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🔍 We show you 56 places to visit on your next visit to Barcelona.

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📜 History and recommendations for your trip
🗺️ Interactive map with the best points of interest
💡 Complete list of must-see places to explore

Barcelona in numbers

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15 BC

FOUNDATION

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1,6 millions

POPULATION

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AREA

102 km2

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Why visit Barcelona

Barcelona, "the city of Gaudí", is one of the cultural capitals of the Mediterranean. It is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Europe and has been on the podium of several international rankings, such as Time magazine's. It combines rich history, entertainment and various forms of cultural tourism. It combines rich history, entertainment and various forms of cultural tourism.


Barcelona is the capital of the autonomous community of Catalonia, but has a history of more than two thousand years since its foundation as Barcino by the Romans. Since then, it has been influenced by Visigoths, Muslims and Franks over the centuries.


As part of the commercial world, the Catalan bourgeoisie was the protagonist of great trade routes that maintained the dynamism of medieval Barcelona until the 16th century. However, the conquest of America and the political changes in Spain in the modern era gradually relegated what had been one of the most dynamic cities in Europe.


It was not until the 19th century, with industrialisation and cultural flourishing (the Renaixença) that Barcelona was transformed in many ways. Thus, Barcelona's elite were patrons of important figures such as Antoni Gaudí, whose masterpieces still define the urban landscape.


Obviously the most famous icon is the Sagrada Familia, the monumental basilica that has been under construction since 1882. But Barcelona is much more than that, from the green areas such as Park Güell to the wide urban promenades such as Passeig de Gràcia.


Each district of Barcelona has its own personality, a product of its cosmopolitan essence. The Gothic Quarter, the Rambla area, the coast and its beaches, the new financial districts, the area around the emblematic Camp Nou stadium, each one is associated with its own shapes and colours, gastronomy, music and artistic expressions. Barcelona is also a city that enjoys nightlife. The streets fill with energy when the sun goes down, and the bars and nightclubs come alive.


Barcelona continues to be an extremely attractive city because of this variety and permanent activity, which is constantly thinking about its relevance for tourists from all over the world. Come and discover one of the most important cities in Mediterranean Europe!

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Interactive Map of Barcelona
What could be more handy than having a map of Barcelona in your pocket with all these tourist sites already marked?

🏛️ Museums, Galleries and Palaces
🏰 Monuments and Landmarks
⛪ Churches and Temples
🌳 Squares and Parks
🎡 Experiences and Activities

We share with you 56 places to visit distributed in the following categories:

La Ciudad Condal. Su ambiente cosmopolita y entretenido es un imán para turistas de todo el mundo.

23 Museums, Galleries and Palaces

Barcelona has more than 50 museums, both long-established and new. You can see the avant-garde at the European Museum of Modern Art, the Picasso Museum of Barcelona and the Joan Miró Foundation, or for design and architecture lovers the Barcelona Design Museum, Casa Vicens Gaudí and Casa Batlló and even the recently restored Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site.

You can also spend a whole day at Montjuïc Castle and the National Art Museum of Catalonia or the Palau Güell. And for those looking for different options, there are other spectacular centres such as the Egyptian Museum, the CosmoCaixa Science Museum or even the Palau de la Música Catalana.

8 Monuments and Landmarks

Barcelona is a great city to visit on foot. In every neighbourhood, from the most historic to the Ensanche or the modern suburbs, there are monuments and places of interest that you can't miss. For example, you can walk along the Rambla and Barceloneta or around the Parliament of Catalonia.

You can walk along Passeig del Born, a charming street full of history and atmosphere, where you'll find bars and shops with a bohemian touch. You can also pass under Barcelona's majestic Arc de Triomphe, a magnificent structure that is the main centre of popular celebrations today. Or perhaps a stylish modernist circuit along Passeig de Gràcia, lined with luxury boutiques and postcard-perfect views of the Casa Batlló and Casa Milà.

7 Churches and Temples

The Catalan capital has more than 460 churches and temples of a dozen religions. You can start your tour at the Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar, a magnificent example of Catalan Gothic architecture, whose construction dates back to the 14th century and is closely linked to the port area.

