Guidebook for Barcelona
Essentials
Holmes Place
252 Travessera de les CortsGym
Metropolitan
186 Carrer de GalileuGood Gym!
Supermercado Consum Barcelona Travessera de les Corts
230 Travessera de les CortsHospital Universitari Dexeus - Grupo Quirónsalud
5 Carrer de Sabino AranaLidl
77-79 Carrer de CasanovaFood Scene
Nice and cozy restaurant. Perfect for a romantic dinner or to enjoy in family.
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Fragments
12 Plaça de la ConcòrdiaNice and cozy restaurant. Perfect for a romantic dinner or to enjoy in family.
Perfect choice to discover mediterranean food made with first class products.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Popeye Restaurante
32 Carrer del Taquígraf MartíPerfect choice to discover mediterranean food made with first class products.
Metric
505 Avinguda Diagonal
Restaurante Negro / Rojo
640 Avinguda DiagonalWell known for their "Patatas Bravas".
80 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
restaurante EL CALIU DE ESPLUGUES
21 Carrer de Santa RosaWell known for their "Patatas Bravas".
La Mar Salada Restaurant
58 Passeig de Joan de BorbóRestaurant El Passadís del Pep
2 Pla de Palau7 Portes
14 Passeig d'Isabel IICan Recasens
102 Rambla del Poblenou
Restaurante Mordisco
10 Passatge de la ConcepcióEl Nacional
24 Bis Pg. de GràciaLasarte
259 C. de Mallorca
La Cuina d'en Garriga
Mag by El Magnífico
10 Carrer de GrunyíOne of the best coffees in town.
Restaurant Mirabé
2 Carrer Manuel ArnúsShopping
Pedralbes Centre
609 Avinguda DiagonalConvenient shopping mall.
L'illa Diagonal
557 Avinguda DiagonalAlmost everything you may need
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El Corte Inglés Barcelona Store
617 Avinguda DiagonalAlmost everything you may need
Mercat de Les Corts
Local market
Avinguda del Portal de l'Àngel
Avinguda del Portal de l'ÀngelDrinks & Nightlife
Bikini Barcelona
547 Avinguda DiagonalLa Garrafa dels Beatles
150 Carrer de Joan GüellMirablau Club & Disco
s/n Plaça del Doctor AndreuSightseeing
Cultural center hosted in a historical modernist building, highly recommended to visit and perfect to have a coffee break in the backyard
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Centre Cívic Can Deu
13 Plaça de la ConcòrdiaCultural center hosted in a historical modernist building, highly recommended to visit and perfect to have a coffee break in the backyard
The Sagrada Familia is a Roman Catholic basilica designed by the architect Antoni Gaudí, the most famous architect of Catalan modernist architecture. The beginning of its construction was in 1882 and it is believed that by 2025 they will have finished building it, although many of us doubt this claim.
Currently, it is the most visited monument in Spain receiving 4.5 million visitors a year (12.3 thousand people a day).
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La Sagrada Cerveseria
16 Plaça Sagrada FamíliaThe Sagrada Familia is a Roman Catholic basilica designed by the architect Antoni Gaudí, the most famous architect of Catalan modernist architecture. The beginning of its construction was in 1882 and it is believed that by 2025 they will have finished building it, although many of us doubt this claim.
Currently, it is the most visited monument in Spain receiving 4.5 million visitors a year (12.3 thousand people a day).
Declared a historical monument of national interest in 1976, Casa de les Punxes is one of the most emblematic buildings in Barcelona. Built by the architect Josep Puig i Cadafalch for the Terradas family, it is located right in the heart of the modernist area of Barcelona.
Opening hours: Daily, from 9am to 8pm. (last entrance 7pm). | Closed: December 25th.
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Casa de les Punxes
420 Avinguda DiagonalDeclared a historical monument of national interest in 1976, Casa de les Punxes is one of the most emblematic buildings in Barcelona. Built by the architect Josep Puig i Cadafalch for the Terradas family, it is located right in the heart of the modernist area of Barcelona.
Opening hours: Daily, from 9am to 8pm. (last entrance 7pm). | Closed: December 25th.
In the central Barcelona's Passeig de Gràcia, we find the Casa Milà or La Pedrera, a blend of fantasy and functionality make this architectural landmark a must-see visitor attraction. The Casa Milá was declared a Unesco World Heritage Site in 1984 and this is the culmination of Antoni Gaudí's career, designed as a modernista building tailored to the new social needs, without forgetting his main source of inspiration: nature and organic forms.
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Casa Milà
92 Pg. de GràciaIn the central Barcelona's Passeig de Gràcia, we find the Casa Milà or La Pedrera, a blend of fantasy and functionality make this architectural landmark a must-see visitor attraction. The Casa Milá was declared a Unesco World Heritage Site in 1984 and this is the culmination of Antoni Gaudí's career, designed as a modernista building tailored to the new social needs, without forgetting his main source of inspiration: nature and organic forms.
