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Barcelona Tourist Attractions :
- La Rambla zone
- Port zone
- La Barceloneta zone
- The Gótico
- El Born
- El Raval
- La Sagrada Familia zone
- Park Guell Zone
- Paseo de Gracia zone
- Plaza de España zone
- Montjuic hill
- Gracia zone
- Tibidabo zone
- Camp Nou zone
Barcelona Tourist Attractions :
La Rambla zone
Plaza de Cataluña
What is it ?
The most central point of Barcelona, a big and nice square. Big stores like El corte Ingles, Fnac, Apple store. Tourist Information points.
The Airport Bus. The beginning of La Rambla avenue.
How to Get there ?
Metro station : Cataluña
Map : Look for the 
(color red, balloon shaped) mark on the map at the top of the page.
La Rambla avenue
What is it ?
The most famous avenue of Barcelona. More than 1 km long. From plaza de Cataluña to the sea.
How to Get there ?
Metro stations: Cataluña, Liceu, Drassanes
Map : Look for the (color red, balloon shaped) mark on the map at the top of the page.
La Boquería market
What is it ?
The famous food market of Barcelona. Entrance from La Rambla avenue.
How to Get there ?
Metro station: Liceu.
Map : Look for the (color red, balloon shaped) mark on the map at the top of the page.
Plaza Real
What is it ?
A very nice square with cafés, restaurants and a fountain.
How to Get there ?
Metro station: Liceu
Map : Look for the (color red, balloon shaped) mark on the map at the top of the page.
Colón statue
What is it ?
A high statue of Colombus. It is possible to get up with an elevator, but you don’t really need to do this, there are better views from Montjuic hill.
How to Get there ?
Metro station: Drassanes. The statue is at the end of la Rambla, near the port.
Map : Look for the (color red, balloon shaped) mark on the map at the top of the page.
Port zone
Port Vell
What is it ?
The touristic port at the end of la Rambla with yachts. Very nice views.
How to Get there ?
Metro station: Drassanes.
Map : Look for the 
(color
green, balloon shaped) mark on the map at the top of the page.
Maremagnum mall
What is it ?
A pleasant, medium size touristic mall at Port Vell.
How to Get there ?
Metro station: Drassanes.
Map : Look for the (color green, balloon shaped) mark on the map at the top of the page.
Commercial Port
What is it ?
Where the very big boats (passengers and cargo) are stopping. the easiest and most amusing way to visit it, is with the Golondrinas touristic boats from Port Vell. (40 minutes trip).
How to Get there ?
Metro station: Drassanes.
Map : Look for the (color green, balloon shaped) mark on the map at the top of the page.
La Barceloneta zone
Barceloneta residential area
What is it ?
The residential neighborhood of the Barceloneta beach. Narrow streets, nice squares, cafés, restaurants, special atmosphere.
How to Get there ?
Metro station: Barceloneta.
Map : Look for the 
(color light blue, balloon shaped) mark on the map at the top of the page.
Barceloneta Beach
What is it ?
The closest beach to Barcelona center, the most animated beach. The cable car to Montjuic hill is here.
How to Get there ?
Metro station: Barceloneta. Map : Look for the (color light blue, balloon shaped) mark on the map at the top of the page.
Hotel W
What is it ?
A big Hotel in form of a sail. I mention it because it is the only thing you see, if you look to the right. There is a bar upstairs to visit at sunset. The promenade along the beach is nice.
How to Get there ?
Metro station: Barceloneta.
Map : Look for the (color light
blue, balloon shaped) mark on the map at the top of the page.
Puerto Olimpico
What is it ?
A marina. At night there are dancing clubs and a casino. It is nice to walk from the Barceloneta beach to Puerto Olimpico.
How to Get there ?
Metro station: “Ciutadella Villa Olimpica”.
Map : Look for the (color light blue, balloon shaped) mark on the map at the top of the page.
The Gótico
Plaza Sant Jaume – the municipality square
What is it ?
A nice and central square of the Gotico. The Barcelona municipality building and the Catalunya administration building.
How to Get there ?
Metro station: Liceu or Jaume I
Map : Look for the 
(color orange, balloon shaped) mark on the map at the top of the page.
The Flamboyant-style bridge in the Gotico quarter
What is it ?