Don't miss Barcelona Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of Santa Cruz and Santa Eulalia. This majestic Gothic cathedral stands out for its terrace for breathtaking panoramic views of the city.

Then, continue your journey to one of the most famous monuments in the world, the Basilica of the Sagrada Família. This masterpiece by Antoni Gaudí has squares on either side of it so you can stand back and take pictures of its exotic design and constant construction process.

13 Squares and Parks

In this decade, Barcelona has set out to add 160 hectares of green spaces. The squares and parks of the Catalan capital are lively places that add quality of life to its bustling routine.

Barcelona's green areas are a favourite venue for the international audiovisual industry and host cultural performances by companies from all over the world. Don't miss the iconic Park Güell, designed by Gaudí, where the creativity and colour of Catalan art nouveau blend with nature in a unique symbiosis.

You can also go to the Plaça de Catalunya and Plaça d'Espanya with their business and gastronomic environments, or the symbolic Plaça de Sant Jaume, a historic place where the Town Hall and the Generalitat de Catalunya are located. If you can walk along the Rambla de Mar, a charming promenade overlooking the port awaits you.

5 Experiences and Activities

If there's one thing Barcelona is determined to do, it's to generate new offers for visitors that are original and fun. Climb aboard the Montjuïc cable car and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the city and the sea as you glide above the mountain.

You can't miss exploring the culinary essence of Barcelona at La Boqueria Market, a gastronomic paradise where the flavours and colours will surprise you; as well as the Mercat de Sant Antoni, another traditional market with fresh and varied products.

If you're passionate about football, don't miss the Camp Nou stadium, home of FC Barcelona. Tour its facilities and feel the thrill of the beautiful game while you immerse yourself in the history of the club and its legends. Alternatively, for a unique shopping experience and spectacular views, visit Arenas de Barcelona, a shopping centre located in a former bullring, with a panoramic terrace where you can admire the whole city!

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List with 56 places to visit in Barcelona

🏛️ Museums, Galleries and Palaces

1. Barcelona Design Museum

2. Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art

3. Bellesguard Tower

4. Born Cultural Centre

5. Casa Batlló

6. Casa Calvet

7. CCCB Centre of Contemporary Culture of Barcelona

8. CosmoCaixa Science Museum

9. Egyptian Museum of Barcelona

10. European Museum of Modern Art

11. Güell Palace

12. Güell Pavilions

13. Joan Miró Foundation

14. La Pedrera - Casa Milà

15. Maritime Museum of Barcelona

16. Moco Barcelona Museum

17. Montjuïc Castle

18. Museum of the History of Catalonia

19. National Art Museum of Catalonia

20. Palau de la Música Catalana

21. Picasso Museum of Barcelona

22. Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site

23. Vicens Gaudí House

 
🏰 Monuments and Landmarks

24. Barceloneta Beach

25. Fountain of Catalan Genius

26. La Rambla

27. Parliament of Catalonia

28. Passeig de Gràcia

29. Passeig del Born

30. The Monumental

31. Triumphal Arch of Barcelona

 
Churches and Temples

32. Barcelona Cathedral

33. Basilica of Saints Justus and Shepherd Martyrs

34. Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar

35. Basilica of Santa Maria del Pino

36. Basilica of the Sagrada Família

37. Former monastery of San Pau del Campo

38. Parish Church of Our Lady of Bethlehem

 
🌳 Squares and Parks

39. Botanical Garden of Barcelona

40. Gardens of Pedralbes Palace

41. Guinardó Park

42. Parc de la Ciutadella

43. Park Güell

44. Park of Industrial Spain

45. Plaça de Catalunya

46. Plaça de les Cascades

47. Plaça de Sant Jaume

48. Plaça d'Espanya

49. Plaça Reial

50. Rambla de Mar

51. Serra de Collserola Natural Park

 
🎡 Experiences and Activities

52. La Boqueria Market

53. Montjuïc cable car

54. Sands of Barcelona

55. Sant Antoni Market

56. Spotify Camp Nou

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