What to see in Barcelona

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Sagrada Família

The Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família (Expiatory Temple of the Holy Family) is a highly acclaimed monument situated in Barcelona, Catalonia, and is often regarded as the symbol of the city. The idea for the church was conceived by bookseller...
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Park Güell

Visitors and locals alike marvel at the beauty of Park Güell, Antoni Gaudí's architectural masterpiece that perfectly blends tree-shaped columns and undulating forms in perfect harmony. The colors of the broken tile mosaics that cover the surface...
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La Pedrera - Mila House (Casa Mila)

Gaudí's architectural masterpiece, La Pedrera (known formally as Casa Milà), was commissioned by a businessman in 1905–10 and is now a UNESCO-listed site. Its uneven grey stone facade, which wraps around the corner of Carrer de Provença, gives...
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Casa Batlló

Casa Batlló, one of Europe's most eccentric residential structures, is a marvel of Gaudí's imagination. Built between 1904 and 1906, the building's façade is a playful showcase of his creativity, and its unconventional design, inspired by the...
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Las Ramblas

Strolling La Rambla, or ramblejar as the local people say, is a must when visiting Barcelona. It's a tree-lined boulevard, featuring a wide array of architectural delights and beautifully decorated flower stalls, and is home to some of the most...
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Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic)

Historic district with quiet shopping and restaurants

Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic) is named so for its previous Roman inhabitants, who left their mark on the neighborhood’s landscape. Walking through the narrow and winding streets feels...
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Mountain of the Jews (Montjuïc)

Recreational area, also known as Parc de Montjuïc

Originally a medieval Jewish cemetery, the Mountain of the Jews (Montjuïc) overlooks the city of Barcelona. As a historic and consecrated land for the Jewish Spanish people of Barcelona,...
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Museu Picasso

Located on Carrer de Montcada, the Museu Picasso celebrates the artistic genius of Pablo Picasso, who moved to Barcelona at the age of 14 and formed strong ties with the city. Opened in 1963 and containing around 4000 original works, the museum...
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La Ribera

Medieval architecture

La Ribera is part of the Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera quarter in Barcelona. It is worthy of attention for its Medieval architecture, as well as for its popular tourist attractions, including Museu Picasso,...
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Catalunya Square

Plaça de Catalunya, located at the junction of the old city and L'Eixample, is a bustling hub for both bus and train transportation. Home to impressive fountains, elegant sculptures and street vendors, the square is often filled with tourists,...
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Little Barcelona (La Barceloneta)

Barceloneta's seaside boasts the first of Barcelona's beaches. Come summertime, they are filled with people looking to make the most of the sunshine. Strolling, running and sunbathing are popular activities along the 1.25km promenade extending...
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Ciutadella Park (Parc de la Ciutadella)

Take a walk, have a picnic, go for a boat ride on the lake, or tour Catalonia's parliament in Barcelona's largest public park, Parc de la Ciutadella. This 19th-century green space was built on the former site of the much-disliked La Ciutadella...
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Font Màgica de Montjuïc

The ‘Magic Fountain’ on Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina, originally built for the 1929 World Exposition and reborn for the 1992 Olympics, is a must-see spectacle. This unique 15-minute night performance showcases a spectacular display of...
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Catedral

Barcelona's central place of worship captivates with its grandeur, from its Gothic-style gargoyles and intricate stone detailing adorning its main facade to its octagonal, flat-roofed towers. Constructed between 1298 and 1460 and updated with a...
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Camp Nou

Where FC Barcelona has played since 1957

Camp Nou is one of football's great stadiums, a vast cauldron of a ground that holds 98,000 spectators. That's a lot of noise when the team is doing well, and an awful lot of silence when it isn't....
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MNAC (Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya)

The Palau Nacional, with its remarkable neoclassical-baroque silhouette, is visible from across Barcelona atop the slopes of Montjuïc. Originally built for the 1929 World Exhibition, the Palau was restored in 2005 and now contains an extensive...
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Passeig de Gracia

Commercial city avenue of notable architecture

One of the most breathtaking avenues in Barcelona, the Passeig de Gracia is full of amazing architecture designed by Spanish greats. Antonio Gaudi, for instance, is well represented on this...
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Palau Güell

In the late 1880s, the Palau Güell was constructed off La Rambla for Gaudí's wealthy patron Eusebi Güell. As one of few major buildings of that era in Ciutat Vella, the neo-Gothic mansion reveals Gaudí's prodigious genius, presenting a...
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Museu Barbier-Mueller d'Art Precolombí

A treasure house of pre-Colombian art

Museu Barbier-Mueller d'Art Precolombí in the Born contains a spell-binding collection of pre-Columbian art from South and Central America. Exhibits are regularly alternated to ensure as much of the...
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Museu Marítim

The majestic Gothic Reials Drassanes (Royal Shipyards) of Barcelona serves as the home of the city's maritime museum. Its impressive collection includes a replica of Don Juan de Austria's 16th century flagship, a variety of fishing vessels,...
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Poble Espanyol

