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Barcelona Attractions

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Read More Casa Milà (La Pedrera)
(Passeig de Gràcia)
The Casa Mila is a unique building designed by the famous Antonio Gaudi that ranks as a World Heritage Site. Resembling an artistic sculpture, the building is a popular tourist attraction in Barcelona.
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Read More Cathedral
(Gothic Quarter)
A Gothic inspired Cathedral, the Santa Eulalia Cathedral in Barcelona features an unusual layout. Highlights of the Cathedral include its interior, its Crypt, Tower, Treasury and Museum.
Read More Ceramic Museum
(Palau de Reial Pedralbes)
Barcelona's Ceramic Museum displays interesting exhibits and provides an informative insight into Spain's cultural history. The Museum also features a ceramic workshop as well as a library.
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Read More Columbus Monument
(Port)
The Christopher Columbus Monument in Barcelona is a tower that stands 197 feet tall and is topped by a statue of Columbus. The tower tells the story of Columbus's life in pictures.
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Read More Eixample
The Eixample district, just outside of the old city center, expanded during the rise of modernism. The result can be seen in the architecture, with buildings by such well known architects as Antoni Gaudí.
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Read More Fundació Joan Miró
(Montjuïc)
Made of white concrete, the Fundacio Joan Miro is situated within park-like surroundings. The foundation exhibits short term exhibitions and features a library, cafeteria and bookshop.
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Read More Golden Quarter
(Passeig de Gràcia)
The Golden Quarter of Barcelona is home to an agglomeration of buildings depicting Modernist architecture. The area features well-preserved homes from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Read More Gran Teatre del Liceu
(Rambla dels Caputxins)
Built in 1844, the Gran Teatre del Liceu is amongst the largest traditional theaters in Europe. The Opera House hosts performances by various great singers.
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Read More Harbor Cable Car
(Port)
The Harbor Cable Car in Barcelona offers rides over the harbor basin in Barcelona. Visitors can enjoy great views of the port area during the ride.
Read More Maritime Museum
(Port)
Barcelona's Maritime Museum showcases aspects of seafaring. The Museum is located in close proximity to the Columbus Monument, along the docks.
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Read More Montjuïc
Stretching across an area of 700 feet is the popularly visited Montjuic area. The area features large parks and museums, and is especially well-liked for its scenic surroundings and rich vegetation.
Read More Museu d'Història de la Ciutat
(Gothic Quarter)
The Museu D'Historia de la Ciutat is housed within a medieval style palace in Barcelona, namely the Casa Clariana Padellas.
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Read More National Palace
(Montjuïc)
Barcelona's National Palace was built in 1934 in an ornate fashion. The Palace has since been modified and now houses the fascinating 'Magic Fountain' and the Museum of Catalan Art
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Read More Palace of Music
(Plaça de Catalunya)
A World Heritage Site, the Palace of Music was inaugurated in 1908 and is built in a most unconventional design. The Palace interior is only open to the public during concerts which are usually held in the impressive concert Hall.
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Read More Parc Güell
(North Districts)
Parc Guell, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was designed by Antoni Gaudi. The Park is landscaped beautifully and features colonnades, viaducts and grottoes. Scenic views of the city can be seen from the park.
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Read More Passeig de Gràcia
(Ramblas)
A beautiful boulevard, the Passeig de Gracia links the old town with the Gracia district. Here, visitors can find several banks and shops as well as residences exuding a modernist architectural style.
Read More Picasso Museum
(Gothic Quarter)
The Picasso Museum is contained within the Palau Berenguer de Aguilar, a striking Gothic Palace. Here, visitors can find paintings, drawings and prints from Picasso's time.
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Read More Ramblas
One of the most popular hangouts in Barcelona, the Ramblas is a lively thoroughfare in the heart of the city. The Ramblas features a flower and bird market as well as various street-side performances.
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Read More Sagrat Cor View
(Church of the Sacred Heart)
Surrounding the foot of the statue of Christ is the Sagrat Cor View. From here, visitors can enjoy splendid views over the city and the coast.
Read More Spanish Village
(Montjuïc)
