Guidebook for Barcelona
Food Scene
In Spanish “granja” means farm, and in Barcelona a trip to Granja M. Viader means you’re in for a chocolate treat. At Granja M. Viader, guests can order up churros and melted chocolate, a classic Spanish treat. Granja M. Viader isn’t just a sweet shop. It’s also a historic site, dating back to the mid 1800s when it did in fact operate as a farm in Barcelona. If it’s a hot day and warm thick chocolate sounds too intense, try one of the milkshakes. They’re just as thick the melted chocolate but will still cool you off.
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Granja M Viader
4 Carrer d'en XuclàIn Spanish “granja” means farm, and in Barcelona a trip to Granja M. Viader means you’re in for a chocolate treat. At Granja M. Viader, guests can order up churros and melted chocolate, a classic Spanish treat. Granja M. Viader isn’t just a sweet shop. It’s also a historic site, dating back to the mid 1800s when it did in fact operate as a farm in Barcelona. If it’s a hot day and warm thick chocolate sounds too intense, try one of the milkshakes. They’re just as thick the melted chocolate but will still cool you off.
A highly popular coffee shop in the center of Barcelona, that provides coffee for other cafes as well as serving up delicious cups in their own shop. The baristas here are quite knowledgeable. They measure out each cup of coffee individually and feature a poster of many different flavors of coffees to help you decide what to order. They serve absolutely everything from hand pours to cold brews to coffee-lemonade combos and small-batch espressos. So, you’ll always have plenty of options.
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Nomad Coffee Lab & Shop
12 Passatge SertA highly popular coffee shop in the center of Barcelona, that provides coffee for other cafes as well as serving up delicious cups in their own shop. The baristas here are quite knowledgeable. They measure out each cup of coffee individually and feature a poster of many different flavors of coffees to help you decide what to order. They serve absolutely everything from hand pours to cold brews to coffee-lemonade combos and small-batch espressos. So, you’ll always have plenty of options.
Prepare to taste the most heavenly baked goods of your life at Caelum. They are are made by monks and nuns from different parts of Spain. Situated in El Barri Gotic (the gothic quarter), this little cafe has an atmosphere you cannot find anywhere else. The coffee is good, but you’re coming here to enjoy the pastries and the ambience.
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Caelum
8 Carrer de la PallaPrepare to taste the most heavenly baked goods of your life at Caelum. They are are made by monks and nuns from different parts of Spain. Situated in El Barri Gotic (the gothic quarter), this little cafe has an atmosphere you cannot find anywhere else. The coffee is good, but you’re coming here to enjoy the pastries and the ambience.
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If you are into Latin American cuisine, this is a very good start. The menu offers food from several Latin countries (Colombia, Argentina, Peru and Mexico), it might not be exactly as it would be in the country of origin but it's the closest you would get in the area. Please, do not miss the CEVICHE CARTAGENERO (from Colombia) and SUPER NACHOS (from Mexico). Music, decoration and cocktails are very nice.
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Machete Latino Street Food
20 Carrer AmpleIf you are into Latin American cuisine, this is a very good start. The menu offers food from several Latin countries (Colombia, Argentina, Peru and Mexico), it might not be exactly as it would be in the country of origin but it's the closest you would get in the area. Please, do not miss the CEVICHE CARTAGENERO (from Colombia) and SUPER NACHOS (from Mexico). Music, decoration and cocktails are very nice.
This is a take-away restaurant where everything is prepared with love by 2 friendly young ladies. There are no tables but food is 100% homemade, super tasty and prices are extremely affordable. Great to grab and keep discovering the city.
IAN Take away
58 Carrer dels EscudellersThis is a take-away restaurant where everything is prepared with love by 2 friendly young ladies. There are no tables but food is 100% homemade, super tasty and prices are extremely affordable. Great to grab and keep discovering the city.
This gastrobar has a varied selection of food, all them mixing interesting ingredients and lots of flavour. They have tables outdoors where you can enjoy the good weather with a creative cocktail while your food is served. Prices are very affordable.