Come and explore the beauty of Spain and its culture in this unique ‘Spanish Village’! Welcome to the unique ‘Spanish Village’, a captivating collage of Spanish architecture constructed for the local-crafts section of the 1929 World Exhibition....
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Museu de Ciències Naturals de la Ciutadella (Geologia and Zoologia)

Museums of Geology and Zoology

The two museums come with a package deal, viewable on the same ticket. The more popular of the two is the Museu de Zoologia, inside an amusing building designed by modernize architect Lluis Domenech i...
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Fundació Francisco Godia

Art Museum Featuring Francisco Godia’s Collection

The Catalan art lover and businessman, Francisco Godia spent much of his time building his collection. His sensitivity to art is now displayed at Fundacio Fancisco Godia, with a range of...
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Science Museum (Museu de la Ciencia)

Barcelona’s science museum

Great for children and adults alike, the Science Museum (Museu de la Ciencia) operated by CaixaForum Barcelona offers a wealth of exhibits and activities in an exciting and educational environment. It’s easy to...
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Casa Amatller

Casa Amatller, one of Puig i Cadafalch’s most ostentatious Modernista creations, features a unique blend of Gothic window frames, Romanesque flourishes, and a stepped gable taken from Dutch urban architecture. But the building’s main facade takes...
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Ciutat Vella (Old City)

Historic district of previous royal residents

Ciutat Vella (Old City) is dripping in history, located on the very spot where kings once ruled. King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella welcomed Columbus at the district’s Placa del Rei. The old...
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Jardí Botànic

These hillside gardens, which are dedicated to Mediterranean flora, contain a remarkable 40,000 plants and 1500 species, many of which are native to areas with a climate similar to that of the Mediterranean, such as the Canary Islands, North...
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Museu d'Història de la Ciutat

Barcelona's stunning Palau Reial Major (Grand Royal Palace) on Plaça del Rei houses one of the city's most captivating museums. Here you can take a journey through time to the very beginnings of Roman Barcino, founded by Emperor Augustus in 10...
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Museu Egipci de Barcelona

Hotel mogul Jordi Clos has devoted a considerable part of his life to gathering ancient Egyptian artifacts, which are showcased in his private museum categorised according to themes (e.g. pharaohs, religion, funerary practices, mummification,...
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Monument a Colom

Inspired by Nelson's Column

Monument a Colom (Christopher Columbus monument) was designed for the Universal Exhibition of 1888. Positioned at the base of La Rambla, the monument allegedly marks the spot where Columbus docked in 1493 after...
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Fundació Joan Miró

Joan Miró, a celebrated Catalan painter and sculptor hailing from Barcelona, is renowned for merging abstract art with surrealism. His immense influence on 20th century art is evident in the city of Barcelona, from the 50-meter mosaic he designed...
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CaixaForum

La Caixa building society has a long-standing commitment to art, especially that of the contemporary period. The bank’s premier exposition space in Barcelona is host to a part of its far-reaching global collection, as well as captivating...
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Placa Reial

The bustling Plaça Reial in Barcelona is renowned for its photogenic beauty and liveliness. Boasting 19th-century neoclassical buildings with arcades, restaurants, bars and nightspots, it is always buzzing with activity. The center of the square...
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Miscelanea

Art gallery and bar

Miscelanea is a multi purpose cultural space, initially founded as a not-for-profit cultural association. The association discovers and promotes up-and-coming artists, both local and national.

An event venue,...
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Port Vell

Lively harbor with shopping and dining

Full of yachts and cruise ships, Port Vell is also the home to various entertainment venues. There is a mall featured at Port Vell, with several shops and restaurants. Here you will also find a...
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Galería Miquel Alzueta

Antiques and art

Galería Miquel Alzueta is a favorite with collectors and antique dealers, and a must for connoisseurs. You will find unique items from the XIXth and XXth centuries, as well as rare designs by the likes of Le Corbusier...
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Kowasa Gallery

For emerging photographers of note

The Kowasa Gallery is a combination art gallery, photographic gallery, and bookstore in the center of Barcelona. Permanent and rotating exhibitions, workshops, and sales both on and offline are a central...
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Mutt

Bookstore and art gallery

Mutt is hip, cool, and happening, a unique concept store, combining the best of art and literature. The bookstore itself boasts a rich collection specializing in contemporary literature, self editions,...
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Casa Vicens

The incredible private house of Manuel Vicens i Montaner, crafted by the renowned architect Gaudí when he was only 30 years old, is a Unesco-listed masterpiece tucked away in the west of Gràcia. The lavish facade is decorated with ceramics of...
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Arc de Triomf

The Arc de Triomf in Barcelona, located at the north-western edge of Parc de la Ciutadella, was originally designed by Josep Vilaseca as the primary entrance to the 1888 Barcelona Universal Exposition. The arch is an example of Modernista...