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What to see in Barcelona: 36 essential things to do in the city
Modernist buildings, parks, squares and museums are waiting for you to make your visit to Barcelona unforgettable. Here is a list of must-see places that you should not miss.
Park Güell, the garden shaped by Gaudí’s imagination
The park, completely designed by the artist, is a flagship of Catalan Modernism, in which nature and architecture meld together into a dreamlike world.
The Sagrada Familia, an architectural and spiritual tour de force
137 years after the first stone was laid, the project to which Gaudí dedicated half his lifetime is close to completion.
La Rambla, Barcelona’s most emblematic boulevard
La Rambla is Barcelona’s best loved boulevard and a good place to get the feel of what daily life is like in the capital of Catalonia.
Camp Nou, Barça’s temple
With a seating capacity of 99,354, Camp Nou is the largest stadium in Europe and the best place to watch harmonious football played by a team that is as synchronised as an orchestra.
Montserrat, a visit to La Moreneta
The sanctuary of Montserrat is embedded into the mountains of a Natural Park and pilgrims following the Marian Route come here to venerate La Moreneta.
CosmoCaixa, flying the flag for science
CosmoCaixa proves that science can be promoted in a fun and accessible way. Explore the past and future during your visit.
The basilica of Santa Maria del Mar, a place of worship built by and for the people
Over a decade ago, the famous novel Cathedral of the Sea by Ildefonso Falcones triggered visits to this exquisitely beautiful Gothic church sited just a few metres from the Mediterranean.
Sitges, where tranquillity meets euphoria
Beautiful beaches, a picturesque village, dozens of bars, museums and a great cultural scene. Sitges has all the ingredients to make it the perfect escape from Barcelona.
Costa Brava, unspoilt coves and fishing villages
The Costa Brava is an idyllic area of fishing villages and turquoise waters but is also buzzing with life and full of fun. What will you get up to?