Sights of Barcelona: what to see. What to see in Barcelona on your own What to visit in Barcelona

Barcelona is a place of attraction for millions of tourists. The snow-white beaches of Barceloneta give way to the modern skyscrapers of Les Corts, the amazing colorful houses of the Eixample give way to the old Gothic buildings of Born and Raval. At sunset, weary travelers flock to Park Güell in the Gràcia district, then descend into the city for the famous Montjuïc fountain show. The city glorified in the song of the same name performed by the great Montserrat Caballe and the inimitable Freddie Mercury. The famous singer still prefers to live here. Barcelona is Spanish and Catalan at the same time - so much is intertwined and mixed in it. This city is served with a sauce of ancient monuments, modern eclectic houses and football.

All the beauty of Barcelona can be seen in the video:

For those who want to plunge into the thick of the festive events, we advise you to plan a visit to Barcelona in September, when two major events are celebrated at once: on September 11, Catalan Independence Day and on September 24, local residents walk for several days in honor of Our Lady of Mercy, the patroness of the city. And for a leisurely and measured holiday, we recommend coming in the spring, when it is already warm, but there are still few tourists.

How to get there and navigate around the place

Spain is part of the euro zone and all prices are quoted in this currency. On average, a ticket from Moscow costs 230 euros with a transfer and 350 euros for a direct flight. Flights from St. Petersburg are much more expensive - 270 euros with a transfer and direct flights from 900 euros. Sometimes it is cheaper to buy a package tour from a travel agency and fly by charter.

Visa documents are accepted at Spanish visa centers in Moscow and St. Petersburg. Most often, a multiple visa is placed in the passport for a year or two.

There are three airports in and around Barcelona.

1. From El Prat there are several ways to get to the city:

• From terminals 1 and 2 there are buses A1 and A2 respectively. The cost is 5.90 euros one way, 10.20 euros both ways (the ticket is valid for 15 days). Travel time is 35 minutes. They leave every 5 minutes. You can buy in advance on the website online.
• In 2016, a separate metro line from the airport was launched - L9 Sud. Study the metro map in advance, because it is not always possible to immediately figure out how and where to go - the map is here http://www.barcelona-airport.com/TMB-Metro-Map.pdf The travel and regular metro tickets are not valid - you need to buy a special one for 4.50 euros.
• Buses to metro stations: L46, LPR1, L77, L99, N17, N16. The ticket costs 2.15 euros. They go to different stations, sometimes they are a gateway through the airport to other areas. They run from morning to evening, except for the night N16.
• Taxi is expensive, but convenient and fast.

1. Girona Airport is 90 kilometers from Barcelona. Low-cost airlines fly here to relieve El Prat.

To Barcelona Central Station (Estació del Nord). One way ticket – 16 euros.

1. Reus Airport is an hour and a half drive from the city. Bus number 50 runs from the terminal to Reus station, then by train to your destination. Or take the La Hispano Igualadina bus, which goes straight to Barcelona.

There is convenient and inexpensive public transport: metro, trams and buses.

The metro map is here - https://www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com/en/maps/barcelona-metro-map.html. The cost of the trip is 2.15 euros. T10 tickets for 10 trips are on sale for 9.95. And tourists can purchase a Barcelona Card: unlimited travel in the central zone by metro, trams and buses, discounts in museums, some restaurants and shopping centers. Options lasting from 2 to 5 days are available.

Barcelona has a huge selection of cars for rent starting from 5 euros per day.

What to see

Barcelona is a rich and ancient city, with a lot of interesting things to do in and around it.

Must-see attractions:

1. The Sagrada Familia is perhaps the most famous long-term construction in the world. The great Antonio Gaudi spent 43 years building this structure. The fundamental decision was to finance the construction using only voluntary donations from parishioners. Therefore, the process continues and the end is not yet in sight.

2. Park Guell with fantastic sculptures, houses and gardens.

3. Plaza Catalunya is a favorite meeting place for Barcelona residents and tourists.

4. Montjuic Hill is a huge area where famous museums, Olympic venues, and a well-maintained park for walking are concentrated. In the evening, a unique show of singing fountains begins.

5. Museum of the Extraordinary Picasso - located in five ancient Gothic buildings.

6. Casa Batllo - an unusual building with bright ceramic mosaics and a roof in the shape of the curved back of a dragon.

7. Maritime Museum with large-scale models of liners, boats and ancient ships.

8. Gothic Quarter - narrow streets create a complete feeling of immersion in medieval Europe, when the guards of the Inquisition are about to appear around the bend. It’s easy to get lost in such a labyrinth.

9. House Mila is really a residential building. They say that residents do not stay here for long due to the increased attention of tourists to this building, but the apartments are not empty for a long time. There are too many people who want to feel like special residents of Barcelona.

10. Museum of Unusual Inventions – in case there aren’t enough strange buildings and monuments around.

11. Rambla Boulevard is the visiting card of the city with a pedestrian part. There are theaters, museums, and palaces nearby. On one of the streets in this area, fans traditionally come to celebrate the victory of the Barcelona club.

12. Rock Museum - in addition to the excellent exhibition of musical instruments, the roof of the Las Arenas shopping center offers a beautiful view.

13. Aquarium – it presents almost all marine life from the Mediterranean Sea.

14. CosmoCaixa Museum - a modern interactive museum about how the Universe works. It clearly shows and tells a lot about nature and space.

15. FC Barcelona Museum - 99.99% of the city's residents support this club.

Interesting surroundings:

1. Montserrat Monastery, hidden between the rocks. A place of pilgrimage for believers from all over the world. There are walking paths around.
2. The medieval city of Vik with the ruins of an ancient Roman settlement. There is a large market here on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
3. The famous Freixenet and Codorniu sparkling wine factories are for those who want to learn more about production technology and visit deep underground cellars.
4. Sau Reservoir with the flooded San Roma Church. In dry years it appears from under the water.
5. The towns of Cadaques and Figueres are small and cozy; they once amazed Salvador Dali. His house-museum is also open here.
6. The resort town of Sitges with the most famous nightclubs. A carnival is held from late February to early March.
7. The volcanic region of Garrotxa is a huge park with more than 70 extinct volcanoes. Picturesque churches were erected in individual craters.
8. Girona is a medieval city 65 km from Barcelona with a fortress and a labyrinth of narrow streets of the Jewish Quarter. The Gothic building of the basilica has been preserved in the historical part.

