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10 places to visit in Barcelona
A city of extravagant architecture
Some cities in Europe stand out for their architecture, where when you turn your eyes you will be able to appreciate the genius of numerous architects, both in modern buildings and in the oldest ones.
Barcelona is one of these cities, and one of the essential destinations if you travel through Spain.
The city of Barcelona is the capital of the autonomous community of Catalonia. The official language is Catalan, in addition to being the cradle of great artists, incredible museums, and a place with an invaluable gastronomic offer, as we will see below.
The essential visits to get to know Barcelona
1. The Holy Family
The Basilica of the Sagrada Família is one of the largest, most important and impressive masterpieces of world architecture.
Although it is still under construction, it is important to know that after Saint Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, it is the most visited Catholic Church in the old continent.
The architect responsible for this work is none other than Antoni Gaudí, who was a native of the Autonomous Community of Catalonia, leaving a very important architectural legacy throughout the city of Barcelona.
The Basilica of the Sagrada Família is a work inscribed in "Catalan modernism", where Gaudí was its greatest exponent.
In this religious temple, its tall towers stand out that seem to touch the sky of Barcelona, but as a whole, they seem to be an architectural representation of the gates of heaven on earth, with its numerous sculptures, ornamental motifs and the imposing structure in Yes.
Visiting the Sagrada Família Basilica cannot be missing from your Barcelona travel itinerary.
2. Picasso Museum
Pablo Picasso is one of the most talented and recognized painters in the world, with his cubist paintings and his iconic “Guernica”, which almost all of us have seen at some point.
This important painter had a great love relationship with the city of Barcelona, where he painted several of his first important works.
He would arrive in this city at the age of thirteen and would live until he was twenty-two, but he never forgot the imprint that the capital of Catalonia left on his heart.
To seal the loving union with the city, Pablo Picasso decided that Barcelona should be the place to keep a large part of his work; Currently, this museum is the one that houses most of his work from his youth, counting approximately 4,000 paintings.
3. Gothic Quarter
The Gothic Quarter is the oldest part of the city.
Here you can still see some traces of Roman times, such as: the remains of the Temple of Augustus, the Roman wall of Barcelona or the Domus Avinyó, an opulent house in Roman times, which can still be visited here.
Being the center of the city for a long time, the Gothic Quarter has important historical monuments, such as the Plaza de San Jaime where the Palace of the Government of Catalonia is located, the San Felipe Neri church, the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Santa Eulalia, among others.
In addition to these places, you can visit the Barcelona History Museum, or the artist shops along with numerous bars and restaurants, where you can taste Catalan cuisine.
4. Boqueria Market
Also called San José market or Sant Josep in Catalan, it is the most important market in all of Barcelona.
Numerous tourists from all over the world come to this place to taste and discover various delicacies of Catalan food.
The Escudella Catalana with meat and vegetables, or the Escalibada, which are vegetables with anchovies or tuna, with cheese, are some of the typical meals that you can enjoy in the restaurants of the Boquería market.
It is one of the oldest and best markets in the world, and despite being a tourist attraction, thousands of city dwellers shop here.
5. Park Güell
Park Güell is the most visited park in the city of Barcelona.
There, the unmistakable style of Antoni Gaudí offers a unique spectacle with nature and the symbology that the architect left throughout the park.
This beautiful park was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In addition to the interesting wavy figures full of movement that Gaudí made, you can visit the Monument to Calvary at its summit, with good views of the entire city.
In Park Güell you can visit the Gaudí House Museum, where you can see a good part of the works of this prestigious architect.
6. The Pedrera
La Pedrera or Casa Milá, is another of the great architectural monuments essential to see in Barcelona, which was the work of Antoni Gaudí.
The building stands out because the structure seems to mimic the undulating movement of water, the building being crowned with a sculpture garden on its roof.
These ornamentations are functional elements, most of them are chimneys, others are ventilation towers and some sculptures are stair exits.
7. The Rambla
La Rambla or Las Ramblas, is the busiest road artery in the entire city of Barcelona.
In this area several street artists animate the walk of this busy street, next to shops, bars, restaurants and places of interest.
Within the perimeter of little more than a kilometer that La Rambla extends, you can visit the most famous theater in Barcelona, the Gran Teatro Liceo, which contains a rich history that makes it one of the symbols of the city.
Another of the most important areas of Las Ramblas is the area near the Boquería Market; here you will find hundreds of flower stalls, they offer a beautiful view and a pleasant perfume; being one of the most cheerful and colorful areas of Barcelona.
8. The cable car and the Montjuic fountain
The Montjuic mountain is one of the places that no one can miss when visiting Barcelona.
From the top of this mountain, you can see the best views of the entire city, in addition to the fact that it has various attractions that will make you spend a pleasant moment.
The best way to climb this mountain is by using the Montjuic cable car, from there you will enjoy the impressive views of the port of Barcelona.
The cable car has three stops: Montjuic Park, Montjuic Castle and the Mayor's viewpoint, the three stops being places worthy of admiration.
Within this tourist-cultural complex, is the National Art Museum of Catalonia; At the foot of this building, you will be able to appreciate the Montjuic fountain; and the show of water, lights and colors, are one of the most visited attractions in the city.
9. Palace of Music
The Palace of Catalan Music is one of the most important and impressive buildings that can be visited in Barcelona.
The architecture of the exterior and interior are a spectacle worthy of admiration.
It was designed by the architect Lluis Doménech i Montaner and built between 1905 and 1908. The architecture of the building stands out for its stained-glass windows, sunlight and structure, which creates an impressive artistic combination.
The beauty of this building caused it to be named by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
Some of the best classical music concerts in Barcelona are held in its rooms.
10. Arc de Triomphe
Finally, the Arc de Triomphe in Barcelona is one of the essential places to visit in the city.
Many people come to take photos and enjoy the atmosphere.
The Arc de Triomphe is located on a path that joins this point with the Paseo de la Ciudadela, where you can see the statues of the sculptors responsible for the statues of the Arc.
Finally, Barcelona is an imposing city, and if you plan to visit it, this travel guide will help you perfectly.
