Monuments of Barcelona

 

Barcelona's main monuments to visit during your stay in the Catalan capital:

 

Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, is a city of a thousand faces, where history and modernity meet in harmony. Its emblematic monuments, testimony to its rich past and creative dynamism, attract millions of visitors every year. From Gaudi's spectacular architecture to Roman remains and contemporary works of art, Barcelona offers a veritable journey through time and style. This chapter invites you to discover Barcelona's must-see monuments, each telling a part of the fascinating story of this vibrant, cosmopolitan metropolis.

 

Visit also our Barcelona city guide to find the very best of Barcelona like the Where to eat in Barcelona guide, our shopping guide, our guide of best Museums, our Best nightlife guide of Barcelona...

    La Sagrada Familia - Barcelona

    The Sagrada Familia

    THE masterpiece of Antoni Gaudí and the most visited monument in Spain. Definitely the one you should visit first! Its history, its architecture and our advice to discover it ..

    Park Guell - Barcelona

    Park Guell

    The Park Güell was destined to become a "garden city". This titanic project by Gaudí was never finished. It remains today as it was at the time: two houses and the park. An extraordinary park of course...

    Casa Batlló - Barcelona

    Casa Batlló

    Discover the fundamental work of Catalan modernism..

    The Casa Batlló is the most original and dreamlike of the achievements of the architect Antoni Gaudí that you can visit in Barcelona. Polychrome facade decorated with ceramic and glass, undulating roof representing a mythical dragon.

    La Casa Milà - La Pedrera - Barcelona

    La Casa Milà - La Pedrera

    After the Sagrada Familia, La Casa Milà or "la Pedrera" as it is often called, is probably Gaudi's second most popular building in Barcelona.

    La Casa Vicens - Barcelona

    La Casa Vicens

    The Casa Vicens is the first important work of Antoni Gaudí. Opened for the first time to the public in autumn 2017. Its inspiration is not yet naturalist, but already the genius of the architect points in each detail of the building..

  • Boqueria Market - Barcelona
    Monument

    Boqueria Market

    La Boqueria market. This market is worth a visit with more than 300 stands, it is the largest food market in Catalonia. It is also the most famous in Barcelona. It is the most famous market in Barcelona, where you can go shopping and often eat some tapas in the corner of a bar. It's also a great place to buy some gourmet souvenirs.

    Ciutat Vella - Rambla, 91
  • Barcelona Liceu
    Monument

    Liceu

    The Gran Teatro del Liceu is one of the most beautiful and prestigious opera houses in Europe. Located in the heart of Barcelona, it is a must for lovers of music and opera.

    El Raval - Rambla, 51-59.
  • Catedral de la Santa Creu
    Monument

    Barcelona Cathedral

    The Cathedral of the Holy Cross is dedicated to Saint Eulalia. Founded in the 13th century and completed in the 15th. Barcelona Cathedral is famous for its impressive Catalan Gothic architecture and its chapels decorated with sculptures and paintings. It also houses many treasures, including the relics of Saint Eulalia.

    Barrio Gótico - Pla de la Seu, 3
  • Palau de la Musica
    Monument

    Catalan Music Palace

    "Palau de la Música Catalana", another wonderful Modernist building by Lluís Domènech i Montaner, the temple of music in Barcelona!

    El Born - Carrer del Palau de la Música, 4
  • Santa Maria Del Mar Barcelona
    Monument

    Church of Santa Maria del Mar

    The Church of Santa Maria del Mar is a fourteenth-century Gothic basilica, located not far from the sea in the Ribera (El Born) district, built by sailors who wanted to compete with the cathedral despite their limited resources. Its sobriety makes it one of the most beautiful examples of Catalan Gothic.

    El Born - Plaça de Santa Maria, 1
  • Recinto Modernista Sant Pau Barcelona
    Monument

    Sant Pau Hospital

    The Sant Pau Hospital is now part of a larger site called the Modernist Site of Sant Pau.  An emblematic place of Barcelona inscribed in the World Heritage List by UNESCO. Its hospital is a living testimony of the modernist era that marked the city of Barcelona at the beginning of the 20th century.

    Eixample right - C/ de St. Antoni Maria Claret, 167
  • Barcelona Cruise Port
    Monument

    Barcelona Cruise Port

    One of Europe's leading cruise ports

    Discover the Barcelona Cruise Port, a gateway to your Mediterranean adventure. Get the lowdown on terminals, transport, and nearby amenities in our comprehensive guide.

    Barceloneta - Terminal South - World Trade Center
  • Plaza Catalunya - Barcelona
    Monument

    Plaça Catalunya

    Plaça de Catalunya is Barcelona's city centre. It lies at the intersection of several of the city's most important districts, including the Eixample, Raval and the Gothic Quarter. It is the geographical reference point for Catalans and tourists alike.

