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Must see sights in Barcelona
The Basilica of the Sagrada Familia is one of Must see sights in Barcelona.

1. The Basilica of the Sagrada Familia

9.3
(Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família)
C. de Mallorca, 401 (C. de Sardenya), Barcelona, Catalunya
Church · Barri de la Sagrada Família · 1842 tips and reviews

Oh-Barcelona.comOh-Barcelona.com: One of the most well recognized buildings of Barcelona. Antonio Gaudi's architectural masterpiece is supposed to be finished by 2025. Audio-guides are available when visiting this cathedral Read more.

Poble Espanyol is one of Must see sights in Barcelona.

2. Poble Espanyol

8.3
Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13, Barcelona, Catalunya
Historic and Protected Site · Sants-Montjuïc · 215 tips and reviews

Oh-Barcelona.comOh-Barcelona.com: 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.

La Pedrera (Casa Milà) is one of Must see sights in Barcelona.

3. La Pedrera (Casa Milà)

9.3
Pg. Gràcia, 92 (C. Provença), Barcelona, Catalunya
Monument · La Dreta de l'Eixample · 439 tips and reviews

STA Travel U.S.STA Travel U.S.: TRAVEL FACT: This building was designed by architect, Antoni Gaudi and is Catalan for "The Quarry."

Casa Batlló is one of Must see sights in Barcelona.

4. Casa Batlló

9.4
Pg. de Gràcia, 43 (C. d'Aragó), Barcelona, Catalunya
Museum · La Dreta de l'Eixample · 764 tips and reviews

I Wanna Go ThereI Wanna Go There: 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.

Park Güell is one of Must see sights in Barcelona.

5. Park Güell

8.9
C. Olot, s/n, Barcelona, Catalunya
Park · La Salut · 1322 tips and reviews

Oh-Barcelona.comOh-Barcelona.com: 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.

Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia is one of Must see sights in Barcelona.

6. Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia

(Catedral de la Santa Creu i Santa Eulàlia)
Plaça de la Seu, Barcelona, Catalunya
Church · El Barri Gòtic · 243 tips and reviews

Kevin D.Kevin Dutrieux: The cathedral and more particularly the cloisters are magnificent. Undoubtedly to see

7. Castell de Montjuïc

8.9
Ctra. de Montjuïc, 66, Barcelona, Catalunya
Castle · 280 tips and reviews

STA Travel U.S.STA Travel U.S.: 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.

Magic Fountain of Montjuïc is one of Must see sights in Barcelona.

8. Magic Fountain of Montjuïc

9.1
(Font Màgica de Montjuïc)
Plaça Carles Buïgas, 1, Barcelona, Catalunya
Fountain · Sants-Montjuïc · 402 tips and reviews

Oh-Barcelona.comOh-Barcelona.com: 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.

Picasso Museum is one of Must see sights in Barcelona.

9. Picasso Museum

8.5
(Museu Picasso)
C. Montcada, 15-23 (C. Princesa), Barcelona, Catalunya
Art Museum · Sant Pere-Santa Caterina i la Ribera · 410 tips and reviews

Oh-Barcelona.comOh-Barcelona.com: A must-see museum in Barcelona. Picasso was one of the greatest innovators in the history of art, and this museum has more than 3800 works in its collection. Read more.

Basílica de Santa María del Mar is one of Must see sights in Barcelona.

10. Basílica de Santa María del Mar

Pl. de Santa Maria del Mar, Barcelona, Catalunya
Church · Sant Pere-Santa Caterina i la Ribera · 173 tips and reviews

Oh-Barcelona.comOh-Barcelona.com: A beautiful 14th Century Gothic church. The interior is a photographer's dream due to the different lighting effects created by the building's architecture. Read more.

Plaça del Rei is one of Must see sights in Barcelona.

11. Plaça del Rei

9.0
Pl. del Rei, Barcelona, Catalunya
Plaza · El Barri Gòtic · 30 tips and reviews

Akira F.Akira Flats Barcelona: This is where Christopher Columbus first came in Barcelona after discovering America. The tower (mirador de Martí l'Humà) is where suposedly the Queen awaited for the ships to come back from America!

Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (MNAC) is one of Must see sights in Barcelona.

12. Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (MNAC)

9.3
Parc de Montjuïc, s/n (Mirador del Palau Nacional), Barcelona, Catalunya
Art Museum · Sants-Montjuïc · 327 tips and reviews

DHR.comDHR.com: 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.

La Rambla is one of Must see sights in Barcelona.

13. La Rambla

8.6
La Rambla (Rambla de Santa Mònica), Barcelona, Catalunya
Pedestrian Plaza · 461 tips and reviews

Oh-Barcelona.comOh-Barcelona.com: Las Ramblas is one of Barcelona’s busiest street and tourist attraction throughout the whole year. The Street runs from the City Center (Plaza Catalunya) all the way to the sea ( Columbus Statue). Read more.

Plaça Reial is one of Must see sights in Barcelona.

14. Plaça Reial

9.3
Plaça Reial, Barcelona, Catalunya
Plaza · El Barri Gòtic · 342 tips and reviews

Oh-Barcelona.comOh-Barcelona.com: Great place to meet for a drink and something to eat before heading out. Make sure you check out the street lamps designed by Gaudí! Read more.

Tibidabo is one of Must see sights in Barcelona.

15. Tibidabo

8.9
Pl. Tibidabo, 3-4, Barcelona, Catalunya
Amusement Park · Sarrià-Sant Gervasi · 311 tips and reviews

Oh-Barcelona.comOh-Barcelona.com: 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.

Parc de la Ciutadella is one of Must see sights in Barcelona.

16. Parc de la Ciutadella

9.5
Pg. de Pujades (Pg. de Picasso), Barcelona, Catalunya
Park · 489 tips and reviews

Oh-Barcelona.comOh-Barcelona.com: This chilled out park provides some welcome respite from the bustling city centre. The fountains are impressive, and it's worth renting one of the rowing boats to enjoy a relaxed afternoon. Read more.

Triumphal Arch is one of Must see sights in Barcelona.

17. Triumphal Arch

9.4
(Arc de Triomf)
Pg. Lluís Companys (Pg. Sant Joan), Barcelona, Catalunya
Monument · Sant Pere-Santa Caterina i la Ribera · 270 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: I love walking by this monument and seeing all the people relaxing and enjoying the day. Quintessential Barcelona.

Fundació Joan Miró is one of Must see sights in Barcelona.

18. Fundació Joan Miró

8.8
Av. Miramar, 1, Barcelona, Catalunya
Art Museum · Sants-Montjuïc · 169 tips and reviews

Oh-Barcelona.comOh-Barcelona.com: 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.

Museu d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona (MACBA) is one of Must see sights in Barcelona.

19. Museu d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona (MACBA)

8.1
Pl. dels Àngels, 1, Barcelona, Catalunya
Art Museum · El Raval · 200 tips and reviews

Oh-Barcelona.comOh-Barcelona.com: 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.

20. Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona (CCCB)

9.0
Montalegre, 5, Barcelona, Catalunya
Cultural Center · El Raval · 139 tips and reviews

Oh-Barcelona.comOh-Barcelona.com: A great place to see innovative art and explore the current significance of Barcelona. Be sure to check out the reflections of the city on the building's glass exterior in the evening! Read more.

21. Passeig del Born

Passeig del Born, Barcelona, Catalunya
Road · Sant Pere-Santa Caterina i la Ribera · 28 tips and reviews
Fossar de les Moreres is one of Must see sights in Barcelona.

22. Fossar de les Moreres

7.5
Pl. del Fossar de les Moreres, Barcelona, Catalunya
Monument · Sant Pere-Santa Caterina i la Ribera · 12 tips and reviews

Brad W.Brad Wilkins: Take a moment and breath in the air of Catalan nationalism. Visca Catalunya!

Plaça de Sant Felip Neri is one of Must see sights in Barcelona.