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Filomena Gastrobar
8 Carrer d'AldanaThis gastrobar has a varied selection of food, all them mixing interesting ingredients and lots of flavour. They have tables outdoors where you can enjoy the good weather with a creative cocktail while your food is served. Prices are very affordable.
This place is located inside the Filmoteca, so if you have the opportunity to go there to watch an interesting/creative/indie film it would be a great idea to stop at the restaurant. La Monroe, has a small menu but it's compensated by the creativity and flavour of the dishes. Customer Service is amazing and cocktails should not be missed. Plus, decoration makes you feel comfortable and curious. A wonderful place !
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La Monroe
1-9 Plaça de Salvador SeguíThis place is located inside the Filmoteca, so if you have the opportunity to go there to watch an interesting/creative/indie film it would be a great idea to stop at the restaurant. La Monroe, has a small menu but it's compensated by the creativity and flavour of the dishes. Customer Service is amazing and cocktails should not be missed. Plus, decoration makes you feel comfortable and curious. A wonderful place !
Located in the Born, this restaurant offers exotic Vietnamese tapas and artisanal beverages. Food is truly authentic and prices are affordable. A true jewel !
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Mosquito
46 C/ dels CardersLocated in the Born, this restaurant offers exotic Vietnamese tapas and artisanal beverages. Food is truly authentic and prices are affordable. A true jewel !
Small hidden place that serves food from countries within the Tropic area... mostly Latin and Asian fusions. Dishes and cocktails here are AMAZING. Ohh and decoration is lovely, with a special industrial-vintage charm. No one should miss this place.
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Trópico
24 Carrer del Marquès de BarberàSmall hidden place that serves food from countries within the Tropic area... mostly Latin and Asian fusions. Dishes and cocktails here are AMAZING. Ohh and decoration is lovely, with a special industrial-vintage charm. No one should miss this place.
Nabbing a decent cup of coffee can be tricky in the touristy area of Barceloneta. La Roseta is a beach-front cafe and bakery specializing in modern pastries like cronuts, small bites, smoothies, and delicious coffee. It’s a small spot but it often isn’t very crowded. It’s great for a quick lunch by the beach.
La Roseta
37 Carrer de MeerNabbing a decent cup of coffee can be tricky in the touristy area of Barceloneta. La Roseta is a beach-front cafe and bakery specializing in modern pastries like cronuts, small bites, smoothies, and delicious coffee. It’s a small spot but it often isn’t very crowded. It’s great for a quick lunch by the beach.
This huge public market is one of the city’s most famous tourist landmarks, accessed around two thirds of the way up the tourism hub of Las Ramblas. The first mention of La Boquería dates back to 1217, and it still stands today as a vibrant and busy market. The grand iron entrance leads into what is one of Europe’s largest and most famous food markets, selling a rainbow infused selection of fruits, and never-ending supply of exotic fruit smoothies and fresh lemonade. Visitors can even enjoy something to eat at the famous El Quim de la Boquería restaurant at the heart of the market.
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91 La RamblaThis huge public market is one of the city’s most famous tourist landmarks, accessed around two thirds of the way up the tourism hub of Las Ramblas. The first mention of La Boquería dates back to 1217, and it still stands today as a vibrant and busy market. The grand iron entrance leads into what is one of Europe’s largest and most famous food markets, selling a rainbow infused selection of fruits, and never-ending supply of exotic fruit smoothies and fresh lemonade. Visitors can even enjoy something to eat at the famous El Quim de la Boquería restaurant at the heart of the market.
Drinks & Nightlife
Established in 1969, this small bar offers a traditional Spanish experience, complete with countless tributes to the famous jamón. It’s a long, thin, and busy bar – don’t be scared to push through the crowds to find yourself a space. Guests can enjoy one of many delicious bocadillos or tapas, along with the house favorite, cava rosé, to wash the food down. A budget bar offering a truly authentic and friendly experience, Can Paixano has long been a favorite with the locals.
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La Xampanyeria
7 Carrer de la Reina CristinaEstablished in 1969, this small bar offers a traditional Spanish experience, complete with countless tributes to the famous jamón. It’s a long, thin, and busy bar – don’t be scared to push through the crowds to find yourself a space. Guests can enjoy one of many delicious bocadillos or tapas, along with the house favorite, cava rosé, to wash the food down. A budget bar offering a truly authentic and friendly experience, Can Paixano has long been a favorite with the locals.