A small, very nice decorated bridge between two buildings. All tourists are taking pictures of it.
How to Get there ?
Metro station: Liceu or Jaume I
Map : Look for the (color orange, balloon shaped) mark on the map at the top of the page.
Roman Columns of the Temple of Augustus
What is it ?
Remains of the Roman temple of the emperor Augustus
How to Get there ?
Metro station: Liceu or Jaume I
Map : Look for the (color orange, balloon shaped) mark on the map at the top of the page.
The Call – the antique Jewish quarter
What is it ?
Streets that were once the Jewish quarter of Barcelona
How to Get there ?
Metro station: Liceu or Jaume I
Map : Look for the (color orange, balloon shaped) mark on the map at the top of the page.
Cathedral – Santa Cruz y Santa Eulalia
What is it ?
The main, biggest, most famous Cathedral of the Gotico
How to Get there ?
Metro station: Liceu or Jaume I or Cataluña
Map : Look for the (color orange, balloon shaped) mark on the map at the top of the page.
Portal del Angel
What is it ?
The main shopping area of Barcelona
How to Get there ?
Metro station: Cataluña
Map : Look for the (color
orange, balloon shaped) mark on the map at the top of the page.
El Born
Paseo del Born
What is it ?
The most central street of El Born. At night, many trendy bars.
How to Get there ?
Metro station: Jaume I or Barceloneta
Map : Look for the 
(color brown, balloon shaped) mark on the map at the top of the page.
Church “Santa María del Mar”
What is it ?
Main Cathedral of El Born.
How to Get there ?
Metro station: Jaume I or Barceloneta
Map : Look for the (color brown, balloon shaped) mark on the map at the top of the page.
Park de la Ciutadella
What is it ?
The main park of Barcelona, with a lake and a Zoo.
How to Get there ?
Metro station: Jaume I or Barceloneta
Map : Look for the (color brown, balloon shaped) mark on the map at the top of the page.
Zoo
What is it ?
A big Zoo.
How to Get there ?
Metro station: Jaume I or Barceloneta
Map : Look for the (color brown, balloon shaped) mark on the map at the top of the page.
Train station – Estación de Francia
What is it ?
A train station with nice architecture (but not the main station of Barcelona. “Sants” is the main station)
How to Get there ?
Metro station: Jaume I or Barceloneta
Map : Look for the (color brown, balloon shaped) mark on the map at the top of the page.
Centro Cultural del Born
What is it ?
Excavations of Barcelona from around 1700. Exhibitions about Cataluña .
How to Get there ?
Metro station: Jaume I or Barceloneta
Map : Look for the (color brown, balloon shaped) mark on the map at the top of the page.
Arc de Triomf
What is it ?
A beautiful Arc de Triomf
How to Get there ?
Metro station: Arc de Triomf
Map : Look for the (color brown, balloon shaped) mark on the map at the top of the page.
Palau de la Musica
What is it ?
A place with classical concerts. The building is very nice, a Unesco world heritage
How to Get there ?
Metro station: Urquinaona
Map : Look for the (color brown, balloon shaped) mark on the map at the top of the page.
El Raval
The gardens Rubió I Lluc
What is it ?
A beautiful garden with student atmosphere. Schools and libraries around.
How to Get there ?
Metro station: Liceu
Map : Look for the 
(color purple, balloon shaped) mark on the map at the top of the page.
La Sagrada Familia zone
La Sagrada Familia
What is it ?
The most famous tourist attraction of Barcelona. An impressive church designed by the famous architect Gaudi. The construction began in 1882 and it still continues.
How to Get there ?
Metro station: Sagrada Familia.
Map : Look for the 
(color green, star shaped) mark on the map at the top of the page.
Sant Pao
What is it ?
A former hospital, now a museum. Very nice facade of building, a Unesco world heritage.
How to Get there ?
Metro station: “Sant Pao Dos de Maig” or “Guinardo Hospital de Sant Pao” or just walk from the Sagrada Familia.
Map : Look for the (color green, star shaped) mark on the map at the top of the page.
Park Guell Zone
Park Guell – Gaudi Gardens
What is it ?
A park designed by Gaudi with great architecture. One of Barcelona’s main tourist attraction, A Unesco world heritage site.
