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Sagrada Familia
Gaudí’s basilica in the center of Barcelona is an architectural marvel and offers views across the city from eight towering spires.
La Rambla
These lively pedestrian streets in the heart of Barcelona are filled with flower stalls, tapas restaurants and street performers.
Port de Barcelona
Explore the waterfront in Barcelona with a trip to Port de Barcelona. Discover the acclaimed art scene and shops in this vibrant area.
Plaça de Catalunya
This popular Barcelona meeting point connects the old city with the new and is famous for its shopping, monuments and festival celebrations.
Barceloneta Beach
The warm water of the Mediterranean Sea and aquatic sports, beach bars and nightlife combine to make this Barcelona’s most popular urban beach.
Park Güell
Look out over the city from a Gaudí-designed terrace in this park in the city’s north.
Camp Nou
Catch an event at Camp Nou during your trip to Barcelona. Discover the area's fascinating museums and notable monuments.
Casa Batllo
Gaudí designed this house for a family in the early 20th century and incorporated his signature elements into the design, including curved lines and bright colors.
Passeig de Gràcia
One of Spain’s most expensive streets has masterworks by Gaudí, Falqués and more, interspersed with designer boutiques and rather opulent cafés.
Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Barcelona
Downtown Barcelona
La Rambla and Plaça de Catalunya are a few top attractions in Downtown Barcelona. Hop around the city on the metro at Liceu Station or Jaume I Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, stunning cathedral, and popular shops.
Gothic Quarter
If you love exploring medieval streets, watching street artists and eating tapas along shared tables in tiny bars, head straight for the Barri Gòtic of Barcelona.
Eixample
This upscale part of Barcelona charms with grand buildings, modernist architecture, fine dining, and trendy bars and luxury shops.
Ciutat Vella
Some of Barcelona’s most famous sites and most famous streets are clustered in the historic center, with new beauty around every corner.
Barceloneta
A tough port neighborhood turned youthful beach hangout provides a sense of Barcelona’s many faces, with sea views as well.
Gràcia
A high-end fashion district in Barcelona, located just north of the modernist hub of Eixample, is home to the wonderful realm of Park Guëll.
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- Park Güell
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- Boqueria Market
- Montserrat Monastery
- Picasso Museum
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- Arc de Triomf
- Rambla de Catalunya
- Poble Espanyol
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- Diagonal Mar Shopping Mall
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