Guidebook for Barcelona
Sightseeing
The building, which was built between 1886 and 1890 contais the essence of Gaudì's architecture and is indispensable to understand his later works.
385 locals recommend
Güell Palace
3-5 Carrer Nou de la RamblaThe building, which was built between 1886 and 1890 contais the essence of Gaudì's architecture and is indispensable to understand his later works.
Park Güell is the reflection of Gaudí’s artistic plenitude, which belongs to his naturalist phase (first decade of the 20th century).
2138 locals recommend
Park Güell
Park Güell is the reflection of Gaudí’s artistic plenitude, which belongs to his naturalist phase (first decade of the 20th century).
Casa Batlló is a renowned building located in the center of Barcelona and is one of Antoni Gaudí’s masterpieces.
1846 locals recommend
CASA BATLLÓ
43 Pg. de GràciaCasa Batlló is a renowned building located in the center of Barcelona and is one of Antoni Gaudí’s masterpieces.
Casa Milà, popularly known as ‘La Pedrera’ (the stone quarry), an ironic allusion to the resemblance of its façade to an open quarry, was constructed between 1906 and 1912 by Antoni Gaudí.
1825 locals recommend
Casa Milà
92 Pg. de GràciaCasa Milà, popularly known as ‘La Pedrera’ (the stone quarry), an ironic allusion to the resemblance of its façade to an open quarry, was constructed between 1906 and 1912 by Antoni Gaudí.
Opened in 1888, it is one of the most recognized icons of the city. Inside the column there is a lift that takes you up to the hemisphere beneath the feet of the statue, from which overlooks the city.
253 locals recommend
Mirador de Colom
s/n Plaça Portal de la PauOpened in 1888, it is one of the most recognized icons of the city. Inside the column there is a lift that takes you up to the hemisphere beneath the feet of the statue, from which overlooks the city.
The cable car links the beach to the top of the mountain of Montjuïc. The glass carriages travel up to 750 meters. This rise shows all the plain of Barcelona from Collserola to the sea.
12 locals recommend
Port Cable Car station
The cable car links the beach to the top of the mountain of Montjuïc. The glass carriages travel up to 750 meters. This rise shows all the plain of Barcelona from Collserola to the sea.
Montjuïc Castle is an old military fortress, with roots dating back from 1640, currently serving as a Barcelona municipal facility, built on top of Montjuïc hill in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
585 locals recommend
Montjuic Castle
66 Ctra. de MontjuïcMontjuïc Castle is an old military fortress, with roots dating back from 1640, currently serving as a Barcelona municipal facility, built on top of Montjuïc hill in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
The Basílica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família is a large Roman Catholic church in Barcelona, designed by Antoni Gaudí. Although incomplete, the church is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
3229 locals recommend
La Sagrada Cerveseria
16 Plaça Sagrada FamíliaThe Basílica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família is a large Roman Catholic church in Barcelona, designed by Antoni Gaudí. Although incomplete, the church is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Cruise around Barcelona's port. Experience the life of a great port in just 40 minutes. Sailing clubs, fishing harbour, docks, main cruises and the trading port.
19 locals recommend
Las Golondrinas
s/n Moll de les DrassanesCruise around Barcelona's port. Experience the life of a great port in just 40 minutes. Sailing clubs, fishing harbour, docks, main cruises and the trading port.
Tradition has that the one who drinks from the Font de Canaletes will come back to Barcelona, as the inscription on the floor suggests.
10 locals recommend
Font de Canaletes
133 La RamblaTradition has that the one who drinks from the Font de Canaletes will come back to Barcelona, as the inscription on the floor suggests.
The walk is crowded during the day and late into the night. It is dotted with flowers and birds, street performers, cafes, restaurants and shops. Near the port tend to settle painters and artists...
1403 locals recommend
La Rambla
75 La RamblaThe walk is crowded during the day and late into the night. It is dotted with flowers and birds, street performers, cafes, restaurants and shops. Near the port tend to settle painters and artists...
Montserrat is a rocky massif traditionally considered the most important and significant mountain in Catalonia.
350 locals recommend
Montserrat
Montserrat is a rocky massif traditionally considered the most important and significant mountain in Catalonia.
Camp Nou, "new field", often referred to as the "Nou Camp" in English) is a football stadium in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, which has been the home of FC Barcelona since 1957.
369 locals recommend
Collblanc - Cardenal Reig station
Camp Nou, "new field", often referred to as the "Nou Camp" in English) is a football stadium in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, which has been the home of FC Barcelona since 1957.
