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A lake and a majestic fountain are among the highlights in this urban park that stands on the site of the city’s former fortress.

Artistic and affluent, this neighborhood located in the wider district of Sant Pere, Barcelona, sprung up around its Gothic cathedral.

Allow your senses to run wild as you explore the energetic and colorful food stands and tapas bars of Barcelona’s principal food market. 

A palace and a watch tower are among the preserved medieval treasures enclosing this atmospheric square where Christopher Columbus was welcomed upon his return.

Come to this regal square in the heart of the city to rest during sightseeing and mingle with locals in bars and restaurants.

Some of Barcelona’s most famous sites and most famous streets are clustered in the historic center, with new beauty around every corner.

A vast collection of Catalonian art from the 10th to 20th centuries awaits in one of Barcelona’s most emblematic buildings.

A vast collection of Catalonian art from the 10th to 20th centuries awaits in one of Barcelona’s most emblematic buildings.

Take a leisurely promenade along Las Ramblas to experience Barcelona life in all its colourful intensity.

Take a leisurely promenade along Las Ramblas to experience Barcelona life in all its colourful intensity.

If you love exploring medieval streets, watching street artists and eating tapas along shared tables in tiny bars, head straight for the Barri Gòtic of Barcelona.

Immerse yourself in the surreal imagination of Gaudí at this museum and gallery in Barcelona’s fashionable Eixample district.

Realism is a somewhat surprising feature of this museum of modern art, with figurative art taking prime place among the contemporary masterpieces.

Few places better exemplify Barcelona’s long history than this hilltop structure, which holds a complicated place in the city’s heart.

See the early influences of Gaudí’s iconic style in this private home close to his famous Parc Güell.

A lake and a majestic fountain are among the highlights in this urban park that stands on the site of the city’s former fortress.

A lake and a majestic fountain are among the highlights in this urban park that stands on the site of the city’s former fortress.

Realism is a somewhat surprising feature of this museum of modern art, with figurative art taking prime place among the contemporary masterpieces.

Visit one of Europe’s biggest science museums for a fun and educational day out with the whole family.

Some of Barcelona’s most famous sites and most famous streets are clustered in the historic center, with new beauty around every corner.

Some of Barcelona’s most famous sites and most famous streets are clustered in the historic center, with new beauty around every corner.

Take a leisurely promenade along Las Ramblas to experience Barcelona life in all its colourful intensity.

Few places better exemplify Barcelona’s long history than this hilltop structure, which holds a complicated place in the city’s heart.

Barcelona’s civic institutions have long created a lively artistic district, with museums and more in the shadow of a mountainous castle.