The program “Heads and Tails” came to Barcelona twice - to see the sights and do some shopping, you can watch the video:

What to do

Must-dos in Barcelona:

1. Take a walk along La Rambla – it doesn’t matter whether it’s in the morning or in the evening. It is beautiful at any time of the day.
2. Go to a football match at the famous Camp Nou stadium. To be in the crowd of another hundred thousand fans is an amazing feeling.
3. To look at the city from above - there are many observation platforms: Mount Montjuic, Collserola TV Tower, Park Güell, Agbar Tower.
4. Admire the beauty of the singing fountains in Piazza di Spagna.
5. Visit the best museums in Barcelona - the CosmoCaixa Museum, the Barcelona Club Museum, the Picasso Museum and dozens of others..
6. Take a break from the summer heat in Park Güell, walking through the Ciutadella Park and the Zoo.
7. Try the freshest seafood in local restaurants – La Paradeta (Passage de Simó, 18) and El Puma (Carrer d’Aribau, 44).
8. Sunbathe and swim on Barceloneta beach (by the way, they appeared only in the 1990s before the 1992 Olympics). Just without fanaticism! Don't forget sunscreen to avoid health problems.
9. Come to the port to the statue of Christopher Columbus and try to imagine yourself in the place of the brave navigator and discoverer. From here there is a funicular going directly to Montjuïc Mountain.
10. Take a trip back in time as you stroll through the Gothic Quarter and the Raval district. Particular daredevils even dare to take such a walk late at night - in pursuit of thrills.
11. Put on comfortable sneakers and sneakers and go out of town - enjoy the mountain views and landscapes: the Montserrat monastery, the former craters of ancient volcanoes, the small streets of the village of Sitges.
12. Drink Catalan wine and eat tapas in the best bars in the city - El Xampanyet (Calle Montcada, 22), El Vaso d'Oro (Calle Balboa, 6), Jai-ca (Calle Ginebra, 13).
13. Taste the original national Catalan dishes.
14. Go to one of the many concerts and performances in the city, which is a magnet for talented musicians. Every day the event schedule includes dozens of events.
15. Take a tourist bus on the second floor and, with a breeze in the evening or in the morning (until it’s too hot), ride around Barcelona several times and listen to an interesting audio tour about the main attractions.
16. Come to the Boqueria market and try to bargain - not only you, but also the seller will have fun. After all, tourists who come and buy as if in a store are completely boring!
17. Come to the Bolshoi Opera House "Liceu" and compare it with the Bolshoi Theater in Moscow. If you take care of your tickets in advance, you can plunge into the world of high art while watching the artists from a comfortable box.
18. March through the city's largest shopping centers, as well as the Encants and Fira de Nautumismo (Placa Reial) flea markets, where lucky shoppers snag antiques.
19. Listen to great concerts in local clubs, such as Jamboree, or dance all night at La Terrrazza (open-air) discos, Razmatazz (the main techno club in the city)

Shopping (What and where to buy)

What do tourists bring from Barcelona:

1. It’s better to take jamon in vacuum packaging, because it’s not enough to just bring a leg. You also need a sharp knife that can cut the meat into thin slices.
2. Turron is an Arabic dessert loved by the Spaniards.
3. For Christmas, in Catalonia they like to make little men who relieve themselves. They are hidden in the house, and according to local beliefs, whoever finds them will have good luck in all matters throughout the year. Catalans take a humorous approach to making figurines: these can be famous modern celebrities, politicians and even religious figures. Caganers are sold at all Christmas markets and souvenir shops before the holiday.
4. Cheese – Catalonia prepares its own special delicious varieties. It's basically goat cheese with various additives. There is also a spicy one - Formatge d-oli amb herbes de musser. But the most popular on Catalan tables is mato cheese - a delicate goat cheese served with dried fruits, berries, jams and honey.
5. Shoes – Barcelona has a long tradition of making high quality shoes at reasonable prices.
6. Original local souvenirs - they are sold in the Spanish village on Montjuic mountain. Local artisans - glassblowers, potters, leather workers - work right in front of tourists.
7. Olive oil – choose the packaging carefully; you will have to carry it in your luggage.
8. An FC Barcelona T-shirt with your favorite player is one of your favorite souvenirs.

There is a unique bus in Barcelona for all those who like to shop: the Barcelona Shopping Line. It makes stops at all major shopping centers, as well as boutique streets and souvenir spots. The ticket costs 10 euros, the bus leaves from the stops every 7 minutes. With one ticket you can travel all day, getting off the bus, making purchases, and going further along the route.

Watch the video of the Heads and Tails program about shopping in Barcelona:

There are two big sales seasons in the city: from January 7 to March 6 and from July 1 to August 31. All stores announce big discounts. Experienced shopaholics know that at the very beginning of the sales season, discounts are small - up to 20-30%, but the assortment is huge. But at the end of the season, the discounts are much more noticeable - up to 70%, but the choice is much smaller.

The capital of Catalonia is the shopping center of the region, so there are many malls and outlets:

1. L’Illa Diagonal (Avinguda Diagonal, 557) - a huge shopping center near the metro, low prices, large selection;
2. Pedralbes (Av. Diagonal, 609-615) - a modern shopping center, many European brands, as well as a large food court and even an ice skating rink;
3. Bulevard Rosa (Paseo de Gracia, 53) - premium brands in numerous boutiques;
4. El Triangle (Plaça Catalunya, 1-4) - multi-storey shopping center, modern clothing and cosmetics brands;
5. Maremagnum (Muelle de España, 5) - next to the port, two floors, large selection for every taste;
6. El Corte Ingles (Plaça de Catalunya 14) is a chain mall in the city center with a huge selection;
7. Glòries (Plaça de les Glòries) - convenient location, parking and more than 100 clothing and accessories stores;
8. La Maquinista (Paseo Potosí, 2) - a good selection of both famous brands and local brands;
9. Diagonal Mar (3 Avda. Diagonal) - a wide selection, convenient parking and a rooftop food court.

In addition to modern shopping centers, the city has wonderful markets.

The most famous of them is Boqueria, which is located in the very center of Barcelona. Even if you are not going to buy anything, it is still worth coming here to at least feel the atmosphere.

On Avinguda de Francesc Cambó there is another large Santa Catarina food market.

Among the various street markets, the most popular is the Enkants flea market. Its history of existence goes back more than seven hundred years. This is the oldest surviving market in Europe. He works at Av. Meridiana, 69 4 days a week: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

Prices

In Barcelona, ​​all prices are quoted in euros. The euro to ruble exchange rate is 1 to 63. According to tourists, it is best to exchange rubles for euros before traveling. Bank cards are accepted almost everywhere.

The average bill for a business lunch with a fixed menu (menu del dia) in an inexpensive establishment is 10-15 euros.

For 20-30 euros you can have dinner with alcohol in a decent restaurant.

Bread – 0.70 euros

Chicken 1 kg – 4 euros

Tomatoes – 1.5 euros

Milk – 0.8 euros

Prices for museum tickets range from 4 to 15 euros per person.

Souvenirs (plates, magnets) cost from 1 euro.

A taxi ride costs an average of 7 euros, depending on the distance.

