Mercat de la Llibertat is held in an impressive modernist building. This is the place to go to pick up some of the freshest fruit, vegetables and meat cuts in Barcelona.
One of Barcelona’s biggest markets. During the weekdays stocked full of food items - if you happen to wander by on a Sunday, food is replaced by stalls selling books, coins other bits and bobs.
Barcelona’s newest market - recently renovated in 2005, the market has transformed from traditional to a contemporary and modern hub for locals and tourists alike to find delicious Spanish produce.
Great for eco-friendly food; held in a postmodern building – its solar panel roof powers 40% of the market’s electricity. Apart from food stalls you’ll also find 2 great restaurants-Catalan cuisine.
An example of Antonio Gaudi's genius in creating exceptional architecture (considered as his first important work). Originally home to industrialist Manuel Vicens, and now a World Heritage Site.
This UNESCO World Heritage Site was old hospital complex until its closing in 2009. Now a famous tourist site offering tours. Currently being renovated, so lots of new attractions are in store.
Buen punto para iniciar la Ruta del Modernismo. Fué construido según el diseño de Josep Vilaseca en el comienzo del P. Lluís Companys para presidir la entrada de la Exposición Universal de 1888.
"The Castle of the Three Dragons" is the popular name of this building of Lluís Domènech i Montaner built in 1887-88. Now is the zoologic museum.
La Casa Fuster is a modernist house of Lluís Domènech i Montaner architech built between 1908 & 1910.
Popular Restaurant well known for it's delicious Paella, great if your on a budget at only €3.50 a dish! Read more.
Budget: Market Hotel is a chic and sophisticated cheap hotel, on the edge of the Raval and a short walk to the Plaça Catalunya. Doubles from £55. Read the full review http://bit.ly/1196LfQ.
Day one - 10am: La Pedrera (0034 93 484 59 00; lapedrera.com; admission €11/ £9.30), Gaudí’s undulating apartment block, now contains an exhibition centre.
The fantastical Casa Batlló (00 34 216 03 06; casabatllo.cat, admission €20.35/ £17), a glittering, polychromatic affair, also open to the public.
Day one - 1.30pm: A short stroll seawards from here will take you to Tapaç24 (0034 93 488 09 77; carlesabellan.com), one of the city’s best tapas bars, but get here well before 2pm for a seat.
If you’re lucky you’ll find yourself outside the lively El Portalón (0034 93 302 11 87), where you can order terracotta jugs of house red and choose from a long list of tapas.
On arrival - 8pm: Head for the great Gothic cathedral, and the tangle of medieval streets around it – you’ll get lost, everybody does, but that’s the charm of the Barri Gòtic.
Day one - 8.30pm: Salamanca (0034 93 221 50; gruposilvestre.com) is a boisterous, sprawling classic, with a seafront terrace and prices that are better than most (mains starting from around £11).
Great views over the city and a nice "Parque de atracciones". The statue of Jesus Christ on the top of the church is a particular highlight. Read more.
Barcelona's coolest museum. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the city. The planetarium and the 'Toca toca!' exhibit are particular highlights. Read more.
Poble Español is like a small village in the middle of Barcelona uniting all different styles of Spanish architecture in one small place. Perfect venue for concerts and gigs on a nice summer night. Read more.
The Magic Fountain is a music and light show that takes place at the foot of Montjuic in the centre of Barcelona. It has impressive staircases and fountains. Located near Plaza Espanya Read more.
Also referred to as MNAC, this museum is home to collections of Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Modern art that are sure to educate and impress all visitors. Opens at 10am.
A fascinating collection of paintings and sculptures by one of the foremost artists of the Surrealism movement. The views over the city are quite spectacular, too. Read more.
One the most beautiful parks in Barcelona. Designed and created by architect icon Antonio Gaudi. Perfect for panoramic views of Barcelona, romantic dates such as a picnic. Read more.
TRAVEL FACT: The Castell de Monjuic has been around since 1640, and was used as a prison for political prisoners under Franco and to repress the anarchists in the 19th century.
Los frondosos jardines del Palau Robert invitan a tener una experiencia OutLunch cultural si aprovechas a visitar alguna exposición. Read more.
TRAVEL FACT: This building was designed by architect, Antoni Gaudi and is Catalan for "The Quarry."
A meeting place for the city's skaters and a top-class modern art museum. The exhibition by Konrad and Dorothee Fischer, in particular, is worth visiting and the building itself is a work of art. Read more.
This building from 1877 was entirely remodeled by Antonio Gaudí in 1905-1907. It is a jewel and you need to see the entire building at least once if you go to the 'Ciutat Comtal'. Read more.
In Madrid there are many “palaces” and the most beautiful is undoubtedly the Palacio de Velazquez situated in Buen Retiro Park. Constructed in 1883 by Ricardo Velazquez Bosco.