Barceloneta beach is the oldest and most famous beaches of the city of Barcelona (Spain). It was renovated just before the 1992 Olympics.
563 locals recommend
Barceloneta Beach
Barceloneta beach is the oldest and most famous beaches of the city of Barcelona (Spain). It was renovated just before the 1992 Olympics.
It is one in a collection of High-tech architecture examples in Barcelona.
454 locals recommend
Agbar Tower
211 Avinguda DiagonalIt is one in a collection of High-tech architecture examples in Barcelona.
Arts & Culture
In particular, the Museu Picasso reveals Picasso's relationship with the city of Barcelona, a relationship that was shaped in his youth and adolescence, and continued until his death.
1655 locals recommend
Museu Picasso
15-23 Carrer de MontcadaIn particular, the Museu Picasso reveals Picasso's relationship with the city of Barcelona, a relationship that was shaped in his youth and adolescence, and continued until his death.
Authentic Flamenco in Barcelona at Principal Theater stabilished in 1840.
22 locals recommend
Teatre Principal
27-29 La RamblaAuthentic Flamenco in Barcelona at Principal Theater stabilished in 1840.
Botero's monument is an element of vast proportions which is part of our everyday lives. The same style defines the Horse by the Colombian artist, which has stood in Terminal 2 of Barcelona Airport.
7 locals recommend
Gato Grande de Botero
s/n Rambla del RavalBotero's monument is an element of vast proportions which is part of our everyday lives. The same style defines the Horse by the Colombian artist, which has stood in Terminal 2 of Barcelona Airport.
Concert hall Designed in the Catalan modernista style in 1908. Today the musical performances in the Palau ranges from symphonic and chamber music to jazz and Cançó (Catalan song).
508 locals recommend
Palace of Catalan Music
4-6 C/ Palau de la MúsicaConcert hall Designed in the Catalan modernista style in 1908. Today the musical performances in the Palau ranges from symphonic and chamber music to jazz and Cançó (Catalan song).
Museum of modern art honoring Joan Miró located on the Montjuïc hill. It was claimed to represent a new way of viewing the concept of museum and how the people could relate to their cultural heritage.
548 locals recommend
Joan Miro Foundation
s/n Parc de MontjuïcMuseum of modern art honoring Joan Miró located on the Montjuïc hill. It was claimed to represent a new way of viewing the concept of museum and how the people could relate to their cultural heritage.
Imposing church in the Ribera district, built between 1329 and 1383 at the height of Catalonia's maritime and mercantile preeminence. It is an outstanding example of the Catalan Gothic style.
691 locals recommend
Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar
1 Plaça de Santa MariaImposing church in the Ribera district, built between 1329 and 1383 at the height of Catalonia's maritime and mercantile preeminence. It is an outstanding example of the Catalan Gothic style.
The Mercat de les Flors remains a benchmark of the performing arts in general and the great dome 12 meters in diameter that governs the lobby of the Mercat is a work of Miquel Barceló.
55 locals recommend
Mercat de les Flors
59 Carrer de LleidaThe Mercat de les Flors remains a benchmark of the performing arts in general and the great dome 12 meters in diameter that governs the lobby of the Mercat is a work of Miquel Barceló.
Entertainment & Activities
The 35 aquariums at the facility are home to 11,000 animals representing 450 species.This includes an ocean tank for sharks, rays and other large fish and has a 80-meter (260 ft) underwater tunnel.
375 locals recommend
Barcelona Aquarium
s/n Moll d'EspanyaThe 35 aquariums at the facility are home to 11,000 animals representing 450 species.This includes an ocean tank for sharks, rays and other large fish and has a 80-meter (260 ft) underwater tunnel.
Drinks & Nightlife
From midday to 3 am we serve our film cocktails accompanied with house appetizers, we offer dishes for exacting people and we show the best live jazz all the days of the year.
44 locals recommend
Campari Milano Cocktail Bar
35 Ronda de la UniversitatFrom midday to 3 am we serve our film cocktails accompanied with house appetizers, we offer dishes for exacting people and we show the best live jazz all the days of the year.
The bar has been night shelter of many artists like Dali, Picasso, Gaudi, Hemingway ... and most varied people, Barcelona's oldest active since 1820 so far remains unchanged.
142 locals recommend
Bar Marea Baja
6 Av. de les DrassanesThe bar has been night shelter of many artists like Dali, Picasso, Gaudi, Hemingway ... and most varied people, Barcelona's oldest active since 1820 so far remains unchanged.