Average budget for visiting Barcelona per person per day (accommodation, transport, food and tickets to museums and attractions): 100-120 euros.

Where to live

The area of ​​residence should be chosen in accordance with priorities. If you want to see the city first, then you should choose hotels closer to the attractions. According to tourists, the most convenient areas for living are Raval, Born, Eixample, Barceloneta and the Gothic Quarter.

Top 5 inexpensive hotels according to tourist reviews:

1. Bonanova (Bisbe Sivilla, 7) – an ideal combination of price and quality, close to restaurants, supermarkets, bus stops and a metro station.
2. Hotel Lloret Ramblas (Rambla Canaletes 125) – literally two minutes from the central pedestrian street of Barcelona. Delicious breakfasts, cozy rooms.
3. Amrey Sant Pau (173 Sant Antoni Maria Claret) is a small hotel a short distance from the center. Spacious rooms, excellent views from the windows, good transport accessibility.
4. Hotel Medium Prisma (Josep Tarradellas 119-121) – comfortable accommodation 10 minutes from attractions. Hearty breakfasts, modern equipment in the rooms.
5. SmartRoom Barcelona (56 Carrer Olzinelles) – minimalist but comfortable rooms. There are many cafes and restaurants nearby. The sea is within walking distance.

A 3 star hotel room costs about 50 euros per person. Hostels and 2-star hotels offer accommodation for about 35 euros per person.

It’s better this way - If you need it very inexpensively, you can spend the night in hostels, on average 20 euros. The best hostels in Barcelona according to tourist reviews:

1. Hostelscat BCN (C/ Panissars, 5)
2. INOUT Hostel (Major del Rectoret, 2)
3. Hola Hostal Eixample (149 Carrer de Napols)
4. Barcelona Central Garden Hostel (Roger de Lluria 41)
5. Alberguinn Sants Youth Hostel (C/ Melcior de Palau 70-74)

For a large group, it is more profitable to rent an apartment: per day per person from 20-30 euros.

Travel plan, tours for 1-3-7 days

We have prepared a detailed plan for visiting the attractions in Barcelona:

What and where to eat

In Spain, delicious food is available at every turn. But Catalan cuisine in Barcelona is somewhat different. How to understand all this diversity?

Top 5 most delicious dishes:

1. Botifarra – raw meat sausages with spices. Most often it is eaten without heat treatment. There is a leaner white butifarra or a black one with pork blood. According to travelers, the most delicious butifarra is served in the Pork Boig Per Tu cafe (Carrer del Consolat de Mar, 15).
2. Escudella is a stew made from potatoes, beans, meat and cabbage. Be careful: this is a 3-in-1 meal: broth, meat and vegetables. The best escudella is prepared at the Terra d’Escudella restaurant (Premia 20, baixos).
3. Fideua is a Barcelona version of paella, but instead of rice they add small noodles. Contains vegetables and chicken or seafood. All visitors to the restaurant 7 Portes (Passeig Isabel II 14 | Pla del Palau) are delighted with the local preparation of this famous dish.
4. Empedrat is a traditional Catalan cold salad that, in addition to fresh vegetables, includes salted cod. Before serving, it is additionally placed in the refrigerator, which is very nice on a hot summer day. The restaurant Casa Isabel (Passeig Garcia Faria 69) has perhaps the most delicious salad in the whole city.
5. Suquet de peix is ​​one of the most popular fish dishes in Barcelona. This is a succulent stew of fish and seafood with potatoes, tomato and a few cloves of garlic. When cooking, add the freshest fish, preferably the morning catch. The El Grao restaurant (Plaza Del Mar | Numero 6) is always full of people who want to try this dish.

Some establishments offer a buffet with unlimited meals for 10-15 euros per person - these are the chains WOK, Fresc&Co, Lactuca, Pans company, Dao Kaitensushi, El Puma.

Best excursions according to reviews

There are a lot of excursions in Barcelona, ​​and we tried to select the most interesting ones based on reviews from experienced travelers:

1. Art Nouveau and Gothic: two faces of Barcelona - the guide will give you the opportunity to see medieval buildings next to the most modern skyscrapers, guide you through narrow streets and lead you to wide squares. Participants of the excursion will learn about the most mysterious legends of the city.
2. Secrets of Masonic Barcelona - this secret but powerful society hides many secrets and secrets. But professional historians have learned to read Masonic symbols and unravel hidden messages. Tourists will be very surprised to find out how many of them are around us in Barcelona.
3. Helicopter flight over the city. You will be able to cover it entirely during an air excursion. Only a select few get to see Barcelona from a bird's eye view. The most famous sights will be seen from a completely different perspective.
4. The “Legends of Barcelona” quest is an ideal way to get to know Barcelona and get to know it on a first-name basis for those who don’t like to leisurely follow a guide and listen to stories. Here you can become an active participant in the events yourself. During the excursion you will have the opportunity to solve riddles and get to the most mystical places of the city.
5. The night face of Barcelona is a large and dynamic city, where life just begins after dark. And it is no less interesting and exciting than in the light of the sun.
6. Get a taste of Barcelona: walk with a guide to the best establishments, learn how to eat cheese and jamon correctly, and even distinguish high-quality olive oil.

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What to visit in Barcelona - attractions and interesting places

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Cathedral of the Sagrada Familia, (Cathedral of the Holy Family)

Sagrada Familia in Barcelona

The Sagrada Familia is the work of the greatest architect of his time, Antoni Gaudi, and is the most visited place in Barcelona. Every year, three million tourists from different parts of our earth come to admire the beauty of this unusual, majestic church, as if it came out of a fairy-tale world.

The construction of the temple began in 1882 by an architect named Francisco del Villar, but just a year later the project was transferred to Gaudi. The latter worked on it all his life, but never finished it. Completion of the cathedral is planned only by 2026.

• Attraction address: Calle Mallorca 08034, Barcelona
• You can get to the Sagrada Familia by metro (Sagrada Familia station). This is the lilac branch L2 and the blue branch L5. You can become a visitor to this magnificent cathedral either individually or with a tour group.
• The temple opens its doors to tourists from 9 to 18 during from October to March, A in summer from 9 to 20 hours.
• If you use the services of an audio guide, the excursion will cost 19.30 euros, but if without it, then 14.8 euros. You can admire the beauty of the temple from the outside at any time, and it’s completely free.

Park Guell

Another attraction that Barcelona residents owe to the magnificent Antoni Gaudi. This is a charming union of residential areas and luxurious gardens, which locals affectionately call the gateway to a fairy tale. The main idea of ​​​​Antonio Gaudi's creations is the absence of straight lines in the project. The master believed that if you give smooth curves to architectural structures, this will make them harmonious and natural, as if created by nature itself.