    Eixample right - Plaça de Catalunya
  • Iglesia de Betlém
    Monument

    Betlem Church

    The Church of Betlem in Barcelona, whose official name is Church of "la Mare de Déu de Betlem", is known for its magnificent baroque facade and in particular for the sculpture called Saint Ignatius of Loyola in conversation with Saint Francis Borgia. The church forms the heart of the buildings occupied by the Jesuits until their expulsion in 1767.

    El Raval - Carrer del Carme, 2.
  • Palau Virreina
    Monument

    Virreina Palace

    Virreina Palace on Barcelona's Rambla now houses the "Centre de la Imatge" for temporary exhibitions, mainly of photography, concerts and cultural events. The interest of this place lies in its remarkable architecture, notably its neoclassical facade and its magnificent baroque frescos inside.

    Ciutat Vella - Rambla, 99
  • Plaça Reial - Barcelona
    Monument

    Placa Reial

    Plaça Reial, very nice clubs and bars in this place...

    Barrio Gótico - Plaça Reial
  • Casa Calvet - Gaudi - Barcelona
    Monument

    Casa Calvet

    La Casa Calvet of Antoni Gaudí

    Eixample right - C. De Casp,48
  • Passeig de Gràcia
    Monument

    Passeig de Gràcia

    Passeig de Gràcia is Barcelona's most elegant avenue and one of the best architectural walks in the city with lots of Modernist buildings..

    Eixample right - Passeig de Gràcia
  • Casa Batllo - Gaudi - Barcelona
    Monument

    Manzana de la Discordia

    La Manzana de la Discordia. In the same block of buildings, the work of four of the most important architects of the moment! Casa Lleo Morera, Casa Batllo, Casa Amatller, Casa Mulleras..

    Eixample right - Passeig de Gracia, 43
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    Avinguda del Tibidabo

    Avinguda del Tibidabo

    Sarriá / San Gervasio - Avinguda del Tibidabo
  • La Plaça Sant Jaume
    Monument

    Placa Sant Jaume

    La Plaça Sant Jaume, where the city hall of the city is...

    Barrio Gótico - Plaça de Sant Jaume
  • La Plaça del Rei
    Monument

    Placa del Rei

    La Plaça del Rei, Tinell and the chapel Saint Agata

    Barrio Gótico - Plaça del Rei
  • Plaça Nova
    Monument

    Placa Nova

    Plaça Nova, from where Barcino comes...

    Barrio Gótico - Plaça Nova
  • Plaça del Pi
    Monument

    Placa del Pi

    Plaça del Pi, one of the best loved areas for artists and bohemians...

    Barrio Gótico - Plaça del Pi
  • El Born - Barcelona
    Monument

    El Born

    The Passeig del Born is a favorite area for lovers of Barcelona..

    El Born - Born
  • Palau Güell
    Monument

    Guell Palace

    The Güell Palace, also known as the Palau Güell in Catalan, is one of the most emblematic works of architecture designed by the Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí. It is located in the Raval district of Barcelona, Spain, and was built between 1886 and 1890.

    El Raval - C. Nou de la Rambla, 3-5
  • Monasteri Sant Pau del Camp
    Monument

    Monastery Sant Pau del Camp

    Located in the historic district of El Raval, the Monastery of Sant Pau del Camp - founded in the 9th century - is one of the oldest monasteries in Catalonia and a jewel of Catalan Romanesque architecture.

    El Raval - Carrer de Sant Pau, 99
  • Monument

    Hospital de la Santa Creu

    Today known as the Old Santa Creu Hospital and now a public library, the Hospital de la Santa Creu was for a long time the most important hospital in Barcelona. 

    El Raval - Carrer de l'Hospital, 56
  • El Puerto Olímpico - Barcelona
    Monument

    Olympic Port

    In 1992, with the Olympic Games, Barcelona opened up to the sea and brought about urban upheavals. A new district emerged: the Olympic Village, which has now become the Olympic Port District. Barcelona's Olympic Port invites you to move around, day and night: water sports, discos, bars, restaurants. It is always bustling.

    Villa Olímpica - Carrer de la Marina, 17
  • Monument

    Monument of Christopher Columbus

    The monument to Christopher Columbus is a 60-metre high column that was erected for the 1888 World's Fair in honour of the famous explorer. The view of the city from the top is obviously remarkable.

    Barrio Gótico - Pl. Portal de la Pau
  • La Mercè
    Monument

    Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy

    The Basilica of Our Lady of Grace and St. Michael the Archangel, known simply as the Basilica of Mercy or the Basilica of the Merced, is one of the most emblematic places in Barcelona, located in the Gothic Quarter.

