top 10 tourist attractions in barcelona spain | must do

Barcelona is one of the most visited cities in Europe with more than 30 million people visiting it each year for the beautiful buildings and Gaudi’s works, museums and galleries, delicious food, and vibrant atmosphere. If you're planning a trip to Barcelona, here are the top 10 attractions and activities that should be on your Barcelona bucket list.

1. La Sagrada Familia

One should not miss out on the opportunity to visit one of the most famous buildings in the world that is located in Barcelona, Spain which is La Sagrada Familia by Antoni Gaudí. Even today, it is a colossal Catholic church whose construction was initiated in 1882 and is currently recognized as a UNESCO site. Gaze at the tall glistening towers, the exterior murals featuring different scenarios from the Bible, and the stained glass windows. It is advisable to use the audio guide or take a guided tour to explain the numerous symbologies and features of the building.

2. Park Güell

This scenic park in the Gracia district is another Gaudi masterpiece that is painted in a colorful palette. Spend time on the main terrace with the geometrical mosaic seating and the spectacular views of the city, walk through planted gardens and galleries, and see Gaudí’s House which is also in the park. It is better to visit in the early morning or late afternoon as it will not be crowded with many people.

3. La Rambla Boulevard

A walk through the Barri Gotic of Barcelona; La Rambla street stretching on through the two cities is something tourists cannot afford to miss. The pedestrian La Rambla, filled with street artists, flower vendors, ancient architecture, and great open-air cafes for viewers, is Barcelona’s main artery. Boqueria Market is a well-known market don’t miss an opportunity to taste amazing food while walking.

4. Gothic Quarter

To get the feel of medieval Barcelona, don’t miss the Barri Gòtic (Gothic Quarter) with its beautiful, intricate alleyways and romantic plazas. Besides the fact that the Gothic Quarter offers breathtaking historic Gothic buildings such as the Barcelona Cathedral, you will also find yourself surrounded by world-class museums, sophisticated shops, coffee shops, and street performances held in mysterious-looking small open squares.

5. Camp Nou Stadium and fc barcelona museum

Football lovers should not consider omitting a tour of FC Barcelona’s massive Camp Nou stadium that comes with a museum showing the team’s historic journey. Museum and stadium tours involve going through trophies belonging to the team, its member seating area, the press box, dugouts and even taking photographic sessions on the field.

6. Picasso Museum

Travelers interested in art should visit this key museum with the purpose of displaying the early collection of the works of Pablo Picasso. Located in the medieval quarter of Barcelona, the museum is accommodated in five adjacent Gothic palaces; Picasso Museum boasts over 3,800 works of art that span the artist’s early years to the early twentieth century.

7. Casa Batlló

The gem of residential architecture in Barcelona is house number 43, designed by Antoni Gaudí, which speaks to Guests with an incredible mosaic of the main façade, and its balconies that resemble waves of the sea, located on the street Passeig de Gràcia. The rooms carry on Gaudí’s marine motif with skeletal-like columns and ceiling reminiscent of an underwater grotto and a vast courtyard which is the building’s light-flooded wave-like heart. This way, you can’t only receive detailed explanations of architectural and sculptural works, but also learn the meaning of the symbols.

8. Casa Milà

Known as La Pedrera, this free-thinking apartment house built by Gaudí for the Milà family is one of the most entertaining buildings, with its stone cascading wave-like design, roof-top terrace filled with bizarre sculptures and figures, and the apartment interiors full of invention. Casa Milà’s full title is La Pedrera and is also on Passeig de Gràcia, it also contains great temporary exhibitions that are dedicated to Gaudí and the modernista movement and feature the work against the background of this unique house.

9. Magic Fountain of Montjuïc

This musical is a free show, so do grab a spot in front of the fountain at night and watch a beautiful show in Barcelona. It has 2998 individual fountains which are coordinated with lights, music, and even moving pictures shown on the water canvas of a ceiling-high water curtain, the Magic Fountain is indeed magical and a spectacle for all five senses. Go to the fountain at the weekends or any other day when the fountains are expected to operate at full blast.

10. Day Trip to Montserrat

One of the most famous excursions out of the city is to Montserrat monastery – an awe-inspiring monastery situated high in the mountains approximately 50 kilometers northwest of Barcelona. A cable car ride gives you a vantage point of the saw tooth mountain range followed by the opportunity to visit the caves and monastery. The Boys’ Choir sings every day but Sunday, except for other Legal holidays for which it must prepare. One of the onsite eateries offers panoramic views and their meals before returning to Barcelona.

Sculpted into the city skyline by ultra-modern architectural wonders, Barcelona boasts of a medieval Gothic quarter, mouthwatering cuisine, the best of art and culture, and a pulsating Catalan spirit. It means that despite combining some of these elementary highlights with neighborhood tours, you’ll have a remarkable Barcelona experience. Did you ever go here and enjoy this fantastic city? What were the highlights for you? Please, tell me if you want more travel tips for Barcelona.

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