Barcelona is a city with so many interesting things that it would be impossible to fully cover them all in onethe trip is simply impossible. We offer you ten “must-sees”: having visited theseplaces, you can fully experience the rebellious spirit and unforgettable atmosphere of the capital Catalonia.
The Sagrada Familia is an iconic landmark of Barcelona. Its memorable The cathedral owes its appearance to its creator, the architect Antonio Gaudi. Theirhe devoted his last years to the construction of this majestic temple, but did not finish itcomplete. Despite the fact that construction work is still ongoing here, the templeopen to the public. This place is quite popular among tourists, without pre-booked tickets, be prepared for serious queues.
Cost of visit – 15 €, with audio guide – 19.5€. The cathedral is located at Mallorca, 401 (the nearest metro station is Sagrada Familia) andopen from 9:00 to 20:00.
Picasso Museum
Museu Picasso de Barcelona is one of the three largest museums in the world, dedicated to the work of the great artist. Its permanent exhibition includesabout 3800 canvases, through which you can trace the path of Picasso’s development aspainter. More than 1 million people visit it annually. The museum is located ataddress Montcada 15-23 and occupies several old mansions located nearbytogether. The nearest metro stations are Arc de Triofim, Liceu and Jaume I.
Museum open from 9:00 to 19:00 every day of the week except Monday. Constantthe exhibition can be viewed for 11 €, temporary exhibitions - for 6.5 €. There are queues at the museum; you can avoid them by booking in advance.
Spanish village
Spanish Village (Poble Espanyo)l is a specially built village that contains architectural traditions of different regions of Spain. The village consists of 116 buildings, some of whichmade in true size, some to scale. Craft shops are open in the housesworkshops, souvenir and food shops. While visiting the village you can have delicious foodeat in one of the local pubs or restaurants, and also see a flamenco show.
The Spanish village can be found in Montjuic Park at Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guardia, 13. The nearest metro station is Espanya, from which you will have to walk 15 minutes.The Spanish Village is open from 9:00 am until late in the evening. Full ticket price –12 €, child ticket – 7 €, hour-long flamenco show – from 41 €.
Barceloneta beach
The most popular beach in the city, so it is always crowded, full of life and fun. It stretches for a whole kilometer along the coast from Carrer Almirall Cervera toOlympic Port. Barceloneta is famous for its infrastructure, which isan integral part of a comfortable beach holiday. You can get here on foot orby metro, getting off at Barceloneta or Ciutadella stations. You can rent a sunbed for 6 €, umbrella – for 5 €.
Park Guell
Park Guell is another popular place, allowing you to fully appreciate the unusual architectural style Gaudi. Once upon a time, rich townspeople did not appreciate this idea, butthe park was later listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is here todaythousands of visitors come. During a leisurely walk through the park, my eyesThey stop enjoying bright colors, unusual lines of houses and colorful facades.
Park Guell is located at Carrer d'Olot, 13 (the nearest metro station is Lesseps).In winter the park is open from 8:30 to 18:00, in summer from 8:00 to 21:00. Cost of standardentrance ticket – 8 €, for children 7-12 years old – 5.6 €, children under 7 years old do not need a ticket.
Maremagnum Shopping Center
In the Old Port area, on artificial island is one of the best places for relaxation and shopping in the city - shopping center "Maremagnum". Boutiques gathered under one rooffamous brands, gastronomic terrace, observation decks, entertainment area,beauty salons, cinema halls and a night club.
The shopping center is located at Moll d’Espanya, 5,You can get there by metro, getting off at Drassanes or Barceloneta stations. The shopsopen from 10:00 to 22:00, restaurants - from 10:00 to 01:00.
Restaurant "4 cats"
Els Quetro Gats is a legendary establishment, whose regulars were Picasso, Gaudi, Enrique Granados, Lewis Millet and others famous people Spain. To the establishment todaymanaged to maintain a bohemian atmosphere, thanks to which the restaurant is one of thereligious places of the city. If you happen to visit here, try the local hits:tuna with vegetables, oxtail with celery puree and Catalan dessert with chocolate.
The restaurant is located in the Gothic Quarter at Carrer de Montsió, 3,the nearest metro stations are Catalunya and Jaume I. Opening hours: from 10:00until 01:00, dinner costs on average 50-100 €.In order to explore all these sights without fuss, you need to havereserve 5-7 days and budget about 130 € per person. On entrance tickets you can get a littlesave money if you book them online in advance.
Where is the best place to relax by the sea in Spain? Coast of Catalonia! We want to tell you about our favorite places to visit in Barcelona in 1 - 3 days of your trip. We have studied routes to the sights of the city more than once and over 4 trips there we have collected tons of photos and text for you. Where to go from Barcelona for one day? We will also tell and show you about this.
You can spin endlessly on the architectural and cultural carousel of the city, but if you only have a day or three left, the routes should be clear and systematized. What to see in Barcelona in a short time, where to go and, most importantly, how to get to the must see places? Let's share our experience and feedback. The last time in May we went there for 9 whole days!
One of the main attractions of Barcelona with huge queues
1. We recommend planning breakfast at the Brunch&Cake cafe, located a 10-minute walk away from Plaza Catalunya. Address: Carrer d’Enric Granados, 19. The doors open at 9 am, so we run straight to the opening, otherwise there will be a queue. The popularity of the place does not at all spoil the quality of the breakfasts, which you can eat to your heart’s content for about 18 €, and to have the strength to go – for 10-12 € :)
2. Those “prepared” in advance can skip this point and immediately go down to the metro and take the L3 line to Lesseps station. 15 minutes on foot, following the signs, and you - in Park Guell- an iconic landmark of Barcelona. In the morning it is most comfortable here, there are few tourists, and the sun is not so hot. 17 hectares of greenery, steps up, steps down, observation platforms and Gaudí’s characteristic “gingerbread” style - exploring the park, including paid areas (8 €), will take about 1.5 hours.
