Things to do in Barcelona, Catalonia: The Best Sights & Landmarks

September 11, 2021 Stefan Strunk

Barcelona feels a bit surreal – appropriate, since Salvador Dali spent time here and Spanish Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí designed several of the city’s buildings. Stepping into Gaudí’s Church of the Sacred Family is a bit like falling through the looking glass - a journey that you can continue with a visit to Park Güell. Sip sangria at a sidewalk café in Las Ramblas while watching flamboyant street performers, then create your own moveable feast by floating from tapas bar to tapas bar.
Restaurants in Barcelona

1. Ciutat Vella

Bounded by Rambla, Universitat, Laietana and Ferran, Barcelona Spain http://w3.bcn.es/V14/Home/V14HomeLinkPl/0,2851,2071881_2077063_1,00.html
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4.5 based on 3,133 reviews

Ciutat Vella

This fascinating area is steeped in history, with city hall located in the same spot where kings once reigned. You'll find narrow streets and squares here, with Gothic mansions, museums, historic churches, bars and restaurants. The Placa del Rei is reputedly the place where King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella welcomed Columbus after his voyage to America.

Reviewed By melb0urnef00die

We walked this area almost everyday and there's always a shop or place that we only just noticed while walking past. Includes Basilica de Santa Maria del Pi and the Cathedral of Barcelona

2. Placa Reial

Placa Reial, 08002 Barcelona Spain
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4.5 based on 4,073 reviews

Placa Reial

Known for its many outdoor venues, restaurants and nightclubs, Plaça Reial is a popular meeting place during the summer when open air concerts take place, and during other celebrations such as New Year’s Eve.

3. Municipal Conservatory of Barcelona

Bruc, 110-112, Barcelona Spain +34 934 58 43 02 http://www.cmmb.cat
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4.5 based on 14 reviews

Municipal Conservatory of Barcelona

4. Antigua Casa Figueras

La Rambla, 83, 08001 Barcelona Spain http://barcelona-guide.info/Attractions/antigua-casa-figueras
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4.5 based on 38 reviews

Antigua Casa Figueras

5. Farmacia Nadal

La Rambla,121, 08002 Barcelona Spain +34 933 17 49 42 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/farmacianadal
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Farmacia Nadal

6. Las Ramblas

La Rambla, 08002 Barcelona Spain
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4.0 based on 38,094 reviews

Las Ramblas

This pedestrian street is lined with outdoor markets, shops, restaurants, and cafes.

Reviewed By carpediemRP1 - Bruchmuehlbach-Miesau, Germany

Marked by a mixture of modern stores with traditional street food, vendors and several markets and side plazas, this long street covered in trees is an easy walk with something of interest the entire way. Easy walk from Placa Catalunya down to Port Zell along this walkway. Loved it.

7. Mirador de Colom

Placa Portal de la Pau, s/n, 08001 Barcelona Spain 932 853 834 https://www.barcelonaturisme.com/wv3/en/page/2203/mirador-de-colom.html
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4.0 based on 2,280 reviews

Mirador de Colom

Ride to the top, and you'll see! The Columbus Monument which was dedicated in 1888 as part of the ceremonies marking the Universal Exhibition, stands at the end of La Rambla of Barcelona, near the sea. Take the lift inside the column to the viewing gallery at the top, a viewpoint 60 meters above the ground, where you can enjoy great views of Barcelona.

8. Fleca La Moderna

Tallers 2, 08001 Barcelona Spain
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4.0 based on 1 reviews

Fleca La Moderna

9. Casa Bruno Quadros

La Rambla 82, 08002 Barcelona Spain
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4.0 based on 107 reviews

Casa Bruno Quadros

10. Parroquia de la Mare de Deu de Betlem

Carrer del Carme, 2 Las Ramblas, 08001 Barcelona Spain +34 933 18 38 23 [email protected] http://www.esglesia-betlem.org/
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4.0 based on 139 reviews

Parroquia de la Mare de Deu de Betlem

Reviewed By AMsays - Thornhill, Canada

The Parish of the Mother of God of Bethlehem is simple and serene yet exudes a sense of spirituality that transcends its surroundings - Las Ramblas. The baroque building retains its original façade but the interior was gutted in an 1936 fire. There are 10 chapels within. Chapel highlights include the ceramic canopy of Manel Padrós, Blessed Sacrament tabernacle, Oils of the Virgin of the Abandoned and the door of the Child Jesus also known as "Jesus of the Rambla".

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