Open since 2002, this mysterious bar is located in the Dry Martini warehouse. It allows guests entry only upon the repetition of the password, paying homage to its clandestine atmosphere. This bar recreates the atmosphere that characterized Chicago and New York’s society during the Prohibition era in the USA during the 1920s. Speakeasy is not only mysterious, but luxurious too. Guests can enjoy a tempting cocktail in this intriguing and fun environment.
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Dry Martini by Javier De Las Muelas
162 Carrer d'AribauOpen since 2002, this mysterious bar is located in the Dry Martini warehouse. It allows guests entry only upon the repetition of the password, paying homage to its clandestine atmosphere. This bar recreates the atmosphere that characterized Chicago and New York’s society during the Prohibition era in the USA during the 1920s. Speakeasy is not only mysterious, but luxurious too. Guests can enjoy a tempting cocktail in this intriguing and fun environment.
The Razzmatazz nightclub has been in Barcelona for such a long time already that it might even be considered an institution. It is huge and it offers a unique mix of people as it attracts clubbers from all kinds of nationalities and musical genres as it has 5 different areas to offer that all play a completely different type of music. So one can first dance to Hip Hop tunes and then wander to the punk rock area to let lose even more. There is an entrance fee of 15€ that enables access to all 5 areas and that also includes a free drink. Due to the enormous size of the Club there are also lots of different bars so that in general one does not have to wait very long to be served.
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Раззматазз
122 C/ dels AlmogàversThe Razzmatazz nightclub has been in Barcelona for such a long time already that it might even be considered an institution. It is huge and it offers a unique mix of people as it attracts clubbers from all kinds of nationalities and musical genres as it has 5 different areas to offer that all play a completely different type of music. So one can first dance to Hip Hop tunes and then wander to the punk rock area to let lose even more. There is an entrance fee of 15€ that enables access to all 5 areas and that also includes a free drink. Due to the enormous size of the Club there are also lots of different bars so that in general one does not have to wait very long to be served.
Found in the up and coming Raval area of Barcelona, Robadors 23 offers free live music every night. Jazz on Wednesdays, Flamenco un Sundays, DJs make up the rest of the line-up. It is an authentic place and their back wall is a manga-style mural, painted by one of the many local graffiti artists. The bar opened in 2004 and welcomes different people, locals and international, with a right selection of music with a particular music style each day: flamenco, jazz, bebop, funk, rock and indie music. There is also a cabaret and a small stage put up to host artists during the night. You can eat some typical tapas and drink cocktails, beers or wine.
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23 Robadors
23 Carrer d'En RobadorFound in the up and coming Raval area of Barcelona, Robadors 23 offers free live music every night. Jazz on Wednesdays, Flamenco un Sundays, DJs make up the rest of the line-up. It is an authentic place and their back wall is a manga-style mural, painted by one of the many local graffiti artists. The bar opened in 2004 and welcomes different people, locals and international, with a right selection of music with a particular music style each day: flamenco, jazz, bebop, funk, rock and indie music. There is also a cabaret and a small stage put up to host artists during the night. You can eat some typical tapas and drink cocktails, beers or wine.
Sifó could not be called all that novel but it still has a great atmosphere which is modern and sophisticated. The restaurant has two rooms; the first is the biggest one with a bar and tables behind for dinner and drinks, this area then bottle necks into the DJ decks, from where music is played to spice up the evenings. The bar is decorated with bright coloured bottles and the ambience is fun and relaxing regardless of how full it is. The prices are reasonable, a beer is about 3€ and cocktails between 6 and 7€. You will find a lot of different people here. Some want just for a drink and others who want to have a nice dinner.
