The Museu d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona (MACBA), opened in 1995, has become Barcelona's most distinguished contemporary art center. Designed by renowned American architect Richard Meier, its glistening white, glass-fronted exterior makes it a...
Nestled on the eastern side of Park Güell is a dusty-pink house which was the home of the renowned Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí from 1906 until his death in 1926. On display are furniture and ironwork he designed (from locations such as La...
Surrounded by the modern grid-pattern of Barcelona's late-19th-century Eixample, the Church of Santa Maria del Pi stands as a remarkable reminder of the city's medieval past. Dating back to the 14th century, the church was reassembled in its...
Constructed in the late 18th century by Italian engineer Domenico Bagutti for Joan Antoni Desvalls, the Marquès d’Alfarràs i de Llupià, Parc de la Creueta del Coll is a beautiful and historic park located at the foot of the Collserola hills. For...
El Born is the stylish quarter at the eastern edge of Barcelona's old city, built around a grand iron market hall, the Mercat del Born, and a long promenade lined with bars, small shops and art boutiques. Beneath the hall lies a buried...
Barcelona Zoo is home to 2000 animals, including geckos, gorillas, lions, elephants, and Iberian wolves, offering pony rides, picnic areas, and an adventure playground. In 2019, Barcelona authorities implemented regulations prohibiting the...
Chocoholics won't be able to contain their excitement at this museum dedicated to the beloved cocoa-based foodstuff. The museum traces the origins of chocolate, its arrival in Europe and the many myths and images associated with it, with...
Constructed for the 1992 Olympics, the Piscines Bernat Picornell and Estadi Olímpic are still accessible to the public. The Piscines Bernat Picornell, originally built for the swimming and diving events, is now open for everybody to use. The...
Home of RCD Espanyol
Also known as Power8, Estadi Cornellà-El Prat is a €60 million venue with a capacity of just over 40,000. The new home RCD Espanyol, the venue also host concerts and other events.
Located on the borders of the...
Popular shopping street in Raval
Carrer de la Riera Baixa is a narrow one-way street in Raval, famous for its vintage stores, and second-hand designer clothes. For vintage clothes, check out Vintage Galalith, Le Swing, Lailo or...
Barcelona’s Beloved Lady of Mercy Church
Adored by the people of Barcelona, La Mercè is the city’s patron saint. For her duty of warding off the plague of locusts in 1637, the city’s main celebration in September is in honor of her. To...
If you watched the Olympics on TV, you may have been surprised to see the main 60,000-capacity Lluís Companys stadium which hosted the Opening Ceremony and the shooting of the flaming arrow by an archer. The stadium, which first opened in 1929,...
The finest example of Romanesque architecture in Barcelona is found in the dainty little cloister at the Church of Santa Maria del Pi. This church's history dates back to either the 9th or 10th century, and was later rebuilt in the 11th or 12th...
For centuries, Barcelona's town hall has served as the seat of power. The Consell de Cent, the city’s ruling council, held its first meeting here back in the 14th century. Since then, the building has gone through various changes; the original...
Surrounded by leafy acacias and featuring a trickling fountain and baroque church, the small square still bears the scars of the 1938 bombing carried out by the Italian air force in support of Franco, wherein 42 people tragically lost their...
For a leisurely stroll through history
Situated in the Sarrià-Sant Gervasi part of Barcelona, Sarria Cemetery (Cementiri Sarrià) is a historic spot where once the village of Sarria stood. Sarrià dates from the year 987, but few relics...
The Plaça de la Virreina is a delightful pedestrianised area with lush greenery, highlighted by pleasant terraces. The 17th-century Església de Sant Joan stands as a regal presence, having been reconstructed in the 1880s by Francesc Berenguer.
Barcelona park at historic castle site
Having been abandoned and overrun with vegetation, the historic Castell de l’Oreneta site still features beautiful ruins spanning an expansive field over two rural estates; Can Bonavia of the Count...
The Pedralbes Monastery is a 14th-century Gothic convent in the hills above Barcelona, now a museum, with one of the most beautiful cloisters in the city. It was founded in 1326 for the Poor Clares, nuns mostly from noble families, and a few nuns...