There are a lot of interesting places in the park. This is the main staircase, along which you can get to the Hall of a Hundred Columns. This is the hall itself with curved vaults, which seem to have merged in a noble dance with the columns. And the entrance itself is decorated with amazing gingerbread houses, giving the park a fabulous and magical look.

• You can get to the famous Park Güell by metro, going to Vallcarca station, or Lesseps on the green line L3. You can also get to the park by taking number 24, or becoming a passenger on bus number 116 at Joanic station (L4).
• The park can be visited freely, but entrance to the Gaudi Museum costs 5.50 euros per adult and 4.5 euros for children under 18 years of age.
• During from November to February visiting the attraction is possible from 10 to 18, and in October and March - from 10 to 19 hours. IN April or September you can get to the park from 10 to 20, and during the period from the beginning of May to the end of August - from 10 to 21 hours.

Singing fountain

Perhaps one of the most fascinating and colorful sights in Barcelona is the singing fountain, which is also called the Magic Fountain. Every evening, the foot of the Montjuic hill attracts a crowd of thousands of tourists waiting for a magnificent show made of light, music and water.

The unique pictures that the fountain creates during operation are illuminated in blue, reddish, yellowish, and pale green, creating an indescribable, breathtaking action.

Those spectators who managed to climb higher and get closer to the National Palace will be able to not only contemplate the luxurious fountain, but also enjoy a beautiful panorama of the evening city.

• You can get to the Montjuic fountain by metro, getting off at the Square station. This is the red branch L1, or the green L3.

• From October to April fountain work begins at 19:00 and continues until 21:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. In summer tourists can enjoy this spectacle from Thursday to Sunday from 21 to 23 hours.

The Gothic or Cathedral Quarter is the most ancient part of the city, where you can see traces of Roman settlements, as well as buildings erected during the Middle Ages. The Gothic Quarter originates from the oldest square of the city - Plaza Nova, on which two fortress towers from the Roman period have been preserved. Here you can also see the Episcopal Palace and the building of the College of Architects.

The main attraction of the Cathedral Quarter is the Cathedral of Saint Eulalia, which gave the second name to this part of Barcelona. This Gothic temple was built in the 14th and 15th centuries in honor of a young girl who died as a martyr for the Christian faith.

Tourists, while exploring the Gothic Quarter, have the opportunity not only to admire the beauty of ancient buildings, but also to feel the spirit of the Middle Ages that reigns throughout its entire length.

• You can get to the Gothic Quarter by metro on line L3 to Liceu, Drassanes station, or to Jaume I station on line L4. Buses No. 14, No. 17, No. 19, No. 40, No. 45 and No. 59 also go to this area.

La Rambla - a landmark of Barcelona

The most famous and beloved street in Barcelona by tourists is La Rambla. Starting from Plaza Catalunya, this 1.2 km long pedestrian street leads to the embankment itself, where it ends at the column of the Christopher Columbus monument.

You can stroll leisurely along La Rambla, enjoying its multifaceted and varied life. There are many cafes, souvenir and flower shops located in unique buildings. And an incredible number of street actors, mimes, musicians and artists give it a special spirit and uniqueness.

• Almost every tourist considers it his duty to stroll along La Rambla, comfortably planted with beautiful trees and shrubs. And if you want to come back here again, then, according to an old legend, you just need to drink water from the Canaletas fountain.
• You can get here by metro on line 3, reaching Liceu, Drassanes and Catalunya stations.

The Picasso Museum is a cultural landmark of Barcelona

The museum of the world-famous artist, located on Moncada Street, was founded in 1963. The collection of the master's works in this museum numbers 3,800 copies, 1,000 of which belong to works of the early period.

In addition to paintings, here you can see the master’s products made from ceramics. The museum also has halls dedicated to events in the life of the great artist.

• You can get to the museum by metro line 4 to Jaume station, line 1 to Arc de Triomf station and line 3 to Liceu station.
• It is located at Calle Montcada 15-23, 08003 Barcelona
• The museum welcomes visitors from Tuesday to Sunday from 9 to 19 hours, on Thursdays until 21.30. The museum is closed on January 1, May 1, June 24, and December 25 and 26.
• The museum can be visited for free on the first Sunday of every month, and admission is also free on any Sunday after 3 p.m. A visit to the museum and temporary exhibition will cost 14 euros, and to visit only the temporary exhibition costs 6.50 euros.

Casa Mila is a famous architectural landmark

This unique building was the last work of the most brilliant of architects, Antonio Gaudi. The wavy lines of the house make it look like a magical fortress, a stone cliff, or a mysterious forest.

This building has no load-bearing or supporting walls, and all floors are supported by columns. The owner can move the partitions that exist inside this residential building as he pleases. And the special internal ventilation system is so carefully thought out that residents do not need air conditioning at all.

• You can get to Casa Mila by metro lines 3 and 5 to Diagonal station.
• The house is located at Passage de Garcia 92.
• Visitors are welcome here every day from 9 to 20 hours from March to October. From November to February the house can be visited from 9 to 18.30. The museum is closed on December 25th.
• Children under 6 years old enter free of charge, but children from 7 to 12 years old need to purchase a ticket costing 11.25 euros. The ticket price for an adult is 19.5 euros.

The Barcelona Aquarium is one of the largest such institutions in Europe. It consists of 35 different sections, which contain about 11,000 fish specimens belonging to 450 species.

The 80-meter-long glass tunnel built under the pool is also noteworthy. A walk along it allows you to feel like an underwater traveler. Here you have the opportunity to get a good look at underwater vegetation, stones, and, of course, various fish of incredible beauty and color.

• The aquarium is located at Moll d’Espanya del Port Vell, s/n – 08039.
• You can get there by metro line 3 to Drassanes station, and also by line 4 to Barceloneta station.
• from Monday to Friday from 9.30 to 21 hours, on holidays and weekends from 9.30 to 21.30. In June and September the aquarium is open until 21.30, and in July and August - until 23.00.
• An adult ticket costs 20 euros, children 5-10 years old and people over 60 years old will cost 15 euros.

Columbus Monument

Monument to Christopher Columbus on the coast of Barcelona

It is no coincidence that the monument to the great navigator was erected on the shores of Barcelona, ​​because it was here that Christopher Columbus completed his most important voyage in his life. The weight of the structure, installed in 1888, is 205 tons, and its height reaches 60 meters.

The monument consists of three parts. This is a round base, an octagon-shaped pedestal and a Corinthian column with a statue of Columbus, the height of which is just over seven meters. The hand of the statue is directed towards the new land discovered by the navigator, and inside it there is an elevator that can lift those who wish to a height of 60 meters to visit the observation deck.

• The monument is located at the point where the Ramblas ends and the old port area begins.
• You can get to the attraction by metro - this is Drassanes station (on the third line).

