Quick Facts
Setting: Urban
Population (core): 3.4M
Population (metro): 6.7M
Best time to visit: Year-round
Top Sights
Mercado de La Boqueria
La Boqueria Market, located on La Rambla in Barcelona's Gothic Quarters, is a historic and bustling indoor market dating back to the 1200s. Known for its vibrant atmosphere, it offers a sensory overload with stalls of fresh produce, meats, seafood, cheeses, and more, attracting both tourists and locals.
FREE
Arc de Triomf
Classical archway built as the main entrance to the Universal Exhibition hosted by the city in 1888.
FREE
Ciutadella Park
Park created in late 1800s, with zoo, boating lake, ornate museums and lush walking trails.
FREE
Palau de la Música Catalana
The Palau de la Música Catalana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, exemplifies Catalan Modernism, designed by Lluís Domènech i Montaner in 1908. Known for its stunning Art Nouveau style, it features over 2000 decorative roses and a stained-glass dome. It hosts 300 performances annually, promoting Catalan music.
€18.0
/ Adult
Cathedral of Barcelona
Imposing Gothic cathedral with geese-filled cloisters, offering guided tours & city-wide views.
€14.0
/ Adult
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Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar
14th-century, Gothic-style church with soaring columns & 3 naves, plus grand stained glass windows.
FREE
Plaça Reial
Plaça Reial, a vibrant 19th-century square in Barcelona's Barri Gòtic, is famous for its palm trees, central fountain, and Gaudí-designed lanterns. Surrounded by lively bars, restaurants, and nightclubs, it offers a bustling nightlife next to La Rambla, making it a must-visit spot for tourists.
FREE
Guell Palace
Palau Güell, an early Gaudí masterpiece built between 1886-1888 in Barcelona's El Raval, showcases Art Nouveau elegance. This UNESCO World Heritage Site features a lavish interior, unique facades, and a striking rooftop. It was the city residence of Eusebi Güell and a symbol of the Catalan Renaixença.
€12.0
/ Adult
Gran Teatre del Liceu
The Gran Teatre del Liceu, Barcelona's oldest opera house, opened in 1847. Despite fires in 1861 and 1994, it was rebuilt and reopened in 1999. With 2,292 seats, it hosts world-class operas, concerts, and dance recitals, remaining a cultural cornerstone and a symbol of Catalan resilience.
€16.0
/ Adult
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Picasso Museum
Medieval mansions housing extensive collection of influential Spanish cubist's works & masterpieces.
€15.0
/ Adult
Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona
Cultural hub & creative arts venue with a theater, exhibition galleries & lecture halls.
€6.0
/ Adult
Rambla De Mar
Designed in 1994 by Albert Viaplana & Helio Piñón, this modern walkway stretches over the sea.
FREE
Saint James's Square
Landmark city square & gathering point, home to the town hall & the Palau de la Generalitat.
FREE
El Born Center for Culture and Memory
Event & cultural space in a restored former market, with excavated city ruins from 1700s on display.
€4.0
/ Adult
Aquàrium Barcelona
Tanks themed by marine habitat, including a Mediterranean ecosystem, plus scuba diving with sharks.
€26.0
/ Adult
Barcelona Maritime Museum
Medieval harbor with a large maritime museum displaying a replica galleon, plus art, maps & models.
€10.0
/ Adult
Port Vell
FREE
Sant Felip Neri Square
Compact square with an imposing baroque church scarred by bombs that killed dozens in the Civil War.
FREE
Barceloneta Beach
Popular swimming & lounging haunt with many services, including a lifeguard, rental chairs & Wi-Fi.
FREE
Barcelona History Museum MUHBA
Barcelona's history museum in a medieval setting, featuring remains of Roman streets & buildings.
€5.0
/ Adult
Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art
White, light-filled building housing art from the 1940s to the present & a large Catalan collection.
€12.0
/ Adult
Plaça del Rei
Medieval building housing the city's history museum & archaeological finds including Roman streets.
FREE
Museum of the History of Catalonia
Museum in 19th-century, waterside warehouse tracing Catalan history from its origins to the present.
€6.0
/ Adult
Moco Museum Barcelona
€14.95
/ Adult
Barcelona Zoo
Park setting for zoo with exotic animals in natural habitats, plus sea lion feedings.
€20.33
/ Adult
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Barcelona Erotic Museum
Exhibits on erotica from ancient times to today, including Kama Sutra, erotic art & sexual records.
€13.5
/ Adult
European Museum of Modern Art
Museum in 18th-century palace, showcasing 20th- to 21st-century figurative paintings & sculpture.
€13.0
/ Adult
Plaça del Pi
FREE
La Rambla
FREE
Sant Pau del Camp
Cross-shaped Romanesque monastery known for its compact cloisters with elegant Moorish arches.
€10.0
/ Adult
Tablao Flamenco Cordobes Barcelona
Food & sangria served in a classic flamenco-inspired spot with traditional live music & dance shows.
€47.0
/ Adult
Los Tarantos
€25.0
/ Adult
Museum Of Wax Barcelona
Waxwork figures of historical & cultural characters & celebs, plus a cafe in a fantasy fairy forest.
€21.0
/ Adult
Hemp Museum Gallery
Museum in a 15th-century palace with exhibits about the history & various uses of hemp & cannabis.
€9.5
/ Adult
Santa Mònica
Venue offering rotating music, design & art exhibits & events, as well as workshops & festivals.
FREE
Big Fun Museum
Museum with optical illusions for photo opportunities & portraits of famous people made out of food.
€25.0
/ Adult
Sinagoga Major de Barcelona
Built in the 3rd or 4th century, this is one of Europe's oldest synagogues & has a museum & tours.
FREE
Old Hospital de la Santa Creu, Barcelona
A former hospital, this notable medieval complex houses the national library & academic institutes.
FREE
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