Casa Batlló is a mythical building of architecture and design located on Paseo de Gracia and declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Its architect, Antoni Gaudí worked in this with total creative freedom. From there to its peculiar forms.
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Casa Batlló
43 Pg. de GràciaCasa Batlló is a mythical building of architecture and design located on Paseo de Gracia and declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Its architect, Antoni Gaudí worked in this with total creative freedom. From there to its peculiar forms.
Plaza Cataluña is considered as the urban center of the city. A few years ago it was simply a wasteland where the busiest market in Barcelona was located. It is currently surrounded by huge stores.
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Plaza de Catalunya
Plaça de CatalunyaPlaza Cataluña is considered as the urban center of the city. A few years ago it was simply a wasteland where the busiest market in Barcelona was located. It is currently surrounded by huge stores.
In the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona appears what is considered by many, the most charming square in the city, that of Sant Felip Neri.
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Plaça Sant Felip Neri
Plaça de Sant Felip NeriIn the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona appears what is considered by many, the most charming square in the city, that of Sant Felip Neri.
Built between 1329 and 1383, Santa María del Mar is a beautiful basilica considered the best and most complete example of Catalan Gothic architecture.
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Basílica de Santa Maria del Mar
1 Plaça de Santa MariaBuilt between 1329 and 1383, Santa María del Mar is a beautiful basilica considered the best and most complete example of Catalan Gothic architecture.
The Palau Güell is one of the first important commissions that Gaudí received at the beginning of his career. Eusebi Güell (industrialist, politician and patron) wanted Gaudí to build this peculiar urban palace as an extension of the family home he had on the Rambla de Barcelona.
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Palacio Güell
3-5 Carrer Nou de la RamblaThe Palau Güell is one of the first important commissions that Gaudí received at the beginning of his career. Eusebi Güell (industrialist, politician and patron) wanted Gaudí to build this peculiar urban palace as an extension of the family home he had on the Rambla de Barcelona.
Where does Columbus point? Built in homage to the discoverer Cristóbal Colón, it is erected at the junction between Las Ramblas and Paseo de Colón, in front of the old port of Barcelona (Port Vell).
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Mirador de Colón
s/n Plaça Portal de la PauWhere does Columbus point? Built in homage to the discoverer Cristóbal Colón, it is erected at the junction between Las Ramblas and Paseo de Colón, in front of the old port of Barcelona (Port Vell).
The Arc de Triomf of Barcelona, unlike other arcs with a marked military character, was created to commemorate a civil landmark, serving as a monumental entrance to the Universal Exhibition of Barcelona in 1888. Today, it has sometimes served as a goal in various sporting events, the most important being the Barcelona marathon.
447 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Arco de Triunfo de Barcelona
Passeig de Lluís CompanysThe Arc de Triomf of Barcelona, unlike other arcs with a marked military character, was created to commemorate a civil landmark, serving as a monumental entrance to the Universal Exhibition of Barcelona in 1888. Today, it has sometimes served as a goal in various sporting events, the most important being the Barcelona marathon.
One of the most famous attractions of Barcelona is the spectacle of water, music and colorful lights that the magic fountain of Montjuïc offers us. This was designed by Carles Buïgas for the great Universal Exhibition of 1929.
- Spring & Summer Days of operation (From March 31 to October 30): Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 21 to 23 hours.
- Winter Days of operation (From October 31 to March 30): Friday and Saturday Operating hours: From 19 to 21 hours.
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Font Màgica de Montjuïc
1 Pl. de Carles BuïgasOne of the most famous attractions of Barcelona is the spectacle of water, music and colorful lights that the magic fountain of Montjuïc offers us. This was designed by Carles Buïgas for the great Universal Exhibition of 1929.
- Spring & Summer Days of operation (From March 31 to October 30): Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 21 to 23 hours.
- Winter Days of operation (From October 31 to March 30): Friday and Saturday Operating hours: From 19 to 21 hours.
The Mercado de San José, better known as "La Boquería", is a central municipal market located on Las Ramblas in Barcelona. It is the ideal place to buy fresh products, although today the market has become a striking tourist attraction.
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Mercado de la Boqueria
91 La RamblaThe Mercado de San José, better known as "La Boquería", is a central municipal market located on Las Ramblas in Barcelona. It is the ideal place to buy fresh products, although today the market has become a striking tourist attraction.
The Palau de la Música is a music auditorium located on Sant Pere més Alt Street in the Ribera district of Barcelona, Spain. It was designed by the Barcelona architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner, one of the leading representatives of Catalan modernism.
508 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Palace of Catalan Music
4-6 C/ Palau de la MúsicaThe Palau de la Música is a music auditorium located on Sant Pere més Alt Street in the Ribera district of Barcelona, Spain. It was designed by the Barcelona architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner, one of the leading representatives of Catalan modernism.
The Hospital de Sant Pau is a group of buildings located in Barcelona, designed by the architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner, one of the main representatives of Catalan modernism.
