Things to do in Barcelona
Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya: a palace of art
In a palace in the prime setting of Montjuïc, the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya offers a complete art experience.
What to see in Mura, a medieval gem nestled in nature
This charming medieval village in the Bages region, surrounded by forests and mountains, is a must-visit place in the surrounding area of Barcelona.
Barcelona’s Picasso Museum: a journey through the artist’s life
Five medieval palaces house the Picasso Museum and the magnificent collection of the work of Pablo Ruiz Picasso, an artist who fell in love with Barcelona.
Experience the Gràcia Festival and see the decorative street displays
The Gràcia Festival is celebrated in August, and is Barcelona’s most popular and colourful festival. Stroll around the streets of the Gràcia neighbourhood, and be amazed and impressed by the decorative displays.
Barcelona’s beaches, a waterfront redevelopment miracle
Barcelona has 10 fully-equipped and well-maintained beaches for taking a break from the city’s bustling pace.
The Gothic Quarter of Barcelona, where the city has its origins
Located in the heart of the old city, this district of narrow winding streets offers us a journey back through the centuries-old history of Barcelona.
El Raval, a buzzing, multicultural neighbourhood
El Raval is a good example of how art and culture transformed an area that was once known as Barcelona’s “Chinatown”.
Montjuïc Castle dominates the entire city of Barcelona
Montjuïc Castle provides one of the finest viewing points in the whole of Barcelona, but it is also an invaluable witness to the city’s turbulent history.
Gran Teatre del Liceu: Barcelona’s great opera house
Right on the Rambla stands the Gran Teatre del Liceu de Barcelona. Its walls have laid witness to almost two centuries of music, dance and opera having risen like a phoenix from the ashes after the fire that devastated the building in 1994.
La Boqueria Market. A temple of flavour
La Boqueria was originally Barcelona’s central food market, but it’s become a landmark on the international gastronomic scene.