Location: Ciutat Vella (Old Town)
Top Things to do in Ciutat Vella (Old Town)
Things to do in Barcelona, Catalonia: The Best Monuments & Statues
Barcelona feels a bit surreal – appropriate, since Salvador Dali spent time here and Spanish Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí designed several of the city’s buildings. Stepping into Gaudí’s Church of the Sacred Family is a bit like falling through the looking glass - a journey that you can continue with a visit to Park Güell. Sip sangria at a sidewalk café in Las Ramblas while watching flamboyant street performers, then create your own moveable feast by floating from tapas bar to tapas bar.
Restaurants in Barcelona
1. Desconsol
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By Dr_Waugh - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Strolling through the park we happened upon this after visiting the Catalonian Parliament building. The sculpture is just lovely. Spend a while taking in the form.
2. Cascada Monumental
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4.5 based on 490 reviews
Reviewed By Margo7850p
The Cascada Monumental is a breathtaking waterfall located inside of the huge Ciutadella Park. The Cascada is located at the northern corner of the park opposite to the lake. It was erected by Josep Fontsére and to a small extent by Antoni Gaudí, who at that time was still an unknown student of architecture. Beautiful tiered fountain rolling at the base of Venus statue. One of the most impressive attractions in Barcelona. Beautiful. Must see.
3. Sabiduria
4. Arc de Triomf
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4.0 based on 2,999 reviews
Reviewed By 795gl - Bridgeboro, United States
Built for the 1888 Barcelona World Fair, and still standing proudly over the wide central promenade of the Passeig de Lluís Companys, leading to the Ciutadella Park that now occupies the site of the world fair. The craftsmanship of the arch, street lights and the other artwork is magnificent.
5. Mirador de Colom
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4.0 based on 2,280 reviews
Ride to the top, and you'll see! The Columbus Monument which was dedicated in 1888 as part of the ceremonies marking the Universal Exhibition, stands at the end of La Rambla of Barcelona, near the sea. Take the lift inside the column to the viewing gallery at the top, a viewpoint 60 meters above the ground, where you can enjoy great views of Barcelona.
6. Cat, Fernando Botero
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4.0 based on 337 reviews
Reviewed By ShopD2 - New York City, United States
Typical Botero's creation! El Gato Grande! This cat looks so cool, it's dificult not to touch! Very photogenic)))
7. Escultura La Gamba
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4.0 based on 98 reviews
Reviewed By Bibcay - Gateshead, United Kingdom
I love the piece of art. Amazing engineering. It looks like a lobster and I think it is. While your in that neighbourhood go.
8. Ramon Berenguer III
9. Font de Santa Anna
10. Miraestels
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4.0 based on 39 reviews
MIRAESTELS, a floating icon, becomes guardian of the waters. With its watchful presence, it urges us to care for and respect the sea, the origin of known life. And it does so in the Mediterranean of encounters among ancient peoples, a sea of legends, history and culture, all of which today, cruelly punished by our excesses, is in serious danger and sends out a cry for help. MIRAESTELS staring into heaven indicate a double vigilance. From there come the great questions and great answers; no wonder the contemplation of the celestial vault has been the main engine of scientific knowledge. Science continues to declare this: our future demands reserved areas to continue studying the stars and the cosmos away from light pollution. MIRAESTELS from Robert Llimós, painter and sculptor from Barcelona, he is an excellent product of the Academy who has gone through all the avant-garde to return to the origins: painting or depicting what is seen rather than what is felt.
