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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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 […]