, January 1, May 1, June 24, December 25 – closed.
Ticket price: €5, children under 16 free of charge. Sundays from 15:00 – free for everyone. The first Sunday of the month is free admission. Children under 18 can only visit the museum accompanied by an adult.
Address: Baixada del Monestir, 9, Barcelona
Metro: María Cristina, Palau Reial (Metro line 3)
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In a city by the sea, there simply cannot be a Maritime Museum.
The building represents the royal shipyards built between 1283 and 1390. In addition to this monument of Gothic architecture, at present you can see models of caravels, on which Columbus made his first trip to the American shores, documents, tools and objects that accompanied him during this historical event. Outside the museum, you can also visit the schooner Santa Eulalia, also owned by MMB, for a fee (€3).
Baluard Garden Hours: 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month from 11:00 to 14:00
Museum hours: from 10:00 to 20:00; December 24 and 31 from 10:00 to 15:00; closed on 1, 6 January, 25 and 26 December.
Ticket price: €7, students under 25 and over 65 years old €3.5.
Address: Avenida de les Drassanes, s/n, Barcelona
Metro: Drassanes (L3), Parallel (L2, L3)
Poblenou Olympic Village
After the Summer Olympics, which took place in Barcelona in 1992, one of the city’s most interesting sights has become the Olympic Village.
Buildings of hotels and other skyscrapers were originally built both for the residence of athletes during the Games, and in order to improve the appearance of the area, which has long been associated with the very first port in Barcelona. At present, there is a park, and an embankment, and a transformed Olympic port, where yachts turn white. There are also a large number of bars and restaurants, where we recommend visiting after a walk by the sea. And in the northern part is the Nueva Icaria beach.
Address: Villa Olímpica, Barcelona
Metro: Ciutadella, Villa Olímpica (Metro line 4)
Tram: T4
! You can walk endlessly in this bright, old and at the same time new city, finding interesting places, picturesque nooks and crannies and valuable architectural masterpieces.
Have a nice walk in Barcelona!
Barcelona Attractions: Top 25 – Barcelona10
In this article you will find the most famous attractions in Barcelona.
Of course, there are many more interesting places in this city, but first, check out the top locations. If you want to get everywhere without a queue and at a discount, take the City Pass. Follow this link to find individual tickets for all the most famous attractions. And do not deny yourself the pleasure of ordering a tour in Russian, so as not only to admire, but also to learn a lot of new things. And to save money, you can download our audio guide.
Download our application and use it with a city and metro map even offline.
Sagrada Familia or Sagrada Familia
This is a temple of incredible beauty in the Eixample district, on which the great architect Antoni Gaudí worked since 1884. Work on the Sagrada Familia became the main goal of his life. Unfortunately, he died in 1925, never having finished building his great brainchild. The Sagrada Familia has not been completed even now, but the municipality plans to complete its construction in 2025, on the centenary of the death of the great architect.
You can go up the spiral staircase and you will see the expanses of the magical city. However, do not forget about the queues, so we advise you to purchase tickets in advance. There are always many people who want to.
Opening hours: the temple is open from April to September from 9:00 to 20:00, the rest of the year until 18:00.
Ticket price : 26 €, for students and pensioners – 24 €.
Our advice: it is better to buy a ticket in advance so as not to stand in line for 2-3 hours (sometimes all tickets are completely sold out on the Internet, and it is impossible to enter in a live queue). You can buy tickets in advance here. Or here is another entrance to the temple with a climb to the towers.
Metro: Sagrada Familia (Metro lines 2 and 5).
» READ ALSO – Sagrada Familia: tickets and useful information
Gothic Quarter (Barrio Gotico)
To admire the color of true Catalan architecture, visit the Gothic Quarter.
This is just an open-air museum, which contains such a huge number of Gothic buildings that you will not find anywhere else in Europe. It was here that the Roman village of Barcino was located, which became the progenitor of the modern city.
Buildings of the 14th-15th centuries, as well as some buildings from Antiquity, have survived to this day. Between Carrer de la Tapineria and del Sots-Tinent Navarro you can see the remains of the Roman wall, in the center is the beautiful Cathedral of Saint Eulalia and the chapel. Most of the streets in this area are very narrow and winding and closed to traffic, which gives it a special atmosphere.
Address: Avda Placa de la Catedral, Gothic Quarter
Metro: Jaume I
You can make your life easier and download our audio guide to the Gothic Quarter, so you don’t have to wander through the narrow streets in an uncertain direction. The audio guide will take you to the most interesting route and tell the story of each attraction.
