Quick Facts
Setting: Urban
Population (core): 3.4M
Population (metro): 6.7M
Best time to visit: Year-round
Top Sights
La Sagrada Familia
La Sagrada Familia, Barcelona's iconic landmark, began construction in 1882 and is set to complete in 2026. Funded by private donations, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is a functioning basilica consecrated in 2010. Its towering presence at 566 feet offers stunning city views and is a must-visit for tourists.
€26.0
/ Adult
Casa Batlló
Casa Batlló, a masterpiece by Antoni Gaudí on Barcelona's Passeig de Gràcia, is famed for its modernist design, vibrant mosaic facade, and unique features like the Gaudi Dome and a central light well. Originally remodeled for businessman Batlló, it showcases Gaudí's artistic freedom and innovative architecture.
€29.0
/ Adult
Plaça de Catalunya
Plaça de Catalunya, Barcelona's central square, spans 5 hectares and connects the old city with the Eixample district. Inaugurated in 1927, it hosts historical events and is a key transport hub. Surrounded by shops and cafes, it features fountains and sculptures, making it a vibrant symbol of the city's growth.
FREE
La Pedrera-Casa Milà
Casa Milà, also known as La Pedrera, is a modernist masterpiece by Antoni Gaudí, completed in 1912. Commissioned by Pere Milà, it features a wavy stone facade and a stunning rooftop with city views. Visitors can explore Gaudí's innovative techniques and the lifestyle of early 20th-century bourgeois families.
€28.0
/ Adult
Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau
Sant Pau Recinte Modernista, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1997, is an Art Nouveau masterpiece by Lluís Domènech i Montaner. Originally a hospital for the poor, it now serves as a museum and event space, showcasing whimsical architecture and colorful gardens, attracting visitors to Barcelona.
€17.0
/ Adult
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Casa Amatller
Colorful modernista house fusing Catalan & Flemish styles, decorated with quirky animal sculptures.
€21.0
/ Adult
Museu Egipci de Barcelona
Museum of ancient Egyptian culture, housing jewelry, sarcophaguses & artwork exhibits.
€13.0
/ Adult
Universitat de Barcelona
Serene greenspace & wooded locale with a botanical garden on the university grounds.
FREE
Illa de la Discòrdia
City block with early-1900s houses designed in varying modernist styles by different architects.
FREE
Casa Lleó Morera
FREE
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