What to See
Here you’ll get useful info on what to see in Barcelona whether it’s your first time in the city or you’re a bonafide BCN expert!
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5 Best Barcelona Gaudi Tours + Top Gaudi Walking Tours
A Barcelona Gaudi tour is a great way to unlock the creativity of a master – where buildings come to life like characters in a Catalonian fairytale. Of course, each Gaudi tour of Barcelona is different and you’ll need to weed through a few duds first, and that’s exactly what I’ve done. Let’s review the […]
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Parc de la Ciutadella: a Premium Tourist Guide
What was once the largest military fortress in Europe is now an urban oasis of majestic flora, pot-brownied musicians, row-boating lovers, and Catalonia’s biggest zoo.
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Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar: Hours, Prices, & History
The Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar (Saint Mary of the Sea Basilica) is the building that best represents Catalan Gothic architecture in Barcelona. I first stumbled upon its imposing facade by accident while out for a walk in the El Born district, barely a week after moving to Barcelona. Of course, the Basilica of […]
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Palau de la Música Catalana: Barcelona’s Music Palace
If nature is the heart of modernism, then the Palau de la Música Catalana has flowers pumping through its veins. Just try and pass it without stopping to admire the precision of the ornaments, the depth of the mosaics in its columns, and its sensational stained glass dome ceiling. Going in for a concert or a guided tour […]
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Poble Espanyol – a Stunning Replica Spanish Village in Barcelona
I respect Poble Espanyol for attempting to solve my biggest travel problem – not being able to see everything. The ability to take a huge gulp of the sangria we call Spanish culture – without a dozen Ryanair flights – is the reason this replica village that lets you visit all of Spain’s 15 regions in one […]
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Understanding Barcelona Architecture: 16 Iconic Barcelona Buildings
Architecture in Barcelona is as unique as anywhere – just look at a list of Barcelona buildings and let your eyes do the rest. In fact, every corner of this Catalan gem tells a story, from its ancient Gothic Quarter to its modernist boulevards. In this extended guide, I’ll journey through time, exploring Barcelona architecture […]
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Columbus Monument in Barcelona: Catalonia’s Tribute to an Iconic Explorer
In a city renowned for its rich history and architectural marvels, the Columbus Monument may get lost amongst tourist heavyweights. Towering at the end of the famous La Rambla, the Columbus Monument is not just a historical structure but also offers a panoramic view of the city. Let’s take a deeper look at the Barcelona […]
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7 Best Antoni Gaudi Buildings in Barcelona + Biography
We can understand a lot about the top Antoni Gaudí buildings in Barcelona with one quote: Those who look to the laws of nature as support for new works collaborate with the creator. It’ll be impossible to get it out of your head as you experience Gaudí’s style, a unique blend of Catalan modernism and […]
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The Picasso Museum Barcelona and How to Visit in 2023
We did it! Increase your hipster cred by citing facts collected from the informative guided tour of the Picasso Museum Barcelona – just don’t grow the mustache.
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What Museums Are Included with the Barcelona Card?
I’ve already talked extensively about the Barcelona card and its numerous advantages. It’s so much more than just a transport card, as it offers free admission or discounted entry to a whole host of museums in the city. But what museums are actually included with the Barcelona Travel Card? Let’s take a look. Museums included […]
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What to Do at Montjuïc Hill: Nature and Art in the Heart of Barcelona
Whoever visits Barcelona can’t help but be charmed by its artistic side, the splendour of its churches, and the energy that blows effortlessly through the city air – something that goes right to the top of Montjuïc Hill at Barcelona’s highest point. This urban green lung is the closest escape from the city chaos, a must […]
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8 Best Beaches in Barcelona for Swimming & Cleanliness
How does one find the best beaches in Barcelona? National Geographic called it the best beach city in the world, so it shouldn’t be hard should it? Sometimes I’m not so sure. After 11 years in the city though, I’ve got a good idea of what the best beach in Barcelona means to me. Here are the […]
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Tibidabo Amusement Park: Barcelona’s Retro Theme Park Visit
You’ll be blown away by the photos of Barcelona’s retro amusement park with the most spectacular view of the city. Get your tickets, tips, hours, and more.
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Palau Guell – Visit Gaudi’s Unbelievable Urban Palace
In the heart of the city just steps from La Rambla you’ll find Palau Guell Palace: it’s straight out of a Gothic fairy tale (if those exist!) with its daring dark colours and rich wrought iron ornamentation. Palau Guell is actually a mansion built for a textile tycoon and his 10 children. What we today call […]
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Casa Vicens: Visit Gaudi’s First Barcelona Masterpiece
Imagine a colourful, neoclassical, slightly oriental construction in the middle of Gracia like an oasis in the middle of the desert: this is Casa Vicens. The first and least known Antoni Gaudi building is this extravagant house – that from 1888 until the 15th of November 2017 was completely closed to visitors. But now? You […]
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Visit the Hospital de Sant Pau Barcelona (Modernist Hospital)
The ornate Hospital de Sant Pau is a grand old hospital. It just happens to be one of the most complex art nouveau-style buildings in all of Europe. This magical hospital, full name Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, actually helped rehabilitate the sick with light and art – revolutionary stuff! Let’s take […]
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The Barcelona Cathedral in the Gothic Quarter (La Seu)
The Barcelona Cathedral may not get the attention of its more famous, spikier counterpart up the road – but this cathedral in the Gothic Quarter definitely warrants a visit. Visiting the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia gives you a greater understanding of Barcelona’s history via some pretty bad-ass Gothic styling… and tickets cost much […]
