Whether you are a fan of architecture and medieval history or a fan of Spanish football and delicious food, Barcelona is a city that can enchant you from the very first moment and entice you in its intense rhythm. The modern buildings, the Gothic alleys, the green streets and many other beautiful places are waiting for you to explore them.
Sagrada Família
From 1882 until his death in 1926, the leader of the Catalan Art Nouveau, Antoni Gaudí, dedicated himself to the construction of La Sagrada Família (Church of the Holy Family), a towering Gothic-style church. While the church has Gothic elements, there are many unusual details that deviate from this rule, resulting in an impressive structure that is completely unique. The four towers represent the 12 apostles, and the intricate carved facades at the base show the life of Christ, from His birth to His death and Resurrection. The interior of La Sagrada Família is equally impressive, from the smooth white stone columns to the rows of living stained glass windows.
Casa Batlló
Casa Batlló is a famous building in the centre of Barcelona and is one of Antoni Gaudí’s masterpieces. The building is a remodel of an older house, which Gaudí redesigned in 1904 and renovated several times since then. The local name of the building is Casa dels ossos (House of Bones), due to its organic skeletal appearance. It was originally designed for a middle-class family and is located in a prosperous area of Barcelona. The roof is arched and resembles the back of a dragon or dinosaur. Due to the location of the building and the beauty of the facilities, the rooms of Casa Batlló are in very high demand and host several important events of the city.
Las Ramblas
This bustling street is one of the city’s most important tourist hubs. Las Ramblas is a tree-lined pedestrian street, stretching for 1.2 km and connecting Plaça de Catalunya in the city center with the Christopher Columbus Monument in Port Vell. During the day, you can shop for souvenirs, watch street performers, or sit down and enjoy a light snack at one of the many cafes located there. When the sun sets, start your evening with a drink in Las Ramblas, as there are many bars and clubs nearby.
Park Güel
Güell Park is one of Barcelona’s most popular attractions, but what few people know is that it was originally designed as a residential complex. The current park covers an area of 42 acres and in 1984 UNESCO declared Güell Park a World Heritage Site, as part of the “Works of Anthony Gaudí” ensemble. In this park you will find many picturesque paths that stretch along the verdant vegetation beneath the stone stairs and picturesque cobblestone houses. During your visit do not miss the opportunity to see Sala Hipóstila. Right at the entrance, Sala Hipóstila was originally intended to be a marketplace. Today it serves only to amaze visitors with its impressive stone columns and beautiful mosaics, which you will find diffused throughout the ceiling.
Casa Milà
Also known as La Pedrera, Casa Milà is an impressive and eccentric apartment building designed by Antoni Gaudí between 1906 and 1910 and officially completed in 1912. It was named “Casa Milà” because the building was built as a home for the affluent Milà family and is located on Passeig de Gràcia in Barcelona’s Eixample neighborhood. Renovated in its former splendor in 1996 after years of neglect, La Pedrera now houses a museum dedicated to Gaudí, the exhibition center of Caisa de Catalunya, a furnished museum apartment, and private residences inhabited by descendants of the original inhabitants.
La Barceloneta Beach
Among all the cultural and artistic attractions of Barcelona we should not forget that the city is located right along the wonderful blue waters of the Mediterranean. The largest sand of the city is divided into two beaches: La Barceloneta and Platja de la Nova Icària. La Barceloneta is the most popular of the two, known for its vibrant atmosphere and promenade promenade with its seaside cafes and bars. The beach has many facilities such as bathrooms, showers, changing rooms, umbrellas, sunbeds, sports volleyball and tennis courts and much more. La Barceloneta beach is free to visit all hours of the day and night and is the perfect place to spend a hot day and night having fun and drinking a cocktail at sea.
Camp Nou
In the western neighbourhood of Les Corts is the 99,000-seat stadium that has been FC Barcelona’s home since 1957. Camp Nou is not only home to the world-famous FC Barcelona football team, but also the largest football stadium in Europe. It is considered one of Europe’s “football temples” and even if you have nothing to do with the team, you must visit Camp Nou to see up close the size of the arena. Book the Camp Nou Experience tour to visit the venues, as well as the FC Barcelona Museum, which exhibits trophies, genuine team uniforms and other souvenirs.