Must-Visit Attractions in Barcelona
Barcelona has so many beautiful Modernist buildings, Gothic alleyways and Mediterranean beaches surrounded by majestic green hills that you could spend your whole visit just marvelling at the views while walking around – but you won’t want to miss the cultural experiences within those lovely settings.
Whether you’re a Medieval history buff, an architecture enthusiast, a football fan or a passionate foodie, Culture Trip has rounded up the top attractions to experience when visiting the Catalan capital.
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1. Sagrada Família
Building, Church
3. La Pedrera (Casa Milà)
Building, Museum
4. Park Güell
Park
5. Palau de la Música Catalana
Concert Hall
6. MACBA: Museu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona
Museum
7. Picasso Museum
Museum
8. La Rambla
Architectural Landmark
9. La Rambla del Raval
Architectural Landmark
Barcelona is known for more than one Rambla, which is roughly translated into a ‘wide, tree-lined promenade’. Just a few blocks west of the more heralded Rambla is La Rambla de Raval, the heart of Barcelona’s counterculture district. The street is mostly known for being the connection point for multicultural groups and for its famed sculpture of a giant corpulent cat by Colombian artist Fernando Botero.
10. Passeig de Gràcia
Shopping Mall, Architectural Landmark
11. Parc de la Ciutadella
Park
12. Tibidabo Amusement Park
Amusement Park
13. Arc de Triomf
Architectural Landmark
14. Barcelona Chocolate Museum
Museum
15. Mirador de Colom
Memorial
16. Barcelona Cathedral
Cathedral
17. Port Vell Aerial Tramway
Building
18. Camp Nou
Sports Center, Stadium
19. Santa Maria del Mar
Church
20. Montjuïc Castle
Building
21. Poble Espanyol
Museum
22. Carrer de Blai
Architectural Landmark
At the base of Montjuïc in the rapidly gentrifying neighbourhood of Poble Sec is a long pedestrianised street famed for its terrazas (terraces) replete with pintxos. Carrer de Blai has at least 20 bars dedicated to the bite-size Basque morsels, and its terrazas fill up quickly after work with crowds who come in to grab a cold caña (draft beer) and munch on some well-priced snacks.
23. Sant Pau Hospital
Building
24. Agbar Tower
Building
25. Joan Antoni Samaranch Olympic and Sports Museum
Museum, Stadium
26. Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya (MNAC)
Museum, Building
No way you’re going to see all of the Catalan capital in one day. Find where to stay in Barcelona and check out one of the best restaurants in the city.
Justin Calderon contributed additional reporting to this article.
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