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The Top 10 attractions in Barcelona There are many marvellous things to see in Barcelona, so it is not easy to choose the top ten Barcelona tourist attractions. But we get many requests for a Barcelona Top Ten list, so here it is. Number 1 - La Sagrada Familia Top 10 attractions in Barcelona La Sagrada Familia - the unfinished church by Gaudi.  The official name of La Sagrada Familia church is "Templo Expiatorio de la Sagrada Familia." This is by far the most popular tourist attraction in Barcelona and the only cathedral in the world still under construction. Construction is expected to be finished in 2025. The first stone was laid back in 1882. This incredible structure was designed by architect Antoni Gaudi. He died in 1926, when only a quite small part of his creation had been built. When construction started in 1882, the Sagrada Familia was surrounded mostly by fields. "The famous author George Orwell called la Sagrada Familia “the ugliest building on earth!” Whether you love it or hate it, it is a spectacular and audacious structure, and worth seeing. The construction is and always has been completely financed by private donations and visitor admission fees.  Address and directions to La Sagrada Familia Read more about the Sagrada Familia and see pictures Read about Antoni Gaudi and other Gaudi buildings in Barcelona Gaudi Bus Tour - see Gaudi buildings in Barcelona with native English speaking guide Gaudi Beyond Barcelona Tour - see Miralles Estate, Güell Pavilions, and Colonia Güell Crypt Number 2 - Magic Fountain Top 10 attractions in Barcelona The Magic Fountain of Montjuic.  The Magic Fountain is definately a "must see." It is a magnificent spectacle of water, light and music built in 1929 as one of the biggest attractions of the 1929 Barcelona World Fair and Universal Exposition. To this day it remains one of the most famous spots in Barcelona with an estimated 2.5 million visitors annually. Address of Magic Fountain of Montjuic Barcelona More about Magic Fountain of Montjuic and pictures Bus Tour - Montjuic and Poble Espanyol Number 3 - Picasso Museum Top 10 attractions in Barcelona The Picasso Museum on Carrer de Montcada. The Ruiz-Picassos, Pablo Picasso’s family, lived in Barcelona from 1895 to 1904 having moved to Barcelona permanently from Malaga, where Pablo Picasso was born. Picasso's father was an art teacher and Pablo Picasso had already started his art studies in Malaga, but Barcelona had a huge influence on his early years as a struggling painter and it was in Barcelona that Picasso first exhibited his work. The Picasso museum in Barcelona does not have any of his most famous paintings, but exhibits many sketches and lesser known works, that are a thrill to see. The museum is housed in several fabulous gothic mansions in the old part of Barcelona called El Born. Definately a top attraction in Barcelona. A good tip is to get there early during weekends. Visit the Barcelona museum website for more information on exhibits and Picasso. Address and location of he Picasso Museum of Barcelona Find all the top museums of Barcelona Bus tours with local English speaking guide of Barcelona's top sights
Number 4 - La Rambla Top 10 attractions in Barcelona La Rambla – famouse walking street  The Spanish poet Federico García Lorca is attributed with saying about La Rambla, "It is the only street in the world which I wish would never end". La Rambla starts at Plaza Catalunya and ends at the Monument of Columbus at the Port Vell harbour of Barcelona. La Rambla it is not a spectacular sight, but fun to walk down and enjoy the human heartbeat of Barcelona. If you have not strolled down it, you cannot say you have been in Barcelona. Also called Las Ramblas as it is really a collection of various stretches of street with different names. Be careful of pickpockets on La Rambla and in the Metro. Be particulary careful on La Rambla part of Raval near the harbour in the early hours of the morning. Find address of La Rambla street in Barcelona Read article about La Rambla and the different parts of this walking street in Barcelona Bus Tour - Barcelona Highlights – Barcelona top attractions with local guide Number 5 - FC Barcelona museum & stadium Top 10 attractions in Barcelona FC Barcelona and & Camp Nou Stadium  The Camp Nou stadium