Barcelona

Barcelona is an enchanting seaside city with boundless culture, fabled architecture and a world-class drinking and dining scene.

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La Sagrada Família
L'Eixample
The Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família (Expiatory Temple of the Holy Family) is considered to be the symbol of Barcelona by many residents, and the…
Park Güell
Barcelona
Visitors and locals alike love Park Güell. The waving balcony and the colorful Guard’s House, with the imposing Barcelona skyline and sea in the…
Casa Batlló
L'Eixample
One of Europe's strangest residential buildings, Casa Batlló (built 1904–6) is Gaudí at his fantastical best. From its playful facade and marine-world…
La Pedrera
L'Eixample
In the top tier of Gaudí's achievements, this madcap Unesco-listed masterpiece, with 33 balconies, was built in 1905–10 as a combined apartment and office…
Mercat de la Boqueria
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Barcelona's most central fresh-produce market is one of the greatest sound, smell and colour sensations in Europe. It's housed in a packed-out Modernista…
Fundació Joan Miró
Barcelona
Joan Miró was a Catalan painter and sculptor born in Barcelona who combined abstract art with surrealism. He is considered one of the most influential…
La Rambla
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
La Rambla is a tree-lined boulevard featuring a wide array of architectural delights, beautifully decorated flower stalls and particularly talented (and…
Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya
Barcelona
The spectacular neobaroque silhouette of the Palau Nacional can be seen on Montjuïc's slopes from across the city. Built for the 1929 World Exhibition and…

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Things to Know

From the best places to stroll beyond La Rambla to where to avoid pickpockets, our local resident gives you the lowdown on Barcelona.

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Best Neighborhoods

Get to know Barcelona with this neighborhood guide.

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Day Trips

Barcelona isn't the only gem in Catalonia – take a break from the bustling city on one of our 10 favorite day trips from Barcelona.

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Money and Costs

Barcelona's attractions have made it the most popular and expensive city in Spain to visit. But it's possible to do it on a budget with our insider tips.

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Transportation

With its compact size and developed public transport, Barcelona is a pretty manageable city to get around. Here's everything you need to know.

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Free Things to Do

Barcelona is a dream for culture vultures and foodies, but entry fees and tapas bills can mount up. This is how to see Barcelona on a budget.

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Traveling with Kids

From teen-oriented exhibitions to playgrounds next to tapas bars in star-lit plazas, Barcelona is a place where culture and children happily collide.

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Spending Diaries

A jam-packed weekend in Barcelona for about €350 per person.