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SIFO Restaurant Parrilla Argentina
4 Carrer d'EspalterSifó could not be called all that novel but it still has a great atmosphere which is modern and sophisticated. The restaurant has two rooms; the first is the biggest one with a bar and tables behind for dinner and drinks, this area then bottle necks into the DJ decks, from where music is played to spice up the evenings. The bar is decorated with bright coloured bottles and the ambience is fun and relaxing regardless of how full it is. The prices are reasonable, a beer is about 3€ and cocktails between 6 and 7€. You will find a lot of different people here. Some want just for a drink and others who want to have a nice dinner.
This is the oldest concert hall in Barcelona located in the Gothic district; it offers each night live music shows from blues to Jazz music, Reaggae, African and Brazilian music and flamenco from 22:30. The prices range is from €5 to €8 and you can book tickets for free on the website of the club. A TRULY AWESOME PLACE !
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Harlem Jazz Club
8 Carrer de la Comtessa de SobradielThis is the oldest concert hall in Barcelona located in the Gothic district; it offers each night live music shows from blues to Jazz music, Reaggae, African and Brazilian music and flamenco from 22:30. The prices range is from €5 to €8 and you can book tickets for free on the website of the club. A TRULY AWESOME PLACE !
Apolo is located in the Carrer Nou de la Rambla in the Gotic district and is composed of two places, Teatre Apolo and Sala Apolo. The teatre Apolo is a theatre build in 1904 and which hosts shows, performance or musical from several artists. The most renowned place is the Sala Apolo, a club that offers several different theme for each day of the week. It is composed of one large room with banging soundsystem; it is one of the places where you may find the freshest songs from hip hop to dubstep, rock to electro music depending on the day you go. On Monday, there is the Nasty Monday party, On tuesday is Crapy Tuesday, on wednesday there's Canibal Sound System (live root music ), etc.
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Сала Аполо
113 Carrer Nou de la RamblaApolo is located in the Carrer Nou de la Rambla in the Gotic district and is composed of two places, Teatre Apolo and Sala Apolo. The teatre Apolo is a theatre build in 1904 and which hosts shows, performance or musical from several artists. The most renowned place is the Sala Apolo, a club that offers several different theme for each day of the week. It is composed of one large room with banging soundsystem; it is one of the places where you may find the freshest songs from hip hop to dubstep, rock to electro music depending on the day you go. On Monday, there is the Nasty Monday party, On tuesday is Crapy Tuesday, on wednesday there's Canibal Sound System (live root music ), etc.
Known for its extensive cocktail selection, this stunning bar is split into four different areas. Each area is decorated with beautiful sofas, copper clad antique walls and a famous chrome art deco bar. Considered one of the most desirable event locations in the city, Marmalade offers guests a luxurious experience with a warm and cosmopolitan atmosphere. Locals and tourists flock here to play billiard and enjoy budget cocktails all night long.
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Marmalade
4 Carrer de la Riera AltaKnown for its extensive cocktail selection, this stunning bar is split into four different areas. Each area is decorated with beautiful sofas, copper clad antique walls and a famous chrome art deco bar. Considered one of the most desirable event locations in the city, Marmalade offers guests a luxurious experience with a warm and cosmopolitan atmosphere. Locals and tourists flock here to play billiard and enjoy budget cocktails all night long.
Sightseeing
The cathedral certainly is one of the most beautiful Gothic buildings in Barcelona. It stands almost in the centre of the Barri Gòtic.
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Барселонский собор
s/n Pla de la SeuThe cathedral certainly is one of the most beautiful Gothic buildings in Barcelona. It stands almost in the centre of the Barri Gòtic.
A park on the northeastern edge of Ciutat Vella, Parc de la Ciutadella was once Barcelona’s only green space. No ordinary park, this idyllic and green haven in the urban city of Barcelona is perfect not only for long and tranquil walks and peaceful rowing, but boasts several attractions too, from a zoo to a museum. The bandstand just completes this lively yet peaceful park, which attracts locals and tourists alike. Parc de la Ciutadella is perfect if you want an alternative to the centre of the city.
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Парк Сьютаделья
21 Passeig de PicassoA park on the northeastern edge of Ciutat Vella, Parc de la Ciutadella was once Barcelona’s only green space. No ordinary park, this idyllic and green haven in the urban city of Barcelona is perfect not only for long and tranquil walks and peaceful rowing, but boasts several attractions too, from a zoo to a museum. The bandstand just completes this lively yet peaceful park, which attracts locals and tourists alike. Parc de la Ciutadella is perfect if you want an alternative to the centre of the city.
