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Things to do in Barcelona

 

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Palace of Catalan Music (Palau de la Musica Catalana)
Ranked #1 of 245 attractions in Barcelona
Category: Theatres; Architectural Buildings; Concerts

One has to buy tickets ahead of time to see the Palau de la Musica (palau means palace) Catalana. One can only enter with a group that is guided. One is amazed at how beautiful... more »

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Ranked #2 of 245 attractions in Barcelona
Category: Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings; Churches/ Cathedrals
Owner description: This masterpiece of modernist architecture, built by Antoni Gaudi, pushes the gothic style to the extreme, drawing hundreds... more » Owner description: This masterpiece of modernist architecture, built by Antoni Gaudi, pushes the gothic style to the extreme, drawing hundreds of visitors a day. « less
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Ranked #3 of 245 attractions in Barcelona
Category: Architectural Buildings

One of 2 houses by Gaudí in Barcelona that can be toured.  truly amazing and worth the visit.  go in the mornings, before the site gets crowded with architecture students.  your... more »

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Ranked #4 of 245 attractions in Barcelona
Category: Canyons
Owner description: Montserrat offers a rich and varied landscape: a unique natural park, one of Spain's foremost museums and the site of the... more » Owner description: Montserrat offers a rich and varied landscape: a unique natural park, one of Spain's foremost museums and the site of the shrine dedicated to the Virgin of Montserrat, a Black Madonna. « less
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Ranked #5 of 245 attractions in Barcelona
Category: Neighbourhoods; Historic Walking Areas
Many of the buildings in this neighborhood date back to Roman and medieval times.
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Ranked #6 of 245 attractions in Barcelona
Category: Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites
This town house was the home of industrialist Eusebi Güell and was Antonio Gaudi's first major building in the city.
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Ranked #7 of 245 attractions in Barcelona
Category: Museums
A science museum, its permanent exhibitions include "Flooded Forest," "Geological Wall," "Room of Matter" and Planetarium.
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Ranked #8 of 245 attractions in Barcelona
Category: Religious Sites; Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings; Churches/ Cathedrals
Built in the fourteenth century, this cathedral is one of the most important religious centers in Barcelona.
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Ranked #9 of 245 attractions in Barcelona
Category: Parks

Parc Guell Address: Carrer d'Olot   Count Eusebi Guell was a prominent industrialist in Barcelona who was inspired to build a garden city with 60 houses on a hill called Montaña... more »

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Ranked #10 of 245 attractions in Barcelona
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Ranked #11 of 245 attractions in Barcelona
Category: Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields

One of the biggest stadium in the world. possibly the best football team in the world at the moment. you are in for a treat there... 98,787 seats, a fantastic atmosphere. very... more »

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Ranked #12 of 245 attractions in Barcelona
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Neighbourhoods
Major thoroughfare in Barcelona that is lined with shops, restaurants, bars and some of Gaudí's architectural masterpieces.
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Ranked #13 of 245 attractions in Barcelona
Category: Art Museums; Museums

Museu Nacional D'Art de Catalunya (MNAC)   MNAC, the museum’s abbreviation, is located at the Palau Nacional at the Parc de Montjuic. This is the best museum in Catalunya and it... more »

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Ranked #14 of 245 attractions in Barcelona
Category: Fountains; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Performances

Montjuic's Magic Fountain is a spectacular performance of water, music and lights. It's also free!  The Magic Fountain was designed by engineer Carles Buigas in anticipation of... more »

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Ranked #15 of 245 attractions in Barcelona
Category: Architectural Buildings; Speciality Museums; Museums; Landmarks/ Points of Interest

Hours: November to February: 9 am to 6:30 pm; March to October: 9 am to 8 pm. Closed: Jan. 1 and 6, Dec. 25 and 26.  Night Visits with a glass of cava ("Pedera Secreta"): Every... more »

