Sightseeing
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1 min
Passeig de Gràcia
Barcelona's ‘Fifth Avenue’. Along this long and elegant boulevard connecting Plaza Catalunya with the Gràcia district you'll find some of the most emblematic buildings of modernista architecture, including La Pedrera, Casa Batlló, Casa Amatller and Casa Lleó Morera, works by renowned architects of the stature of Gaudí, Puig i Cadafalch and Domènech i Montaner. It's here where you'll also find some of the leading names in retail and the boutiques of the most exclusive fashion houses.
Coliseum theatre
This building still exudes the aristocratic air of the bourgeoisie of its time, with a hall that alternates its cultural offerings between the screening of mainstream films and theatrical performances.
Atop its columns, the impressive light display of its façade make it the only theatre in the city that advertises its bill with dozens of bulbs to make up the title of the work, the director and its main cast, and that still reproduces the show bill with an illustration or the movie poster. A trip back in time to soak up the culture of today.
Tívoli theatre
Let the show begin!
A cultural symbol of the city, music, theatre and dance have all played a role in the Tívoli's reputation on the national art scene, for which it was and still is a clear reference.
Since 1919, this theatre bordering with Passeig de Gràcia has played host to consolidated national stars such as Peret, Joaquín Cortés, La Cubana and more recent musical hits.
Nowadays, the Tívoli does its bit to foster the eclecticism of a city given over to its stages by contributing to Barcelona's projection as a cultural hub.
Comedia cinema
Emblematic Barcelona cinema that dominates one of the most photogenic corners of the city. Between Passeig de Gràcia and Gran Via, you'll find one of a handful of options for film watching in a completely different setting to conventional cinemas.
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5 min
Plaça Catalunya
The nerve centre of the city, this pedestrian square is formed by the intersection of some of Barcelona's most important roads. Among them, La Rambla. This open space is a meeting point for thousands of people each day. In the surrounding areas, you'll find everything you could possibly need: restaurants, shopping districts, entertainment, sweet stands.
El Corte Inglés
Barcelona's department store par excellence. A popular place with locals and a must for tourists looking for quality souvenirs. You will find everything and anything here.
La Rambla
The main artery of Barcelona and one of the world's most famous boulevards. This street, which stretches from the city centre to the statue of Columbus is a sight in itself. Tourists and locals stroll up and down beneath its trees all year round, watching the thousands of little attractions that appear with every step they take: exotic pet shops, live entertainment, florists…
It's a veritable sea of life and colour that you'll never tire of.
La Pedrera
Masterpiece of Barcelona's Modernisme and the last civil work of Antoni Gaudí. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984, the dynamism of its undulating stones, its uneven stone balconies and the conceptualisation of its decorative elements appears more characteristic of the twenty-first century than of 1910, the year in which his work ended. You can visit the building's interior, which houses a museum on Gaudí and an art exhibition centre. Its original roof terrace offers stunning views of Barcelona's Passeig de Gràcia.
Batlló House
A commission to restore its façade led to the birth of one of the highlights of our city's architecture, of Modernisme and of its greatest advocate, Antoni Gaudí. Presiding over the centre of the Passeig de Gràcia, ingenuity, mastery and extraordinary creativity give way to a permanent collection from the best cameras, immortalising one of the most animated gems of Barcelona.
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10 min
The Liceu
The magnificent Gran Teatre del Liceu dominates the southern half of the iconic Rambla, one of the most emblematic symbols of the city. The heart of Barcelona's opera scene, it opened in 1847 as a centre for arts and culture, and is currently the oldest theatre in the city and one of the most important in the world. In its 150-year history, it has put on the world's most famous operas and played host to the most prestigious personalities of this theatrical genre. Destroyed by fire in 1994, the Liceu was faithfully rebuilt to the original design, while incorporating the latest technologies and techniques in opera.
La Boqueria Market
An unparalleled sight and one of the world's most famous traditional markets, both for its centuries of history and for the quality of its products and their painstaking presentation. Live fish, freshly killed pheasant, imported products, Mediterranean wild mushrooms, tropical fruit.
A place where locals and chefs from the best restaurants in town dodge tourist lenses as they purchase the products they'll be serving up later at their tables.
Gothic Quarter
Narrow backstreets invite you to lose yourself, camera in hand. Waiting for you are mediaeval palaces and small craft shops, interspersed with the boutiques of world famous brands, romantic squares in which to sit and have a coffee, hip bars, spontaneous art exhibitions, musical performances,…
A complete range of possibilities in which to lose yourself over several days.
