Full of arts, architecture, culture and passion – be inspired by the things to see and do in Barcelona!
From the Olympic mountain of Montjuic to the bustling Ramblas in the centre to the beaches of Barceloneta and beyond, every neighborhood has got its unique charm and identity.
Explore the incredible diversity of Barcelona from the narrow lanes of the Gothic Quarter to UNESCO World Heritage architecture in Eixample to the typically Catalan atmosphere of Gracia.
Architecture
Sagrada Familia
The roman-catholic basilica of Sagrada Familia is considered the master-piece of Antoní Gaudí and the most famous landmark of Barcelona.
Parc Güell is situated on the slopes of the mountain range of Sierra de Collserola and it was constructed between 1900 and 1914 by architect Antoni Gaudí.
Casa Mila in Barcelona is commonly known as La Pedrera – the quarry. It has been constructed under the supervision of architect Antoni Gaudi until 1912.
Palau Güell (the Guell Palace) was constructed by Antoni Gaudí between 1885 and 1890. It was the home of the Güell family who funded many works of Gaudí.
Torre Agbar marks the entrance to the business district of Barcelona@22. The round building with its luminescent facade is the icon of modern Barcelona.
The Fundacio Miró Museum in Barcelona has been established by Joan Miró himself in 1972 when he donated a large part of his own works to the foundation.
Opened in 1974 by Salvador Dalí himself, the museum in the former theatre of Figueres is considered the largest collection of surrealist art in the world.
Barcelona’s gothic cathedral La Seu is situated in the Gothic district (Barri Gotic) at the hill where the Roman’s once founded their colony of Barcino.
Tibidabo is with 512 meters the highest mountain in the Sierra de Collserola range which separates Barcelona’s narrow coastal stretch from its hinterland.
Montserrat is situated roughly 40 kilometres north-west of Barcelona. Its name was derived from the Catalan term translated as serrated (sawed) mountain.
Thanks to its beautiful setting on the rugged coastline of Costa Dorada and for its exploding property prices Sitges has been nicknamed St. Tropez of Spain.
The beach of Barceloneta is the closest to the city centre of Barcelona. Thus it is visited by tourists and locals, particularly as an after-work spot.
Besides its picturesque centre, the reason for most day tourists from Barcelona to make the 30km down south are Sitges 15 Beaches and the inviting promenade.
The oldest district of Barcelona is Barri Gotic, the gothic quarter, which was founded as a Roman colony during the reign of emperor Augustus 2000 years ago.
Barcelona’s district of Eixample was built to extend the city in the end of the 19th century. In many buildings you can see the contemporary modernism style.
The district of El Born or La Ribera has been the commercial centre of Barcelona in the middle ages. Today it is popular for its cafes, bars and boutiques.
El Raval is an old district in the historic centre of Barcelona. A huge variety of shopping, bars, cafes and restaurants creates a unique urban experience.
Festa Mayor De Gracia Gracia has been an old independent village in the vicinity of Barcelona for many centuries. With the extension of Barcelona, it was incorporated by the city.
La Rambla is the most famous street of Barcelona if not the whole of Spain. From the central Placa Catalunya it gently descends down to the old harbour.
Passeig de Gracia is Barcelona’s most glamorous avenue. In the district of Eixample it connects the historic centre with the once independent town of Gracia.
Plaça Espanya is the site for gatherings with a Spanish cause in Barcelona. Here 300.000 people celebrated the Spanish victory in the 2010 FIFA world cup.
Plaça Catalunya is the heart of Barcelona. Here the boulevards of La Rambla and Passeig de Gràcia meet as well as Barca’s supporters after winning a title.
