Quick Facts
Setting: Urban
Population (core): 3.4M
Population (metro): 6.7M
Best time to visit: Year-round
Top Sights
Plaça d'Espanya
Plaça d’Espanya in Barcelona, designed for the 1929 International Exhibition, is a vast 34,000 sqm square at Mount Montjuïc's base. It features a majestic fountain, Venetian Towers, and a former bullring turned shopping center, making it a key landmark and bustling hub for both locals and tourists.
FREE
Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
The Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya, housed in the National Palace of Montjuic, is a premier Barcelona museum with the world's largest Romanesque art collection. Established in 1934, it showcases over 260,000 artworks from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, set in a stunning Renaissance-inspired palace.
€12.0
/ Adult
Montjuïc Castle
Montjuïc Castle, a 17th-century fortress on Montjuïc hill, offers stunning panoramic views of Barcelona and the sea. Once a military installation, it now houses a military museum. Accessible by cable car, this historic site has played a key role in Barcelona's history since 1073.
€12.0
/ Adult
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CaixaForum Barcelona
Eclectic, contemporary art show program on display in striking, art nouveau former textile factory.
€6.0
/ Adult
Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium
Historic stadium that hosted 1992 Olympics, now a multipurpose venue for major concerts & events.
FREE
Joan Miró Foundation
Showcase of Joan Miro's modern, colorful artworks in hilltop museum with courtyards and terraces.
€15.0
/ Adult
Poble Espanyol
Open-air museum, built in 1929, with 117 buildings showcasing Spain's typical regional architecture.
€15.0
/ Adult
Montjuïc
Historic site on a hill with a cablecar, harbor views & a park with a castle & museums.
FREE
Tablao de Carmen
€154.0
/ Adult
Mirador de l'Alcalde
Overlook within a garden, known for its tiered waterfalls, beer from a kiosk & views of the port.
FREE
Barcelona Botanical Garden
Landscaped international flora, chosen to thrive in Mediterranean conditions, plus sea & city views.
€3.5
/ Adult
Mies van der Rohe Pavilion
Reconstruction of pavilion from the 1929 World's Fair, home to architectural lectures & exhibitions.
€8.0
/ Adult
Catalan Museum of Archaeology
Art deco building housing an archaeological museum, with Greek, Roman & prehistoric artifacts.
€7.0
/ Adult
Museu Olímpic i de l'Esport Joan Antoni Samaranch
Museum for sport history with interactive displays, memorabilia & recordings of sports events.
€5.8
/ Adult
Museu Etnològic de Barcelona
Museum exhibiting various aspects of Catalan culture, from traditions to craftsmanship.
€5.0
/ Adult
Jardins Miramar
FREE
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