Famous Barcelona Tourist Attractions And Sights - Our Top 10 Picks
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This page lists our choice of best Barcelona's tourist attractions and sights of interest. You will find a brief description of each Barcelona sight of interest along with a link to a photo gallery of each. We have also provided a small sights map to show the exact location of the attraction and if you click on these maps you will see a larger version of the map. The map includes the nearest metro underground stops to the attaction. The photo galleries also have detailed notes explaining each of the pictures in the gallery. You will also find directions and further information for each attraction if you follow the links at the end of each description.
Our top 10 Barcelona tourist attractions.
Whenever possible we have included the annual number of visitors to the sight although that is not possible for some of these as they are open spaces.
No.1 Sagrada Família by Antonio Gaudí (Giant Basilica)
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| Barcelona's no.1 tourist attraction - La Sagrada Família by Antonio Gaudí |
A Giant Basilica designed by the master architect Antonio Gaudí. This building has been under construction since 1882 and they've still got another 30 to 80 years (depending on funding and resources) to go before it will be finished. Just imagine the dedication, devotion and commitment involved in creating a building for that length of time.
Some people love the Sagrada Família and some people hate it but whatever you think I guarantee it will cause a reaction one way or the other.
The first time I saw it I was rather shocked. It was so different from anything I had ever seen I had no reference point. However each time I visited it I slowly grew to love the building. Its uniqueness, its boldness and shear size are breathtaking. It is under construction which means that each time you visit you will see something new. You will also be witnessing a masterpiece in its creation as the work will be going on whilst you visit.
I have travelled the world and seen many breathtaking constructions but for me the Sagrada Família is at the top of the list.
Picture gallery of the Sagrada Família
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| Location map showing the nearest metro stop to the Sagrada Família. Click for a magnified view of this map |
Address: La Sagrada Familia
Carrer Mallorca, 401
08013 Barcelona, España.
Opening hours:
| 01 January and 06 January | Sunday and Friday | 09:00 - 14:00 |
| January - February | Monday - Saturday | 9:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 10:30 - 18:00 | |
| March - October | Monday - Saturday | 9:00 - 19:00 |
| Sunday | 10:30 - 19:00 | |
| April - September | Monday - Saturday | 9:00 - 20:00 |
| Sunday | 10:30 - 20:00 | |
| November - December | Monday - Saturday | 9:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 10:30 - 18:00 | |
| 25 December - 26 December | Monday - Tuesday | 09:00 - 14:00 |
Entrance fees
The following entrance ticket prices are available at the door on the day after queuing.
Main entrance (Queuing): €26.00
Main entrance + towers (Queuing): €36.00
Book your Sagrada Família tickets online to avoid the queues
Access For People With A Disability: Yes
How to get to Sagrada Família
Metro: Sagrada Família (Blue Line, L5) and (Purple Line, L2)
Hop on hop off sightseeing tourist bus stop
Nearest stop for La Sagrada Família is "Sagrada Família" with the "hop on hop off" sightseeing bus
Public bus
Mallorca / Marina: 19, 33, 34, 50, 51, H10
Car parking
Luggage Storage
No.2 Las Ramblas - Barcelona's most famous Street
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| Street performer on La Rambla |
La Rambla, or "Las Ramblas", as it is sometimes called, is Barcelona's most famous boulevard.
Here you will not only find many interesting shops, restaurants and buildings but also street performers.
I've put together a few pages pages on La Rambla which summarize the main attractions on this famous street.
You will also find a link to a list of hotels on La Rambla if you are planning on staying there during your visit.
La Rambla overview
La Rambla map
How to get to Las Ramblas
Metro: Drassanes(Green Line, L3) and Liceu (Green Line, L3) and Catalunya (Green Line, L3) and (Red Line, L1)
The order of the metro stops given here is from monument a Colom at the South end of the Ramblas to Plaça de Catalunya at the North end of the Ramblas. Barcelona Metro Map All three stops are actually on the Ramblas.