23. Plaça de Sant Felip Neri

9.1
Plaça de Sant Felip Neri, Barcelona, Catalunya
Plaza · El Barri Gòtic · 70 tips and reviews

Monica R.Monica Riverss: Una plaza preciosa. Evanescence rodó uno de sus videoclips aquí ( my immortal) lástima del ruido de los niños y de la terraza del hotel, pues rompen la calma, la magia y la estética de este sitio

Plaça de Sant Jaume is one of Must see sights in Barcelona.

24. Plaça de Sant Jaume

9.1
Pl. de Sant Jaume, Barcelona, Catalunya
Plaza · El Barri Gòtic · 85 tips and reviews

Rafael M.Rafael Mendez Parra: A must-visit in Barcelona. This square has historic importance and is know because it hosts faced the city and regional government buildings.

Font de Canaletes is one of Must see sights in Barcelona.

25. Font de Canaletes

7.7
La Rambla 133, Barcelona, Catalunya
Fountain · El Raval · 36 tips and reviews

comerJapones.comcomerJapones.com: If you drink water at font de Canaletes you'll fall in love with Barcelona and you will come back again sooner or later. Read more.

Ajuntament de Barcelona is one of Must see sights in Barcelona.

26. Ajuntament de Barcelona

7.5
Pl. de Sant Jaume, 1, Barcelona, Catalunya
City Hall · El Barri Gòtic · 17 tips and reviews
Plaça del Pi is one of Must see sights in Barcelona.

27. Plaça del Pi

8.3
Plaça del Pi, Barcelona, Catalunya
Plaza · El Barri Gòtic · 21 tips and reviews

Amine S.Amine SAOUDI HASSANI: On week-ends wander aroind the local market Plaça del Pi, a bit turistical but good products to buu: honey, goat cheese, "farm made" cheesecakes

28. Pla de Palau

8.2
Pla de Palau, Barcelona, Catalunya
Plaza · Sant Pere-Santa Caterina i la Ribera · 19 tips and reviews

Rafael M.Rafael Mendez Parra: This square is located in the urban heart of Barcelona. It is a few steps from beaches and surrounded by cool bars and restaurants. Sit outdoors and hear the roar of motorized urban Barcelona.

Palau de la Generalitat de Catalunya is one of Must see sights in Barcelona.

29. Palau de la Generalitat de Catalunya

8.2
Plaça St. Jaume, 4, Barcelona, Catalunya
Government Building · El Barri Gòtic · 12 tips and reviews

Mauricio P.Mauricio Prieto: The four columns in the entrance are from Troy and are 1900 years old - Los pilares de la entrada tienen 1900 años y proceden de la región de Troya.

Palau de la Virreina is one of Must see sights in Barcelona.

30. Palau de la Virreina

8.3
La Rambla, 99 (C. del Carme), Barcelona, Catalunya
Monument · El Raval · 39 tips and reviews
Plaça de Catalunya is one of Must see sights in Barcelona.

31. Plaça de Catalunya

9.1
Plaça de Catalunya, Barcelona, Catalunya
Plaza · La Dreta de l'Eixample · 695 tips and reviews

Oh-Barcelona.comOh-Barcelona.com: A great starting point for a day in the city, and a pleasant spot for people-watching. The square has some nice Modernist art.. and plenty of pigeons. Read more.

Plaça de la Universitat is one of Must see sights in Barcelona.

32. Plaça de la Universitat

8.5
Plaça de la Universitat, Barcelona, Catalunya
Plaza · Sant Antoni · 66 tips and reviews

David R.David REAL: The old central university, very nice building. Beautiful gardens inside!

Plaça Nova is one of Must see sights in Barcelona.

33. Plaça Nova

8.2
Plaça Nova, Barcelona, Catalunya
Plaza · El Barri Gòtic · 70 tips and reviews

Becky C.Becky Clingenpeel: Sunday afternoons enjoy traditional Catalan folk dancing

Monument a Colom is one of Must see sights in Barcelona.

34. Monument a Colom

8.9
Pl. Portal de la Pau, s/n, Barcelona, Catalunya
Monument · El Barri Gòtic · 158 tips and reviews

❄️Arctic Princess❄️❄️Arctic Princess❄️: The Christopher Columbus Statue Monument. Located in downtown Barcelona just up from MareMagnum Mall, and the harbor. Worth a photo stop!