3. Returning the same way to the Catalunya metro station, cross the square and find yourself on the boulevard Rambla– main tourist street cities. Every visitor considers it necessary to walk a distance of a kilometer to Columbus monument. And at the same time, consider all the offers from the city’s souvenir and gift industry (at inflated prices) and evaluate the activities of street performers.
4. Here on the boulevard is Boqueria market, where you should definitely look if you want to commemorate your independent exploration of Barcelona in 1 day with an excellent piece of jamon, a portion of selected spices and fresh fruit.
5. Turning off La Rambla, tourists find themselves in Gothic Quarter. This is one of the oldest districts of the capital of Catalonia, its historical Center, full of medieval architecture and chaotic streets. There are also objects located here that are not listed in the top attractions of Barcelona, but, nevertheless, are considered the main points of visiting the quarter - Cathedral of Saint Eulalia, Royal Square, Church of Santa Maria del Pi. A suitable place for lunch is the Four Cats cafe at Carrer de Montsio, 3. Gaudi and Picasso once ate here.
6. It will take about half an hour of walking to get to Sagrada Familia Cathedral. To save time, you can take the metro from Passeig de Gracia station and take the L2 line to Sagrada Familia station. If you plan to go inside, purchase your tickets online in advance as... On site you will probably find huge queues at the box office. The basic option of all available tickets costs 15 €, with an audio guide – from 24 €.
7. If your one day in Barcelona falls on Thursday - Sunday, go in the evening to Plaza de España. From Sagrada Familia - take line L2 to Universitat station, change to L1 and go to Espanya station. Starts at 21:00 Singing Fountain Show, which attracts crowds of tourists every day.
However, if you are visiting the city from Monday to Wednesday, or the start time of the show is too late, end your mini-trip with a walk along the Barceloneta promenade.
Where to eat in Barcelona in the evening? A good place is Salamanca on Calle Almirall Cervera, 34, where you can enjoy paella and sangria for dinner with a view of the sea :)
In general, you can immediately simplify your plans for the days ahead by taking a thematic excursion from the locals:
If you have not yet decided how you will get to Barcelona and are thinking about a tour, then here are 3 proven sites for you online booking tours with 24 hour support:
The price is per person when purchasing a tour for two
Barcelona in 2 days
What to see in Barcelona on day 2? Route:
- House of Mila,
- Casa Batllo,
- Barcelona Aquarium,
- Museum of Catalan Art.
Look for shrimp on Barcelona beach
- Located at Diagonal metro station Mila's house. The special style of the building - in the form of waves - gives a little surrealism and the impression of mobility of the house, and the characteristic “gingerbread” top reveals the hand of Gaudi. Open to the public from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. admission ticket – €22.
- Review: How tourists are deceived in Barcelona
- Five hundred meters up the road was located Casa Batllo at Passeig de Gracia, 43. This is another example of the absence of any straight lines in the design of buildings by Gaudí, listed as an object world heritage UNESCO. You are allowed to visit from 9 am to 9 pm, having pre-paid a ticket with a minimum price of €24.5.
- You can continue your route through Barcelona on foot to the largest in the European part of the world Aquarium, located on Moll d'Espanya, Port Vell. Visitors find themselves literally on seabed, fenced from thousands of marine inhabitants only by a glass tunnel. Well, it’s as if they didn’t come to look at strange creatures, but on the contrary :) Entrance is from 10 to 21 (depending on the time of year) and costs 20 €.
- To the largest museum in Barcelona - National Museum of Art of Catalonia– you can get on the metro, reaching the Espanya station and walking through the already familiar Piazza di Spagna up to the majestically towering palace. IN summer time The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 to 20, ticket price is about 12 €. However, a free visit is also possible; more on that below.
In 2013, entrance to Park Güell was still free
Barcelona in 3 days
On day 3 in Barcelona you can see the following on your own route:
- Barceloneta beach,
- Mount Tibidabo,
- Spanish village,
- Agbar Tower,
- Embankment.
Where to live these 3 days? In Barcelona, we prefer not hotels, but apartments - cheaper, more comfortable, prettier. We are looking for it on the Airbnb service. If you are a beginner, you will get a 2100 rubles discount on your first booking.
- If in previous days you were unable to fit in sunbathing on the shore Mediterranean Sea, then this morning is the most suitable moment for swimming and sunbathing on Barceloneta beach. Of course, provided you travel in the summer :)
- Entertainment in Barcelona is still plentiful on the third day. One of the most interesting is climbing the mountain Tibidabo. Here are also amusement park, opened in the 19th century, and a complex of churches Church of the Sacred Heart, and one of the best viewing points in Barcelona. Getting to the highest point is an exciting adventure. You must first get to the Av Tibidabo station on the L7 line, change to the famous Blue Tram (4€ one way), which has been running along the route for more than a century, and arrive at the Plaça del Funicular stop, from where you will be taken up by the old Barcelona funicular (7.7 €).
- Returning the same way to Plaza Catalunya and taking the metro a little further to Espanya, you can get to Spanish village. This place represents Spain in miniature: the quarter contains village houses, shops, churches from every region of the country. The cost of visiting will cost approximately 11 €.