How to Get there ?
Metro station: Lesseps or Vallcarca or Alfons X. Need to walk 30 minutes from the metro stations.
Map : Look for the 
(color yellow, star shaped) mark on the map at the top of the page.
Paseo de Gracia zone
La Rambla de Cataluña and Paseo de Gracia avenues
What is it ?
Commercial streets. La Rambla de Cataluña is a walking street (like the famous Rambla), it starts from Plaza de Cataluña and goes up. Paseo de Gracia is parallel and also starts from plaza de Cataluña. Both avenues have many shops.
How to Get there ?
Metro stations: Cataluña, Paseo de Gracia, Diagonal.
Map : Look for the 
(color yellow, balloon shaped) mark on the map at the top of the page.
La Pedrera – Casa Mila
What is it ?
A building designed by Gaudi and a museum about Gaudi. A UNESCO world heritage.
How to Get there ?
Metro station: diagonal
Map : Look for the (color yellow, balloon shaped) mark on the map at the top of the page.
Casa Batló
What is it ?
Same as la Pedrera: A building designed by Gaudi. A UNESCO world heritage. Nice facade. Can be visited inside.
How to Get there ?
Metro station: Paseo de Gracia
Map : Look for the (color yellow, balloon shaped) mark on the map at the top of the page.
Plaza de España zone
Plaza de España
What is it ?
A major and nice square. Access to Montjuic hill, the magic fountains, pueblo español. Las Arenas mall, Airport Bus.
How to Get there ?
Metro station: España
Map : Look for the 
(color blue, star shaped) mark on the map at the top of the page.
Arenas mall – Plaza de Toros
What is it ?
Before, it was a stadium for bull fighting shows. Now, a nice medium size mall with a Terrace at the top for great views.
How to Get there ?
Metro station: España
Map : Look for the (color blue, star shaped) mark on the map at the top of the page.
Magic fountains
What is it ?
Show of fountains with lights and music, begins at sunset, every half hour.
How to Get there ?
Metro station: España
Map : Look for the (color blue,
star shaped) mark on the map at the top of the page.
Pueblo Español
What is it ?
An open sky museum. Streets that represent the architecture of different places in Spain, a sort of village. Need to buy a ticket to access.
How to Get there ?
Metro station: España
Map : Look for the (color blue, star shaped) mark on the map at the top of the page.
Montjuic hill
Montjuic hill
What is it ?
A hill at the south of the city, close to the center. Nice views over Barcelona. The hill starts at plaza de España (inland) and ends at the sea. (See plan below)
How to Get there ?
- Funicular (see explanation below).
- Teleférico del Puerto (see below).
- Touristic bus
- Taxi
- Regular Bus from plaza de España. Bus number 150.
- By foot from Plaza de España or from the commercial port area.
See this plan of Montjuic. Click to enlarge :
Funicular to Montjuic hill
What is it ?
A funicular that goes from the metro station Parallel and arrives to Montjuic. It travels underground.
The ride is included in the regular ticket metro, it’s like changing a metro line, no need to buy a new ticket.
How to Get there ?
Metro station: Parallel
Map : Look for the 
(color red, star shaped) mark on the map at the top of the page.
Teleférico de Montjuïc
What is it ?
A cable car for travelling inside the Montjuic hill. It starts at the point where the Funicular ends and arrives to the castle. No long queues.
How to Get there ?
One possibility is by taking the Funicular.
Map : Look for the (color red, star shaped) mark on the map at the top of the page.
Teleférico del Puerto – for Montjuic hill
What is it ?
A cable car that starts at la Barceloneta beach and gets to Montjuic. Nice view. Long queues.
How to Get there ?
Metro station: Barceloneta, then needs to walk 10 minutes to the beach.
Map : Look for the (color red, star shaped) mark on the map at the top of the page.
Castle of Montjuic hill
What is it ?
An old military castle dating from the middle ages era. Nice views over the port.
How to Get there ?
With the Teleférico de Montjuïc or by walking in the roads on the hill.
Map : Look for the (color red, star shaped) mark on the map at the top of the page.
Olympic facilities of Montjuic hill
What is it ?
A stadium that was renovated to host the 1992 Summer Olympics games. This is not really a tourist attraction, but a nice point if you choose to walk in the mountain.
