Barcelona, the Catalan capital is a tourist city that attracts more and more people over the years! It is normal when you see the atmosphere that arises here ! It is a city that never sleeps … Between the beaches, tapas bars, monuments, parks, nightlife you will certainly have something to do in Barcelona.
There are so many interesting places that at the end you’ll be afraid to miss something nice! But do not worry this article lists for you, some must-see places.
Whether you’re solo, in couple, with family or friends, this city is the perfect place for an enthusiastic and memorable stay!
1- The famous cathedral, the Sagrada Familia!
If you are an amateur of religious buildings, or not, the Sagrada Familia Cathedral will surely surprise you! On the one hand for its imposing size and its number of visitors and on the other hand its originality with its cups of colorful fruits at the top or the animals adorning the facades! It is the most visited monument in Spain and was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2005! You cannot visit Barcelona without seeing the Sagrada Familia, it would be like visiting Paris without seeing the Eiffel Tower!
2- The Camp Nou stadium of F.C. Barcelona!
The Barcelona soccer team is one of the best in the world, so why not go see a soccer game at Camp Nou stadium? The biggest stadium in Europe, a big team and an audience that liven up the mood is the perfect opportunity! You can also visit the stadium during the day with a guide who explains some highlights of the history of the club etc …
3- The Gothic quarter, Gaudi and Picasso artists!
Yes, Barcelona is a city of artists! Many have lived here including Antonio Gaudi architect of Guell Park, Sagrada Familia and many other buildings such as Batlló casa but also Mila casa a little higher in Barcelona. These are buildings to contemplate because they are a bit out of the ordinary. Casa Batlló and La Casa Milà are on the UNESCO World Heritage List!
Take a tour of the Picasso Museum in the Born district, it’s there where he started his life as an artist! Other works of artists are to be seen in the city like Miro for example.
Do not forget to stroll through the alleys of the Gothic Quarter, to see its cathedral and all the charm that emerges from this neighborhood.
4- The aquarium of Barcelona!
Aquariums exist everywhere on the coasts! But the Barcelona one is really worth a look, the aquarium on the seafront will surely fill you with the multitude of different species that you can see. There is a very large pool with several sharks, rays and other fish of all kinds. You will pass in a tunnel in the middle of the basin …
These activities can be done over a whole week, of course, there are still many wonderful things to discover in this city, so do not run everywhere to try to do everything, take your time and enjoy the moment so that Barcelona remains a good memory.