Editor's picks
A local's shortlist — the places worth your time first, each with a tip.
Sagrada Família
Landmark · Eixample
Gaudí's astonishing, still-unfinished basilica — the symbol of the city, now nearing completion.
Local tip: Book a timed ticket online well ahead and go at opening; the tower visit is a separate, limited ticket.
Park Güell
Culture · Gràcia / El Carmel
Gaudí's mosaic-tiled hilltop park with sweeping views over the city to the sea.
Local tip: The monumental zone is ticketed and sells out — book ahead; the free upper park areas have great views too.
Gothic Quarter & El Born
Neighborhood · Ciutat Vella
A medieval maze of narrow streets, hidden squares, tapas bars and the Picasso Museum.
Local tip: Wander El Born for vermouth and tapas, but keep your bag zipped and in front — pickpockets work the crowds.
Barceloneta & the beaches
Nature · Barceloneta
The city beach, seafood terraces and the seaside boardwalk along the Mediterranean.
Local tip: Locals prefer the quieter beaches up the coast (Bogatell, Nova Icària); never leave belongings on the sand.
Gràcia
Neighborhood · Gràcia
A village-like barri of plazas, indie shops and the riotous August Festa Major street party.
Local tip: The most livable, local-feeling central neighbourhood — square-hop for vermouth in the early evening.
Bunkers del Carmel
Hidden gemNature · El Carmel
Old civil-war bunkers on a hilltop, now the city's favourite free panoramic sunset spot.
Local tip: The best free 360° view of Barcelona — climb up before sunset and bring something to sit on.
Explore 124 places across Barcelona
Museums, landmarks, monuments, heritage sites and parks — mapped, with photos. The most notable spots first.
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Museums & galleries
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MuseumHash Marihuana & Hemp Museum
Museum located in Barcelona, Spain and dedicated to the culture of cannabis
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MuseumFundació Suñol
Foundation for the promotion of contemporary arts
MuseumEuropean Museum of Modern Art
Museum in Barcelona (Spain)
MuseumCentre de Documentació i Museu de les Arts Escèniques
Centre for information and research on the performing arts
MuseumMuseu Barbier-Mueller d'Art Precolombí
Art museumspecialising in pre-Columbian artworks and artefacts in Montcada, Spain
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Landmarks & architecture
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LandmarkPalau Reial de Pedralbes
Former residence of the Spanish Royal Family in the district of Les Corts, Barcelona, Spain
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LandmarkCasa de l'Ardiaca
Cultural property in Barcelona, Spain
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LandmarkPlaça de la Vila de Gràcia
Square in Barcelona, Spain
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Cultural property in Barcelona, Spain
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LandmarkPlaça de Molina
Square in Barcelona, Spain
LandmarkPlaça Nova
Landmark in Barcelona.
LandmarkPalau Montaner
Building in Barcelona
LandmarkSaló del Tinell
Building in Barcelona in Ciutat Vella district
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LandmarkCastell de Port
Castle.
Monuments & memorials
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MonumentPresó de Dones de Barcelona
Former prison in Barcelona
MonumentA Ramon Berenguer III
Monument in Barcelona.
Dama del Paraigua
Public artwork by Joan Roig i Solé, 1884.
Barcelona a Prim
Public artwork by Lluís Puiggener.
Font de Canaletes
Public artwork run by Ajuntament de Barcelona.
El Cul. A Santiago Roldan
Historic monument.
Places of worship
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ReligiousBetlem Church
Cultural property in Barcelona, Spain
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ReligiousMonestir de Santa Maria de Valldonzella
Barcelona, Spain
ReligiousSant Miquel del Port
Church building in Barcelona, Spain
Parròquia de Santa Eulàlia de Vilapicina
Place of worship.
Santa Agnès
Place of worship.
Parroquia Sant Jaume
Place of worship.
Heritage & archaeology
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ArchaeologicalBaetulo
Cultural property in Badalona, Spain
ArchaeologicalBarcino
Roman city in Hispania which later developed into Barcelona
Pou de Mas Guimbau
Historic ruins.
Antiga bassa d'aigua
Historic ruins.
Runes de cases autoconstruïdes dels anys 50
Archaeological site.
Forn ibèric
Archaeological site.
Parks & nature
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ParkParc de l'Espanya Industrial
Park in Barcelona, Spain
ParkParc de les Aigües
Park in Spain
ParkParc de Diagonal Mar
Park in Sant Martí, Spain
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ParkParc del Guinardó
Park in Barcelona, Spain
ParkParc de l'Estació del Nord
Park in Barcelona
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ParkJardins del Turó del Putget
Park in Spain
ParkParc Central de Nou Barris
Park in Spain
ParkParc de Can Dragó
Park in Porta, Spain
ParkTuró Park
Garden in Sant Gervasi – Galvany, Spain
ParkParc de Can Vidalet
Park in Spain
ParkParc de Joan Reventós
Park in Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, Spain
ParkParc de Torreblanca
Park in Spain
ParkPark el Clot
Park in El Clot, Spain
ParkParc de la Guineueta
Park in Spain
ParkParc de la Trinitat
Park in Spain
ParkParc de Josep Maria Serra Martí
Park in Nou Barris, Spain
ParkSquare of the pegaso
Park in Spain
ParkParc de La Maquinista de Sant Andreu
Park in Spain
ParkParc del Castell de l'Oreneta
Park in Spain
ParkParc de Sant Martí
Park in Spain
ParkParc de Can Sabaté
Park in Spain
ParkParc del Gran Sol
Park in Badalona, Spain
More to explore
(3)Farmàcia Hereus Torras Surroca
Visitor attraction, 1878.
Pastelería Escribá Rambla De Les Flors
Visitor attraction.
Mirador Lateral
Viewpoint.
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