- Observation platforms in Barcelona are also appreciated near the Glories metro station - here there is a 34-story skyscraper visible from everywhere Agbar Tower. Well, or the “Glowing Cucumber”, as they call it at night :) It is possible to enter for free thanks to dozens of restaurants and cafes in the building.
- In the evening you can go to the nightclubs of Barcelona, lined up along the Barceloneta promenade. Or you can just walk along the sea, enjoy the end of your visit to the capital of Catalonia and at the same time plan your next obligatory trip, because Barcelona, in addition to the attractions described above, still has something to surprise you with!
Map of Barcelona with landmarks
Below is a map of Barcelona with attractions in Russian. For your convenience, we have marked the main points of the Barcelona attractions route that can be visited in 1, 2 and 3 days in different colors (blue, green and red, respectively) so that you have a rough idea of moving around the city.
Tip: if you are without the Internet, the offline maps app maps.me is a great help for navigating around the area! We personally tested it in different countries. Download detailed map Barcelona and transfer all route points to the application. Such an assistant, with marked streets, hotels, etc., will definitely not let you get lost :) The main thing is to do everything in advance.
Another good guide to Barcelona, combining on a map the sights of Barcelona and the metro map 2019:
In Barcelona, the metro is the most convenient form of transport, connecting all corners of the city with its network. On the above map you can see for yourself that each attraction can usually be reached by subway.
In total, the capital of Catalonia has about 180 metro stations scattered across 10 lines. They (lines) are distinguished by numbers - from L1 to L5, L9N, L9S, L10-L11 and FM. Since the metro system integrates with railways(next to the suburbs), there is a division into metro zones. All of Barcelona is included in Zone 1.
How much does the metro cost in Barcelona?
A single one-way ticket, i.e. valid for both metro and bus, costs 2.20 €. It can be purchased at stations in special machines - you won’t find people behind the window selling tickets in Barcelona :)
You can reduce the cost of travel on the Barcelona metro if you intend to actively travel around the city. For this there is a T10 ticket, which for 10.20 € provides 10 trips on any type of public transport. Several people can use one pass. The T10 ticket does not apply to the L9 metro line and AeroBus airport shuttles.
You will definitely need a Barcelona metro map on site, so it is better to print it out or download it to your phone in advance. Let us remind you that opening hours vary depending on the days of the week: Monday to Thursday 5:00-00:00, Friday and holidays 5:00-2:00, Saturday around the clock, Sunday 5:00-00:00.
Be sure to watch the sunset at Montjuïc (Plaza di Spagna)
Where to go from Barcelona?
If you have a couple of extra days left, and you have walked the city itself far and wide, then you may ask the question - where to go from Barcelona for 1 day? You don’t have to go very far for new “beach” experiences - the coasts of the Costa Brava (Lloret de Mar) and Costa Dorada, to the south and north of the capital, are rich in golden sands and clear sea waves.
But if you want something atypical... For this case, we have selected attractions near Barcelona that will definitely make you admire, and some - freeze in fear.
The most convenient way to travel around Spain is by car - you have your own company, and you don’t have to adjust to your schedule. We prefer to rent a car in advance on the Rentalcars website. The service scans the offers of all global and local rental agencies and pleases us with profitable options.
Our trip to Barcelona (Montserrat Mountain and Benedictine Monastery - July 2016)
You can ride a funicular, marvel at the unusual shape of the rocks, listen to the oldest children's choir in the world and touch the Black Madonna just 50 kilometers from Barcelona. To do this, you need to take a train from platform R5 from Espanya station to either the Aeri cable car or the Cremallera funicular. The cost including transport to the top is €21.50€ in both directions. You can save at your own risk - buy a train ticket only one way, and ride back as a hare (there are no turnstiles).
Port Aventura and Ferrari Land. In 2013 it cost 42€, in 2018 - 55€. Some of the most famous entertainment in Barcelona, these theme parks will thrill your nerves! Take, for example, the recently opened extreme slide Red Force, which will send you into a free fall from 112 meters. Our knees were giving way for a long time... But even after several trips to Barcelona, every time we come here, we still head to Port Aventura. 🙂
Favorite place Port Aventura (in 2013 it cost 42€, in 2018 - 55€)
Figueres. Where can you go from Barcelona to experience the heritage of Catalan art? To the town where Salvador Dali was born and is buried! Moreover, hundreds of tourists’ feet pass over his grave every day, because... The artist is buried under one of the rooms of the famous Dali Theater and Museum. You can get to Figueres for €20 by train from Estacio Sants station in 55 minutes or by car, covering 140 km.
This city is divided by a river into two parts from different eras - modernity and the Middle Ages. The old city has at least 5 museums, 8 temples and even Arab baths from the 12th century.
Our trip to Girona in May 2013
All in all, this is truly one of the must-see attractions near Barcelona. From Passieg de Gracia station there are trains every half hour to Girona; ticket price – 9€.
Trip to Girona for 10€
Empuriabrava. The city, dotted with water canals along which locals move sedately on boats, can be found not only in Italy. In Spain it is Empuriabrava. However, instead of gondolas, there are yachts, boats, boats belonging to the owners of villas and mansions built on pieces of land, and professional yachtsmen. To get here you need to drive to Figueres and then take a bus for 4€.