El Mariachi is a bar; a favoured hang-out for musicians including, it is said, the singer Manu Chao. Inside is an assortment of plastic garden chairs and timeworn tables that none of which match...
21 locals recommend
Bar Mariatchi
14 Carrer dels CòdolsEl Mariachi is a bar; a favoured hang-out for musicians including, it is said, the singer Manu Chao. Inside is an assortment of plastic garden chairs and timeworn tables that none of which match...
One of the Best Bars to Watch Football in Barcelona. At Flaherty’s they show all the major European football leagues and rugby, Formula 1, Ice Hockey World Championships and other major sports events.
16 locals recommend
Flaherty´s Irish Pub Barcelona
s/n Plaça de Joaquim XirauOne of the Best Bars to Watch Football in Barcelona. At Flaherty’s they show all the major European football leagues and rugby, Formula 1, Ice Hockey World Championships and other major sports events.
Shopping
Barcelona Encants, with over 7 centuries of existence is one of the oldest markets in Europe that still exist. Its origins date back to the thirteenth century.
264 locals recommend
Mercat dels Encants de Barcelona
158 Carrer de los CastillejosBarcelona Encants, with over 7 centuries of existence is one of the oldest markets in Europe that still exist. Its origins date back to the thirteenth century.
Portal de l'Àngel is a pedestrian street in the Ciutat Vella district and part of the large shopping area that homes international shopping brands, including Zara, Massimo Dutti, Benetton, etc...
308 locals recommend
Avinguda del Portal de l'Àngel
Avinguda del Portal de l'ÀngelPortal de l'Àngel is a pedestrian street in the Ciutat Vella district and part of the large shopping area that homes international shopping brands, including Zara, Massimo Dutti, Benetton, etc...
Essentials
La Boqueria is a gastronomic temple, a place that congregates all the phases in the food chain, from the producers, harvesters, butchers and fishmongers. One of the best markets in Europe
1313 locals recommend
Mercat de la Boqueria
91 La RamblaLa Boqueria is a gastronomic temple, a place that congregates all the phases in the food chain, from the producers, harvesters, butchers and fishmongers. One of the best markets in Europe
Dia
76 Via JúliaThe Neighborhood Supermarket.
Pastisseria La Mercè
59 Carrer dels EscudellersFresh bread and pastries.
Food Scene
"La Plaza del Tripi" (The Square of the Trip) meets innumerous terraces, nice cafes and vegetarian restaurants around the surrealist monument by Leandre Cristòfol, popularly known as "el tripi".
14 locals recommend
Plaça de George Orwell
Plaça de George Orwell"La Plaza del Tripi" (The Square of the Trip) meets innumerous terraces, nice cafes and vegetarian restaurants around the surrealist monument by Leandre Cristòfol, popularly known as "el tripi".
Cal Pep presents a new way of cooking, different from the typical format, the restaurant concept grew from the idea of sharing the dishes, their tastes and flavors, in a ‘tapas’-style.
131 locals recommend
Cal Pep
8 Plaça de les OllesCal Pep presents a new way of cooking, different from the typical format, the restaurant concept grew from the idea of sharing the dishes, their tastes and flavors, in a ‘tapas’-style.
This bar-restaurant, that offers "tapas" of excellent quality, hides a secret: in the back of the room there is a sunroom where you will forget the hustle and bustle of Barcelona.
78 locals recommend
Bar Bitacora
1 Carrer de BalboaThis bar-restaurant, that offers "tapas" of excellent quality, hides a secret: in the back of the room there is a sunroom where you will forget the hustle and bustle of Barcelona.
The Bar of the Leo will not let you indifferent. It is a small temple to Bambino, flamenco and Catalan rumba run by the Leo itself and her son. It is frequented by people from the neighborhood.
28 locals recommend
BAR LEO
The Bar of the Leo will not let you indifferent. It is a small temple to Bambino, flamenco and Catalan rumba run by the Leo itself and her son. It is frequented by people from the neighborhood.
This is what Tomo took when he decided to leave Japan and discover other parts of the World: The most cozy Japanese restaurant in Town. (if he know that you are my guest you can earn a free drink! ;)
Simpu Ramen
This is what Tomo took when he decided to leave Japan and discover other parts of the World: The most cozy Japanese restaurant in Town. (if he know that you are my guest you can earn a free drink! ;)