Things to see in Barcelona
Olympic Port of Barcelona: enjoy your evenings (and days)
The Olympic Port of Barcelona is one of the busiest leisure spaces in Barcelona. Below we present the most iconic restaurants and nightclubs.
Palacio Güell, the house designed by the young Gaudí for his patron
Eusebi Güell’s exquisite residence was one of the Catalan artist’s first commissions, at a time when he was strongly influenced by Moorish and Oriental art.
Plaça de Sant Jaume, a thousand-year-old icon of Catalan political power
Located in the centre of the Gothic Quarter, where the Roman colony of Barcino emerged, this square has brought together Catalan political, social and religious life for two thousand years.
Barcelona’s Olympic Stadium: the magnificent setting of the ’92 Olympics
This historical sports complex, with capacity for 60,000 spectators, hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the Barcelona Olympics.
The Temple of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
This basilica, popularly known as the Temple of Tibidabo, offers unique views of the Catalan capital, and its mix of styles surprises all visitors.
The Columbus Monument, over a century facing the sea
Elevated on an ornate pedestal, Christopher Columbus points his finger towards the Mediterranean, the last sea he crossed to arrive home after his journeys to America.
The Palau de la Música, an ode to Catalan Modernism
If there is such a thing as a fusion of the arts, the Palau de la Música Catalana is, without question, the best place to experience it.