Hop on hop off sightseeing tourist bus stop
Nearest stop for Las Ramblas is "Plaça de Catalunya" with the "hop on hop off" sightseeing bus
Car parking
Luggage Storage
No. 3 The Magic Fountain of Montjuïc - one of my favourite Barcelona Sights
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| The Magic Fountain of Montjuïc |
 Location map showing the location of Magic Fountain to the nearest metro stop. Click for a magnified view of this map |
Photo gallery of the Magic fountain of Montjuïc
How to get to Magic Fountain of Montjuïc
Metro: Plaça España (Green Line, L3) and (Red Line, L1) Barcelona metro map
Hop on hop off sightseeing tourist bus stop
Nearest stop for Magic Fountain of Montjuïc is "CaixaForum - Pavelló Mies van der Rohe" with the "hop on hop off" sightseeing bus
Public bus
Avinguda Ferrer i Guàrdia / Mèxic: 13, 150
Plaça Espanya: 23, 37, H12, H16
Car parking
Luggage Storage
Official Web Site: Fonts of Barcelona
No.4 La Pedrera - Casa Mila by Antonio Gaudí
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Another one of Antonio Gaudí's creations once again hits the top 10 most visited attractions in Barcelona. This building used to be called Casa Mila but nowadays it's more commonly known as La Pedrera which means "quarry". Gaudí was instrumental in completing this building and his characteristic wavy brick work and colourful tiles are also evident on this masterpiece.
Photo gallery of Gaudí's La Pedrera
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| Location map of La Pedrera showing the nearest metro stop. Click for a magnified view of this map |
Opening hours:
| Month | Day | Time |
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| 09 January - 15 January | Monday - Sunday | Closed |
| January - December | Monday - Sunday | 09:00 - 18:30 |
| Public Holiday | 09:00 - 18:30 | |
| 25 December | Sunday | Closed |
Address: La Pedrera
Carrer Provenca, 261 - 265
08008 Barcelona, España.
Entrance fee: €28.00
Save money with the Barcelona Card
Discount: €3.00
Access For People With A Disability: Yes. Nearly 100% accessible for the wheelchair visitor.
How to get to La Pedrera
Metro: Diagonal (Green Line, L3) and (Blue Line, L5)
Hop on hop off sightseeing tourist bus stop
Nearest stop for La Pedrera (Casa Mila) is "La Pedrera" with the "hop on hop off" sightseeing bus
Public bus
Passeig de Gràcia / Avinguda Diagonal: 7, 22, 24, V15
Car parking
Luggage Storage
No. 5 Barcelona FC Museum
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| Barcelona attraction - FC Barcelona Camp Nou museum |
No surprises here. If you are a football fan then this museum is a must see. It has wall to wall trophies, pictures and statues of the great players. I'm not a football fan but I still enjoyed walking round this museum.
Visit our Barcelona FC tour page for an indepth review of this top attraction.
Photos of Barcelona FC football museum and stadium.
Barcelona FC Museum
Aristides Maillol, 12
08028 Barcelona, España.
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| Location map of Barcelona FC Museum showing the nearest metro stop. Click for a magnified view of this map |
Opening hours:
| Month | Day | Time |
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| 02 January - 31 March | Monday - Saturday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 15:00 | |
| 01 April - 28 May | Monday - Sunday | 09:30 - 19:00 |
| 07 June - 31 December | Monday - Saturday | 09:30 - 19:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 15:00 | |
| 25 December and 01 January | Monday | Closed |
Admission price
Adults: €31.50
Child: €26.00
Book your Camp Nou Experience tickets online to avoid the queues
Access For People With A Disability: Yes
How to get to Barcelona FC Stadium
Metro: Collblanc (Blue Line, L5)Hop on hop off sightseeing tourist bus stop
Nearest stop for Barcelona FC Camp Nou stadium is "Camp Nou (FC Barcelona)" with the "hop on hop off" sightseeing bus
Public bus
Estadi del Futbol Club Barcelona: 75
Les Corts / Arizala: H8
Mini-Estadi / Palau Blaugrana: 113
Car parking
Luggage Storage
No. 6 Park Güell by Gaudí
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| Amazing stone support structues at Park Güell. |
Park Güell is a wonderful large park designed by Antoni Gaudí. You can enter the park free of charge however there is also an area called the "Monumental Area" which you would have to pay to get into. You will find more details below on the Monumental Area.
When you visit the park you will see amazing stone structures, colourful ceramic tiles and the house were Gaudí lived. You can easily spend half a day on a visit to this park.
We have put together a detailed page on Park Güell.
How to get to Park Güell
Metro stop "Lesseps" (Green Line, L3) On leaving the metro follow the street signposts for the park.
Hop on hop off sightseeing tourist bus stop
Nearest stop for Park Güell is "Park Güell" with the "hop on hop off" sightseeing bus
Public bus
Parc Güell: 24, 92
Olot / Marianao: 116
CAP Larrard: 24, 32, H6
Car parking
How to jump the entrance queue at Park Güell
There is usually a long entrance queue if you want to visit the "monumental area" which has the most interesting things to see in the park. The monumental area includes the section with the ceramic tiles seating that offers you magnificient views of rest of Barcelona. If you want to jump this queue and choose an optional audio guide app you can download to your phone that will guide you around the park we recommend booking your tickets in advance online by following the link below.
