Location: Ciutadella / Vila Olimpica
Top Things to do in Ciutadella / Vila Olimpica
Top 10 Things to do in Ciutadella / Vila Olimpica, 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. 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. Parc de la Ciutadella
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7,545 reviews
The 44 acres (18 hectares) are home to Castell dels Tres Dragons, the Umbracle (plant house) and Hivernacle (glass house).
Reviewed By Chow_TW - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
One of the larger parks in central Barcelona, Parc de la Ciutadella has alot to offer, being near the Zoo (which requires a ticket purchase), as well as some other historic landmarks like the Castle of the Three Dragons. However, even if you arent the photo-taking type, this park has alot of sitting areas (benches or grass patches) where you can escape the crowds in other parts of Barcelona. There are also many locals who use the space for exercise or practising their hobbies so you almost feel like you are immersing with everyday life here. Spent a good few hours here just wandering around and lazing with friends in a very people-friendly green space!
3. High Court of Justice of Catalonia
4. Edge Brewing
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 89 reviews
An American Craft Brewery using US hops and yeast to make fresh craft beer close to the beach and the historic heart of Barcelona. Every Saturday afternoon we offer two "COME EXPLORE" sessions, which give you the opportunity to do a guided tour of the brewery, enjoy a flight of tasters, and sup a pint of your favourite Edge Brewing beer. At any one time we will have up to 10 of our beers, freshly brewed on site, on tap in our tasting room. To book a tour, go to the CALENDAR page on our website. For information on how to arrange private visits on other days of the week, go to the BREWERY TOURS page.
5. Poblenou Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By weekak - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
A beautiful cemetery with some amazing sculptures including the kiss of death which is situated on the left as you enter the cemetery in department 4t, it took me a while to find it as I went in the wrong direction but seen some stunning sculptures along the way, also came across a very scary, very angry seagull who kept swooping down aiming for my head and trying to poo on me, needless to say I screamed a few times in very quiet grounds but don't let the seagull put you off, this is a must see, a very beautiful, peaceful place.
6. Cascada Monumental
Overall Ratings
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.
7. Parc de la Ciutadella Centre Esportiu Municipal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 41 reviews
8. Kbr Fundacion Mapfre - Barcelona Photo Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 116 reviews
9. La Dama del Paraguas
10. Arc de Triomf
Overall Ratings
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.