Casa Batllo - the work of Antoni Gaudi

The unusual, unique and amazing Casa Batllo is another creation of the hands of Antoni Gaudi. There are absolutely no straight lines in the architecture of this building. The silhouette of the roof ridge of this house resembles the back of a dragon, and the tiles of different colors are similar to scales sparkling in the sun. The round tower, with a sharp top and a St. George's cross, resembles a spear with which the beast was pierced. The balconies of Casa Batlló can be compared to skulls, and the columns to bones. That is why local residents gave this building a different name - the House of Bones.

Casa Batlló is not only one of Barcelona's most famous landmarks, but also a national monument and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Attraction location: Barcelona, ​​Passeig de Gracia 43.
• You can get to Casa Batllo by metro line 3 (Passeig de Gracia station).
• Opening hours: daily from 9 to 21 o'clock.
• Cost: children under 7 years old admission is free, from 7 to 18 years old - 18.5 euros, adults - 21.5. An audio guide is included in the ticket price.

This incredibly beautiful building, made in the Gothic style, is the main cathedral of the city. This means that this is where the residence of the archbishop is located. The sharp peaks of the cathedral reach into the sky and are clearly visible from all parts of the quarter. The outer side of the building is decorated with many images of various saints, and the facade is decorated with amazing lace carvings. On the roof of the structure you can see a wide variety of animals, both real and mythical.

The interior of the cathedral is decorated with many carvings, frescoes and works of art, which are placed near the altar. Undoubtedly, this spectacle deserves the close attention of every tourist who decides to visit Barcelona.

• Attraction address: Pla Seu, Barcelona, ​​08002.
• You can get there by metro line 4 (Jaume I station).
• Opening hours: on weekdays from 8 to 12.45, and also from 17.15 to 19.30. On holidays and weekends: from 8 to 13.45 and from 17.15 to 20. Tourist visits are provided on weekdays from 13:00 to 17:00, and on holidays and weekends - from 14:00 to 17:00.
• The cost is 6 euros.

Spanish village

Spanish Village - an open-air museum

The Spanish village is represented by an open-air museum located in the upper part of the city. Here you can see 117 examples of buildings located in different regions of the country. Some of the structures are presented in full size, while others are shown in reduced size.

The houses of the Spanish village are located around the Main Square (Plaza Mayor). They contain various craft workshops, testifying to all the activities for which Spanish craftsmen have been famous throughout the centuries. These are items made of textiles, leather, ceramics, glass and much more.

There is also a flamenco theater, as well as several restaurants. The main goal pursued by the creators of this museum is to give tourists and local residents the opportunity to get acquainted with the cultural and everyday heritage of Spain, its architecture and crafts in one place.

• Attraction address: Av. de Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13 08038 Barcelona
• You can take the metro to Espanya station (first and third lines).
• Opening hours: on Mondays - from 9 to 20 hours, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays - from 9 to 24 hours. On Friday you can get to the village from 9 to 3 o’clock, and on Saturday from 9 to 4 o’clock.
• Cost: children under 12 years old – 6.25 euros, adults – 11 euros. Discounts are available for families and students.

In terms of height, this 142-meter structure ranks third in Barcelona. During the day, the tower surprises tourists with its unusual shape, and at night it fascinates with its beautiful bright lighting. If you take a closer look at the building, you will notice that its windows are not arranged in an orderly manner, but chaotically.

The fact is that the location of the windows was selected using a computer program, after which unique architectural techniques were developed for each floor. 59,619 glass plates are used in the design of the tower. To create colorful lighting for the structure, 4,500 LED lamps were installed in it.

• Attraction address: AvingudaDiagonal 209-211, 08018 Barcelona
• You can get there by trams (T4, T5), buses (7, 56, 60, 92.192), or by metro line 1 to Glories station.
• The tower is closed to the public; tourists can only enter its lobby.
• The tower illumination is open daily from 19:00 to 23:00 in winter, and from 21:00 to 24:00 in summer (from March 28 to October 31).

Montjuic is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Barcelona. There are several reasons for this. Firstly, the Montjuic hill, which means “Jewish mountain”, is replete with all sorts of parks, museums, buildings - everything that is interesting to any tourist. Here you can see the famous Magic Fountains, visit the Spanish Village, see the Joan Miró Foundation Museum and much more.

Another reason to climb Montjuic Hill is to enjoy the wonderful view of the city.

This hill is also an important part of the history of the city, because the Montjuic fortress was of great importance for the defense of Barcelona.

The castle was built in 1640, and in the mid-18th century it was completely reconstructed under the leadership of Juan Martino Cermeño. At the very end of the 18th century, many large-scale fortification works were carried out in the fortress, after which the building acquired its modern appearance.

While the Frankish regime reigned in the country, many sociologists and politicians of Catalonia were shot in the Montjuic fortress, including Lewis Companys. This is the former president of the country, whose execution took place in October 1940. Until the 60s of the 20th century, the fort was used as a military prison, and then the Weapons Museum opened there.

• You can get to the hill by tourist bus or by metro along the first and third lines (Plaza Espany station).

The Palace of Catalan Music is a concert hall of incredible beauty, built in the Art Nouveau style. Its opening took place in the winter of 1908. This building is perhaps the only one in all of Europe that has a hall with natural light.

The outlines of the building consist of soft curved lines, which are much more numerous than straight ones. The façade of the building harmoniously combines several different styles. Here tourists can see figures of famous composers such as Ludwig and Beethoven, Richard Wagner, Johann Sebastian Bach and many others.

But the most unique part of this palace is the concert hall, which amazes with the beauty of its ceiling. The fact is that the ceiling of the hall is a glass dome made of mosaics of different colors. This solution allows this huge room to be illuminated naturally throughout the day.

The Palace of Catalan Music is attractive not only for connoisseurs of musical art. It is also an important landmark, which without exaggeration can be called the pearl of modernist Barcelona.

• Palace address: Sant Pere Més Alt, Barcelona.
• You can get to it by buses (17, 19, 40, 45), or by metro along lines 1 and 4 (Urquinaona station).
• Attraction opening hours: daily from 10 to 15.30. In August and Easter week - from 10 to 18 o'clock.
• Cost: adults – 18 euros, students – 11 euros.

There are many more attractions in Barcelona than are described in this article, because interesting places are found here at every step.

Sunny, proud, explosive, slightly surreal, captivating with its unique beauty at first sight - these are the only words that can describe the beauty of Barcelona. This ancient Catalan city amazes with its unusual architecture, where medieval cathedrals coexist wonderfully with neo-Gothic buildings and modern monuments.

It would be real madness to list all the attractions of Barcelona, ​​because here they are found at every step. Therefore, to the question “What to see in Barcelona?” You can give only one answer - “Absolutely everything!”

