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Best Things to Do in Barcelona

Barcelona has some of the most unique and inspiring architecture in the world, so a tour of the city's parks, museums and churches is a must. You won't want to miss out on seeing Gaudí's Casa Batlló, Sagrada Familia and Parc Güell. Later, relax on the waterfront with a cool cerveza (beer) or glass of cava, accompanied by some tapas, all the while enjoying a picturesque view of the Mediterranean. After a brief siesta, we suggest you hit the nightlife in Las Ramblas.

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#1
La Seu (Cathedral of Santa Eulalia) Free attraction
Churches/Religious Sites | Map It

Overall Rating: Rating: 5.0

Why go: Towering about the center of the Barri Gòtic district is Barcelona's principal cathedral, La ... read more»

#2
Guell Park (Parc Guell) Free attraction
Parks and Gardens, Sightseeing | Map It

Overall Rating: Rating: 4.5

Why go: After absorbing the religious symbolism of the Sagrada Família and losing yourself in along the ... read more»

#3
Barri Gotic
Sightseeing, Neighborhood/Area | Map It

Overall Rating: Rating: 4.5

Why go: The Barri Gòtic, or Gothic Quarter, is one of the oldest parts of the city ... read more»

#4
Las Ramblas Free attraction
Shopping, Neighborhood/Area | Map It

Overall Rating: Rating: 4.5

Why go: This busy street in central Barcelona is one of the city's major tourist hubs ... read more»

#5
Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueria Free attraction
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Overall Rating: Rating: 4.5

Why go: If you love food (and who doesn't?), a trip to the Mercat de Sant ... read more»

#6
Casa Batllo
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Overall Rating: Rating: 4.5

Why go: There is a consensus among travel writers that the Casa Batlló is Gaudí at his ... read more»

#7
La Sagrada Familia (Church of the Sacred Family)
Churches/Religious Sites, Sightseeing | Map It

Overall Rating: Rating: 4.0

Why go: From 1882 up until his death in 1926, Art Nouveau master Antoni Gaudí devoted himself ... read more»

#8
Picasso Museum (Museu Picasso)
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Overall Rating: Rating: 4.0

Why go: When your eyes and mind hit Gaudí-overload, head to the Barrio Chino's Picasso Museum ... read more»

#9
Casa Mila (La Pedrera)
Museums, Sightseeing | Map It

Overall Rating: Rating: 4.0

Why go: The nickname, La Pedrera (meaning "The Quarry") is appropriate for Antoni Gaudí's fortress-like Casa ... read more»

#10
Montjuic Castle
Castles/Palaces, Sightseeing | Map It

Overall Rating: Rating: 4.0

Why go: From its hilltop perch, the Castell de Montjuïc affords spectacular photos ops of the city ... read more»

#11
Palace of Catalan Music (Palau de la Musica Catalana)
Entertainment and Nightlife, Museums | Map It

Overall Rating: Rating: 3.5

Why go: According to Fodor's, "Barcelona's Music Palace is the flagship of the city's ... read more»

#12
La Barceloneta and Port Olimpic Free attraction
Beaches, Sightseeing | Map It

Overall Rating: Rating: 3.5

Why go: It's hard to resist the call of the brilliantly blue Mediterranean Sea; take some ... read more»

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