Barcelona

Attractions & Activities

Arc de Triomf

This statue served as the main entrance during the city's 1888 Universal Exhibition. Built from sculpted brick and surrounded by statues, including a ... (more) ...

Basílica de Santa Maria del Mar

Built in 60 years for the Virgin of the Sailors, this church has an elegantly simplistic artistic structure. With few architectural extremities, this ... (more) ...

Capella de Santa Àgata

This church has only a single nave, which was built in the 14th century. The interior is decorated with elaborate woodcarvings that depict Catalan cul ... (more) ...

Casa de l' Ardiaca

Constructed in the 16th century, this was once the archdeacon's residence. An extension in 1870 saw the formation of the Renaissance patio and Gothic ... (more) ...

Casa de la Cuitat (Town Hall)

The Salo de Cent ("Hall of the Hundred") dates from the 15th century and was the site of one of Europe's first republican parliaments. A regular host ... (more) ...

Casa Milà (La Pedrera)

Dubbed "The Stone Quarry" for its remarkably sculpted stone façade. Built in the early 1900's and designed by Gaudi, the building's edifice is conside ... (more) ...

Castell de Montjüic

Star-shaped 18th century castle sits atop Barcelona's most famous mountain. Storied history includes stints as a fortress and prison. Presently a fasc ... (more) ...

Castell Montjuïc

Sweeping views are afforded by this military museum that sits atop the hill Montjuic. Take a car or bus to avoid the long walk and a chairlift to the ... (more) ...

Cathedral Cloisters

The cloisters of the cathedral are quite possibly one of the most beautiful spots in Spain. They were originally built in the 15th century and now hou ... (more) ...

Cathedral La Seu

The construction of this cathedral began in the late 13th century and was not completed until the middle of the 15th century. The interior design is d ... (more) ...

Fundacio Joan Miro

Established by Joan Miro as a forum for contemporary art. Much of Miro's work is displayed here in a wide variety of mediums, while periodic exhibits ... (more) ...

L'Aquàrium

This is arguably the largest aquarium in Europe. As you wander through, you will see aquatic species from all over the Mediterranean. The sharks seem ... (more) ...

La Llotja

Built in the 1380's and followed by a rich, ongoing history. Initially served as the center of operations for the league of Catalan sea traders. From ... (more) ...

La Sagrada Familia

This magnificent building was begun in 1882, and it still has not been fully completed. Gaudi planned and initiated the original construction with a h ... (more) ...

Mirador Torre Collserola

Your eyes will be glued to the scenery as you travel 944 feet in the air in a glass elevator that stands on top of a 1,460-foot hill. From this height ... (more) ...

Monastir de Monserrat

Today, home of Benedictine monks, this monastery was originally built at the beginning of the second century. There are chapels and monks' living quar ... (more) ...

Monastir de Santa Maria de Pedralbes

Built in the 1300's for nuns in the Order of St. Clare, the Monastir de Santa María de Pedralbes will leave a lasting impression. The Sant Miquel Chap ... (more) ...

Museu Arqueologic

Exhibits trace Barcelona's storied history via Carthaginian, Iberian, Roman and Greek artifacts, as well as a good collection of maps, photographs, ar ... (more) ...

Museu d' Art Contemporani

Noteworthy ensemble of regional, national and international contemporary art. Most material is from the last 50 years and represents a wide range of m ... (more) ...

Museu d' Art Modern Catalunya

Wide variety of Catalan art from the 19th and 20th centuries, including an exceptional collection of modernista and noucentista paintings and sculptur ... (more) ...

Museu d' Historia de la Cuitat

This stately, 16th century mansion turned museum chronicles 2,000 years of Barcelona's history, from its origin as a Roman colony to its hosting of th ... (more) ...

Museu Fredric Mares

Former home of sculptor Frederic Mares that he donated to the city for the purpose of opening an art museum. Fabulous collection of medieval sculpture ... (more) ...

Museu Historica de Catalunya

Learn about Catalonia's rich history by way of many interactive exhibits, documents, and reconstructions. There's also an auditorium, library, booksho ... (more) ...

Museu Maritim

Majestic building dates back to the Catalan Gothic era when it was employed as a hub for the Catalan navy. Unique artifacts such as nautical equipment ... (more) ...

Museu Nacional d' Art de Catalunya

Named a national museum in 1990, this is the world's greatest collection of Romanesque mural paintings and home also to an impressive array of 14th an ... (more) ...