Barcelona Sightseeing
Discover Barcelona's best attractions and places
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Top Attractions
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Amazing Gaudí monuments
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Barcelona has all the right ingredients to be one of the world’s most interesting destinations. These are the sights you don’t want to miss.
Picturesque neighborhoods, amazing city beaches and a relaxed atmosphere, make Barcelona one of the most stunning cities by the Mediterranean. A cosmopolitan paradise that features unique architecture, like the one created by Gaudí in Sagrada Familia, Casa Batlló or La Pedrera.
Discover the views from Park Güell, Montjuic and Tibidabo mountains as well as all the facilities of the Barcelona Olympic Games.
You’ll be amazed with gothic-like churches like the Barcelona Cathedral and Santa Maria del Mar (the so-called cathedral of the sea), or the impressive modernist monuments like Palau de la Música Catalana.
Take note and find below the most popular and relevant attractions to visit in Barcelona.
Top sights in Barcelona
Worthwhile visits and essential sights of Barcelona
Sagrada Familia
It’s one of Gaudí’s greatest works and the symbol of Barcelona and second most visited monument in Spain. Don’t get left out, and buy your ticket to Sagrada Familia in advance.
Park Güell
Out of all the projects that Antoni Gaudí built in Barcelona, Park Güell stands out as one of those special and unique places in the city.
Casa Batlló
Casa Batlló is one of Barcelona’s biggest landmarks and one of the most creative designs made by Gaudi.
La Pedrera
La Pedrera, or Casa Milà, is one of the most famous icons of Barcelona. Designed by Gaudí, is one of the first driving forces of the modernista style.
La Rambla
Isthe most famous street in Barcelona and one of the to sights in Barcelona.
Montjuic
Montjuic is a prominent hill overlooking the Barcelona harbour. Nowadays it features lots of attractions and places of interest.
Magic Fountain of Montjuic
The Magic Fountain is one of the most amazing shows in Barcelona, and it’s free of charge!
Olympic Park
Here you’ll find all the main facilities that were used for the 1992 Summer Olympics, like the Olympic Stadium.
Tibidabo
Tibidabo is a peak of the Collserola mountain range that surrounds Barcelona, home of the most antique amusement park operating in Spain.
Santa Maria del Mar
This gothic church located in the heart of the Old City is one of the most impressive examples of true catalan gothic style.
Barcelona Cathedral
Barcelona’s main gothic Cathedral is located in the heart of Barcelona. It was built between the 13th and 15th centuries.
Palau de la Música Catalana
This concert hall is one of the most fantastic modernista works. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
La Boquería Market
La Boqueria is the oldest market and a Barcelona landmark. It’s much more than a market, but a gastronomical experience.
Olympic Port
The Olympic Port is one of the most exciting touristic spots throughout the city, with a wide offering of shops, clubs and restaurants.
Camp Nou Barça Stadium
Camp Nou is the largest stadium in Europe and home to the Football Club Barcelona, one of the most successful clubs in the world.
Casa de les Punxes
This modernist landmark has become one of the most emblematic visits in Barcelona
Ciutadella Park
The Ciutadella Park is the biggest park of Barcelona. It’s a green refuge in the Barcelona city center and a great place to rest or take the kids.
Montserrat
This stunning mountain range is home of the Montserrat Monastery & Basilica. It’s one of the most popular daytrips in Barcelona
Gaudi Crypt in Colonia Guell
Gaudi Crypt was part of a failed textile colony that became an experimental lab for all the architectural innovations that Gaudi developed.
Dalí Theater Museum
The Dalí Theater Museum is the most important museum dedicated to the catalan surrealist artist Salvador Dalí. It’s located in a nearby town outside Barcelona.