Val de Nuria. This, of course, is no longer in the “what to see in the vicinity of Barcelona” section, because... the place is probably closer to Andorra :) Nevertheless, picturesque mountains, transparent lake, fresh air and the overwhelming serenity contrast so much with the scenery and atmosphere of the Catalan capital that the 130-kilometer journey is well worth it. If you have 3 days or more, stay longer! Get there first by train on line R3 from Placa de Catalunya to Ribes de Freser, and then by funicular train to an altitude of 1950 meters. The cost of a round-trip ticket is 30 €.
Probably the most exciting adventure you can do from Barcelona! The neighboring principality welcomes all tourists with a Schengen visa in their passport. The distance from Barcelona to Andorra is about 200 km, and can be covered by car in about 3 hours. How to get from Barcelona to Andorra by public transport? Only by bus from Sants station or El Prat airport for 28–41 € one way.
To Andorra for the mountains and shopping
Barcelona Museums
Any route to the sights of Barcelona is not complete without... museums! It’s doubly nice to visit them for free, isn’t it? How to do it? 🙂
- The most significant - National Museum art of Catalonia(Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya), which houses the collections of the former Museum of Modern Art and the Museum of Art of Catalunya. You will be able to enter for free every Saturday from 15 to 18 and the first Sunday of the month.
We went to the main museum of Catalonia (I didn’t like it)
- The capital of Catalonia also cherishes the memory of another outstanding artist and sculptor. Picasso Museum in Barcelona(Museu Picasso) occupies 5 mansions, fitting perfectly into the architecture of the Gothic Quarter. Without a ticket, drop by every Sunday after 3:00 p.m.
- The history of the provincial capital can be told in detail through numerous exhibits. Museum of the History of the City of Barcelona(MHCB). It is less often open to public access - only on the first Sunday of the month.
- (MACBA) is for those who have a passion for futuristic exhibitions, mesmerizing art installations and sometimes blushing photographs. Free visits are available every Sunday from 15:00 to 20:00.
- Well, why in Chocolate Museum in Barcelona(Museu de la Xocolata) is only allowed in without a ticket on the first Monday of the month - quite understandable. There won’t be enough chocolates that are given to all visitors at the entrance! 🙂
In general, if you give advice to tourists, then it is better to go to Spain, as well as to Barcelona in general, in order to have time to enjoy the sun, sea, steep roller coasters and attractions to the fullest.
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Hello, dear readers. Today we are going to Barcelona. Modern Barcelona is not easy a beautiful city and the capital of Catalonia, with an inexhaustible supply of attractions, and this, one might say, is a lifestyle. Its sights, architecture, sea, sun and people are intertwined into a single atmosphere, a single mood. So, What same visit in Barcelona? It’s not so easy to talk about all the places that are definitely worth seeing in Barcelona, but we’ll try.
Sights of Barcelona
The second name of this quarter is Cathedral Quarter. This is an incredible amount architectural monuments and all kinds of attractions interconnected. In other parts of the city you can also see Gothic buildings, but nowhere else in the city will you find such a harmonious and laconic combination of them.
Gothic Quarter
The oldest city square is located in the Gothic Quarter - Plaza Nova, with two watchtowers from the Roman period. You can see nearby Bishop's Palace And building of the College of Architects. The Gothic Quarter stretches between Cathedral And City Hall. To this day, it is partially surrounded by a wall built in the Roman era.
Cathedral or Barcelona's cathedral
One of the most beautiful buildings in the Gothic Quarter is the Cathedral. Its sharp peaks rise high into the sky and are visible from any part of the quarter. It so happened that since ancient times architects tried to locate significant urban objects on the most high points cities, the same principle was followed in Catalonia. Before Cathedral in its place there was a Muslim mosque, and even earlier - a Roman pagan temple.
Cathedral
Construction of the cathedral began in the 13th century under the Aragonese king Jaime II the Just, but due to the very large dimensions of the cathedral, the end of its construction dates back to the mid-15th century. Although some changes were made to its appearance until the 19th century. It is not surprising that now in the architecture of the Cathedral one can find features characteristic of various eras and styles.
Singing Fountains
Another miracle of Barcelona that is definitely worth a visit are the singing fountains. They are also called magic fountains; to understand why people gave them such a second name, you should see them for yourself at least once.
Singing fountains rise above the city on Montjuic mountain. This magnificent spectacle is a combination of jets of water rising up, splashes of many fountains of varying power and size, light and music, intertwined into a single enchanting show. Echoing classical music, the lighting and rhythm of the entire huge water complex. The light turns into bright red, yellow-greenish, and even blue tones.
Singing Fountains
You can see this miracle in both winter and summer. From October to April, the fountains are open from 19:00 to 21:00 on Fridays and Saturdays, and in the summer from 21:00 to 23:00 on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. And the shows themselves last 20 minutes with breaks between them.
It is worth mentioning that the fountains were designed by the architect Carles Buguias. And their opening was timed to coincide with the 1929 World Exhibition, held in Barcelona. Initially, they were controlled manually, with the help of a person with impeccable hearing. But, subsequently, the control was automated.
Spanish Village or Poble Espanyol
The Spanish Village is a city of craftsmen and an open-air museum located in the upper part of the city. More than a hundred of the most beautiful buildings from all provinces of Spain are recreated here in life-size or on a slightly reduced scale. Having visited a Spanish village, you will see almost the entire architecture of Spain in just a couple of hours without leaving the city.
The Spanish village was rebuilt in 1927, and its opening, like the grand opening of the singing fountains, was timed to coincide with the World Exhibition held here. Pueblo Español was created by Xavier Noguez, Ramon Raventos and Mikel Utrilto. Before creating the open-air museum, they conducted a thorough study of Spanish sights.