Created for the 1929 World Exhibition, the famous Spanish Village showcases the plethora of different building styles found across Spain. The village features stalls, shops and an entertainment center.
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Read More Tibidabo
(North Districts)
A popular tourist attraction in Barcelona, the 532 meter high Tibidabo monument marks the site where Christ was tempted by the devil.
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Read More Casa Batlló
(Passeig de Gràcia)
Casa Batlló is one of the fantastic designs of Antonio Gaudi. Unusually shaped windows, a wave like roof line and balconies, and decorated chimneys, are some of the unique features of this building.
Read More Casa Vicens
(North Districts)
Casa Vicens is one of Guadi's early creations, showing creative and unsparing use of tiles.
Read More Castell de Montjuïc
(Montjuïc)
Castell de Montjuïc is a large fortress standing atop Montjuïc. Its location affords great views over the city.
Read More Holographic Museum
(Gothic Quarter)
Museu d'Holografia is the first holographic museum in Spain. Visitors can see and learn about the process.
Read More Jardins de Mossèn Costa i Llobera
(Montjuïc)
The Jardins de Mossèn Costa i Llobera are located on the steep hillside of Montjuïc, overlooking the sea.
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Read More Mercat de Sant Josep (Mercat de la Boqueria)
(Rambla dels Flors / Rambla de Sant Josep)
Mercat de Sant Josep is Barcelona's oldest market hall, with a great variety of fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, and snacks.
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Read More Monestir de Pedralbes
(Pedralbes)
Monestir de Pedralbes is an old convent which is today open to the public as a museum.
Read More Museu Frederic Marès
(King's Square)
The Museu Frederic Marès displays the private collection donated by sculptor Frederic Marès Deulovol. The collection is varied, covering various periods.
Read More Palau Güell (Closed until January 2007)
(Rambla dels Caputxins)
Palau Güell was built by Antoni Gaudí as a residence for Eusebi Güell. The building reflects Guadi's unique creativity and the owner's great wealth.
Read More Parc d'Atraccions
(Tibidabo)
The Parc d'Atraccions is a hillside amusement park, built in 1901. The park has been updated and is a major family attraction.
Read More Pavellò Mies van der Rohe
(Montjuïc)
Pavellò Mies van der Rohe is a replica of a German Pavilion built by Ludwig Mies van der Roheor for the World Exhibition in Barcelona in 1929.
Read More Plaça Reial
(Rambla dels Caputxins)
Plaça Reial is a mid 19th C square containing the Fountain of the Three Graces, and a lamp post by Antoni Gaudí.
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Read More Plaça de Catalunya
(Ramblas)
In the heart of the old town is the Plaça de Catalunya, a busy square with fountains and trees.
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Read More Port
The Barcelona Port covers a large stretch of coastline, although most tourists head for the International Trade Center and promenade at the northeast end.
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Read More Sacred Family
(North Districts)
Despite being Antoni Gaudí's most famous creation and Barcelona's most iconic building, Sagrada Família remains unfinished. This structure showcases Gaudi's creativity like none other.
Read More Santa Maria del Pí
(Gothic Quarter)
Santa Maria del Pí is a gothic church featuring interesting 15th to 18th C stained glass windows.
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Read More St Mary of the Sea
(Gothic Quarter)
The 14th C Santa Maria del Maria is Barcelona's second most important church after the cathedral. It stands on the site of the former Roman necropolis.
Read More Textile and Clothing Museum
(Gothic Quarter)
The Textile and Clothing Museum contains items dating back to the 4th C.
Read More Wax Museum
(Rambla de Santa Monica)
The Wax Museum features changing exhibits of life like characters. It is housed in an interesting 19th C building.
Read More Avenida Diagonal
Read More City Hall
(Gothic Quarter)
Read More El Laberinto de Horta
Read More King's Square
(Gothic Quarter)
Read More Labyrinth Park
Read More Metro
Read More Museu Clarà
(North Districts)
Read More Museu de Carruatges del Foment
Read More Museum of Decorative Arts
(Palau de Reial Pedralbes)
Read More Museum of Funeral Carriages
Read More Music Museum
(Passeig de Gràcia)
Read More National Theatre of Catalonia
Read More North Station Park
Read More Park of the Laberynth
Read More Parque de la Ciudadela
Read More Stock Exchange
(Little Barcelona)
Read More University
(Plaça de Catalunya)

Barcelona Surroundings

Read More Montseny
The Montseny mountain rage is a forested area with a number of walking trails and recreational opportunities.
Read More Santa Coloma del Cervelló - Colonia Güell
Antoni Gaudí built this church for the workers complex of Eusebi Güell's textile factory. Original plans were strikingly similar to the Sagrada Famiàlia, but the finished product was quite different.
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