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The museums of Barcelona also deserve a visit. Interesting exhibitions can be found in the Picasso Museum, in the military and maritime museums. Only in the Catalan capital, Barça fans can find a museum of the history of this football club, and in the jamón museum you can learn everything about the Spanish dry-cured ham.

Barcelona's parks evoke the sincere admiration of tourists and the envy of neighboring cities, because it is difficult to compete with them in grooming, style and splendor.

What you can see in Barcelona on your own

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La Rambla

Tourists begin to explore the main attractions of Barcelona from La Rambla, the main pedestrian promenade in Barcelona. This street stretches for more than a kilometer, starting at Plaza Catalunya and ending at the Columbus Monument. It is conditionally divided into 5 sections: Canaletes, Teachings, Flowers, Capuchins and St. Monica, but the prefix Rambla must be added to each of these names.

It is home to the famous opera Grand Theater Liceu, as well as the Boqueria market, a gastronomic landmark of Catalonia.

How to get there : Get off at one of the metro stops - Catalunya, Drassanes or Liceu.

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Plaza de España

This is one of the largest squares in the country, reconstructed in 1929. Along its perimeter it will be surrounded by monumental, majestic buildings - the Arena shopping center, which looks like a bullring, the National Art Museum and the Fira de Barcelona exhibition palaces. In the center of the square there is a huge fountain, the sculptural composition of which symbolizes prosperity, art, heroism and faith. This square is an important urban transport hub, where 6 main highways converge.

How to get there : The easiest way is to take the metro to España station.

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Plaza Catalunya

This square is located in the very center of Barcelona. It is decorated with magnificent fountains and numerous sculptures. Luxurious trees grow along the perimeter of the square, in the shade of which tourists like to relax. Large shopping centers, excellent hotels and restaurants are also located here.

9th Street, including the famous Rambla, originates from Plaza Catalunya. All tourist buses depart from here, so getting to the main attractions of Barcelona is convenient and comfortable.

How to get there: metro stations - Catalunya, Urquinaona and Passeig de Gracia.

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The Church of the Sagrada Familia is Gaudí's most ambitious masterpiece. It not only has a stunning view, but also an equally amazing history. Gaudi spent more than half of his life building it. 90 years have passed since the death of the architect, but construction work here continues today.

The Sagrada Familia resembles a fairytale castle built of sand. Tourists can not only admire the exterior and interior of the church, but also climb its towers.

Working hours: from 9:00 to 18:00-20:00 depending on the season.
Prices: from €15, there are preferential discounts
Buy tickets online can be found on the official website: www.sagradafamilia.org
Address: Calle Mallorca, 401.

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One of the masterpieces of the architect Gaudi is the bright and colorful Park Güell. Here you can admire fabulous gingerbread houses, climb the grand staircase with fountains and mosaic sculptures to the “Hall of a Hundred Columns”, stroll through quaint galleries made of stone trees, and sit on a curved bench reminiscent of a sea serpent.

The park is divided into 2 zones: a paid zone with monuments, and a general access zone.

How to get there : 20 minutes walk up a steep slope from the Lesseps metro stop, follow the signs.
Working hours : from 8:00-8:30 to 18:15-21:30 depending on the time of year.
Prices for visiting the area with monuments :

• €7 – adult ticket;
• €4.90 - for children 7-12 years old, b people over 65 years old;
• FREE - for children under 6 years old.

Buy a ticket online can be found on the official website: www.parkguell.cat

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The capital of Catalonia is a city in which the amazing architectural projects of the incomparable Antoni Gaudi came to life.

In 1906, through the efforts of Gaudí, an ordinary residential building was transformed into a work of art, known in Barcelona as Casa Batlló. Looking at this structure, it seems that it is made of soft plasticine, because right angles and lines are used to a minimum in its design. The facade of this house has wavy outlines and is decorated with colorful mosaic compositions. Evenings with live music and theatrical excursions are organized for visitors.

Address: Passeig de Gràcia, 43.
How to get there : 30 seconds walk from Passeig de Gràcia metro station, just exit on the right side. You need the "Calle Aragó-Rambla Catalunya" exit.
Working hours : from 9:00 to 21:00.
Prices: from €22.50, audio guide included.
Buy a ticket online available on the official website: www.casabatllo.es

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Barcelonans call it “Pedrera” (cat. La Pedrera), which means “quarry”. Although its facade has flexible and smooth lines, it looks somewhat heavy and rough. This building is decorated with beautiful wrought-iron balconies and unusual window grilles, and a garden of sculptures has been created on the roof.

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Today, the Barcelona Zoo is home to animals from all climatic zones of the globe. The zoo is conventionally divided into zones: a palm grove with exotic birds, a terrarium, a gorilla space and a monkey gallery, a farm with pets and the Aquarama pond, where fur seals and dolphins put on a fun show. You can take excursions around the zoo on foot, and tourists with children can ride on an excursion tram or rent an electric car.

Working hours : from 10:00 to 17:30-20:00 depending on the season.
Prices :

• Adults – €19.90;
• children under 3 years old - free;
• children aged 3 to 12 years – €11.95;
• People over 65 years old – €10.05

Current prices and online ticket purchases : www.zoobarcelona.cat
Address: Parc de la Ciutadella s/n.
How to get there :

• Buses - D20, H14, H16, V21, V27;
• metro - Barceloneta and Ciutadella-Vila Olímpica, Marina and Arc de Triomf;
• tram - Ciutadella - Vila Olímpica (T4).

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Monastery of Montserrat near Barcelona

In a mountainous area 50 km from Barcelona is the Benedictine monastery of Montserrat. This religious shrine of Catalonia was built more than 1000 years ago, but the monastery acquired its current appearance in the 19th-20th century. Pilgrims from all over the world flock to these lands, because it is here that the national pride of Catalonia is kept - a 95-centimeter statue of the Virgin Mary, carved from black poplar by Saint Luke. The Black Madonna helps those suffering to get rid of ailments, and gives women the opportunity to experience the joy of motherhood.

Working hours : from 7:00 to 19:30.
Prices :

• Adults - from €11;
• Students and pensioners - from €10;
• Children 8-16 years old - €7;
• Children under 8 years old - FREE.

Buy tickets online : montserratvisita.com
Address: Camino de las Canals, 08691 Monistrol de Montserrat
How to get there : From Barcelona by train from Espanya station, platform R5, to Montserrat Aeri or Monistrol station. From there you can walk or take a cable car or funicular, respectively. Next, you can Be careful when purchasing a combined “Trans Montserrat” ticket, as there are two types: with travel on the cable car or with the funicular. They cost the same, but are not interchangeable.

