Guidebook for Barcelona
Sightseeing
Gaudi's first residential project with many oriental details and decoration.
272 locals recommend
Casa Vicens
20-26 Carrer de les CarolinesGaudi's first residential project with many oriental details and decoration.
Gaudi's masterpiece, still in construction, this temple will absolutely blow your mind. Must see! Do not forget to book your tickets online.
3229 locals recommend
La Sagrada Cerveseria
16 Plaça Sagrada FamíliaGaudi's masterpiece, still in construction, this temple will absolutely blow your mind. Must see! Do not forget to book your tickets online.
Train station connecting with the airport and metro L3, as well as shoopping boulevard with the best stores and some of the best modernist buildings.
982 locals recommend
Passeig de Gracia
Passeig de GràciaTrain station connecting with the airport and metro L3, as well as shoopping boulevard with the best stores and some of the best modernist buildings.
Casa Milà popularly know as " La Pedrera" is a modernist building in Barcelona. It was the last civil work designed by the architect Antoni Gaudi and declared as World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The place offers daily visits but also amazing night visits which start from 21pm everyday. Aproximate price : From 22,50€
1825 locals recommend
Casa Milà
92 Pg. de GràciaCasa Milà popularly know as " La Pedrera" is a modernist building in Barcelona. It was the last civil work designed by the architect Antoni Gaudi and declared as World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The place offers daily visits but also amazing night visits which start from 21pm everyday. Aproximate price : From 22,50€
The Casa Batllo is a world of surprise. It is also a work of Gaudi which gained an increased interest all around the world. It is open from Monday to Saturday, from 9am to 9pm. Approximative price : 22,50€
1846 locals recommend
Casa Batlló
43 Pg. de Gràcia The Casa Batllo is a world of surprise. It is also a work of Gaudi which gained an increased interest all around the world. It is open from Monday to Saturday, from 9am to 9pm. Approximative price : 22,50€
Güell Palace
3-5 Carrer Nou de la RamblaIn this place you can find the biggest firms of the city such as El corte ingles, Fnac, Hard Rock café and many others. This is also where you can find the tourist office.
1289 locals recommend
Catalonia Square
Plaça de CatalunyaIn this place you can find the biggest firms of the city such as El corte ingles, Fnac, Hard Rock café and many others. This is also where you can find the tourist office.
A pleasant square and a large bomb shelter from Civil War underneath.
53 locals recommend
Placa Del Diamant
Plaça del DiamantA pleasant square and a large bomb shelter from Civil War underneath.
Sant Felip Neri Square
Plaça de Sant Felip NeriOne of the loveliest squares in the gothic quarter.
The Arc de Triomf is an arch in the manner of a memorial or triumphal arch in Barcelona. It was built as the main access gate for the 1888 Barcelona World Fair by architect Josep Vilaseca i Casanovas.
447 locals recommend
Barcelona's Arc de Triomf
Passeig de Lluís CompanysThe Arc de Triomf is an arch in the manner of a memorial or triumphal arch in Barcelona. It was built as the main access gate for the 1888 Barcelona World Fair by architect Josep Vilaseca i Casanovas.
Plaza España
Designed for 1929 International Exhibition
The political center of the city since its roman foundation, it host the city hall and the regional government.
57 locals recommend
Sant Jaume Square
1 Pl. de Sant JaumeThe political center of the city since its roman foundation, it host the city hall and the regional government.
Lovely and beautiful square in the heart of the old city, with cafés and nightclubs.
19 locals recommend
Placa del Rei
s/n Plaça del ReiLovely and beautiful square in the heart of the old city, with cafés and nightclubs.
Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar
1 Plaça de Santa MariaBeautiful gothic architecture church.
The German Pavilion by Mies Van der Rohe for the 1929 international exhibition is a manifesto of modern Architecture.
80 locals recommend
Barcelona Pavilion
7 Av. Francesc Ferrer i GuàrdiaThe German Pavilion by Mies Van der Rohe for the 1929 international exhibition is a manifesto of modern Architecture.
Parks & Nature
Home of Gaudi during his last years, this public park was designed as a garden city project including a central square, a market and the entrance pavilions. The place also offers stunning views over the Sagrada familia and the city with the sea at the back.
2138 locals recommend
Park Güell
Home of Gaudi during his last years, this public park was designed as a garden city project including a central square, a market and the entrance pavilions. The place also offers stunning views over the Sagrada familia and the city with the sea at the back.
Situated on the top of Montjuic mountain it offers panoramic views over the city and harbour.
585 locals recommend
Montjuic Castle
66 Ctra. de MontjuïcSituated on the top of Montjuic mountain it offers panoramic views over the city and harbour.
Designed for the 1898 International Exhibition, this park features some of the original modernist pavilions and is the place to relax or practice sport for locals. It also contains the zoo, well worth a visit with children.
2289 locals recommend
Ciutadella Park
21 Passeig de PicassoDesigned for the 1898 International Exhibition, this park features some of the original modernist pavilions and is the place to relax or practice sport for locals. It also contains the zoo, well worth a visit with children.
Everything Else
Fontana station
metro station L3
Food Scene
Lukumás
169 Carrer del Torrent de l'OllaTasty coffee and handmade donuts.
Le Cucine de Mandarosso
4 Carrer de Verdaguer i Callís Excellent Italian restaurant
El Nacional
24 Bis Pg. de Gràcia
Botafumeiro
81 Carrer Gran de GràciaDrinks & Nightlife
Chivous
175 Carrer del Torrent de l'OllaStreet food and craft beer.
Antic Teatre
12 Carrer de Verdaguer i CallísA calm patio with terrace in the middle of the crowd, young public.
Very popular, typic Spanish bodega, with sandwiches and hand made catalan champagne or cava
283 locals recommend
La Xampanyeria
7 Carrer de la Reina CristinaVery popular, typic Spanish bodega, with sandwiches and hand made catalan champagne or cava
Essentials
Veritas
144 Pg. de Sant JoanOrganic supermarket
Arts & Culture
A world heritage music concert hall well worth a visit for its architecture.
Opening hours : Monday to Saturday from 9:30am to 9pm. On Sunday from 9:30am to 3pm. Aproximative price : 18€. Free admission for children under 10.
508 locals recommend
Palace of Catalan Music
4-6 C/ Palau de la MúsicaA world heritage music concert hall well worth a visit for its architecture.
Opening hours : Monday to Saturday from 9:30am to 9pm. On Sunday from 9:30am to 3pm. Aproximative price : 18€. Free admission for children under 10.
Contemporain Art Museum
Free admission for children under 14. Open From Monday to Friday from 11am to 7:30pm. On Saturday from 10am to 9pm. On Sunday from 10am to 3pm.
1224 locals recommend
Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art
1 Plaça dels ÀngelsContemporain Art Museum
Free admission for children under 14. Open From Monday to Friday from 11am to 7:30pm. On Saturday from 10am to 9pm. On Sunday from 10am to 3pm.
Key reference for understanding the formative years of Pablo Picasso, also reveals his deep relationship with Barcelona
1655 locals recommend
Museu Picasso
15-23 Carrer de MontcadaKey reference for understanding the formative years of Pablo Picasso, also reveals his deep relationship with Barcelona
The best way to get to know the life and works of one of the best Spanish artist, situated in the park of Montjuic offers panoramic views of the city in the background.
548 locals recommend
Joan Miro Foundation
s/n Parc de MontjuïcThe best way to get to know the life and works of one of the best Spanish artist, situated in the park of Montjuic offers panoramic views of the city in the background.