tour and museum tours are one of the most popular attractions in Barcelona. Seeing a game with the world stars is of course also a major attraction for sports fans who visit Barcelona Address and directions to FC Barcelona in Barcelona FC Barcelona museum Photos of Camp Nou and Barca museum Article about new FC Barcelona Nou Camp stadium renovation Book bus tour FC Barcelona Musuem & Camp Nou with local English speaking guide Number 6 - Barrio Gotico area of Barcelona Top 10 attractions in Barcelona Barrio Gotico - The Gothic area of Barcelona  The Barrio Gotico is the old city of Barcelona which was built on and around the old Roman town of Barcino. This part of the city is an attraction in itself with many churches, plazas, markets and museums. You can see parts of the old Roman walls and below the city history musuem - Museu d'Història de la Ciutat - there are remains of Roman houses and streets of Barcino. See photos of the Gothic area of Barcelona Find walking tours of Barcelona's Gothic area Number 7 - Park Guell Top 10 attractions in Barcelona Park Guell – by Antoni Gaudi  Designed by Antoni Gaudi and now a UNESCO Worid Heritage Site, a The original plan for Parc Guell was to build a private and exclusive residential garden city with 60 houses on the grounds. The plan to sell houses on this development failed due to lack of interest, and in 1923 the Gaudi’s patron Count Eusebi Güell who had commissioned the job donated the site to the council and it became the public park we can all marvel at today. A must see! Address and directions to Parc Guell Photos and the history of Parc Guell Read about Antoni Gaudi and his other buildings in Barcelona Gaudi Bus Tour - see Gaudi buildings in Barcelona with native English speaking guide Gaudi Beyond Barcelona Tour - see Miralles Estate, Güell Pavilions, and Colonia Güell Crypt Number 8 - Modernist buildings Top 10 attractions in Barcelona The Modernist buildings on Passeig de Gracia  There are three buildings that a worth seeing. Three of them are in the same block. Casa Amatller designed by Josep Puig i Cadafalch - Casa Batlló by Gaudi and Casa Lleó-Morera, are the three famous modernist buildings in Barcelona's famous “Illa de la Discòrdia” ("Block of Discord") A little way up the same street, Passeig de Gracia, you will find another modernist masterpiece by Gaudi called Casa Mila and nicknamed La Pedrera (the Quarry) Click here to see our listing for Casa Batllo. Address and directions to Casa Battlo Address and directions to Casa Amatller Address and directions to Casa Mila Read about Antoni Gaudi and his other buildings in Barcelona Gaudi Bus Tour - see Gaudi buildings in Barcelona with native English speaking guide Gaudi Beyond Barcelona Tour - see Miralles Estate, Güell Pavilions, and Colonia Güell Crypt Number 9 - Poble Espanyol village Top 10 attractions in Barcelona Poble Espanyol - The Spanish Village on Montjuic  Designed by the Catalan architect Josep Puig i Cadafalch, the Poble Espanyol de Barcelona - the Spanish Village of Barcelona - was built in 1929 for the 1929 World Fair and Universal Exposition in Barcelona. The Spanish Village was an architectural experiment to create an “ideal” model for a village, which would represent popular Spanish architecture. Due to popular demand it was left intact after the Exhibition ended Now it houses a wide variety of cafés, restaurants, and over 40 craft workshops. Address and directions to Poble Espanyol Bus Tour - Montjuic and Poble Espanyol Number 10 - Tibidabo hill Top 10 attractions in Barcelona Tibadabo hill and amusement Park  A visit to Tibadabo is absolutely a fun thing to do in Barcelona. The views are fantastic and there is a funky old Scooby-doo style amusement park at the top. You can reach the top of Tibadabo using a variety of transport means including vintage trams and mountain railways, so if the weather is good, then it is a lovely way to spend a few hours. Address and directions to Tibadabo amusement park See photos of Tibadabo's attractions Bus Tour - Barcelona Highlights – Barcelona top attractions with local guide Visit our Things to do in Barcelona guide.We also want to give a special mention to two major attractions 1-2 hours from Barcelona, which are the Montserrat Monastery and the Dali museum in Figueres . |
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