How to Get there?
It is in the middle way between Plaza de España and the Castle (long walk).
Map : Look for the (color red, star shaped) mark on the map at the top of the page.
Gracia zone
Gracia neighborhood
What is it ?
A residential area above the Diagonal avenue. A Student atmosphere. Nice squares. Small nice restaurants. Cinema Verdi at the main street Verdi with movies in original soundtrack language.
How to Get there ?
Metro station: Fontana
Map : Look for the 
(color light blue, star shaped) mark on the map at the top of the page.
Tibidabo zone
Tibidabo
What is it ?
A mountain peak overlooking Barcelona, about 4 Km from the city center. A children park attraction. A church. Nice view over Barcelona.
How to Get there ?
Option 1 :
Metro + Blue Tram + Funicular : Get down at the metro station “Av Tibidabo” then take an ancient “blue tram” (Tramvia Blau) that dates from 1901, then a funicular to the top of mountain.
Option 2 :
Metro + Bus + Funicular : same as option 1 but instead of the “blue tram” you take a bus (same stop), because the Blue Tram doesn’t operate every day.
Option 3 :
Direct Bus from Plaza de Cataluña : Inform yourself at the Tourist Information booth in plaza de Cataluña because this bus doesn’t operate all the time.
Option 4 :
Touristic Bus : The touristic bus has a stop at the Metro station “Av Tibidabo”, then you have to continue as in option 1 or 2.
Option 5 : This is the cheapest way (it costs just a normal metro ticket). You arrive (by Metro) to the metro station “Peu del Funicular”. You climb with the funicular (included in the same metro ticket). You arrive to a sort of village in the mountains. You take a shuttle bus (included in the same metro ticket) till Tibidabo, or if you prefer, you can walk, the area is nice and there is a huge telecommunication tower on the way (Torre de Collserola).
Option 6 :
Taxi
Map : Look for the 
(color orange, star shaped) mark on the map at the top of the page.
Camp Nou zone
Camp Nou Stadium – The Barça museum
What is it ?
The famous football stadium of Barcelona and a museum about the Barça team. Big Barça shop.
How to Get there ?
Metro stations: Les Corts or Maria Cristina or Palau Reial or Badal. Need to walk 20 minutes from the metro stations. The Touristic Bus has a stop.
Map : Look for the 
(color black, star shaped) mark on the map at the top of the page.
Museums in Barcelona
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History of Cataluña – Interesting museum about the history of Cataluña, from the prehistory till now. Take into account that it takes time to read all the explanations.
Also, nice terrace at the top (café) with view over port Vell. See where is the museum on Map.
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History of Barcelona – Super interesting museum, but it’s still a museum, you’ll need at least 2 hours in order to read (or hear) some stuff. The museum is situated in the heart of Barcelona, in the Gotic, the place where Barcelona began and in the underground there are ruins from 2000 years ago. You can clearly see :a wash house, a tinting place, a winery, pipelines and a city wall. See where is the museum on Map.
Art museum of Cataluña –
A world class Art museum. (Art is about paintings, statues and this kind of stuff). If you don’t want to look at old paintings you can buy a partial ticket and get access to the roof of this nice building (the mirrador) and have one of the best views over Barcelona, you can then tell your friends that you have visited Barcelona Art museum, nobody will really think to ask you if you’ve been on the terrace or inside the halls. See where is the museum on Map.- Modern Art museum of Barcelona See where is the museum on Map.
- Maritim museum. See where is the museum on Map.
- Picasso museum. See where is the museum on Map.
- Gaudi related museums (mentioned before on this page):
- Centro Cultural del Born (mentioned before on this page)
- Sant Pao Hospital (mentioned before on this page)
- Camp Nou – Barça museum (mentioned before on this page)
See Full list of Museums in Barcelona
Out of Town Destinations :
Sitges
What is it ?
A small coast town, 35 Km south of Barcelona. Known for its annual film festival and as a popular destination for gays and lesbians.
How to Get there ?
With the suburban train, it takes about 40 minutes. See Details in the Transport page.
Montserrat Mountain
What is it ?
A mountain with several peaks of about 1200 meters, situated about 50 Km from Barcelona. Nice views. Hiking and climbing trails. monastery Santa Maria.