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Mount Tibidabo

The highest point in Barcelona is Mount Tibidabo, which rises 500 m above the city. From anywhere in the Catalan capital you can see the silhouettes of the Temple of the Sacred Heart with the statue of Christ at the top and the Tore de Calserola television tower. Also on the territory of Tibidabo there is an ancient amusement park and the Museum of Mechanical Toys. The Ferris wheel and observation deck of the TV tower offer breathtaking views of Barcelona.

Working hours : in summer, almost all establishments on the mountain are open from 12:00 to 22:00.
How to get there :

• The easiest way is from Plaça Catalunya on a special Tibibas bus. The fare is about 2.8 euros.
• more difficult and interesting: Take the FGC train to Avinguda de Tibidabo station; from Kennedy Square to Dr. Andreu Square take a special blue tram or bus No. 196; and then take the funicular, which will take you straight up the mountain. Travel will naturally be more expensive.

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Mount Montjuic

Montjuic is a famous mountain in the capital of Catalonia. Previously, there was only a medieval fortress on the top of the mountain. But in 1929 the World Exhibition was held here, and 63 years later the 1992 Summer Olympics. For these events, many different structures were erected, which later turned into the main attractions of Barcelona - the National Palace, the Spanish Village, the German Pavilion, and the Olympic venues. The slopes of the mountain are decorated with magnificent gardens and parks.

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Barcelona Aquarium

More than 10 thousand marine inhabitants are housed in 35 aquariums, each of which is dedicated to a specific type of flora and fauna. The most impressive is the oceanarium - a huge reservoir with a diameter of about 35 m, filled with almost 5 million liters of water, through which an 80-meter glass tunnel with a moving walkway is laid. Through its transparent walls it is very convenient to observe sea inhabitants. For extreme sports enthusiasts, the aquarium offers diving with sharks for 300 euros.

- this is the center of Spain, then Barcelona, without a doubt - this is her heart! This is the largest, most populous and active city on the Mediterranean Spanish coast, the most important ultra-modern commercial and industrial center of the entire Iberian Peninsula and all of Europe, and at the same time it is one of the most visited by tourists from all over the world! And at the same time, this is one of the most cozy, sincere and beautiful cities that will leave absolutely no one indifferent!

According to various opinions, Barcelona was founded either in the 3rd or 2nd century BC, but it can be said for sure that by the 5th century the influence of the city had become truly enormous. During its history, it has seen many ups and downs, but it has survived and retained its originality. The hosting of the 1992 Summer Olympics here was of great importance for the development of the city’s tourism infrastructure. Today, the city is visited annually by about 6 million tourists and not a single one is left disappointed.

Main attractions

Few cities in the world can boast as many attractions as Barcelona. Therefore, I will selectively describe here only those monuments that impressed me the most, which are called the very best in this city, and which can be seen in one or two days.

It was once calculated that it would not be possible to examine them all in a year, even if you spent 5 hours every day on it!

Gothic Quarter

I would like to start with the oldest part of the city – the Gothic Quarter. If you look at the map, it is located between Plaza Catalunya, La Rambla and Via Laetan. The chaotic medieval buildings are completely preserved here, the streets wind between gloomy knowledge, many of which were built 5-6 centuries ago. Some streets are only 2–3 meters wide and are closed to traffic.

You can wander around the Gothic quarter all day long, enjoying the spirit of history, from time to time stumbling upon a small square with a fountain, an old church with an austere facade, a tiny cafe or souvenir shop, and then, quite unexpectedly, you emerge onto the busy La Rambla with its shining shop windows, living statues, street musicians, galleries, cafes. This walk can be taken many times, certainly discovering more and more new, unexplored corners.

Temple of the Sagrada Familia

The Sagrada Familia is the most recognizable symbol of Barcelona, ​​its shrine, one of the most famous long-term construction projects in the world. The construction of the temple has been going on for more than 130 years - since 1883. Its creator, the famous Catalan architect Antonio Gaudi, repeatedly changed and supplemented the appearance of the temple during the construction process, and it is unknown what the building would have been like if he had continued to work on its construction.

I can’t find words to convey, at least in general terms, the admiration and awe that this amazing creation generates. I will not describe in special terms the features of the architectural details of the church or evaluate its artistic significance, but will only say that the expression “breathtaking” is exactly applicable to what I experienced when I saw these facades, these sculptures, this modeling!

After spending more than an hour contemplating the appearance of the temple, it seemed to me that I could not be more surprised by anything, but as soon as I went inside... No, I won’t even try to convey all this in words - look at the photographs! I can only say that Gaudi is truly a great creator, infinitely great!

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Casa Batllo

Everyone knows that the architect Antonio Gaudi built more than one building in Barcelona - today there are even separate tours of his many masterpieces. For everyone, the most impressive building is one of its own, and for me, Casa Batlló was such a building.

The name itself translates as “house of bones” because, according to the author’s idea, the internal columns appear in the form of bones, and the balconies in the form of skulls!

Casa Batlló is famous for the fact that its façade and interior design contain virtually no straight lines; each detail seems to flow into the next. The tiles and stained glass windows decorating the façade are very delicate and add elegance to the house.

Personally, I was simply captivated by the fact that Gaudi built and designed his buildings the way he wanted, without regard to architectural styles and accepted standards, leaving art critics to invent new names and terms for his masterpieces.

Mount Tibidabo and the Church of the Sacred Heart of Christ

Tourists are attracted like a magnet by Mount Tibidabo, which rises 500 meters and gives the opportunity to see the entire city stretching at the foot of the mountain. You can get here by cable car, which often has long queues. At the top of the mountain there is a city television tower with an observation deck, an amusement park and a robot museum. But all this pales in comparison to the Church of the Sacred Heart of Christ with a huge statue of Christ crowning the building.

The temple consists of two parts, which were built throughout the first half of the twentieth century. If you look at it from the foot of the hill, then the lower part, the base of the temple, is invisible - it can only be seen close up. The church itself is very beautiful, it impresses with its size and the richness of its interior and exterior decoration, but I was even more captivated by the view from Mount Tibidabo, which, alas, is completely indescribable in photographs!

Picasso Museum

I will not list all the museums in Barcelona, ​​because this list could take more than one page. For myself, I immediately decided that my minimum program would be a visit to the Picasso Museum - I definitely couldn’t miss it!

I visited and, of course, was not disappointed. The old mansion displays mostly Picasso's early works, as well as a collection of his ceramics and some mature paintings. I really liked the organization of the museum - everything is convenient, thoughtful, talented and decorated with soul.

Camp Nou Stadium

Well, as a football lover, I simply cannot help but mention the beautiful, legendary Camp Nou stadium - just imagine seeing with your own eyes the field on which Barça plays!! There is a museum of the Barcelona football club here, where all the team's trophies are on display, you can also see some of the players' personal belongings, and if you purchase a tour of the stadium, you can even go down to the locker rooms and go into the commentary booth!