Spanish village
Today, the territory of Pueblo Español is home to many craft shops where you can see the traditional crafts for which Spain has been famous since ancient times: varied and original cafes, museums, exhibitions and even places where flamenco dances. In the Spanish village, vibrant national holidays are held, accompanied by the singing of folk songs and general fun.
As befits every Spanish province, in the center of Pueblo Español there is a central square, from which, in turn, there are streets and courtyards. The entrance to the museum is marked by a gate - an exact copy of the fortress gates located in the town of San Vicente. At the entrance, near the gate, there are always many souvenir shops and bookstores. And on the right hand of the square, in the shopping arcades, everyone can buy souvenirs and handmade crafts.
The Spanish Village is open every day and receives visitors starting at 9 am (the closing time depends on the day of the week, it is better to check it immediately before your visit). The visit is paid, for adults the price is 11 euros, and for children under 12 years old - 6.25 euros (Discounts are available for couples and students in the Spanish Village).
Pablo Picasso Museum
For lovers of high art, Barcelona has something to visit - the Pablo Picasso Museum, founded in 1963, one of the three largest museums in the world dedicated to the work of the genius. The museum stretches along Moncada Street. Initially, the Berenguer d’Aguilar mansion became its home, but gradually the museum occupied almost half of the entire street.
The museum has a permanent collection of 3,800 works by Picasso, of which 1,000 are his early works. In addition to his paintings, the museum features an exhibition of ceramics and rooms dedicated to the personality and life of the great talent.
Pablo Picasso Museum
The museum opens its doors to visitors from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 to 20 hours. The museum is closed: January 1, May 1, June 24 and December 25-26. When visiting the museum, in addition to the main collection, you can also see temporary exhibitions. The cost of a full visit including temporary exhibitions will be 11 euros, and to visit only the temporary exhibition you will only need to pay 4.40 euros. There are also free days at the Pablo Picasso Museum. So every Sunday, starting at 15:00, admission is free, and every first Sunday of the month you can admire Picasso’s creations all day long for free.
Creations of the great architect Gaudi that are worth seeing with your own eyes
Temple of the Holy Family or Sagrada Familia
The Sagrada Familia is Barcelona's most popular attraction. Its pointed spiers seem to be screwed into the Catalan sky. In any tourist brochure this temple is recognizable at first sight, it is so unusual and majestic. The thin, lace-like patterns of this temple make it look like it has just come out of a fairy tale. And it’s hard to believe that people built it.
Construction of the temple began back in 1882. At that time, the architect working on the Sagrada Familia was Francisco del Villar, but the very next year Gaudi took over the project and built it throughout his life (until 1926, but never finished it).
Antonio Gaudi believed that the construction of the Sagrada Familia would be an atonement for all his sins. This work became the great architect’s life’s work. Antonio Gaudi did not recognize straight lines, considering them unnatural. He liked smoothness and flexibility, which can still be observed in his creations.
Sagrada Familia
The Sagrada Familia is a kind of visiting card of the capital of Catalonia. Particularly noteworthy are the four lace towers of the Nativity facade, rising as if to the very heavens. Construction of the Sagrada Familia continues today. Although Gaudi's followers try to complete the temple in the style of the great architect, the difference in styles is still striking. According to the architects' calculations, construction will be completed only in 2026.
You can visit the temple either with a group tour or with an individual one, which is best booked in advance. The temple is open to tourists from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. from October to March, and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. in summer. The cost of visiting with an audio guide will be 18 euros, without - 13.50. You can see the outside of the temple at any time of the day or night, and it’s absolutely free.
Park Guell or Park Guell. Another miracle of the great master
Park Güell was originally planned as a garden city for middle-class people who were experiencing poverty in those years. better times. The park is located on 20 hectares. Patron Eusebio Güell brought the idea of a garden city from England, where it was widespread in those years.
At the request of the sponsor, Gaudi, who was entrusted with the project, did not skimp on materials. And the forms of the park were created flexible, light and as close as possible to the natural contours of wildlife. The park offers beautiful views of Barcelona, and the park itself is almost alive. It seems like you are in a fairy tale and now the two gingerbread houses standing at the entrance to the park will come to life. But, despite the beauty of the resulting mansions and public buildings, city residents were in no hurry to buy housing in the garden city, and the entire project suffered financial failure. Subsequently, Gaudi's descendants sold the park to the city. After that it was opened to tourists.
Park Guell. Hall of a Hundred Columns.
Inside Park Güell, in addition to the amazing “gingerbread” houses, there is a hall of a hundred columns, the arches of which, together with the columns, seem to dance thanks to gracefully curved lines. If you go upstairs from the hall, a large terrace will spread out before your eyes. Along it stands a long wavy bench decorated with ceramics. The shapes of the bench are made in accordance with the shapes of the human body. There are opinions that when creating it, Gaudi sat a naked worker on it to take impressions of body shapes, according to which the bench was made.
Entrance to the park is free, but to visit the Gaudi Museum you will need to pay: 5.50 euros for adults and 4.50 euros for people under 18 years of age. The park is open daily, opening hours vary depending on the season. So, from November to February the park is open from 10 to 18 hours, in March and October - from 10 to 19, in April and September - from 10 to 20, and from May to August - from 10 to 21.
Monument to Columbus or Monument a Colom
Here is another place worthy of your attention - this is the monument to Christopher Columbus. As you know, it was off the coast of Barcelona that Columbus completed his most important voyage in his life. The monument is located at the end of the Ramblas, next to the old port and points its hand towards the newly discovered America.
