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 ways to avoid the crowds and learning about local culture to keeping yourself safe, this is what you need to know about visiting 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 five favorite day trips from Barcelona.

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Money and Costs

Packed with attractions, a visit to Barcelona can quickly smash even the most generous of budgets. Here's how to stretch your cents and have a great time.

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Transportation

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

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Free Things to Do

Barcelona has it all for visitors but those attractions can destroy your budget. Save your cents with our top free things to do in the Catalan capital.

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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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5 Shops

Shop delicious market fare, vintage finds, best-selling books and much more at these five independent retailers, which you’ll find only in Barcelona.

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