Choose a hotel in the Gothic Quarter
Park Guell
This fabulous park was also created by the architect Antoni Gaudi in the early 20th century in the upper part of Barcelona. Park Güell impresses first of all with its fabulous gingerbread houses and amazing mosaic sculptures. One of the most famous of them is this lizard.
Our tip: The best time to visit the park is in the morning or in the evening to avoid the heat and crowds of tourists.
Opening hours: November to February from 10:00 to 18:00, March and October from 10:00 to 19:00, April and September from 10:00 to 20:00, May and August from 10:00 to 21:00.
Ticket price : 10 € for adults, 7 € for children and people over 65. You can find tickets here.
Metro: Lesseps (Green Line, L3)
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Montjuic
Montjuic is a whole complex of attractions.
It is here that the following famous places are located:
- Fortress and tower of Montjuic
- Estadio Olímpico Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium
- The Singing Fountains of Barcelona (Font màgica de Montjuïc), a futuristic musical fountain beautifully lit at night
- National Art Museum of Catalonia (Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya)
- German Pavilion in Barcelona (Pavelló Mies van der Rohe)
- Picasso and Joan Miro Museums
- Miniature Spanish Village Poble Espanyol
- The parks of Montjuïc are good walking alleys frequented by cyclists and rollerbladers
Our advice: we recommend that you spend at least one day visiting Montjuic, ending with the performance of the singing fountains. Not far away you can have an inexpensive and very tasty meal at the Wok restaurant.
Metro: From Parallel metro on the funicular (Funicular de Montjuïc) to Passeig de Miramar, to go higher, you need to walk to the Teleferico cable car station and take another funicular.
View tickets for the funicular here.
Buses: No. 50 or No. 55 to the Teleferico cable car base.
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If you’re traveling with kids, Mount Tibidabo is a great choice, and there’s also an amusement park that kids will love.
How to get there: First you need to take the brown metro line number 7 to Tibidabo station (Avinguda del Tibidabo), then take the elevator. When exiting the subway across the road you will see the old blue tram stop (Tramvia Blau). The fare costs €4.8 one way. The tram will take you to the funicular. A ride on the funicular will cost you €7.5 one way.
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Casa Battló
Casa Battló in Barcelona, which in Russian is also called the House of Batlo or Casa Battló, is one of the most unusual works of Antonio Gaudí . There is not a single straight line in the house, even the pipes on the roof have bizarre shapes. Gaudí is said to have been inspired by nature itself.
Opening hours: from 9:00 to 21:00 (last entry at 20:20). On special visit days, the museum closes at 2:00 pm. The museum is closed on public holidays.
Ticket price: 25 €; students, pensioners – 18.50 €; children under 7 years old – free of charge. The audio guide is included in the ticket price. Tickets can and must be purchased in advance.
Address : Passeig de Gracia 43, Barcelona
Metro: Passeig de Grasia (line L 3), walk from Casa Mila to Casa Batlló
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Casa Mila
This is Gaudí’s last secular work. Having completed this commission for the Mila family, the architect devoted himself completely to work on the Sagrada Familia. You can find out more about this attraction in the article “House Mila in Barcelona”
Opening hours: open from 09:00 to 20:00 in summer, closes at 18:30 in other months.
Ticket price : €25, students and children €12.50, children under 6 free. You can buy tickets in advance using this link.
Address : Carrer Provença, 261, 08008, Barcelona, Espagne
Metro: Diagonal (lines 3 and 5)
Buses: 7, 22, 18 003
Beaches
Barcelona’s coastline is about 4.
5 km long. Fascinating views, golden sand, light sea breeze will help you take a break from the bustle of the city and active sightseeing. Here, on the beaches of Barcelona , under the hot Spanish sun, you can relax with a glass of sangria, build a sand castle with your children, and if you prefer active holidays, you can try your hand at beach sports.
The beaches of Barcelona are well maintained and very well equipped. Equipped with various services (cafes, first-aid posts, showers, toilets, lifeguards, police stations, sun loungers and parasols), they provide a pleasant stay at sea. And the best part is that they are all completely free!
Useful information: On average, sunbeds cost €6 per person and an umbrella €5.
