Church

The most famous work of the famous architect Gaudí is the Temple of the Reconciliation of the Holy Family, or La Sagrada Família, a monumental building considered the landmark of the city. Its construction began in 1882 and continues to this day. Gaudí, who dedicated his life to this temple, spent more than 40 years on the construction. At the time of his unexpected death, only one of the eighteen planned towers, the neo-Gothic crypt and the…

Historic building

The architect Gaudí always built with respect for the laws of nature, from which he drew inspiration. This was also the case with the unique Art Nouveau building Casa Batlló, which he substantially rebuilt between 1904 and 1906. The gently undulating façade, with its skull-shaped balconies and windows divided by shinbones, is covered with sparkling mosaic stones. Just a short distance from where this house stands, you'll come across another…

Historic building

Gaudí's most famous house in Barcelona is known as La Pedrera, meaning the quarry, but officially it is known as Casa Milá. Here, too, the famous architect completely let his rich imagination run wild. He avoided straight lines wherever possible. The building is characterised by its heavy undulations, curves and hollowing. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Barcelona" https://www.booking.com/city/es/barcelona.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-barcelona…

Temple, Amusement park, Lookout

If you want to have some fun in Barcelona, head to Tibidabo theme park, located on the 500m-high mountain of the same name. It is here that you will get one of the best views of Barcelona. One of the highlights of Tibidabo is the beautiful neo-Gothic Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Barcelona" https://www.booking.com/city/es/barcelona.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-barcelona-tibidabo] Sagrat Cor Temple The…

Cathedral

Although most travellers will think of the huge Sagrada Família, Barcelona is also home to the classic ancient Gothic cathedral, which is in fact still the main Catholic church in the city. Dedicated to the patron saint of Barcelona, St. Eulalia, plus the Holy Cross, the cathedral stands in the heart of the historic Barri Gotic district. [btn "The 10 cheapest hotels in Barcelona" https://www.booking.com/city/es/barcelona.cs.html?aid=2380460…

Theatre, Historic building

The Catalan Palace of Music, a unique monument in the world, is a beautifully decorated Catalan modernist style, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with the grounds of the Sant Pau Hospital. Barcelona's main concert hall will captivate you not only with its exterior, but especially with its breathtaking interior. [btn "Hotels in Barcelona with discounts here" https://www.booking.com/city/es/barcelona.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p…

Historic building

Casa Vicens is one of Barcelona's UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It is a magnificent Art Nouveau villa and one of the first important works of the famous architect Antoni Gaudí. Casa Vicens was built between 1888 and 1889 as the family residence of the manufacturer Manuel Vicens. [btn "The best accommodation in Barcelona" https://www.booking.com/city/es/barcelona.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-barcelona-vicens] In the image of its architect father…

Historic building

One of the most architecturally valuable buildings in Barcelona is the pavilion complex of the former St. Paul's Hospital (Sant Pau). [btn "The best accommodation in Barcelona" https://www.booking.com/city/es/barcelona.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-barcelona-sant-pau] The entire complex was designed by the famous Catalan architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner and is considered, along with the Palau de la Música Catalana concert hall, the crowning…

Gateway

When you say "Arc de Triomphe", the first thing that comes to mind is the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, but Barcelona also has a very nice Arc de Triomphe. At over 27 metres in height, Barcelona's arch is only 2 metres lower than the one in Paris. [btn "The best accommodation in Barcelona" https://www.booking.com/city/es/barcelona.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-barcelona-arc-triomf] Barcelona's Arc de Triomf is built in neo-Mudéjar style in red brick…

Tower

Few cities can boast touristy telecommunications towers. Barcelona certainly does. The Torre de comunicaciones is one of the masterpieces of the famous Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava and is one of Barcelona's most famous attractions. [btn "Find the best hotel in Barcelona" https://www.booking.com/city/es/barcelona.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-barcelona-telefonica] Built in 1992 to celebrate the Olympic Games, it is located just a short…

Statue

The statue of the golden fish (Peix Daurat in Catalan, Pez Dorado in Spanish) quickly became one of the symbols of Barcelona after its unveiling. Like many other buildings and landmarks in Barcelona, the goldfish sculpture, by the hand of Canadian architect Frank Gehry, was created for the 1992 Summer Olympics. [btn "The best accommodation in Barcelona" https://www.booking.com/city/es/barcelona.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-barcelona-peix-dourat…

Fountain

The Magic Fountain is closed from the beginning of 2023 until further notice due to a prolonged drought. The area around Montjuïc Hill and Plaça d'Espanya is full of attractions and one of the most visited is undoubtedly the Font magica de Montjuic, the Magic Fountain, located directly below the Palau Nacional, Catalonia's national art museum. The fountain was built, like most of the other buildings in the area, in 1929 to celebrate the World…

Basilica

The Catholic Church of Santa Maria del Mar is one of the oldest and most important religious monuments in Barcelona. The basilica was built in a record time of 55 years between 1329 and 1383. The church is a beautiful example of Catalan Gothic with a unity of style in both exterior and interior, which is quite unique in similarly large medieval buildings. [btn "The best accommodation in Barcelona" https://www.booking.com/city/es/barcelona.cs…

Monument

At the lower end of La Rambla, near the harbour, the monumental 60-metre-high statue of sailor Christopher Columbus rises to the sky. The Columbus Monument was unveiled in 1888 on the occasion of the World Expo to commemorate the first voyages to North America. [btn "The best accommodation in Barcelona" https://www.booking.com/city/es/barcelona.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-barcelona-monument-colom] The Christopher Columbus Monument ( Monument a…

Basilica

The Basilica of Santa Maria del Pi is one of the most interesting churches in Barcelona and is considered to be the cheesiest example of Gothic architecture. The church stands in the famous Gothic Quarter, the old centre of Barcelona. The name of the church commemorates a supposed miracle when an image of the Virgin Mary was discovered in the trunk of a pine tree in the square where the church stands. History and raw appearance The history of…

Monastery, Mountain, Cable car

There are many sights to visit in Barcelona, but don't miss a trip to the Montserrat Monastery, 40 km away, which is literally carved into the rock massif of the mountain of the same name. Over 1,000 years old, the abbey will delight you with its mystical atmosphere, beautiful views and beautiful wild surrounding landscape. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Barcelona" https://www.booking.com/city/es/barcelona.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-barcelona…

Castle, Lookout

The Montjuïc hill, towering over the harbour and the old centre, has always been strategically located for the defence of the city, which is why a defensive castle has stood on top since 1640. This very well-preserved building, which has undergone only minor renovations, is open to the public. [btn "Book a hotel in Barcelona now" https://www.booking.com/city/es/barcelona.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-barcelona-castell] Visit the small museum…

Museum, Palace

The National Palace is one of Barcelona's most prominent and largest monuments, standing on the northern slopes of Montjuïc Hill above the important Placa Espanya. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Barcelona" https://www.booking.com/city/es/barcelona.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-barcelona-palau-nacional] Today, the palace is home to the Catalan National Museum of Art. The monumental exhibition palace The Palau Nacional was built in 1929 for the…