Things to see and do in Barcelona

When you walk around Barcelona you will come across – and be impressed by – buildings, the likes of which you have not seen. This is largely due to one of the city’s finest – and most remarkable sons - Antoni Gaudí. Gaudí was an architect from the modernist school and challenged all ideas about building design. His buildings are full of imagination, curved, clad in wonderful mosaics - in a word - animated. Do not miss: Parc Güell, Sagrada Familia, Palau Güell, Casa Batlló.

The old town in Barcelona is like a living history.

 

The gothic quarter. Here, Roman ruins rub shoulders with impressive buildings from the Middle Ages. Do not miss the cathedral, Plaça del Rei and Santa Llúcia church.

 

The Eixample quarter. A Mecca for lovers of modern architecture. Some of the world’s finest buildings by people such as Gaudí. Do not miss Casa Battló and la Pedrera.

 

Plaça de Catalunya. The heart of the city; joins the old town with the new areas.
Las Ramblas. Lively, beautiful boulevard running from Plaça de Catalunya to the port.
Avinguda Diagonál. One of the best shopping streets in the city, cutting right through Barcelona.
Passeig de Grácia. Street in the Eixample district where you will find some of the most groovy modern buildings.