Location: Sants-Montjuíc
Top Things to do in Sants-Montjuíc
What to do and see in Sants-Montjuíc, Catalonia: The Best Things to do
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.
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1. Joan Miro Foundation
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4.5 based on 3,971 reviews
The Fundació Joan Miró was created by Miró himself, at first principally with works from his own private collection, with a desire to set up an internationally recognised centre in Barcelona for Miró scholarship and contemporary art research, and to disseminate the collection. The Fundació opened to the public on 10 June 1975 and has since become a dynamic centre in which Joan Miró's work coexists with cutting-edge contemporary art. With an interdisciplinary approach, the Fundació organises temporary exhibitions of 20th and 21st century artists as well as academic activities and projects in collaboration with other institutions and organisations. Through its exhibition and educational programmes, the Fundació Joan Miró explores lines of research linked to the work of Miró and to contemporary art. The Fundació is located in a building designed by Josep Lluís Sert, making it one of the few museums anywhere in the world in which the complicity between artist and architect underpins the dialogue between the works and the space that houses them. The Fundació offers an overview of the landscapes of Joan Miró's art and life, creating an enriching dialogue with other artists from the 20th and 21st centuries.
Reviewed By markj309 - Ballina, Australia
Perhaps Miro isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, however the way his art is organised and articulated is exceptional. The building was purpose designed and built, the multimedia audio guide the best I have had the pleasure of listening to and learning from, the views from the Terrace over Barcelona spectacular, the staff friendly and even the coffee shop was tops. There were additional temporary exhibitions on sound and silence as art, and an interactive art area. I spent a most enjoyable rainy day and came away with a greater appreciation of Miro’s paintings, sculptures, philosophies, life and times.
2. 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.
3. Barcelona Pavilion
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4.5 based on 656 reviews
Reviewed By kcr457 - Raleigh, United States
As an architect, this modest structure built initially for the 1929 World Exposition (and rebuilt in the 1980s) was earth shaking in it's divergence from the architectural norms of the time. It still is. A bit off the beaten (tourist) path, you can enjoy a visit at your leisure with almost no one else around.
4. Placa de Rius i Taulet
5. The Magic Fountain
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4.5 based on 29,401 reviews
A combination display of water, music and light which was originally built in 1929. It was restored in 1992 and provides a spectacular show every half hour.
Reviewed By Ryanburbidge - Lyneham, United Kingdom
After enjoying some early evening Tapas, we went to the Font Magica, the show lasted around 1 hour, really great to watch, the lights and music worked really well with the fountain. Make sure to get there a bit early to find a good viewpoint.
6. Placa d'Espanya
7. Parc de Montjuic
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4.5 based on 11,160 reviews
Reviewed By 810allanc - Ipswich, United Kingdom
Montjuic Hill overlooking Barcelona offers a superb panoramic view over the city and a range of attractions which makes it a full day destination, including the National Art gallery and th 1992 Olympic stadium nearby. More air and breze up here on very hot summer days when the city itself can be oppressive.
8. MUHBA Refugi 307
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4.5 based on 59 reviews
The defense civic of Barcelona. 400 meters of one of the anti-air shelters constructed underground during the civil war.
Reviewed By 650jaynew
Travelled with my 12 year old son. Went on the English tour, which was restricted to a small number. The lady taking the tour was clearly passionate about this part of history, and had interviewed people that had originally used the shelter, which added to the history & atmosphere of the place. Great tour & in our top 2 of the places to visit in Barcelona- but you need to book well in advance!
9. Cementerio de Montjuic
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4.5 based on 161 reviews
Cemeteries are usually a part of the history of a city and they reflect the tastes and habits of a wide array of its social groups throughout time. Barcelona Cemeteries have been organizing the Cemetery Barcelona Route since 2004 as way to involve the citizen with the collective memory of the city.
Reviewed By 563bethb - London, United Kingdom
So much history, peace, and beauty. If you like Highgate Cemetary, Pere Lachaise, Abney Park, or Montparnasse, you'll love this. Featuring the Fosser de la Pedrera, Miro's tomb, and loads of neo-gothic sculptures, this is a huge cemetary built on the side of a mountain with winding paths. Sepulchres the size of small chapels are dotted in and about the corridors of stacked graves. There are so many interesting features from the personal decorations and offerings loved ones have left to the huge family tombs in various styles. It's not at all touristy, which makes it a real pleasure to wander around. Read up on the internet and download a map before you go because it's pretty much self-guided. I got the 23 bus from Placa D'Espayna to get there and the 21 bus to get from here to the centre of Barcelona. Both were very quick journeys, but check the timetables so you don't waste half an hour waiting. I spent 2.5 hours in the cemetery, but you need more to see everything. Take water, a snack, and wear trainers. There is a decent WC, but only one!
10. Mossen Costa i Llobera Gardens
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4.5 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By 325beth - Barcelona, Spain
I have visited a few times as this is one of my favourite parks in Barcelona. It is very quiet and relaxing with hundreds of different types of cacti. It is very well maintained and the perfect spot for a stroll to escape the business of the city. Take the metro to Paral-lel and walk the rest of the way up. From there you can easily get to the rest of Montjuic.
