Barcelona, one of Europe’s most historic and beautiful cities is filled with fun and fascinating places to visit. Those who travel to Barcelona should break their trip itinerary down by visiting the city’s districts one at a time to better take in its beautiful landmarks and sites of interest. In this blog you will find the ultimate hotspots for your weekend getaway to this amazing Spanish city. You can also find here the cheapest flight tickets to Barcelona!
Architectural Highlights
Among the many sights competing for visitors’ attention in Barcelona are La Sagrada Familia and the Hospital de Sant Pau, both significant architectural works that effectively convey the city’s eclectic style. La Sagrada Familia on Avinguda de Gaudi is the unfinished masterpiece of Barcelona’s most famous architect. There’s more fascinating architecture to be found along Las Ramblas, one of Barcelona’s most popular streets that features performers as well as plenty of places to enjoy a drink or a meal while people-watching.
La Ribera
La Ribera is another recommended destination in Barcelona, with its charming, narrow streets and abundance of wine bars – however, most people wander here to visit the world-famous Picasso Museum that collects many of the artist’s finest works. In-between La Ribera and Las Ramblas is the equally captivating Gothic Quarter, which offers more attractive architecture all the way down to the seafront.
Climbing the hill Montjuc
If you’re keen to get out of the city on your Barcelona break though, there are lots of opportunities to see the city from afar and get back to nature, including climbing the large hill Montjuc to the south-west of the city (or taking the cable car) and the even taller Tibidabo mountain, which also houses a church and a park for family days out. A little further out is Montserrat, where adventurous travelers can tackle the hiking trails and history lovers can explore the secluded monastery.
The museums in Barcelona
If the Picasso Museum has tempted you to see more artworks not covered by your travel guide, you might also consider making the trip to Figueres to see the Salvador Dali Museum, which can be considered an essential experience if you’re a fan of the surrealist painter and filmmaker. Another popular day trip out of Barcelona is the village of Gracia, which is now technically part of Barcelona but retains a highly distinctive identity of its own.
Beach, restaurants and nightlife
Barcelona is renowned for its warm, sunny weather, which makes it a viable destination all year round – though July and August at the height of summer can be stifling for those not accustomed to hot weather. There’s more to Barcelona than just its history and cultural offerings, and this city is also a popular spot for shopping, eating and music and sport events.
La Sagrada Familia
La Sagrada Familia may be Gaudi’s masterpiece, but Park Guell is a close second. This huge park is full of a large number of attractions designed by Gaudi, with new wonders appearing around every corner. Ciutat Vella, the ‘old city’ district, is one of the top districts
to visit when you travel to Barcelona. A fun place to visit in Ciutat Vella is the famed Picasso Museum, which proudly displays the acclaimed artist’s work.
FC Barcelona, Camp Nou
For any fan of the beautiful game, a trip to Barcelona should not definitely include a visit to the stadium of one of the best teams in Europe. The Camp Nou is one of the best stadiums on the continent, which is fitting as it is home to one of the best teams in the world. With a capacity of over 90,000, it is a vast arena that is impressive enough on a simple guided tour.
The city of art
Further, Barcelona is a city of art, and nowhere do you realize this more than in the Picasso Museum. This is an absolute must for anyone with even the slightest interest in Pablo Ruiz Picasso, and for real fans it will be a definite highlight of your trip. Other great museums and attractions in this district include the Museum of the City of Barcelona, the Maritime Museum, the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art and the Museum of Natural History.
El Born
If you’re looking for an evening out with a more, refined atmosphere, the lovely El Born district is the place to visit. The many squares are lined with cafes, quaint shops and boutiques, bars and restaurants, in a neighbourhood of medieval architecture. It’s one of the most interesting and beautiful neighbourhoods of Barcelona, where you can have an enjoyable, quiet evening.