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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.

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

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.

Escape the crowds and relax on the golden sands of Barcelona’s northernmost beach. Cool off in the inviting Mediterranean Sea or dine at a traditional chiringuito. 

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

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

This house’s surreal design is a Gaudí classic, with sculptures, tiling and colors that defy traditional conventions.

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

These lively pedestrian streets in the heart of Barcelona are filled with flower stalls, tapas restaurants and street performers. 

Escape the crowds and relax on the golden sands of Barcelona’s northernmost beach. Cool off in the inviting Mediterranean Sea or dine at a traditional chiringuito. 

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

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

The warm water of the Mediterranean Sea and aquatic sports, beach bars and nightlife combine to make this Barcelona’s most popular urban beach.

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

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

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

The vibe is laid-back at this northern Barcelona beach, but there’s still plenty of nightlife and seaside entertainment to make the area exciting for all.

The vibe is laid-back at this northern Barcelona beach, but there’s still plenty of nightlife and seaside entertainment to make the area exciting for all.

Stand on the street to admire the color and brickwork of Gaudí’s first building.

These lively pedestrian streets in the heart of Barcelona are filled with flower stalls, tapas restaurants and street performers. 

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

Discover one of Barcelona’s up-and-coming neighborhoods, a rejuvenated area by the sea with an urban park, a big mall and swimming beaches.

The vibe is laid-back at this northern Barcelona beach, but there’s still plenty of nightlife and seaside entertainment to make the area exciting for all.

The vibe is laid-back at this northern Barcelona beach, but there’s still plenty of nightlife and seaside entertainment to make the area exciting for all.