Barcelona
To See
Construction began in 1882 by architect Villar, Antoni Gaudi took over in 1883
Sagrada Familia
The largest (unfinished) Catholic Church in the world
Construction began in 1882 by architect Villar, Antoni Gaudi took over in 1883
Gaudi dedicated his life to the project until his death in 1926
Less than a quarter was finished when he died
The final tower is projected to be finished in 2026
He granted creative freedom to Antoni Gaudi to reform the home
Casa Batllo
Joseph Batllo, a prominent businessman, purchased the home in 1903
He granted creative freedom to Antoni Gaudi to reform the home
Marine inspired, the home evokes nature and fantasy
It was his last private residence project
Casa Mila
Antoni Gaudi designed and built this home for Pere Mila 1906-1912
It was his last private residence project
*Be sure to go up to the roof for incredible views
Casa Vicens
Antoni Gaudi's first important masterpiece commission for Manel Vicens in 1883
The project, located on Carmel Hill, was developed between 1900-1914
Park Guell
Eusebi Guell asked Antoni Gaudi to design an estate for wealthy families
The project, located on Carmel Hill, was developed between 1900-1914
Gaudi moved to a home in the park in 1906 and lived there the last 20 years of his life
It opened as a public park in 1926; beautiful gardens, whimsical sculptures, incredible mosaic
It was the main site of the 1929 International Exhibition
Montjuic National Palace
A beautiful building on the hill of Montjuic
It was the main site of the 1929 International Exhibition
It has been home to the National Art Museum of Catalonia since 1934
*Sit on the steps for beautiful views of Barcelona
It is situated below the National Palace; famous for sound and light shows
Magic Fountain of Montjuic
Constructed for the 1929 International Exhibition
It is situated below the National Palace; famous for sound and light shows
Located on Montjuic Mountain
Barcelona Olympic Park
Barcelona hosted the 1992 Summer Olympic Games
Located on Montjuic Mountain
Arc de Triomf
Built as a gateway for the 1888 Universal Exhibition held in the Parc de la Ciutadella
The largest Roman settlement discovered in Europe
Barcino, a Roman City
Located in the City History Museum, in the Gothic Quarter
The largest Roman settlement discovered in Europe
Barcino, as Barcelona was called in Roman times
Mercado de La Boqueria
The most famous market in Barcelona since 1840
To Taste
Guell Tapas Restaurant
Some of the best Tapas
Vinitus
Guell Tapas Restaurant
Quimet & Quimet
Bodega Biarritz 1881 Tapas Bar
El Xampanyet
Xurreria Manuel San Roman- one of the masters since 1968
Some of the best Churros
Xurreria Trebol- oldest in the city; 1950
Xurreria Manuel San Roman- one of the masters since 1968
Churreria Laietana- serving churros with chocolate since 1985
DeLaCrem
Some of the best Gelato
Parallelo
DeLaCrem
OGGI Gelato Barcelona
Gelaaati Di Marco
Lucciano's
He wanted to perfect the recipe of the famous Basque Cheesecake
JonCake
Jon Garcia began a project during the pandemic...
He wanted to perfect the recipe of the famous Basque Cheesecake
He opened the shop in May 2021
To Experience
About an hour from Barcelona- beautiful views of Catalonia
Montserrat
A holy mountain with a Benedictine Abbey
About an hour from Barcelona- beautiful views of Catalonia
A great half day trip
**Highly recommend the airbnb experience
'Montserrat Hiking Off the Beaten Path' with Ramon
Miramar Gardens
Located on Montjuic Mountain- beautiful views
Located on Montjuic Mountain
Joan Miro Museum
A Spanish abstract painter and sculptor born in Barcelona
Located on Montjuic Mountain
Picasso Museum
A Spanish painter and sculptor born in Malaga, Spain
Barcelona History Museum
Gothic Quarter
A charming neighborhood with narrow medieval streets
Barcelona History Museum
Cathedral of Barcelona
Placa Reial- Royal Square
Carrer del Bisbe- bridge
Sant Felip Neri Square
Basilica of Santa Maria Del Mar
El Born
A trendy neighborhood with medieval streets
Basilica of Santa Maria Del Mar
Picasso Museum
Mercado de La Boqueria- most famous market in Barcelona
El Raval
A hip, vibrant area with a thriving art scene- lots of street art
Mercado de La Boqueria- most famous market in Barcelona
El Gato de Botero- symbol of the neighborhood-
famous cat sculpture by Fernando Botero, a Columbian artist
Barcelona clock tower- built in 1772
La Barceloneta
The seaside neighborhood of Barcelona
Barcelona clock tower- built in 1772
Casa Vicens & Park Guell are in this neighborhood
Gracia
A charismatic neighborhood with bistros, boutiques and galleries
Casa Vicens & Park Guell are in this neighborhood
A charming spot to get away from the noise of the city
Passatge Sert
A path that ran through one of Barcelona's largest textile factories
A charming spot to get away from the noise of the city
See a Flamenco Show
Check for Airbnb Experiences
Bakeries and Bookshops
Baluard Barceloneta
A family of bakers since 1892
A bakery famous for Ensaimadas- a coiled pastry with icing sugar
Forn Mistral
Andreu Bertran, owner, fifth generation baker dating back to 1879
A bakery famous for Ensaimadas- a coiled pastry with icing sugar
In 2019 a restaurant was added in the back of the shop
Espai Quera
Oldest bookshop in Barcelona- Libreria Quera; 1916
In 2019 a restaurant was added in the back of the shop
The newest location at Pau Claris with a cool book art installation by Alicia Martin
Libreria Ona
Founded in 1962- has relocated to a few different locations
The newest location at Pau Claris with a cool book art installation by Alicia Martin
To get you started
Day One
Park Guell
Visit the Gaudi Sites
Sagrada Familia
Park Guell
Casa Batllo
Casa Mila
Casa Vicens
Explore Gothic Quarter & El Born
Day Two
Magic Fountain of Montjuic
Montjuic Mountain
Views from Montjuic National Palace
Magic Fountain of Montjuic
Barcelona Olympic Park
Miramar Gardens
Joan Miro Museum
Explore El Ravel & La Barceloneta
Day Three
Montserrat