Cathedral of Barcelona
An authentic gem of Gothic architecture. Built between 1298 and 1430 on the site of a sixth-century church, though its Gothic-style façade and spire were completed in the early twentieth century. Of special note is its beautiful cloister, an oasis of peace in the very heart of the city, and its recently installed lift, which will take you up to the roof of the cathedral, where you can enjoy the view over the city centre.
Plaza Real
Stately, warm and cosmopolitan, with its exotic palm trees, this square is one of the most noble of old Barcelona. With the old Royal Palace as its backdrop, the square is brimming with life, day and night. Artists, students, intellectuals and tourists flock here at all hours to frequent the dozens of bars, cafés, restaurants and clubs on its fringes. Others simply sit in the square and soak up the bohemian atmosphere.
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15 min
Olympic Port
Built for the Barcelona Olympics ’92 and dominated by the two tallest skyscrapers in the city on one side and the Mediterranean sea on the other, this is the promenade that oxygenates the city. Ideal for long romantic walks at sunset or jogging when the sun lies down, it also has a string of restaurants and nightlife options.
Montjuïc
Thousands of possibilities in a single park.
One of the mountains rising above Barcelona offers everything you could imagine: culture, entertainment, sports, magic, views,…
As the main site of the 1992 Olympic Games, it played host to a number of Olympic events at its Picornell swimming pools, the Palau Sant Jordi and the Olympic Stadium. It is also the location of the MNAC (National Art Museum of Catalonia) and Poble Espanyol, a small collection of houses built for the 1929 International Exhibition that encapsulate the craftsmanship and architecture of all of Spain's regions. The Military Castle, Fundació Miró and Calatrava Tower are just some of the many other attractions on the \"Magic Mountain\".
Avinguda Diagonal
Barcelona's longest avenue, it cuts diagonally across the city for almost its entire length through the Eixample, the cluster of districts created during the nineteenth century to make a more compact Barcelona.
By covering part of the Diagonal by bike, on foot, tourist bus or tram you will get an idea of the size of the city. -
20 min
Apolo theatre
Emblematic Barcelona theatre and focus of the city's artistic and theatrical life during the twentieth century. Located in the colourful neighbourhood of Poble Sec, the theatre currently puts on musical performances and theatre.
Barcelona Zoo
One of the best zoos in Europe is located in one of the largest green spaces of Barcelona: La Ciutadella park. It is home to more than 500 different species and, until 2003, to the only known white gorilla: \"Snowflake\".
The zoo currently puts on a range of different activities for the younger members of the family but the most popular is the dolphin show, in demand with both children and adults.
It is also in a prime location for little ones to experience nature, either by walking along its paths or having a wonderful picnic in the midst of a wide variety of fauna.
Sagrada Família
Original, fantastic, unparalleled and… unfinished.
The best known of Gaudí's works is also the most visited monument in Barcelona. Monumental and bold, it is the world's last great cathedral and an absolute ‘must’ for visitors.
The queues are endless, but climbing the never-ending spiral of one of its towers has its own recompense: one of the best views of Barcelona. Construction began almost two centuries ago (1828) and completion is scheduled for 2030.
Miró Foundation
Art in its purest form. The Foundation has the most complete public collection of the work of this all-round Catalan artist. Here you'll find paintings, sculptures, ceramics, textiles, prints and drawings from all his periods.
Built in the 1970s by Josep Lluís Sert, it is one of the finest examples of the Catalan rationalist movement and a must-see in Barcelona.
Fira de Barcelona
365,000 m2 of exhibition space, spread across 6 halls in Gran Via and 8 on Montjuïc, make Barcelona a consolidated epicentre of world trade fairs.
Top congresses, fairs and conventions are held non-stop at these sites as they make full use of the city's infrastructure for businesses and participants. www.fira.es -
30 min
CCIB
Located in the Parc del Fòrum, the CCIB (International Convention Centre of Barcelona) has spaces available for the hosting of events, conventions, conferences, concerts and lectures. The iconic triangular auditorium of the Fòrum, with capacity for over 3,000 people, is part of this complex, which backs up the city's economic, cultural and leisure activity.
Park Güell
Lose yourself in nature with Gaudí. This magical park, created by the famous Catalan architect for the family that gave him patronage, the Güells, is located on mount Carmel. It combines extensive gardens with architectural elements of great beauty where art and nature merge into one. By appointment, it is open to the public all day, making it ideal for one of the most magical visits of the city.
Camp Nou
¡Barça, Barça, Baaarça!!!
It would be unthinkable for a football fan to go to Barcelona and not visit the mythical stadium of FC Barcelona: Camp Nou. For its architectural grandeur and history alone, the stadium is worth a visit, even for those who aren't diehard fans of the sport and the colours it represents. In the Barça Museum you'll discover the glories of the team and the stars that performed on its pitch. You'll also be able to buy souvenirs at the official store.
