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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.

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

Take a tour of this modernist gem and then buy a ticket for a performance in Barcelona’s main concert hall.

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

This upscale part of Barcelona charms with grand buildings, modernist architecture, fine dining, and trendy bars and luxury shops.

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.

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.

This grand mansion was one of Gaudí’s first major commissions and has now been restored to its original glory.

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

Take a tour of this modernist gem and then buy a ticket for a performance in Barcelona’s main concert hall.

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

Take a tour of this modernist gem and then buy a ticket for a performance in Barcelona’s main concert hall.

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.

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

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.

Take a tour of this modernist gem and then buy a ticket for a performance in Barcelona’s main concert hall.

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

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

This fascinating exploration of Barcelona’s maritime heritage is currently undergoing refurbishment but it’s still worth a quick look.

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