    Barrio Gótico - Plaça de la Mercè, 1
  • Moll d'Espanya - Maremagnum - Barcelona
    Monument

    Moll Espanya Maremagnum

    The Moll d'Espanya - Maremagnum is a shopping centre and a pleasant place to stroll in the sun or shop in one of the thirty or so shops. Located in the Port of Barcelona at the bottom of the Rambla. There is also the Barcelona Aquarium and two nautical clubs.

    Ciutat Vella - Moll d'Espanya
  • Palau Sant Jordi
    Monument

    Sant Jordi Palace

    The Sant Jordi Palace, a place known for its important live concerts and events!!

    Sants / Montjuïc - Passeig Olímpic, 5-7
  • Torre Calatrava
    Monument

    Calatrava Tower

    The Calatrava Tower is an iconic telecommunications tower in the city. Designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, the tower was built as part of the city's preparations for the 1992 Summer Olympics, to serve as a communications hub during the Games and to symbolise the city's modernity and innovation.

    Sants / Montjuïc - Av de L'Estadi
  • Olympic Stadium - Barcelona
    Monument

    Olympic Stadium

    Discover the Olympic Stadium in Barcelona, a masterpiece of modernist architecture that combines history and sports. Learn about its unique elliptical shape, the tower that provides a stunning view of the city, and its significance in Catalonia and Spain's history. See how the stadium continues to play a major role in sports today and plan your visit to explore this landmark firsthand. The Olympic Stadium in Barcelona will be FC Barcelona's home for the 2024/2025 season.

    Sants / Montjuïc - Passeig Olímpic, 17/19

  • Castell de Montjuïc
    Monument

    Montjuïc Castle

    Barcelona's Montjuïc Castle combines a fascinating military past, captivating historical exhibitions and breathtaking panoramic views to offer visitors an unforgettable cultural experience.

    Sants / Montjuïc - Avinguda del Castell
  • La Monumental Barcelona
    Monument

    Monumental Bullring of Barcelona

    The Monumental Bullring of Barcelona

    Eixample right - Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 749
  • Mercat de Sant Antoni
    Monument

    Mercat de Sant Antoni

    Mercat de Sant Antoni is one of the largest markets in Barcelona. It is located in the Raval, in a recently renovated 1900 X-shaped building. It is both a food market and a non-food market with many stands for gourmets, all in an authentic atmosphere!

    Eixample left - Carrer del Comte d'Urgell, 1
  • Monument

    Mercat dels Encants

    Barcelona's Encants Market is the city's largest and best-known flea market. This very old market is now housed under a magnificent reflective roof. The favourite place for bargain hunters of all nations!

    El Clot - Castillejos, 158
  • Monument

    Mercat de la Concepcio

    Mercat de la Concepció is a flower and food market in Barcelona located between the Sagrada Família and the city centre in the Exiample district.

    Eixample right - Carrer d'Aragó, 311-317
  • Mercat Gòtic - Barcelona
    Monument

    Mercat Gòtic

    Mercat Gòtic: A market of secondhand trade which has heart...

    Barrio Gótico - Avinguda de la Catedral, 6
  • Mercat del Ninot - Barcelona
    Monument

    Mercat del Ninot

    Not far from the Plaza de Catalunya, but hidden enough to be off the tourist trail, the Mercat del Ninot is a great food market that we highly recommend for shopping and eating. A good tip!

    Eixample left - Mallorca, 135
  • Mercat Santa Caterina
    Monument

    Mercat Santa Caterina

    Mercat Santa Caterina (Market Holy Catherine) is the latest market built in Barcelona. Totally renovated in 2005 it is a little marvel located in the district of Ribera in Ciutat Vella...

    Ciutat Vella - Francesc Cambó, 16
  • Palau Pedralbes
    Monument

    Pedralbes Palace

    Pedralbes Palace: a museum with a permanent collection including decorative ceramic pieces, also the seat of the headquarters of the Union for the Mediterranean...

    Les Corts - Av Diagonal, 686

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4 comments

  1. so many things to see! - lovelycity (11 Jan 2018 - 08:16)

    love Barcelona, topo bad bad not time enough to visit all monuments, will come back for sure. kisses from UK ;-o

  2. barcalona - nick femano (16 Dec 2017 - 08:56)

    barcalona is a great place

  3. paradise - mark (9 Jun 2016 - 07:48)

    the greatest city I ever have visited on net

  4. Barcelona Architecture - Uwe Jordan (19 Mar 2015 - 08:45)

    Very fond memories of my las t visit in 2002

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