Santa María del Mar is Barcelona’s cathedral and finest example of its expertise in Gothic architecture, with stunning stained glass windows and the famous window of Ascension. Also notable for its flat-topped octagonal towers, it is a beautiful site from the outside as well as the inside, where guests can admire the floors and discover the private tombs that give so much character and history to the cathedral. The interior is almost devoid of any imagery giving it a simple charm.
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Церковь Санта-Мария-дель-Мар
1 Plaça de Santa MariaSanta María del Mar is Barcelona’s cathedral and finest example of its expertise in Gothic architecture, with stunning stained glass windows and the famous window of Ascension. Also notable for its flat-topped octagonal towers, it is a beautiful site from the outside as well as the inside, where guests can admire the floors and discover the private tombs that give so much character and history to the cathedral. The interior is almost devoid of any imagery giving it a simple charm.
Another of Gaudí’s pieces of work, but unique in itself, the Sagrada Familia is his most-famous piece of architecture, and an icon of Barcelona. In construction since 1882, and with the end not even in sight, this is a working piece of art, making it a very engaging visit indeed. Not only is it a spectacular feast for the eyes from the outside, with beautiful views from each side, the Sagrada Familia also boasts a fantastic museum inside. For less than €20 you can admire the incredible interior, including the tower. An unfinished masterpiece, but beautiful nonetheless, visitors to Barcelona simply can’t miss visiting the Sagrada Familia.
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Mallorca - Marina station
Another of Gaudí’s pieces of work, but unique in itself, the Sagrada Familia is his most-famous piece of architecture, and an icon of Barcelona. In construction since 1882, and with the end not even in sight, this is a working piece of art, making it a very engaging visit indeed. Not only is it a spectacular feast for the eyes from the outside, with beautiful views from each side, the Sagrada Familia also boasts a fantastic museum inside. For less than €20 you can admire the incredible interior, including the tower. An unfinished masterpiece, but beautiful nonetheless, visitors to Barcelona simply can’t miss visiting the Sagrada Familia.
Casa Milà , also known as“La Pedrera”, has been a UNESCO Cultural World Heritage site since 1984 because of its exceptional universal value. This heritage anniversary has also coincided with the completion of the restoration works on the façade of La Pedrera. The restoration, promoted by Catalunya-La Pedrera Foundation, shows the foundation’s desire to maintain and preserve one of Antoni Gaudí’s most emblematic civil buildings for future generations. A must-visit while in Barcelona. Specially in summer, there are some special events at night so it's better to book online way in advance.
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Каса Мила
92 Pg. de GràciaCasa Milà , also known as“La Pedrera”, has been a UNESCO Cultural World Heritage site since 1984 because of its exceptional universal value. This heritage anniversary has also coincided with the completion of the restoration works on the façade of La Pedrera. The restoration, promoted by Catalunya-La Pedrera Foundation, shows the foundation’s desire to maintain and preserve one of Antoni Gaudí’s most emblematic civil buildings for future generations. A must-visit while in Barcelona. Specially in summer, there are some special events at night so it's better to book online way in advance.
Casa Batlló is one of the two great buildings designed by Antoni Gaudí on Passeig de Gràcia, the other being La Pedrera. From the outside the façade of Casa Batlló looks like it has been made from skulls and bones. The "Skulls" are in fact balconies and the "bones" are supporting pillars. Gaudí used colours and shapes found in marine life as inspiration for his creativity in this building e.g. the colours chosen for the façade are those found in natural coral.
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Дом-музей Каса-Батльо
43 Pg. de GràciaCasa Batlló is one of the two great buildings designed by Antoni Gaudí on Passeig de Gràcia, the other being La Pedrera. From the outside the façade of Casa Batlló looks like it has been made from skulls and bones. The "Skulls" are in fact balconies and the "bones" are supporting pillars. Gaudí used colours and shapes found in marine life as inspiration for his creativity in this building e.g. the colours chosen for the façade are those found in natural coral.