No. 7 Picasso Museum
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Official Web Site: Picasso Museum
Address: Picasso Museum
Montcada, 15-23
08003 Barcelona, España.
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| Location map of Picasso Museum showing the nearest metro stop. Click for a magnified view of this map |
Opening hours:
| Month | Day | Time |
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| January - December | Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday - Sunday | 10:00 - 20:00 |
Main Exhibition
Admission: €13.00
Extra for special showings.
Access For People With A Disability: Yes
How to get to Picasso Museum
Metro: Jaume l (Yellow Line, L4)Hop on hop off sightseeing tourist bus stop
Nearest stop for Picasso Museum is "Catedral - Gòtic" with the "hop on hop off" sightseeing bus
Public bus
Via Laietana / Jutjas: 120, 45, V15, V17
Pla de Palau: H14
Car parking
Luggage Storage
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| Location map of Miró Museum showing the nearest metro stop. Click the map for a magnified view. |
No. 8 Miró Museum
This art gallery has a wide range of Miró's work dating back as far as 1914. This artwork collection not only includes his paintings but also a good selection of sculptures, tapestries and early sketches. A wonderful collection of Miró's work.
Joan Miró
Parc de Montjuïc
08038 Barcelona, España.
Opening hours: Check web site for details as they vary depending on the time of the year.
Admission: €14.00
Entrance with the Barcelona Card: Free
Access For People With A Disability: Yes
Official web site: Joan Miró
How to get to Fundació Joan Miró
Transport: Montjuïc Funicular - you can catch the Montjuïc Funicular train from Paral.lel metro station.
Metro: España (Green Line, L3) and (Red Line, L1) Walk about 20 minutes - Uphill most of the way.
Hop on hop off sightseeing tourist bus stop
Nearest stop for Fundació Joan Miró is "Fundació Joan Miró" with the "hop on hop off" sightseeing bus
Public bus
Avinguda Miramar / Estació del Funicular: 55, 150
Car parking
Luggage Storage
No.9 National Museum of Art of Catalunya MNAC
Official web site: Art Galleries Barcelona - MNAC
Address: MNAC
Palau Nacional, Parc de Montjuïc
08038 Barcelona, España..
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| Location map of MNAC showing the nearest metro stop. Click for a magnified view of this map |
Opening hours:
| Month | Day | Time |
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| January - April | Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday - Saturday | 10:00 - 18:00 | |
| Sunday and Public Holiday | 10:00 - 15:00 | |
| May - September | Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday - Saturday | 10:00 - 20:00 | |
| Sunday and Public Holiday | 10:00 - 15:00 | |
| October - December | Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday - Saturday | 10:00 - 18:00 | |
| Sunday and Public Holiday | 10:00 - 15:00 |
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Admission: €12.00
Access For People With A Disability: Yes
How to get to MNAC
Metro: Plaça España (Green Line, L3) and (Red Line, L1)
Hop on hop off sightseeing tourist bus stop
Nearest stop for MNAC is "MNAC" with the "hop on hop off" sightseeing bus
Public bus
MNAC / Museu Etnològic: 55
Plaça Espanya: 37, 65, 79, 91, 109, 150, 165, H12, H16
Poble Espanyol: 13
Car parking
Luggage Storage
Book your tickets online
Click to book the ARTICKET, which gives you free entry to National Museum of Art of Catalonia (MNAC)
10. Plaça Reial
Plaça Reial is a picturesque square situated just off La Rambla. The square offers you a relaxing spot to have a coffee or a bite to eat and just take in the atmosphere. The square has a beautiful fountain in the centre and some fine restaurants and bars. There are also two large, distinctive lamposts in this square which were designed by Gaudí and represent some of his first commissioned works. At the foot of each the lamposts you will see a plaque that identifies them.
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| Plaça Reial central fountain |
See our photo gallery page of Plaça Reial for more information.
How to get to Plaça Reial
Metro: Liceu (Green Line, L3)
Hop on hop off sightseeing tourist bus stop
Nearest stop for Plaça Reial is "Passeig de Colom" with the "hop on hop off" sightseeing bus
Public bus
La Rambla / Plaça del Teatre: 59, V13
Car parking
Luggage Storage
There are many other Barcelona tourist attractions but this page summarizes some of our favourites.
If you don't have much time to visit the city some of the Barcelona tourist attractions mentioned above should most certainly be on your short list. But don't forget places like Barcelona Cathedral, Barcelona beaches, and Tibidabo moutain (with panoramic views of the city) that are also wonderful places to visit.
There are also many interesting attractions a short train ride from Barcelona e.g. the Dalí Museum in Figueres.
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