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

September 8, 2021 Carley Gatson

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. Aduana de Barcelona

Passeig Josep Carner, 27, 08038 Barcelona Spain
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Aduana de Barcelona

2. Pla de Palau Lampposts Antoni Gaudi

Pla de Palau, 08003 Barcelona Spain
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Pla de Palau Lampposts Antoni Gaudi

3. 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.

4. La Barceloneta

Barcelona Spain +34 933 19 70 03 http://www.barcelonaturisme.com/wv3/en/page/378/la-barceloneta.html
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4.0 based on 2,039 reviews

La Barceloneta

Neighborhood redeveloped to highlight seafood and its maritime history.

Reviewed By Dr_Waugh - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

A nice area of Barcelona just behind the beach and Port Vell. We had a nice walk through and stopped for lunch at a fab restaurant Can Mano.

5. Rambla del Mar

Port Vell, Barcelona Spain +34 933 17 61 35 http://www.portvellbcn.com/ca/lloguer_espais/espais_port_vell/det-rambla_de_mar_i14483
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4.0 based on 985 reviews

Rambla del Mar

This is a wooden walkway over the harbor

6. Cara de Barcelona

Passeig Colom s/n, 08002 Barcelona Spain http://www.catalunya.com/que-quieres-hacer/cultura/cara-de-barcelona-17-16003-422
Excellent
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4.0 based on 137 reviews

Cara de Barcelona

7. Escultura La Gamba

Passeig de Colom, 08039 Barcelona Spain
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4.0 based on 98 reviews

Escultura La Gamba

Reviewed By Bibcay - Gateshead, United Kingdom

I love the piece of art. Amazing engineering. It looks like a lobster and I think it is. While your in that neighbourhood go.

8. Pailebot Santa Eulalia

Moll Bosch i Alsina, 08001 Barcelona Spain +34 933 42 99 20 [email protected] http://www.mmb.cat/es/visita/descubre/la-flota-del-museo-maritimo-de-barcelona/
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4.0 based on 14 reviews

Pailebot Santa Eulalia

The schooner Santa Eulalia is a 100-year-old sailing ship that forms part of the fleet of the Maritim Museum of Barcelona. It was one of the last sailing ships to transport goods throughout the Mediterranean. Today, it is an essential item of heritage for anyone interested in understanding our country’s maritime history. In 2011 the Generalitat de Catalunya declared the vessel an Item of National Cultural Interest (BCIN). It now functions as an ambassador for the museum, the city and the country, participating in seagoing cultural events. The Santa Eulalia is moored at Moll de la Fusta in Barcelona’s Port Vell, very near to the Maritim Museum . The ship can be visited every day, while on Saturday mornings visitors can take a trip out on the schooner and sail along Barcelona’s seafront.

9. Miraestels

Port of Barcelona Ramble del Mar, 08039 Barcelona Spain +34 932 15 06 30 [email protected] http://www.miraestels.com
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4.0 based on 39 reviews

Miraestels

MIRAESTELS, a floating icon, becomes guardian of the waters. With its watchful presence, it urges us to care for and respect the sea, the origin of known life. And it does so in the Mediterranean of encounters among ancient peoples, a sea of legends, history and culture, all of which today, cruelly punished by our excesses, is in serious danger and sends out a cry for help. MIRAESTELS staring into heaven indicate a double vigilance. From there come the great questions and great answers; no wonder the contemplation of the celestial vault has been the main engine of scientific knowledge. Science continues to declare this: our future demands reserved areas to continue studying the stars and the cosmos away from light pollution. MIRAESTELS from Robert Llimós, painter and sculptor from Barcelona, he is an excellent product of the Academy who has gone through all the avant-garde to return to the origins: painting or depicting what is seen rather than what is felt.

10. Torre del Reloj

Moll de Pescadors, 08039 Barcelona Spain
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4.0 based on 5 reviews

Torre del Reloj

Historical tower (18th century) with clock (early 20th century) in Barceloneta.

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