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Ranked #16 of 245 attractions in Barcelona
Category: Science Museums; Observatories/ Planetariums
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Ranked #17 of 245 attractions in Barcelona
Category: Parks
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Ranked #18 of 245 attractions in Barcelona
Category: Churches/ Cathedrals
A beautiful gothic cathedral with stained glass windows dating back 500 years.
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Ranked #19 of 245 attractions in Barcelona
Category: Religious Sites; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
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Ranked #20 of 245 attractions in Barcelona
Category: Theatres; Historic Sites
Owner description: The Tablao de Carmen pays tribute to the great flamenco dancer, Carmen Amaya, born in 1913 in the gypsy quarter of... more » Owner description: The Tablao de Carmen pays tribute to the great flamenco dancer, Carmen Amaya, born in 1913 in the gypsy quarter of Somorrostro which then existed in what is today Barcelona's Olympic Village. Carmen Amaya made her debut in 1929 before King Alfonso XII on the site which is today the Tablao de Carmen at the inauguration of Poble Espanyol de Montjuic. « less
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Ranked #21 of 245 attractions in Barcelona
Category: History Museums

The Museu d'Historia de la Ciutat at the Plaza del Rei Address: Plaza del Rei, s/n. The History Museum of the City is located beside the Cathedral and has the most amazing... more »

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Ranked #22 of 245 attractions in Barcelona
Category: Neighbourhoods; Historic Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Owner description: This fascinating area is steeped in history, with city hall located in the same spot where kings once reigned. You'll find... more » Owner description: This fascinating area is steeped in history, with city hall located in the same spot where kings once reigned. You'll find narrow streets and squares here, with Gothic mansions, museums, historic churches, bars and restaurants. The Placa del Rei is reputedly the place where King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella welcomed Columbus after his voyage to America. « less
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Ranked #23 of 245 attractions in Barcelona
Category: Art Museums; Architectural Buildings
The gallery offers a wide range of exhibitions of ancient, modern and contemporary art.
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Ranked #24 of 245 attractions in Barcelona
Category: Museums
Owner description: The Museum of the History of Catalonia, have the purpose "to conserve, exhibit and raise awareness of the history of... more » Owner description: The Museum of the History of Catalonia, have the purpose "to conserve, exhibit and raise awareness of the history of Catalonia as our joint heritage and to strengthen citizens' sense of identification with the nation's history". In order to achieve these objectives, the museum "is to encourage and organise activities to raise awareness of the history of Catalonia and to co-operate with others to increase the study and dissemination of this history". « less
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Ranked #25 of 245 attractions in Barcelona
Category: Architectural Buildings
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Ranked #26 of 245 attractions in Barcelona
Category: Mountains; Lookouts; Amusement/ Theme Parks

The most incredible view of Barcelona and getting there is really half the fun. Catch the Tranvia Blau on Balmes St. and Sant Gervais for a quaint trolley car to the base of the... more »

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Ranked #27 of 245 attractions in Barcelona
Category: Parks

The Ciutadella Park   The Ciutadella Park is located near the port, in the Ribera district. It started out as a fortress in 1714 when Philip V became the first Bourbon king and... more »

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Ranked #28 of 245 attractions in Barcelona
Category: Art Museums
Owner description: The Fundació Joan Miró hosts an extensive collection of his works, from his training and beginnings in Barcelona and Paris,... more » Owner description: The Fundació Joan Miró hosts an extensive collection of his works, from his training and beginnings in Barcelona and Paris, to the artistic avant-garde of the time -a dynamic artistic process that would lead him to forge his unique, unmistakable style.Miró's works are shown alongside a wide variety of temporary exhibitions by other artists - a fact that is reflected in the Foundation's full name of Centre for the Study of Contemporary Art. « less
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Ranked #29 of 245 attractions in Barcelona
Category: Operas; Theatres
This luxurious theater stages fine opera and ballet performances.
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Ranked #30 of 245 attractions in Barcelona
Category: Museums
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