Maremagnum is one of Must see sights in Barcelona.

35. Maremagnum

7.4
Moll d'Espanya, 5, Barcelona, Catalunya
Shopping Mall · El Barri Gòtic · 257 tips and reviews

Alvaro M.Alvaro M.: A great shopping centre 'on the sea'!

Aquàrium de Barcelona is one of Must see sights in Barcelona.

36. Aquàrium de Barcelona

7.4
Moll d'Espanya del Port Vell, Barcelona, Catalunya
Aquarium · El Barri Gòtic · 275 tips and reviews

TuriecoTurieco: L'Aquàrium se abrió el 8 de septiembre de 1995 y tiene 35 acuarios, 11.000 animales de 450 especies diferentes y un túnel submarino de 80 metros. Read more.

CosmoCaixa is one of Must see sights in Barcelona.

37. CosmoCaixa

9.1
C. d'Isaac Newton, 26, Barcelona, Catalunya
Science Museum · Sant Gervasi-La Bonanova · 263 tips and reviews

Oh-Barcelona.comOh-Barcelona.com: 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.

Palau de la Música Catalana is one of Must see sights in Barcelona.

38. Palau de la Música Catalana

9.4
C. Palau de la Música, 4-6 (Sant Pere més Alt), Barcelona, Catalunya
Concert Hall · Sant Pere-Santa Caterina i la Ribera · 341 tips and reviews

Oh-Barcelona.comOh-Barcelona.com: One of the central works of Catalan Modernista architecture and a great live venue. Architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner does not receive as much attention as Gaudi, but is equally worthy. Read more.

Gloriès Tower is one of Must see sights in Barcelona.

39. Gloriès Tower

(Torre Glòries)
Av. Diagonal, 211, Barcelona, Catalunya
Structure · El Parc i la Llacuna del Poblenou · 81 tips and reviews

Peter S.Peter Starmann: You should see the tower at night. The colours are really amazing.

Zoo de Barcelona is one of Must see sights in Barcelona.

40. Zoo de Barcelona

7.8
Parc de la Ciutadella, s/n (Pg. de Circumval·lació), Barcelona, Catalunya
Zoo · Sant Pere-Santa Caterina i la Ribera · 225 tips and reviews

AndrejAndrej: The ticket includes a free entrance to the dolphins show (look for the timetables in front of the aquarium). Come 20 mins early because crowds are huge.

Museu Egipci de Barcelona - Fundació Arqueològica Clos is one of Must see sights in Barcelona.

41. Museu Egipci de Barcelona - Fundació Arqueològica Clos

7.4
C. de València, 284, Barcelona, Catalunya
History Museum · La Dreta de l'Eixample · 27 tips and reviews

Xavier D.Xavier Del Collado i Picó: Don't miss the permanent collection and temporary exhibitions, the courses and cultural activities

Museu d'Història de Catalunya is one of Must see sights in Barcelona.

42. Museu d'Història de Catalunya

7.9
Pl. Pau Vila, 3, Barcelona, Catalunya
History Museum · La Barceloneta · 60 tips and reviews

Maria B.Maria Benito: Gratis els primers diumenges de mes i els dies 23 d'abril, 18 de maig i 11 i 24 de setembre. Read more.

Museu Barbier-Mueller d'Art Precolombí is one of Must see sights in Barcelona.

43. Museu Barbier-Mueller d'Art Precolombí

c/ de Montcada, 14, Barcelona, Catalunya
History Museum · Sant Pere-Santa Caterina i la Ribera · 3 tips and reviews

Maria B.Maria Benito: Entrada gratuïta:- els diumenges des de 15 h fins a l'hora de tancament- últim diumenge de mes Read more.

Fundació Antoni Tàpies is one of Must see sights in Barcelona.