The monument was erected in 1888, shortly before the World Trade Exhibition. Its height is 60 meters, with the weight of the entire structure being 205 tons. Needless to say, there are monuments to Columbus in almost every Spanish port city! This is another symbol of Barcelona, showing travelers historical value this amazing city Catalonia.
Columbus Monument
And at the end of our brief overview Among the attractions, we will cite a place that will be interesting to visit not only for adults, but also for inquisitive children - this is the Barcelona Aquarium.
Barcelona Aquarium or Aquarium
The Barcelona Aquarium is one of the largest and most modern aquariums in Europe. It was opened to the public in 1996 and has since become a favorite place for both children and their parents. In total, more than eight thousand marine inhabitants belonging to three hundred species live in it. Species living naturally in different oceans do not mix together. In aquariums, living conditions as close as possible to natural ones are maintained.
Of particular interest to tourists from all over the world is the 80-meter tunnel passing under the pool. Getting into it is like walking along the bottom of the sea. And menacing sharks and other inhabitants of the seas and oceans swim carelessly around.
Barcelona is very rich in attractions that are of interest to many tourists. Most visitors wonder what to visit in Barcelona Firstly? Indeed, it is not easy to make a choice, but we will try to help with this!
Casa Batllo is an interesting and unusual attraction that is a must-see in Barcelona! This previously ordinary house, built in 1877 at the behest of a wealthy manufacturer, was almost completely rebuilt according to the design of Antoni Gaudi. Locals Almost from the first days they began to call it the House of Bones. If you look closely, the numerous columns can be compared to bones, and the balconies to skulls. There are practically no straight lines in the house, the only exception being the side walls that remain from the previous building. The roof of the house is also striking in its unusualness; in appearance it resembles the back of a formidable dragon.
This building in Barcelona is unique not only from the outside; many amazing discoveries await visitors inside. For example, a fireplace in the shape of a mushroom, asymmetrical windows, etc. Even the furniture for the house was designed by Gaudi himself. Casa Batllo attracts many tourists and functions not only as a museum. They also often take place here various events city and international level.
Be sure to visit the Las Ramblas in Barcelona, which is considered to be the heart of the city. The place for its installation was determined by nature itself. The boulevard was built in 1776 on the site of a dry river bed. It is divided into five independent sections that smoothly flow into each other. The first of them, Rambla Canaletes, is famous for the fact that it is here that the fountain with the coat of arms of Catalonia is located. Legend says that a person who has tasted some water from it will certainly return here.
In the second part, the university used to be located, which gave the name to this section of the boulevard, La Rambla de la Educación. Now the university is no longer here, but you can admire the luxurious creations of architects, for example, the Church of Our Lady of Bethlehem and the Poliorama Theater. Birds are now sold here.
The third section of the boulevard, called Rambla des Flowers, is lined with numerous flower shops, and here you can admire the majestic Palace of the Vicereine.
The fourth part of the boulevard is famous for the fact that it is here that the Liceu Opera House is located. Nearby is the Teatro Principal, which is considered the oldest theater in Barcelona. The fact that this section of the boulevard has ended will be indicated by a fountain called “The Three Graces”.
You can complete your walk by passing the last part of the boulevard, which is called La Rambla Santa Monica, where the Arts Center is located. The monument to Columbus, which is located here, cannot go unnoticed. Those who want to admire the amazing view of Barcelona can take the elevator to the observation deck at an altitude of 60 m. The boulevard is a pedestrian street, where mass city events take place, and therefore the place is of great tourist interest.
For every tourist who doesn’t know what to visit first in Barcelona, we recommend going to the famous temple. This is another creation of Gaudi, which amazes with its majesty and scope! Work on it began in 1882. Surprisingly, the temple is still unfinished! Over the years of construction, more than one talented architect managed to work on it. And yet, the temple is considered active. A museum dedicated to the construction of the temple and several towers are open to visitors. When the construction of the temple just began, the area allocated for development was located outside the city limits, but now it is one of the most densely populated areas of Barcelona.
It’s impossible not to notice this beauty of Barcelona! At night it attracts attention with its bright lighting, while during the day the views of tourists are attracted by the shape of the tower. The grand opening of the Agbar Tower, the creation of Jean Nuel, took place in 2005. During the construction of the tower, the latest developments in the field of construction were used. Unfortunately, it is impossible to see the building from the inside, but an external inspection will be enough.
The building of this palace in Barcelona was built in 1908. Famous architects, sculptors and stained glass masters worked on its creation. Since then, it has been considered the main concert venue of the city; its halls also host congresses, conferences and exhibitions of various types. Of particular interest is the building itself, built in a modernist style.
The Chocolate Museum is the most visited place in Barcelona among those with a sweet tooth! It is located in a former monastery building. In the museum, visitors are introduced to the history of the delicacy and the technology of its production. The most interesting thing here is the paintings and sculptures made of chocolate, as well as copies of Barcelona landmarks.
The Chocolate Museum in Barcelona has been open to visitors relatively recently, but has already managed to win everyone’s love. It will be interesting for both adults and children to visit here. By the way, master classes are held with children on certain days, where they can try to create their own chocolate masterpiece.
Montjuic is a beautiful and very popular complex of buildings among tourists in Barcelona. Until recently, Montjuïc Castle housed a prison. Now on the territory of the castle there is a military-patriotic museum.
A storm of emotions among tourists is caused by the contemplation of a popular attraction - the singing fountain! Also on Mount Montjuic you can see objects that were built for the 1992 Olympic Games. Art lovers can visit the Joan Miró Museum. You can take a leisurely stroll through the Botanical Garden. And what attracts tourists most is the observation deck - the best place Barcelona to view the city from above.
