Montjuic

Address
Placa Espana, subway station: Placa Espana (line 1 and 3)

Montjuic is a 985-feet high hill situated in Barcelona. Since the 1992 Olympics, it has been one of Barcelona's central spots. The Montjuic's attractions include, amongst others, the Art Museum (MNAC), the Olympic Stadium and the Fundacio Joan Miro. ... more...

Sagrada Familia

Address
Calle Mallorca 401, subway station: Sagrada Familia (line 2 and 5)
Open
Oct-march 09:00-18:00, apr-sept 09:00-20:00

One of Barcelona's best-known buildings and the most famous creation of the artist Antoni Gaudi is certainly an impressive structure. Especially if you know that work on it has been going on for more than 100 years now (since 1882). Gaudi, who died ... more...

Ramblas

Address
Ramblas, subway station: Placa Catalunya (lines 1 and 3)

The boulevard that exemplifies Barcelona’s style. Whenever there's something to celebrate or protest against, the Ramblas provides the setting. Located within a stone's throw of the Placa Catalunya, this is the most touristy area of the city of ... more...

Tibidabo

Address
Tibidabo, subway station: Diagonal (line 1,3 and 5)

The hill named Tibidabo is the highest spot that provides a view of Barcelona. The “Magical mountain” (measuring 1680 feet) is the highest point of the Collserola hills and arises between Vallvidrera and Serola. Here you will find an entertainment ... more...

Gaudi's houses

Open
Daily: 09:00-17:30

Antoni Plàcid Guillem Gaudí Cornet was born on the 25th of June 1852. He is one of the most famous artists in the world and has colored Barcelona's street scene with his magnificent buildings and art works. Three of his best-known ... more...

Placa Reial

Address
Placa Reial, subway station: Liceu (line 3)

Plaça Reial, to the left of the Rambla, is a pleasant square with palm trees and ochre-colored facades. The lampposts were designed by Gaudí. This square offers an odd mixture of tourists and alcohol- and drug-addicted bums, but the ... more...

Parc Guell

Address
Carrer D'Olot
Open
Daily 10:00-17:30

This park is also a project of Gaudí’s who, with his collaborator Jujol, made it a highly imaginative ensemble. It was originally designed as a living area for the well-to-do. Due to the fact that no investors could be found and the outbreak ... more...

Placa de Catalunya

Address
Placa de Catalunya

This is Catalonia's central spot! It's a big square that sets the stage for many of Catalonia's traditional celebrations. The beautiful, elegant buildings hide a touch of Gaudi's modernism. Catalans come here to chat and enjoy the sun. There's an ... more...

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