Tourist Attractions in Barcelona
Sagrada Familia
Sagrada Familia is the holy cathedral designed by Antoni Gaudí. The unfinished church will probably be completed in 2026.
Park Güell
Park Guell is the famous park with mosaic benches and the salamander.
Casa Battló
Casa Batlló is a building with apartments designed by Antoni Gaudí, completely in the style of Catalan Modernism. The shapes of the house are based on the legend of George and the dragon. You will be amazed at the many beautiful details, colors and mosaics.
Casa Milà (La Pedrera)
Another beautiful building designed by Antoni Gaudí is Casa Milà, also known as 'La Pedrera'. Translated, this means the 'quarry', named after the rugged appearance of the complex. The roof terrace with its special chimneys is more than worth a visit.
Museu Picasso
The Museu Picasso has over 4,000 works of art by the painter Pablo Picasso who spent an important part of his life in this city.
Las Ramblas
Las Ramblas is the busiest street in Barcelona with its flower stalls, plane trees, street musicians, and living statues. It's the most touristy place in the city and the spot to get souvenirs.
Parc de Montjuïc & Magic Fountain
The Montjuïc is the most famous mountain of the city with dozens of sights, including Palau Nacional, Foundation Joan Miró, Poble Espanyol, the Olympic Stadium, the cable car, and the magical fountain 'Font Magica' with its fountain show of water and light.
Palau de la Música
Catalana
The Palau de la Música is one of the most beautiful concert buildings in the style of Catalan Modernism.
Barri Gòtic
The Barri Gòtic is the Gothic Quarter in Barcelona's historical city centre, with the Barcelona cathedral and famous squares such as Plaça Reial and Plaça Sant Jaume. Wander the small, picturesque streets in the historical city centre near the Rambas.
Boqueria Market
Mercat de la Boqueria, or the Mercat de Sant Josep, is the colourful produce market on the Ramblas. The Boqueria market is the perfect place to start the day by tasting and experiencing Catalan flavours and smells.
Hospital de Sant Pau
The hospital is one of the prime examples of Catalan modernist architecture. With its main building and many pavilions.
Castell de Montjuïc
At the top of Montjuïc mountain is the Castell de Montjuïc, the 18th century fortress with a brutal history.
Parc de la Ciutadella
Next to the El Born district, in the center of Barcelona, is the beautiful city park of the World Exhibition of 1888. In the Ciutadella Park you will find tourist attractions like the Font de Cascada (photo), the Zoo, the Castell dels Tres Dragons and via a beautiful boulevard you reach the Arc de Triomf, the old entrance gate to the park.
Tibidabo Mountain
Tibidabo is the 512 meter high mountain on the outskirts of Barcelona. You can reach the top with a cogwheel train, after which you can do three things on top of the mountain.
Santa Maria del Mar
The 14th century Basilica di Santa María del Mar is located in the district of La Ribera. It was built in the heyday of Catalonia as a trading and maritime nation. It is possible to visit the beautiful basilica, crypts and towers. The surrounding district of La Ribera is also a nice area to discover with many art galleries, boutiques and bars.