The initiator of the opening of this museum in Barcelona was Picasso's secretary. It opened its doors to visitors in 1963. The museum was originally located in an old mansion on Moncado Square, and now occupies as many as five mansions on this street. The museum's exhibition presents about 3.5 thousand works by the master from various periods of his creative work. Some of them appeared in the museum during the artist’s lifetime, while others were given to him by his widow after Picasso’s death. Visitors to this museum are given an ideal opportunity to get acquainted with the work of the famous artist.
The Barcelona Aquarium is rightfully considered one of the largest in the world. This is the best Barcelona attraction to visit with children. The entire territory of the aquarium is divided into 3 zones. The most popular is the aquarium area. It houses more than three dozen aquariums in which marine life lives. Visitors are particularly delighted by the journey through the glass tunnel. You get the feeling that you are taking a walk along the seabed, with sharks and rays swimming overhead every now and then.
The species diversity of the inhabitants of this aquarium is impressive: here you can see harmless seahorses, funny penguins and other, no less interesting, representatives of the animal world. Another zone is designed to tell about the benefits of water. There is also a special area for children, where they can take funny photos or slide down the tunnel. On the territory of the aquarium there is a souvenir shop and a cafeteria.
The Gothic Quarter, located on the site of a Roman settlement, and in fact, the predecessor of Barcelona, is the oldest part of the city. A huge number of buildings built in the Gothic style are concentrated here. In the very center of the quarter, tourists can admire the beautiful Cathedral. Life in the Gothic Quarter is in full swing both day and night. Administrative buildings and shops, cafes and bars coexist here. This place is one of the most recommended places to visit in Barcelona!
Despite the fact that this Barcelona museum opened only in 1994, it is considered one of the most significant in Europe. The basis of the exhibition is the collection of antiquities of Jordi Clos. Here you can see funeral masks, sarcophagi, personal belongings of the pharaohs and their entourage, papyri, etc. Now the museum also houses a library, where the works of famous Egyptologists are presented.
Sunny, proud, explosive, slightly surreal, captivating with its unique beauty at first sight - these are the only words that can describe the beauty of Barcelona. This ancient Catalan city amazes with its unusual architecture, where medieval cathedrals They coexist wonderfully with neo-Gothic buildings and modern monuments.
It would be real madness to list all the attractions of Barcelona, because here they are found at every step. Therefore, to the question “What to see in Barcelona?” You can give only one answer - “Absolutely everything!”
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The museums of Barcelona also deserve a visit. Interesting exhibitions can be found in the Picasso Museum, in the military and maritime museums. Only in the Catalan capital, Barça fans can find a museum of the history of this football club, and in the jamón museum you can learn everything about the Spanish dry-cured ham.
Barcelona's parks evoke the sincere admiration of tourists and the envy of neighboring cities, because it is difficult to compete with them in grooming, style and splendor.
What you can see in Barcelona on your own
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La Rambla
Tourists begin to explore the main attractions of Barcelona from La Rambla, the main pedestrian promenade in Barcelona. This street stretches for more than a kilometer, starting at Plaza Catalunya and ending at the Columbus Monument. It is conditionally divided into 5 sections: Canaletes, Teachings, Flowers, Capuchins and St. Monica, but the prefix Rambla must be added to each of these names.
It is home to the famous opera Grand Theater Liceu, as well as the Boqueria market, a gastronomic landmark of Catalonia.
How to get there : Get off at one of the metro stops - Catalunya, Drassanes or Liceu.
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Plaza de España
This is one of the largest squares in the country, reconstructed in 1929. Along its perimeter it will be surrounded by monumental, majestic buildings - the Arena shopping center, which looks like a bullring, the National Art Museum and the Fira de Barcelona exhibition palaces. In the center of the square there is a huge fountain, the sculptural composition of which symbolizes prosperity, art, heroism and faith. This square is an important urban transport hub, where 6 main highways converge.
How to get there : The easiest way is to take the metro to España station.
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Plaza Catalunya
This square is located in the very center of Barcelona. It is decorated with magnificent fountains and numerous sculptures. Luxurious trees grow along the perimeter of the square, in the shade of which tourists like to relax. There are also large shopping centers, excellent hotels and restaurants.
9th Street, including the famous Rambla, originates from Plaza Catalunya. All tourist buses depart from here, so getting to the main attractions of Barcelona is convenient and comfortable.
How to get there: metro stations - Catalunya, Urquinaona and Passeig de Gracia.
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The Church of the Sagrada Familia is Gaudí's most ambitious masterpiece. Not only does it have a stunning view, but it is no less amazing story. Gaudi spent more than half of his life building it. 90 years have passed since the death of the architect, but construction work here continues today.
The Sagrada Familia resembles a fairytale castle built of sand. Tourists can not only admire the exterior and interior of the church, but also climb its towers.
Working hours: from 9:00 to 18:00-20:00 depending on the season.
Prices: from €15, there are preferential discounts
Buy tickets online
can be found on the official website: www.sagradafamilia.org
Address: Calle Mallorca, 401.
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One of the masterpieces of the architect Gaudi is the bright and colorful Park Güell. Here you can admire fabulous gingerbread houses, climb the grand staircase with fountains and mosaic sculptures to the “Hall of a Hundred Columns”, stroll through quaint galleries made of stone trees, and sit on a curved bench reminiscent of a sea serpent.