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Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau
167 Carrer de Sant QuintíThe Hospital de Sant Pau is a group of buildings located in Barcelona, designed by the architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner, one of the main representatives of Catalan modernism.
The Gran Teatre del Liceu de Barcelona, known as "El Liceu", is the oldest and most prestigious active theater in Barcelona, especially as an opera theater, among which it is considered one of the most important in the world.
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Gran Teatre del Liceu
51-59 La RamblaThe Gran Teatre del Liceu de Barcelona, known as "El Liceu", is the oldest and most prestigious active theater in Barcelona, especially as an opera theater, among which it is considered one of the most important in the world.
The castle of Montjuic is an old military fortress located on the mountain of Montjuic, in the city of Barcelona. The strength was an installation of the Spanish Army, although later it was ceded in the city council of the city, who manages it at the moment.
585 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Castell de Montjuïc
66 Ctra. de MontjuïcThe castle of Montjuic is an old military fortress located on the mountain of Montjuic, in the city of Barcelona. The strength was an installation of the Spanish Army, although later it was ceded in the city council of the city, who manages it at the moment.
The Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium is a municipal sports venue located on the Montjuic mountain in the Sants-Montjuïc district, in Barcelona, Spain. The original stadium was inaugurated on May 20, 1929, by King Alfonso XIII, a day after the inauguration of the International Exhibition.
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Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys
17 Passeig OlímpicThe Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium is a municipal sports venue located on the Montjuic mountain in the Sants-Montjuïc district, in Barcelona, Spain. The original stadium was inaugurated on May 20, 1929, by King Alfonso XIII, a day after the inauguration of the International Exhibition.
El Pueblo Español is an open-air architectural "museum" located on the Montjuic mountain in the city of Barcelona, a few meters from the Magic Fountains of Montjuic. It is a museum that offers contemporary art, architecture, crafts and gastronomy.
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Poble Espanyol
13 Av. Francesc Ferrer i GuàrdiaEl Pueblo Español is an open-air architectural "museum" located on the Montjuic mountain in the city of Barcelona, a few meters from the Magic Fountains of Montjuic. It is a museum that offers contemporary art, architecture, crafts and gastronomy.
MUHBA Turó de la Rovira
s/n Carrer de Marià LabèrniaParks & Nature
One of the most beautiful gardens to visit in Barcelona, also hosting a music festival once a year with big names of the international scene.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Festival Jardins de Pedralbes
686 Avinguda DiagonalOne of the most beautiful gardens to visit in Barcelona, also hosting a music festival once a year with big names of the international scene.
Parque Turo
19 Av. de Pau Casals
Parque de la Ciudadela
21 Passeig de PicassoIt is a work of Antoni Gaudí and is undoubtedly the most famous park in the city due to its uniqueness and the views it offers of the city. In 1969 it was declared a historical-artistic monument of national interest and in 1984 it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
The park consists of 2 differentiated areas: the Monumental Axis, which requires the purchase of an entrance, and the free access zone that is open to all visitors free of charge.
The general admission price is 7,50€ Children 0-6 years and adults with the pink card have free admission. For people with disabilities with a companion, the price of the ticket is 5,25€ in total.
Low season (winter-autumn)
- From January
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Parque Güell
It is a work of Antoni Gaudí and is undoubtedly the most famous park in the city due to its uniqueness and the views it offers of the city. In 1969 it was declared a historical-artistic monument of national interest and in 1984 it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
The park consists of 2 differentiated areas: the Monumental Axis, which requires the purchase of an entrance, and the free access zone that is open to all visitors free of charge.
The general admission price is 7,50€ Children 0-6 years and adults with the pink card have free admission. For people with disabilities with a companion, the price of the ticket is 5,25€ in total.
Low season (winter-autumn)
- From January
Entertainment & Activities
Independent cinema with a cozy bistrot, try one of their craft beers.
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Zumzeig Cinema
53 Carrer de BéjarIndependent cinema with a cozy bistrot, try one of their craft beers.
Museo del FC Barcelona
s/n C. d'Arístides MaillolFutbol Club Barcelona Stadium
The Barcelona Zoo is a zoo located in the Ciudadela Park, in Barcelona. Its location was chosen because the buildings of the park were available after the Universal Exhibition of Barcelona in 1888.
460 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zoo de Barcelona
The Barcelona Zoo is a zoo located in the Ciudadela Park, in Barcelona. Its location was chosen because the buildings of the park were available after the Universal Exhibition of Barcelona in 1888.
L'Aquàrium de Barcelona, located in the Old Port of Barcelona, is the main and only large aquarium of the city and of Catalonia. In addition, it is the most important center in the world in Mediterranean themes.
375 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Acuario de Barcelona
s/n Moll d'EspanyaL'Aquàrium de Barcelona, located in the Old Port of Barcelona, is the main and only large aquarium of the city and of Catalonia. In addition, it is the most important center in the world in Mediterranean themes.
Parque de Diversiones Tibidabo
3 Plaça del Tibidabo