- Sant Sebastia – Metro: Barceloneta, line L4
- Barceloneta – Metro: Barceloneta and Ciutadella, line L4
- Mar Bella – Metro: Selva de Mar, line L4
- Nova Mar Bella – Metro: Selva de Mar and El Marsesme, line
- Llevant – Metro: Selva de Mar, line L4
- Nova Icaria – Metro: Ciutadella and Bogatell, line L4
- Sant Miquel – Metro: Barceloneta and Ciutadella
- Bogatell – Metro: Line L4 – stop Poblenou and Llacuna
- Zona Banys Forum – Metro: Maresme and Forum
- Somorrostro – Metro: Barceloneta and Ciutadella Villa, line L4
Comfortable beach hotels are located along the coast.
Barceloneta: choose a hotel on the first line
Aquarium
Here visitors can walk through the 80-meter underwater tunnel, admiring the sharks, rays, octopuses and other marine life. More than 11,000 marine life, representatives of 450 species, live in three dozen giant aquariums.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 21:00, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays from 9:30 to 21:00. In June and September from 9:30 to 21:30, in July and August from 9:30 to 23:00.
Ticket price: children under 3 years old – free of charge, an adult ticket costs 25 €, for children from 5 to 10 years old – 18 €, from 3 to 4 years old – 10 €. To avoid standing in line, buy tickets at this link. And don’t forget to pick up a free guide at the information desk.
Address : Moll d’Espanya, 7, Barcelona, Espanya
Subway: Drassanes (line L3) or Barceloneta (line L4)
La Rambla
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kilometer and a beautiful pedestrian avenue from Plaza Catalunya to the sea is almost always filled with walking tourists and locals, musicians, artists who will draw your portrait on paper in a matter of minutes, magicians and sellers of various pleasant trifles.
This is the most famous avenue in Barcelona, consisting of five small boulevards that are elegantly connected to each other.
Here you can drink water from an ancient fountain, buy flowers or a bird and see Gaudí’s houses. From here we recommend starting your acquaintance with the city. Trees grow on both sides of the avenue, under the crowns of which it will be pleasant to walk even on a hot day. And with a light breeze, the salty smell of the sea reaches the avenue.
Address: El paseo de La Rambla, Barcelona, España
Metro: Drassanes, Liceu (L3), Cataluña (Metro lines 1 and 3)
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Monument to Columbus
The opening of the monument to Christopher Columbus was dedicated to the World Exhibition of 1888. A seven-meter bronze statue of the navigator crowns a metal column, which is located directly opposite the old port, where this traveler moored after the discovery of America. If you want to view the center from a height of 60 meters, take the elevator, which is located inside the column, to the observation deck.
From there you have a superb view of the Rambla, the mountains and the port of Barcelona.
Opening hours: from 8:30 to 20:30, January 6 and December 26 from 8:30 to 14:30. January 1 and December 25 closed.
Ticket price: €7.20, book in advance here.
Address: Plaza del Portal de la Pau, s/n, Barcelona, España
Metro: Drassanes (L3)
Bus: 59, 120, V13, h24
CosmoCaixa Science Museum
Science has never been more exciting than in this amazing museum! According to thousands of travelers, this is the best science museum in existence. It has hundreds of interactive exhibits that visually talk about the laws of nature. It will be interesting not only for children, but also for adults to conduct physical experiments and discover for themselves the train of thought of great scientists.
Right inside the museum building, you will be surprised to find a piece of the real Amazonian jungle and see how their inhabitants live.
The next building houses a digital planetarium. This is a real window into space, where astronomical theories, discoveries and secrets of the universe are told through digital performances. In the evening, in good weather, thanks to the technology of the planetarium, you can enjoy the view of the close stars and planets.
Opening hours: from 10:00 to 20:00; January 5, December 24 and 31 from 10:00 to 18:00; closed January 1, 6, December 25.
Ticket price: 6 €. Up to 16 years old and for CaixaBank customers free of charge.
Address: Carrer d’Isaac Newton, 26, Barcelona
Metro: Av.Tibidabo (Metro line 7)
Barceloneta)
For many, Barceloneta is the beaches, but there are also many interesting things to do in the coastal quarter. Walking or cycling through the park, where the modernist Torre de les Aigües rises, or along the narrow southern streets, you will leave pleasant memories of the atmosphere of this area.
There are no fancy buildings here, but there are many bars and restaurants for every taste. Some of them even overlook the Mediterranean Sea.
Be sure to try your favorite Spanish drink vermut, stop by the local fruit market, or take the funicular that was built in 1929 for the International Exhibition by air up to Montjuïc. Take a look at the Museum of the History of Catalonia for 4.5 €. On its roof, by the way, there is an observation deck. And in Barceloneta there are casinos, clubs, discos and a large shopping center Maremagnum.