The park is divided into 2 zones: a paid zone with monuments, and a general access zone.
How to get there
: 20 minutes walk up a steep slope from the Lesseps metro stop, follow the signs.
Working hours
: from 8:00-8:30 to 18:15-21:30 depending on the time of year.
Prices for visiting the area with monuments
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- €7 – adult ticket;
- €4.90 - for children 7-12 years old, b people over 65 years old;
- FREE - for children under 6 years old.
Buy a ticket online can be found on the official website: www.parkguell.cat
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The capital of Catalonia is a city in which the amazing architectural projects of the incomparable Antoni Gaudi came to life.
In 1906, through the efforts of Gaudí, an ordinary residential building was transformed into a work of art, known in Barcelona as Casa Batlló. Looking at this structure, it seems that it is made of soft plasticine, because right angles and lines are used to a minimum in its design. The facade of this house has wavy outlines and is decorated with colorful mosaic compositions. Evenings with live music and theatrical excursions are organized for visitors.
Address: Passeig de Gràcia, 43.
How to get there
: 30 seconds walk from Passeig de Gràcia metro station, just exit on the right side. You need the "Calle Aragó-Rambla Catalunya" exit.
Working hours
: from 9:00 to 21:00.
Prices: from €22.50, audio guide included.
Buy a ticket online
available on the official website: www.casabatllo.es
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Barcelonans call it “Pedrera” (cat. La Pedrera), which means “quarry”. Although its facade has flexible and smooth lines, it looks somewhat heavy and rough. This building is decorated with beautiful wrought-iron balconies and unusual window grilles, and a garden of sculptures has been created on the roof.
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Today, the Barcelona Zoo is home to animals from all climate zones globe. The zoo is conventionally divided into zones: a palm grove with exotic birds, a terrarium, a gorilla space and a monkey gallery, a farm with pets and the Aquarama pond, where fur seals and dolphins put on a fun show. You can take excursions around the zoo on foot, and tourists with children can ride on an excursion tram or rent an electric car.
Working hours
: from 10:00 to 17:30-20:00 depending on the season.
Prices
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- Adults – €19.90;
- children under 3 years old - free;
- children aged 3 to 12 years – €11.95;
- People over 65 years old – €10.05
Current prices and online ticket purchases
: www.zoobarcelona.cat
Address: Parc de la Ciutadella s/n.
How to get there
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- Buses - D20, H14, H16, V21, V27;
- metro - Barceloneta and Ciutadella-Vila Olímpica, Marina and Arc de Triomf;
- tram - Ciutadella - Vila Olímpica (T4).
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Monastery of Montserrat near Barcelona
In a mountainous area 50 km from Barcelona is the Benedictine monastery of Montserrat. This religious shrine of Catalonia was built more than 1000 years ago, but the monastery acquired its current appearance in the 19th-20th century. Pilgrims from all over the world flock to these lands, because it is here that the national pride of Catalonia is kept - a 95-centimeter statue of the Virgin Mary, carved from black poplar by Saint Luke. The Black Madonna helps those suffering to get rid of ailments, and gives women the opportunity to experience the joy of motherhood.
Working hours
: from 7:00 to 19:30.
Prices
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- Adults - from €11;
- Students and pensioners - from €10;
- Children 8-16 years old - €7;
- Children under 8 years old - FREE.
Buy tickets online
: montserratvisita.com
Address: Camino de las Canals, 08691 Monistrol de Montserrat
How to get there
: From Barcelona by train from Espanya station, platform R5, to Montserrat Aeri or Monistrol station. From there you can walk or take a ride cable car or cable car, respectively. Next, you can Be careful when purchasing a combined “Trans Montserrat” ticket, as there are two types: with travel on the cable car or with the funicular. They cost the same, but are not interchangeable.
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Mount Tibidabo
The highest point in Barcelona is Mount Tibidabo, which rises 500 m above the city. From anywhere in the Catalan capital you can see the silhouettes of the Temple of the Sacred Heart with the statue of Christ at the top and the Tore de Calserola television tower. Also on the territory of Tibidabo there is an ancient amusement park and the Museum of Mechanical Toys. From the Ferris wheel and observation deck The TV tower offers breathtaking views of Barcelona.
Working hours
: in summer, almost all establishments on the mountain are open from 12:00 to 22:00.
How to get there
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- The easiest way is from Plaça Catalunya on a special Tibibas bus. The fare is about 2.8 euros.
- more difficult and interesting: Take the FGC train to Avinguda de Tibidabo station; from Kennedy Square to Dr. Andreu Square take a special blue tram or bus No. 196; and then take the funicular, which will take you straight up the mountain. Travel will naturally be more expensive.
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Mount Montjuic
Montjuic is famous mountain in the capital of Catalonia. Previously, there was only a medieval fortress on the top of the mountain. But in 1929 the World Exhibition was held here, and 63 years later the 1992 Summer Olympics. For these events, many different structures were erected, which later turned into the main attractions of Barcelona - National Palace, Spanish village, German pavilion, Olympic venues. The slopes of the mountain are decorated with magnificent gardens and parks.
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Barcelona Aquarium
More than 10 thousand marine inhabitants are housed in 35 aquariums, each of which is dedicated to a specific type of flora and fauna. The most impressive is the oceanarium - a huge reservoir with a diameter of about 35 m, filled with almost 5 million liters of water, through which an 80-meter glass tunnel with a moving walkway is laid. Through its transparent walls it is very convenient to observe sea inhabitants. For extreme sports enthusiasts, the aquarium offers diving with sharks for 300 euros.