And these are not just all the attractions - this is not even part of them! But it’s impossible to embrace the immensity - come, explore the city, enjoy!

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The capital of Catalonia is known throughout the world as one of the most comfortable and livable cities in Europe... It is famous for its excellent climate, developed transport system, abundance of “green areas”, and parks decorated with fountains and statues. Friendly people, cultural life full of exciting events. Watch the main attractions of this beautiful city in the video.

Tourists visiting Spain definitely try to come to Barcelona. The capital of Catalonia is an amazingly beautiful city, which has become a real monument to the architectural genius of Gaudi. When deciding what to see in Barcelona, ​​his masterpieces are included first on the list.

The great architect created 17 projects, 10 of them are located in the main city of the region:

• Houses of Mila, Batllo, Figueres, Calvet and Vicens;
• Palace and pavilion of the Güell estate;
• College of the Order of St. Teresa.

Six of the listed sites are recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites and are included in all tourist guides. The rest also do not go unnoticed by vacationers due to their original architecture.

Montjuic Mountain with its park, singing fountains and the National Palace is of great interest. You should definitely visit the Boqueria market, stroll along the Ramblas and look into the Gothic Quarter. It is recommended to include museums of Picasso, chocolate, and bullfighting in the introductory program.

Let's get acquainted with the creations of Gaudi

You can travel to one of the most interesting corners of Spain in different ways: by purchasing a tour from an agency or on your own. The second option requires a responsible approach to the organization, but provides more freedom in choosing objects. You can determine for yourself what interesting things to see in Barcelona and decide in what order you should see the sights. It’s better to make a list before your trip so as not to waste time on this activity while you’re already on the excursion.

The most popular tourist attractions in the Catalan capital are considered to be the projects of Antoni Gaudi. It is recommended to start exploring the city with them.

Sagrada Familia

The most famous creation of the great architect, the calling card of the Catalan capital, is the Sagrada Familia Temple. The creator devoted 43 years of his life to working on it, but did not see his masterpiece completed. Construction of the Sagrada Familia began 135 years ago and continues to this day.

Sagrada Familia is one of the tallest buildings in the city. It delights with its bizarre shapes and 18 towers. Millions of tourists visit it every year. The city has created conditions for guests to independently reach the popular place. Nearby there is a metro station of the same name, which allows you to quickly reach the temple from any corner of Barcelona.

You can appreciate the beauty of the Sagrada Familia not only from the outside, but also from the inside.

To visit the temple you will have to pay about 13 euros. It is better to book tickets in advance to avoid standing in lines. An audio guide or tour guide will help you learn more about the architectural monument.

The Casa Mila deserves special attention - a landmark recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. This is the last project of the great architect completed during his lifetime. They ordered the house for him as the most unusual. The master did an excellent job. The building turned out to be extravagant, striking with smooth curves creating the illusion of movement. Until now, nothing like this has been created by architects.

The structure was erected as a residential building, but today it houses a bank. Only a few apartments are available for rent. One of them has become a museum and is open to the public. You can get acquainted with exhibits from the early twentieth century every day.

The ticket costs 20.5 euros. Discounts are available for students and children. You can get there by metro (Diagonal station), bus or FGC train.

Another attraction of the Catalan capital, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, is Casa Batllo. Built at the end of the 19th century, it was completely modified by Antoni Gaudi. Remodeling work was carried out already at the beginning of the twentieth century.

The architect came up with unusual facades in the form of a skeleton with skull balconies and a roof resembling the back of a dragon. The decoration combines bizarre forms of flora and fauna.

You will definitely love the unique interior design of the building. In addition to smooth lines and asymmetrical contours of window openings, people are attracted by forged decorative elements, stained glass windows, tiles, and original fireplace configurations.

Visiting the museum is allowed daily from 9-00 to 21-00. It is more convenient to get to the place by metro or bus. The ticket costs 20.35 euros. Children enter the building free of charge.

The building is not very popular with tourists, but it is recommended that you include it in your Barcelona itinerary. Vicens is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. It attracts with its original architectural design and design. The facades are covered with ceramic tiles, forming a pattern in the form of marigolds - the most popular flowers among the Catalans. This is Gaudi's first project, which reflected the extraordinary talent of the great master.

Vincennes is private property and is not open to the public. If you want to get acquainted with the interior decoration, plan a trip to Barcelona on May 22. On this day its doors are open to everyone.

You won't have to look for the building for long. It is located in the center of the Catalan capital. You can get to the place by metro.

Park Güell is another corner associated with the name of Antoni Gaudi, in which gardens and residential areas are organically intertwined. It was created more than 100 years ago. The park is located in the upper part of the city and is ideal for independent travel. A walk along its alleys will allow you to plunge into a real fairy-tale world.

An amazing world with fancy fences, funny lizards, mosaic houses beckons and delights. You will definitely see his image on most postcards with popular species. The main attraction of Guell is the house-museum of the architect himself.

The park is open to the public every day. In summer from 8-00 to 21-30, in winter - from 8-30 to 18-00. To get there on your own, you need to take the metro to Lesseps station. Then you can walk up the street or take the escalator.

The ticket costs 8 euros (if ordered on the website - 7). A visit to the museum will cost 5.50 euros.

Palace Güell is a residential building in the Art Nouveau style, which the great architect created for the industrialist, who became his patron and one of his main customers. This project still contains clear geometric lines, which distinguishes it from other creations of the master. Gives originality to the building

• steel supporting structures designed by the master;
• two arches with unique forged grilles;
• coat of arms located between them;
• unusual interior layout;
• chimneys on the roof, the design of which makes the palace stand out from other buildings even at a distance.

The architectural masterpiece is located near the Ramblas, also popular with guests.

Manor Guell is the first masterpiece of Antoni Gaudi, created for his patron. Unfortunately, years and mediocre restorers have not been kind to the unique ensemble. Today you will be able to appreciate only the pavilions of the estate, decorated with broken ceramic tiles, and the original gate with a dragon, designed by the architect himself. The remaining buildings delight with their unusualness and beauty. They (like the park and Palace Güell) are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

To explore the pavilions on your own, you will need to take the metro or bus to Palau Reial station. A ticket costs 6 euros, which makes the architectural monument one of the most visited places.

We visit popular corners of the city

The sights of the Catalan capital are not only the architectural masterpieces of the great master. Other attractions you should definitely visit:

• Mount Montjuic;
• Ramblas;
• Boqueria market;
• Mount Tibidabo.

Still undecided what to see in Barcelona? Pay attention to Montjuic mountain. It is considered a place of real pilgrimage for tourists and local residents. Here are located:

• wonderful parks Hoy Jardi Botanic and Jardins de Mossen Costra I Lljobera with a huge collection of flora and fauna;
• singing fountains Magic Fountain;
• National Palace;
• museums;
• Spanish village.