Address: Pla de Palau, Barcelona
Metro: Barceloneta (L4)
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Picasso Museum
Museum dedicated to the work of the famous artist from Malaga, located in five Gothic buildings of the 13th-15th centuries. The collection of the museum, opened on the initiative of Pablo Picasso himself, has more than 4,200 unique works, so the queues at the box office can upset anyone.
We recommend that you take care of tickets in advance (here you can get a pass to 6 of the most popular museums at once). In addition to other paintings, here you can get acquainted with the famous Las Meninas series, the prototype of which was the work of the same name by Diego Velázquez.
Opening hours: from 9:00 to 19:00; Thursdays from 9:00 to 21:30. January 5, December 24 and 31 from 9:00 to 14:00
Ticket price: 12 €, you can book a visit to the museum with a guided tour here. Thursdays from 18:00 to 21:30, the first Sunday of each month, February 12, May 18 and September 24 are free.
Address: Carrer Montcada, 15-23, 08003, Barcelona
Metro: Jaume I (Metro line 4)
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El parque de la Ciutadella
This is one of the most famous and beloved parks in the Catalan capital. There is not only what is usually found in parks around the world (picnic lawns, benches, well-groomed paths, a lake with boat rentals, a fountain, etc.
), but also a zoo, a statue of a mammoth and suddenly the Parliament of Catalonia.
Young Antonio Gaudí, long before the start of the construction of the monumental Sagrada Familia, had a hand in the design of the Ciutadella park. Fountain Grand Cascade – his work. Mass festivities are held annually in the Ciutadella Park, including those dedicated to the patroness of the city of Our Lady of Mercy – La Mercé.
Opening hours: from 10:00 to sunset
Ticket price: free
Address: Passeig Picasso, Barcelona
Metro ímpica (4 metro line)
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Palace of Catalan Music
This magnificent example of early 20th century Catalan modernism is the work of the architect Lluís Domènech y Montaner. Currently, both classical symphony concerts and performances by contemporary local and foreign musicians are held here.
Since the building itself is magnificent even without music, here you can get on a guided tour, which will show you the most interesting corners that you simply cannot see during the concert.
Within an hour, you will be told the history of the building in one of five languages to choose from (unfortunately, not yet in Russian). There is also a wonderful cafe in the lobby.
Opening hours: from 9:00 to 15:30; on Easter and in July from 10:00 to 18:00, in August from 9:00 to 18:00
Ticket price: 18 €, students and pensioners – 11 €, up to 10 years – free of charge
Address: Calle Palau de la Música, 4, Barcelona
Metro: Urquinaona (L1, L4)
Camp Nou Stadium
unrelenting passions. Here, since 1957, bright meetings have been held between the best clubs in Europe and the world, including the World Cup. At this “elite stadium”, as UEFA designated it, up to 99 thousand (!) 354 spectators can see the match at a time.
Here is the most visited museum in Catalonia, the Club Barcelona Museum. In addition, sometimes music events are held here, as well as competitions in other sports, such as rugby.
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday guided visit only. Fridays from 15:00 to 19:30; on Saturdays from 10:00 to 19:30; on Sundays from 10:00 to 15:00
Ticket price: 59 €, children – 48 €, up to 3 years – free of charge
Address: Calle d’Arístides Maillol, 12, Barcelona
Metro: Palau Reial, María Cristina, Les Corts (L3), Collblanc (L5, L9)
Carmel
You are not mistaken. Indeed, we invite you to look into a real military bunker. True, the purpose of the visit will not be an excursion into recent Spanish history. From here you have the best view of Barcelona.
Once upon a time, 360-degree visibility was of strategic importance. Turo de la Rovira was built in 1937, from here the defense was carried out during the civil war. After the victory of the Phalanx, the fortifications were destroyed, even the real name of the place was lost, but a beautiful view of the city remained.
Now the observation deck of the “bunker” has become a favorite place for selfies.
Address: Calle Maria Lavernia, 59, Barcelona
Metro: Coll-La Teixonera, El Carmel (Metro Line 5)
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This 18th century palace has an absolutely magnificent baroque façade. It overlooks the Rambla and it is simply impossible to pass by without noticing it. The palace was built in 1777 by the former viceroy of Peru after his return to his homeland.
Currently, the palace houses a cultural center – the Center de la Imatge, which regularly organizes temporary exhibitions and other events.
Opening hours: from 12:00 to 20:00. Closed on Mondays, January 1st, May 1st, December 25th and 26th.
Ticket cost: Free
Address: LA RAMBLA, 99, Barcelona
Metro: Liceu (L3), Cataluya (L1, L3)
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Orta Labyrinth Park
In one of the corners of the park there is the oldest garden in the city.
