Barcelona is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations,
attracting millions upon millions of visitors each year. So why is it so
popular? Well, it has almost everything any holidaymaker would desire.
Easy access, favorable weather conditions, attractive beaches and
surrounding mountains, a buzzing nightlife, tasty local cuisine and it’s
steeped in culture and history. It’s also a sight-seeing wonderland,
housing many recognizable monuments.
Variety’s the word with
Barcelona and the city has something for everyone; families, couples and singletons alike. There are the
tourist attractions in Barcelona travelers shouldn’t miss if they ever decide to visit the Catalan capital:
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Camp Nou
One for the sports fans, yet still one of Barcelona’s most popular
attractions. This
stadium is home to formidable European football
champions
F.C. Barcelona. With a capacity of 99,000 people, this
breathtaking sporting arena is Europe’s largest. A tour of the ground is
definitely worthwhile and you never know, you might be lucky enough to
catch a game!
Museu Picasso
With over 4,000 works by the painter, the Museu Picasso houses one of
the most extensive collections of artworks by the 20th-century Spanish
artist Pablo Picasso. In particular, the Museu Picasso reveals Picasso’s
relationship with the city of Barcelona, a relationship that was shaped
in his youth and adolescence, and continued until his death. The museum
is housed in five adjoining medieval palaces in Barcelona’s La Ribera.
Montjuïc
Montjuïc is a broad shallow hill with a relatively flat top to the
southwest of the city center. The eastern side of the hill is almost a
sheer cliff, giving it a commanding view over the city’s harbor
immediately below. The top of the hill was the site of several
fortifications, the latest of which remains today. Another interesting
sight is the Palau Nacional (National Palace), originally built as the
central pavilion for the International Exhibition. The majestic building
in neo-Baroque style is home to the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya
(MNAC). Montjuïc is also home to a number of sports facilities built for
the 1992 Olympics.
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Font Màgica
Font Màgica is a fountain located below the Palau Nacional on the
Montjuïc hill and near the Plaça d’Espanya and Poble Espanyol de
Barcelona. The fountain, like most of the surrounding developments, was
constructed for the 1929 Barcelona International Exposition. On selected
evenings, when the fountain is activated, it attracts hundreds of
visitors who watch the spectacular display of light, water and music. At
the same time, the Palau National is illuminated, providing a beautiful
background.
Casa Batllo
The
Casa Batlló, a remodeled nineteenth century building, is one of
Gaudí’s many masterpieces in Barcelona. Often overlooked for La Pedrera,
La Casa Batllo is equally as stunning with its unique architecture and
infamous two ornamental pillars in the entrance to the terrace. Its
unique interior is just as extraordinary as its fairytale-like exterior.
Parc Guëll
Parc Güell. With other major works in the city including
La Casa Batlló and La
Pedrera, this has to be one of Antoni Gaudí’s most celebrated and it is
certainly one of the most emblematic of Barcelona. The area was
originally meant to be a residential property development with Gaudi
doing much of the planning and landscape design. Only two houses were
built and the land was later sold to the city of Barcelona and turned
into a park. It is home to the famous Salamander sculpture, as well as
other buildings and structures designed by the architect. With stunning
views of the city, this is a magical experience.
Barceloneta
Out of Barcelona’s seven different beaches, stretching over 4.5 km
(2.8 miles) of coastline, Barceloneta probably tops them all. It is one
of the most popular and is closest to the city center. Along the 1,100
meter (3,600 feet) sandy beach runs a walkway popular with joggers and
cyclist. Not surprisingly this place can get crowded, especially during
the summer months when the beach bars open up and the beach quickly
fills up with locals and tourist.
Casa Milà
Built between the years 1906 and 1910,
Casa Milà (La Pedrera) was the
last civil work designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi. The
colorful building is considered one of the artist’s most eccentric and
enticing architectural creations with not one straight edge on the
exterior. Tours of the interior and the incredible roof structures are
available. It also hosts a large exposition of Gaudi works, covering
Sagrada Familia and
Casa Batlló, not only La Pedrera itself.
La Rambla
This is probably the city’s most famous street and is a bustling hive
of activity. It is often called "Las Ramblas", because it is actually a
series of several different streets that all have a distinct feel.
Located just off
Plaza Catalunya and leading right down towards the port
and beach, visitors will find street performers, lots of bars and
restaurants and the fabulous
Boquería Market, a true feast for the eyes.
Sagrada Familia
La
Sagrada Familia is the most popular attractions in Barcelona,
attracting nearly 2.8 million visitors each year. It is a large and
intricate basilica designed by Antoni Gaudi. Construction began in 1882
and continues to this day. The building is predicted to be completed
within the next 30 years. Visitors will be captivated by the design
elements and the religious symbolism built into all the spaces of the
church. A glorious exterior and interior make
La Sagrada Familia truly unmissable.
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