TRAVEL FACT: Parc Guell combines a garden complex with architectural elements thanks to architect Antoni Gaudi. Enjoy some of the most beautiful views of the city from here.
TRAVEL FACT: This church is considered the master-work of renowned Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi. Dedicated to the Holy Family, La Sagrada still remains unfinished.
TRAVEL FACT: The Castell de Monjuic has been around since 1640, and was used as a prison for political prisoners under Franco and to repress the anarchists in the 19th century.
A beautiful 14th Century Gothic church. The interior is a photographer's dream due to the different lighting effects created by the building's architecture. Read more.
Camp Nou seats 99,354, making it the largest stadium in Europe and the twelfth largest in the world in terms of capacity.
Las Ramblas is one of Barcelona’s busiest street and tourist attraction throughout the whole year. The Street runs from the City Center (Plaza Catalunya) all the way to the sea ( Columbus Statue). Read more.
This is where Christopher Columbus first came in Barcelona after discovering America. The tower (mirador de Martí l'Humà) is where suposedly the Queen awaited for the ships to come back from America!
One of the central works of Catalan Modernista architecture and a great live venue. Architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner does not receive as much attention as Gaudi, but is equally worthy. Read more.
Anadalucian painter genuis Picasso donated the bulk of his early works to Barcelona to commemorate his studies here at the LLotja School of Fine Arts.
One of the more subtle architectural gems in Barcelona, but also one of the most beautiful.
A fascinating collection of paintings and sculptures by one of the foremost artists of the Surrealism movement. The views over the city are quite spectacular, too. Read more.
Apunta a las Indias Orientales, donde le esperan las especias y las telas... pero prefirió ir a buscarlas por Occidente.
