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Top Things to Do in Barcelona Spain
If you are planning a trip to Barcelona Spain and looking for the best things to do, see and eat while visiting, you are in the right place. Barcelona Spain is known for Gaudi’s modernist architecture but there is much more to this cosmopolitan city. You will also find Picasso’s art, tapas, a magic fountain, a man-made beach, and more! Browse the list of must-see attractions, off-the-beaten-path experiences, outdoor activities, and museums to create your personal Barcelona Spain bucket list. Then, plan the itinerary for your Barcelona trip with these top things to do, see, and eat. Enjoy your time out of the office!
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Things to Do in and Around Barcelona Spain
Take a walk down La Rambla
Photograph the Mosaic del Pla de l’Os
Visit the Bethlehem Church
Drink from the Font de Canaletes to ensure a return visit to Barcelona
Check out the view from the terrace bar at Hotel Barceló Raval
Wander the Gothic Quarter
Watch a flamenco show
Check out Basilica of Saints Justus and Pastor
See the silent witnesses (bullet holes) at the Church of Saint Philip Neri
Photograph the Columbus Monument
People watch in Plaça Reial
See a performance at Gran Teatre del Liceu, Opera House
Eat tapas at Mercado de la Boqueria Market
Take a selfie with El Gato de Botero
Tour the Virreina Palace
Wander through the old Jewish neighborhood of El Call
Stop in Els Quatre Gats, Picasso’s old hang out
Check out City Hall at Plaça de Sant Jaume
Drink a glass of Sangria de Cava along Calle Cava Baja
Explore the architecture of the Village of Garcia
Get lost in the labyrinth at Parc del Laberint d’Horta
Photograph the facades at Plaça del Pi
Take a tapas and wine tour
Tour the Palau de la Música Catalana
Bar hop on Carrer Joaquin Costa
Check out the view from the roof of Grand Hotel Central
Browse the largest collection of Picasso’s works at the Picasso Museum
Relax next to the fountain at Monument Cascada de Parc de la Ciutadella
Check out the Arc de Triunfo de Barcelona
Explore Gaudi’s Park Guell and La Sagrada Familia
Take a walk down Passeig de Gràcia, Barcelona’s most expensive street
Tour La Pedrera, Casa Vicens, and Casa Batlló
Check out the Modernism architecture at Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau
Stroll through Los Jardines de Laribal and relax next to La Font del Gat
Ride the Montjuïc Funicular up to Montjuïc Castle for city views
Check out the Mercat Fira de Bellcaire Els Encants, flea market
Check out the incredible view of Barcelona from the Joan Miro Foundation Museum
Take a tapas and wine tasting tour
See Torre Agbar lit at night
Wander Poble Espanyol Spanish Village and open-air architectural museum
Dip churros in hot chocolate
Ride the Port Vell Aerial Tramway across the harbor to Barceloneta
Watch the light show at the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc
Check out the view of Plaza de España from the terrace of Plaza de Toros de las Arenas
Wander the beautiful Calle Enrique Granados
Step into Barcelona folklore at Casa dels Entremesos
Check out Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar
Take a paella cooking class
Climb Bunkers del Carmel for the best views of Barcelona
Take a day trip to Monserrat
Be sure to check the Barcelona Spain Tourism Board website for upcoming festivals, special events, and what’s happening during your stay.
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