It was broken in 1802 and until 1967 was intended exclusively for the private walks of its owners. The name of the park is not a joke, it really has a labyrinth of cypresses. Be careful – it’s really hard to get out of it. While you are looking for a way out, you will be accompanied by figures from classical mythology, such as Eros. Children will most of all like another section of the park, where real green sculptures are created from living shrubs.
Opening hours: from November to March from 10:00 to 19:00, from April to October from 10:00 to 20:00. December 25 from 9:00 to 14:00.
Ticket price: 2.23 €, up to 14 years old – 1.42 €, pensioners and children under 5 years old – free of charge. Free admission for everyone – September 24, Wednesdays and Sundays.
Address: Paseo Castanyers/Calle Germans Desvalls, Barcelona
Metro: Mundet (L3)
National Art Museum of Catalonia (MNAC)
Since 1990, the National Art Museum of Catalonia has mainly exhibited works by local artists, sculptors and photographers, and all temporary exhibitions are directly related to Catalan art.
Here you can see objects belonging to different eras from Romanesque times to the middle of the 20th century. The museum boasts an excellent collection of numismatics, numbering more than 135,000 items from the 6th century BC. BC. Until now. And from the observation deck of the museum you can enjoy the beautiful panorama of Barcelona.
Opening hours:
- October to April:
Tuesday-Saturday from 10:00 to 18:00, - from May to September:
Tuesday-Saturday from 10:00 to 20:00, - Sundays and holidays from 10:00 to 15:00,
- Mondays, January 1st, May 1st, December 25th closed.
Ticket price: 12 € (valid for 2 days). Under 16s and over 65s free.
Address: Palau Nacional (Parque de Montjuic), Barcelona
Metro: España (L1, L3)
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Plaza Catalunya
In Madrid, there is a “zero road” from where all countries start.
And Barcelona has its own Plaza Catalunya, which symbolically fulfills the same role for Barcelona. From here, by the way, the Rambla and de Gracia avenues begin, along which any self-respecting tourist should definitely walk at least once. It would be good to keep this area in mind as a guideline when traveling around the Catalan capital.
The wind rose is depicted in the center of the square. Along the perimeter it is decorated with fountains, trees and sculptures. Since 1927, young people have been gathering on this square, meetings have been scheduled and mass events have been held. The square is best decorated on New Year’s Eve. By the way, in the vicinity of Plaza Catalunya is a good place for shopping.
Address: Plaza de Cataluña, Barcelona
Metro: Cataluña (Metro lines 1 and 3)
Pedralbes Monastery
Gothic-style buildings, a medieval garden, an altarpiece, stained glass windows from the 14th century and a collection of ancient religious objects will be of great interest to history buffs.
The former monastery, founded in 1326 by King James II of Aragon, since 1931 partly became the Museum of the history of the city. But even now, several nuns live in the neighborhood of the museum.
Opening hours:
- October to March:
Tuesday-Friday from 10:00 to 14:00,
Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00; - from April to September:
Tuesday-Friday from 10:00 to 17:00,
Saturday from 10:00 to 19:00, - Sunday from 10:00 to 20:00;
- on holidays from 10:00 to 14:00;
- on Mondays, January 1, May 1, June 24, December 25 – closed.
Ticket price: €5, children under 16 free of charge. Sundays from 15:00 – free for everyone. The first Sunday of the month is free admission. Children under 18 can only visit the museum accompanied by an adult.
Address: Baixada del Monestir, 9, Barcelona
Metro: María Cristina, Palau Reial (Metro line 3)
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In a city by the sea, there simply cannot be a Maritime Museum.
The building represents the royal shipyards built between 1283 and 1390. In addition to this monument of Gothic architecture, at present you can see models of caravels, on which Columbus made his first trip to the American shores, documents, tools and objects that accompanied him during this historical event. Outside the museum, you can also visit the schooner Santa Eulalia, also owned by MMB, for a fee (€3).
Baluard Garden Hours: 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month from 11:00 to 14:00
Museum hours: from 10:00 to 20:00; December 24 and 31 from 10:00 to 15:00; closed on 1, 6 January, 25 and 26 December.
Ticket price: €7, students under 25 and over 65 years old €3.5.
Address: Avenida de les Drassanes, s/n, Barcelona
Metro: Drassanes (L3), Parallel (L2, L3)
Poblenou Olympic Village
After the Summer Olympics, which took place in Barcelona in 1992, one of the city’s most interesting sights has become the Olympic Village.