The late Antoni Tàpies, a renowned 20th-century Catalan artist, left behind a rich legacy featuring a powerful range of paintings and a foundation dedicated to the promotion of modern-day artists. This legacy is housed in the unique Fundació...
Shoes and tools used in the trade
Museu del Calçat traces the history of footwear, with an interesting collection of shoes from the 2nd century to the present day, some reproductions, and some authentic. Visitors can also see traditional...
The Palau de la Virreina in Barcelona is a rare example of post-baroque architecture, boasting a grand 18th-century rococo mansion (with some neoclassical elements). Constructed in the 1770s by Manuel d’Amat i de Junyent, a renowned Spanish...
The astounding array of historical artifacts, religious art and antiques collected by the wealthy Catalan sculptor, traveller and obsessive collector, Frederic Marès i Deulovol (1893–1991), can now be found inside a vast medieval complex that was...
Housed in the 1929 World Exhibition's Graphic Arts Palace, the intriguing Archaeology Museum of Catalonia provides visitors with an in-depth view of both the culture of Catalonia and the cultures from across Spain. From the 5th- to 3rd-century...
The Palau de Mar, a majestic building from the 1880s, houses the Museum of Catalan History. This museum takes visitors on a journey from the Stone Age to the Spanish Civil War and beyond, exploring the tumultuous cultural and political history of...
Football club museum named after the club’s founder
FC Barcelona Museum was a dream of Joan Gamper, the club’s founder, in the 1920s. It wasn’t until 1984 when the football club’s then president Josep Lluis Nunez opened the museum, which...
Explore the naughty side of historical artifacts at this museum, featuring ancient Indian bas-reliefs depicting tantric love, 18th-century wood carvings of Kama Sutra positions and Japanese porcelain porn and African fornication carvings....
Museum of the 1992 Olympic Games
Held in Barcelona, the 1992 Olympic Games brought a sense of sportsmanship to the entire world. One of the few European museums dedicated to sports, you will find costumes, photos and other memorabilia at...
The Convent de Santa Mònica, which was located on the western side of the street, has been renovated and is now a cultural center displaying various modern multimedia installations.
Museum hosted inside a genuine fortress built in 1779
The Museu Militar opened in 1963 inside the Montjuïc Castle. The museum currently has an exclusive collection of more than 11,000 military miniatures, a collection of antique and modern...
Different perspectives on instant photography
Impossible Barcelona is a space to enjoy instant photography from every perspective. You will find a variety of polaroid cameras in different shapes, and sizes, from different time periods,...
Given the nickname “la grapadora” (the stapler), Barcelona's design museum makes for an intriguing destination. Its monolithic contemporary building boasts geometric facades in a rather brutalist style, housing a spectacular collection of...
No. 10 Carrer del Paradís, situated opposite the southeast end of La Catedral, leads towards Plaça de Sant Jaume. Inside this building, which possesses both Gothic and baroque elements, are four columns and the architrave of Barcelona's main...
Built in 1896 under the supervision of architect Puig i Cadafalch
Casa Marti "Els Quatre Gats" was designed to look like a medieval castle. The Gothic façade of the home is additionally adorned with charismatic and ornamental elements of...
Notable sculpture in Parc de la Ciutadella pond
El Desconsol is a sorrowful man, his arm thrown across his down-turned head. Known as Grief in English, the sculpture is an early 20th century representation of modernisme, the Catalan...
If you're looking for a quick escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, La Barceloneta's south end is perfect for a bit of fun in the sun. Relax on the white-golden sand and enjoy a refreshing swim in the Mediterranean. Right in front of the...
Platja de la Mar Bella is a popular spot among the LGBTQI+ community, offering a small strip of nudist beach, soft blonde sands, various water sports, and a skate park.
A colorful salamander greeter
One of Parque Guell's most famous residents, El Dragon de Gaudi, sits playfully and ominously at the park's entrance. But the dragon's presences is felt throughout the park via serpentine benches and other...
Where photography is encouraged!
Opened in Barcelona in 2015, Museo de las ilusiones is just off of Las Ramblas, and brings you IN to in the famous paintings that you've always wanted to be a part of!
A unqiue experience in...
Industrial country estate in Barcelona
This private estate of Eusebi Güell presents three works of industrialist architect Antoni Gaudi. While only viewable from the street, the Finca Güell is still worth a look. An early work of Gaudi,...