Location: Barcelona
Top Things to do in Barcelona
Top 10 Things to do in Barcelona, Catalonia
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. Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic)
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4.5 based on 39,946 reviews
The Central historical part of Barcelona, located between the streets of Rambla and Laetana.
Reviewed By HelenaLoenberg - Holstebro, Denmark
Great spot to walk around and find different cozy restaurants, cafés, cocktail bars, shops etc. beautiful area!! Our favorite spot in Barcelona
2. Mercat de la Boqueria
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4.5 based on 26,088 reviews
This popular food market sells some of the freshest fruit, vegetables and seafood in Barcelona.
Reviewed By 712lees - Singapore, Singapore
Amazing market with lots of fresh food fresh fruits flowers chocolates nuts spices olive oil sea salts Jamon ham at reasonable prices !! It’s amazing and open everyday except closed on Sundays.
3. Basilica of the Sagrada Familia
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4.5 based on 163,734 reviews
The Basilica of the Sagrada Familia is a monumental church devoted to the Holy Family: Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Construction began in 1882, based on plans drawn up by the architect Francisco de Paula del Villar, and Antoni Gaudi was commissioned to continue the project in 1883. The Temple has always been an expiatory church, built only from donations. As Gaudi said: "The Expiatory Church of the Sagrada Familia is made by the people and is mirrored in them. It is a work that is in the hands of God and the will of the people." In 2010, Pope Benedict XVI consecrated the site as a minor basilica
Reviewed By Lifetoexplore59 - Denmead, United Kingdom
What a fantastic beautiful interesting work of art, I was in awe of the many many details, the amazing colours coming through from the stained glass windows just takes your breath away, a must absolutely visit.
4. Casa Mila - La Pedrera
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4.5 based on 23,282 reviews
Casa Mila, popularly known as La Pedrera, is a most unusual building, constructed between 1906 and 1912 by the architect Antoni Gaudí (1852–1926) and declared UNESCO World Heritage in 1984. Today it is the headquarters of Fundacio Catalunya La Pedrera and houses a cultural centre that is a reference point in Barcelona for the range of activities it organises and the different spaces for exhibitions and other public uses it contains. A visit to La Pedrera, landmark building and container, gives us a better understanding and appreciation of architecture and transports us to the period when Antoni Gaudi lived.
Reviewed By P9757ZGdavidn
We were amazed by the apartment building for the Mila family...and wandered in awe around the roof, attic, apartment, and courtyards of one of Gaudi's great accomplishments. We were mesmerized by his vision, his highlighting of natural elements and his keen craftmanship. What an extraordinary architect and builder!
5. Casa Batllo
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4.5 based on 57,149 reviews
Stunning outside, unimaginable inside!
Reviewed By mcchk - Hammamet, Tunisia
Amazing house and architecture Gaudi put all his knowledge and ingenuity in every single component of the house A very nice experience in the Gaudi's world Casa Batllo is a must see place to discover a new world
6. Palace of Catalan Music
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4.5 based on 18,470 reviews
The Palau, an icon of modernist architecture in downtown Barcelona The Palau de la Música Catalana is one of the most representative monuments of the city and It is one of the most recommended tourist attractions of Barcelona. Built between 1905 and 1908 by the great architect Lluis Domènech i Montaner, the Palau de la Música Catalana is an architectural jewel of Catalonia and essential part of any visit to the city, as any of the most fascinating Gaudi buildings. This historical building, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1997, offers an experience so magical that visitors fall in love with it. From the hand of experienced guides, the wonders of this architectural pearl discovered and visitors into a fantasy world full of details and references to the characteristic nature of modernist architecture. An essential visit in the list of top 10 things to see in Barcelona.
Reviewed By camm3653 - Toronto, Canada
My husband and I are so glad that we took the official guided tour of this hidden gem designed by Lluis Domenech i Montaner. Tucked away amongst the narrow streets of La Ribera, it was quite a treat to come across the Palau de la Musica Catalana for the first time and see its facade of beautifully detailed sculptures and intricate mosaics. Once we went inside and saw the interior, especially the concert hall itself, we were even more impressed. Our guide did a masterful job of providing the history and explaining the details of the building including, the ironwork, mosaics, stunning stained glass windows and skylight, and the ornate sculptures. As part of the tour, we had the opportunity to sit back and listen to the organist play. Not only was the concert hall gorgeous, the acoustics were amazing too. Our only regret was not being able to see a performance at the concert hall during our stay in Barcelona. We highly recommend booking this one hour guided tour. It must be booked on the official website in advance as spots are limited and it often sells out. If you book 21 days in advance, there is a small saving of 4 euros per ticket off of the standard rate of 20 euros.
7. Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar
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4.5 based on 13,776 reviews
The Gothic Church, built in the 14th century, is located in the quarter of La Ribera.
Reviewed By 523travelbug - Melbourne, Australia
Grand old church with opera buskers very fitting indeed, The church has a wonderful history and very beautiful piece of architecture dating back to 1700;s
8. Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya - MNAC
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4.5 based on 7,201 reviews
An art museum containing hundreds of pieces from the medieval age to the 19th century.
Reviewed By Maroundtheworld143 - Doha, Qatar
National Art Museum of Catalonia,is the national museum of Catalan visual art located in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Situated on Montjuïc hill, the museum is especially notable for its outstanding collection of romanesque church paintings, and for Catalan art and design from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including modernisme and noucentisme. The museum is housed in the Palau Nacional, a huge, Italian-style building dating to 1929.it’s an amazing walk up the museum. No rush as no much tourists, couldn’t get inside but was able to capture amazing photos.
9. Camp Nou
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4.5 based on 39,800 reviews
This gigantic stadium is the largest soccer stadium in Europe, with a seating capacity of 100,000
Reviewed By 920sergiud - Frankfurt, Germany
Wonderful experience.You get to see the team museum, trophy room and history stuff from old t-shirts to a 1901 trophy.The tour covers also the locker rooms and a visit to the press room.You also get the opportunity to see the stadium from inside the VIP panoramic seets which is quite spectacular.
10. Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau
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4.5 based on 4,618 reviews
Reviewed By md1mm - Sheffield, United Kingdom
The buildings of this hospital at truly wonderful and you can easily understand why this is a Unesco world heritage site. This used to be a functioning hospital until 2009 when the new Sant Pau hospital opened next door. I was extremely fortunate to be shown round by the hospital's former medical director and also a group of doctors that used to work in this building. It is unbelievable that this was functioning as a hospital until 2009. The medical care they were providing was not just low level support. The doctors that showed me round are of international standard and this place was of the standard of most European hospitals. For example they used to do bone marrow transplants here and the first one ever carried out in Spain took place here.