How to Get there ?
About 1 hour with the suburban train.
See Details in the Transport page.
Lloret de Mar – Costa Brava
What is it ?
A very touristic seaside town at the Costa Brava. Very nice bay and beaches and views. A place to party at night.
How to Get there ?
About 2 hours with the suburban train.
See Details in the Transport page.
Girona
What is it ?
A very nice medieval city, 100 Km from Barcelona. Colored houses beside a river, a big cathedral, an old fortification, old Jewish quarter.
How to Get there ?
About 1 hour with the suburban train.
See Details in the Transport page.
Figueres
What is it ?
A town 150 Km from Barcelona, almost on the French border. The Dali museum is the main tourist attraction.
How to Get there ?
About 2 hours with the suburban train. It is after Girona.
See Details in the Transport page.
The Baleares Islands
What is it ?
Palma de Mallorca, Ibiza and Menorca. Very Touristic Islands about 250 Km from Barcelona
How to Get there ?
A night boat from Barcelona port (about 8 hours) or a speed boat (4 hours). Also, flights from the airport, about half hour.
Andorra
What is it ?
A small independent state between France and Spain on the Pyrenees mountains. Ski stations around.
How to Get there ?
With a special Bus, about 3 hours.
See Details in the Transport page.
Special things not to miss in Barcelona
The Touristic Bus
What is it ?
A double deck bus that has a sightseeing trajectory in Barcelona. It’s possible to get on and off the bus at the many stops. There are 2 companies : Barcelona Bus touristic and Barcelona City Tour.
Take this bus if you are short of time in Barcelona. Otherwise, you can easily
arrive by yourself to the tourist attractions by walking or with the metro.
How to Get on the bus ?
Buy a ticket at the hotel, tourist information offices or at the bus itself. The ticket is per days, not journey.
Tapas Bars
What is it ?
The special way Bar-Restaurants all over Spain, expose and serve the food.
Visit also the page : Vegetarian options in Barcelona
for good places to eat in town.
Estrella Damn Beer
What is it ?
One of the Best beers in the World (I’m serious). A Catalan brewery.
La Merce feast (September)
What is it ?
The biggest feast in Barcelona. A feast in honour of Barcelona city. four days starting the 24 of September. Music shows, popular dances, Giant dolls, human castles, overbooked hotels.
Note 1:
Barcelona is a city with very beautiful streets. You can enjoy life by just walking in the central zones of Barcelona and eat an ice-cream. You don’t necessarily need to wait in queues in order to enter inside every monument someone has built. I personally know people who just saw the Sagrada familia from the outside and then went to the beach.
Note 2:
Most tourist attractions are in the central zones of Barcelona and you can arrive to them by walking.
More on Barcelona :
- Where to Stay in Barcelona – Potential Zones for the Hotel.
- What to Visit in Barcelona – The Tourist Attractions and how to Arrive.
- What to Pack for the trip to Barcelona – Hidden Pocket cash…
- Frequently Asked Questions about Barcelona – Weather, Feasts, Costs…
- Barcelona Tour – How is Barcelona, get the feeling of the city.
- Shopping Zones and Commercial Centers in Barcelona.
- Barcelona Nightlife – Where to Drink and Dance in Barcelona.
- Barcelona Transport – Airport, metro, buses, trains, outside town…
- Barcelona Cost – Typical prices in Barcelona, change money…
- Barcelona Internet – How and where to buy a local SIm, cost…
- Vegetarian Restaurants and Fast-Food in Barcelona – Eating Healthy.
- Barcelona Maps – Google maps with points of interest for tourists.
- Barcelona Photos – Nice photos of the city.
If you have specific questions about Barcelona, you can ask them in this TripAdvisor Forum.
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Other Stuff :
- What to Pack ? the visual list that will help you prepare the suitcase.
- Visit my Vegetarian Page. Why be Vegetarian ? What to eat ?
- Visit my Salsa Dance Page. Salsa main Styles. Why Dance Salsa ?
- See City Information about 2 more cool cities: Barcelona and Tel-Aviv.
- Listen to nice Songs with translation in French, Spanish, Italian, Hebrew.
- Listen to basic Words In Spanish, French, Hebrew
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