44. Fundació Antoni Tàpies

6.3
C. d'Aragó, 255 (Rbla. de Catalunya), Barcelona, Catalunya
Art Museum · L'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample · 50 tips and reviews

DHR.comDHR.com: This cultural center in Carrer d'Aragó is dedicated to the works of respected Catalan painter Antoni Tàpies and exhibitions dedicated to modern and contemporary art. Open Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-7pm.

Museu Marítim de Barcelona is one of Must see sights in Barcelona.

45. Museu Marítim de Barcelona

8.3
Av. de les Drassanes, s/n, Barcelona, Catalunya
Museum · 126 tips and reviews

Teixi J.Teixi Jaume: The collection also boasts a model of Ictíneo, one of the world's first submarines designed by the Catalan visionary Narcís Monturiol Read more.

46. Camp Nou

9.2
C. Arístides Maillol, 12 (Av. Joan XIII), Barcelona, Catalunya
Soccer Stadium · Les Corts · 1300 tips and reviews

Oh-Barcelona.comOh-Barcelona.com: Welcome to Camp Nou! - Home of the FC Barcelona. This stadium can host over 98,000 visitors. Enjoy the game! Barça, Barça, Barça Read more.

Liceu Opera Barcelona is one of Must see sights in Barcelona.

47. Liceu Opera Barcelona

8.9
La Rambla, 51-59, Barcelona, Catalunya
Opera House · El Raval · 117 tips and reviews

Acomodis BarcelonaAcomodis Barcelona: One of the great traditional concert spaces in Barcelona. It helps that the music programming, in general, is excellent!

Olympic Stadium Lluís Companys is one of Must see sights in Barcelona.

48. Olympic Stadium Lluís Companys

8.7
(Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys)
Passeig Olímpic, 17-19, Barcelona, Catalunya
Stadium · 87 tips and reviews

WorldSoccerShopWorldSoccerShop: The stadium has a capacity of 55,926 spectators and is the home ground of La Liga soccer team RCD Espanyol Barcelona.

Palau Robert is one of Must see sights in Barcelona.

49. Palau Robert

8.7
Pg. de Gràcia, 107 (Av. Diagonal), Barcelona, Catalunya
Art Gallery · La Dreta de l'Eixample · 39 tips and reviews

OutLunchOutLunch: Los frondosos jardines del Palau Robert invitan a tener una experiencia OutLunch cultural si aprovechas a visitar alguna exposición. Read more.

Arts Santa Mònica is one of Must see sights in Barcelona.

50. Arts Santa Mònica

8.0
La Rambla, 7, Barcelona, Catalunya
Art Gallery · El Raval · 34 tips and reviews

Xavier D.Xavier Del Collado i Picó: Is a space of convergence and crossover between the different disciplines of contemporary artistic creation and science, thought and communication.

Museu Frederic Marès is one of Must see sights in Barcelona.

51. Museu Frederic Marès

7.3
Pl. de Sant Iu, 5-6, Barcelona, Catalunya
Art Museum · El Barri Gòtic · 49 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: Formerly the location for the grand royal palace, dating back to the 14th century.

52. Museu de la Xocolata

6.5
C. del Comerç, 36 (C. de la Princesa), Barcelona, Catalunya
Museum · Sant Pere-Santa Caterina i la Ribera · 82 tips and reviews
Erotic Museum is one of Must see sights in Barcelona.

53. Erotic Museum

5.7
(Museu de l'Eròtica)
La Rambla, 96 bis, Barcelona, Catalunya
Erotic Museum · El Barri Gòtic · 65 tips and reviews

DHR.comDHR.com: This is Spain's first ever erotic museum, and all visitors will surely find interesting bits here, like erotic postcards, erotica of different cultures, erotic deities, and Spanish erotic cinema.

Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau is one of Must see sights in Barcelona.

54. Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau

C/ Sant Quintí ,89, Barcelona, Catalunya
Hospital · El Guinardó · 56 tips and reviews

DHR.comDHR.com: 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.

CaixaForum Barcelona is one of Must see sights in Barcelona.

55. CaixaForum Barcelona

8.8
Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 6-8, Barcelona, Catalunya
Art Museum · Sants-Montjuïc · 192 tips and reviews