Barceloneta beach is just 20 min walking from our apartment. La Barceloneta beach is Barcelona’s most bustling and touristy stretch of sand and sea. A must-visit if you’re in the city, it is a great place to enjoy some fresh seafood in one of many chiringuitos (seaside huts) or seaside restaurants. Visitors to the beach not only swim, but can get stuck into a variety of water sports, windsurfing and kite-surfing being the most popular options on this beach. Lively both day and night, and easily accessible, this beach is perfect if you still want to be close to the city’s main attractions.
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Ла Барселонета
Barceloneta beach is just 20 min walking from our apartment. La Barceloneta beach is Barcelona’s most bustling and touristy stretch of sand and sea. A must-visit if you’re in the city, it is a great place to enjoy some fresh seafood in one of many chiringuitos (seaside huts) or seaside restaurants. Visitors to the beach not only swim, but can get stuck into a variety of water sports, windsurfing and kite-surfing being the most popular options on this beach. Lively both day and night, and easily accessible, this beach is perfect if you still want to be close to the city’s main attractions.
Arts & Culture
A prominent hill overlooking Barcelona and boasting fantastic city views, Montjuïc is very popular with tourists, especially since the surrounding Montjuïc area offers much to see and do in itself. Possibly even more exciting than the views themselves, is the cable car that takes visitors up to Montjuïc and directly to the castle, which also offers fantastic views of the city. On summer weekends there are several events going on here, from picnis to live concerts and outdoors markets from local emerging designers... no one should miss this on a sunday afternoon.
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Замок Montjuïc
66 Ctra. de MontjuïcA prominent hill overlooking Barcelona and boasting fantastic city views, Montjuïc is very popular with tourists, especially since the surrounding Montjuïc area offers much to see and do in itself. Possibly even more exciting than the views themselves, is the cable car that takes visitors up to Montjuïc and directly to the castle, which also offers fantastic views of the city. On summer weekends there are several events going on here, from picnis to live concerts and outdoors markets from local emerging designers... no one should miss this on a sunday afternoon.
In the Museu d’Història de la Ciutat (MUHBA) you can spend your day learning about the historical heritage of Barcelona from the Roman period until now. The museum has seven different locations, which you can all visit with the same ticket. The headquarters are located in Barrio Gótico on Plaça del Rei, where you can go to the underground area and walk along the streets of Roman Barcelona. In this part of the MUHBA you can also visit some medieval buildings, for example Palau Reial, the Chapel of Santa Àgata and Saló del Tinell.
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Museu d'Història de Barcelona MUHBA
s/n Plaça del ReiIn the Museu d’Història de la Ciutat (MUHBA) you can spend your day learning about the historical heritage of Barcelona from the Roman period until now. The museum has seven different locations, which you can all visit with the same ticket. The headquarters are located in Barrio Gótico on Plaça del Rei, where you can go to the underground area and walk along the streets of Roman Barcelona. In this part of the MUHBA you can also visit some medieval buildings, for example Palau Reial, the Chapel of Santa Àgata and Saló del Tinell.
Parks & Nature
Park Güell is by far one of the most impressive public parks in the world. Designed by the famous and much-loved architect Antonio Gaudí, this beautiful park boasts some of his best pieces of work. Originally intended for families to reside in, Park Güell is now essentially an outdoor museum of colorful and playful Gaudi designs. Guests can tour the park at leisure and take pictures with the treasures that can be found scattered around, and even enter the tiny on-site Casa-Museu Gaudí – a museum and gift shop, which is also a Gaudi creation.
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Парк Гуэль
Park Güell is by far one of the most impressive public parks in the world. Designed by the famous and much-loved architect Antonio Gaudí, this beautiful park boasts some of his best pieces of work. Originally intended for families to reside in, Park Güell is now essentially an outdoor museum of colorful and playful Gaudi designs. Guests can tour the park at leisure and take pictures with the treasures that can be found scattered around, and even enter the tiny on-site Casa-Museu Gaudí – a museum and gift shop, which is also a Gaudi creation.