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Park Güell

Public Modernista park by Antoni Gaudí, conceived as a garden city and renowned for its organic forms, mosaics and viewpoints over Barcelona.

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Park Güell

Polígon Montbau

A collective housing complex of detached, orthogonal blocks arranged to maximise light, ventilation and connection with the natural surroundings.

Polígon Montbau

Plaça Reial

An iconic 19th-century square where neoclassical architecture meets lively terraces.

Plaça Reial

Porxos d’en Xifré

Porticoed complex of Neoclassical residences commissioned by Josep Xifré, who made his fortune in the Americas, and completed in 1840.

Porxos d’en Xifré

Rambla del Poblenou

A commercial and pedestrian axis in Poblenou, a tree-lined promenade with terraces, modernista architecture and a real neighbourhood vibe.

Rambla del Poblenou

Parc del Centre del Poblenou

An urban park where modern architecture meets abundant Mediterranean vegetation across 5,500 m² of inventive design.

Parc del Centre del Poblenou

Parc Diagonal Mar

An ambitious contemporary urban park, pioneering in originality and sustainable architectural thinking.

Parc Diagonal Mar

Jardins de Laribal

The Jardins de Laribal, full of lush greenery, are one of the most charming corners of Montjuïc hill in Barcelona.

Jardins de Laribal

Avinguda de Gaudí

A pedestrian avenue linking the Sagrada Família with the Hospital de Sant Pau, known for its modernista street lamps, terraces and neighbourhood feel.

Avinguda de Gaudí

Rambla del Raval

A wide pedestrian boulevard in the heart of El Raval, an open, multicultural space lined with palm trees, terraces and everyday city life.

Rambla del Raval

Canòdrom Meridiana

Former greyhound racing track in Barcelona, an iconic example of Catalan rationalism and modern architecture from the 1960s.

Canòdrom Meridiana

Pont de Bac de Roda

The Pont de Bac de Roda, by Santiago Calatrava, is a sculptural structure linking the districts of Sant Andreu and Sant Martí.

Pont de Bac de Roda

Carrer de Montcada

A major street of medieval Barcelona, lined with Renaissance courtyards and palaces.

Carrer de Montcada

Hivernacle

A large iron-and-glass greenhouse, set within Parc de la Ciutadella.

Hivernacle

Jardí d’Aclimatació de Montjuïc

The Jardí d’Aclimatació de Montjuïc is a small botanical garden, perfect for a leisurely stroll in the heart of Montjuïc.

Jardí d’Aclimatació de Montjuïc

Parc de l’Espanya Industrial

Urban green space next to Sants station, with a large artificial lake and a metal dragon that doubles as a slide.

Parc de l’Espanya Industrial

Plaça del Rei

Gothic corner that reflects the city’s glorious past in the Middle Ages.

Plaça del Rei

Plaça de Sant Jaume

A political and institutional centre of Barcelona for centuries, right in the heart of the Gothic Quarter.

Plaça de Sant Jaume

Pla de Palau

Current square and the city's former commercial and administrative hub, the historic gateway from the sea.

Pla de Palau

La Casa dels Entremesos

Traditional Catalan popular culture centre that preserves and displays Barcelona’s giants, big-headed figures and festive bestiary.

La Casa dels Entremesos

Rambla de Catalunya

Known for its modernista buildings and terraces, this elegant pedestrian street runs parallel to Passeig de Gràcia and is perfect for an unhurried stroll, with plenty to tempt you along the way.

Rambla de Catalunya

Parc del Fòrum

A multi-purpose seafront venue bringing together contemporary architecture, culture and large-scale outdoor events.

Parc del Fòrum

Port Olímpic

An iconic marina and lively area for leisure, dining and activities on the water.

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Port Olímpic

Jardí Botànic de Barcelona

A 14-hectare site on Montjuïc focused on conserving and exploring the biodiversity of the world’s Mediterranean-climate regions.

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Jardí Botànic de Barcelona

Parc del Laberint

Designed in 1791, it features a distinctive cypress maze and combines an 18th-century neoclassical garden with a 19th-century Romantic one.

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Parc del Laberint

Mirador – Torre de Collserola

A public observatory atop Barcelona’s tallest telecommunications tower.

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Mirador – Torre de Collserola

Parc de Cervantes

A themed garden extending across approximately nine hectares, featuring a specialised collection of rose bushes.

Parc de Cervantes

Parc de l’Estació del Nord

An urban land-art park developed on the site of a former railway station.

Parc de l’Estació del Nord

Parc de la Creueta del Coll

A green, hilly area in the Gràcia district, with a public bathing spot and spaces for relaxation and recreation.

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Parc de la Creueta del Coll

Parc de la Pegaso

Urban park built on the site of the former Pegaso factory, with green spaces, canals and play areas.

Parc de la Pegaso

Estació de metro L9 Europa-Fira

Deep-level metro station arranged around a circular shaft with stacked tracks and exposed structure.

Estació de metro L9 Europa-Fira

Parc Central de Nou Barris

In the north of Barcelona lies a spacious oasis, ideal for enjoying nature and leisure areas.

Parc Central de Nou Barris

Parc de Joan Miró

An urban landscaped space defined by Miró’s art, an artificial water channel and tree-lined areas.

Parc de Joan Miró

Paral·lel

A historic avenue of Barcelona’s entertainment scene, birthplace of cabaret and a centre of nightlife since the 20th century.

Paral·lel

Jardí Botànic Històric

On Montjuïc, there is an unexpected garden with Euro-Siberian plant species and tall trees.

Jardí Botànic Històric

Marina Port Fòrum

Contemporary marina along Barcelona’s coastline, with nautical activities, dining and leisure options.

Marina Port Fòrum

Parc del Clot

An urban space in Sant Martí, where industrial history blends into everyday life.

Parc del Clot

Walls and entrance gate to the Roman city of Barcino – Friezes from the Col·legi d’Arquitectes (Plaça Nova)

One of the clearest surviving traces of ancient Barcino, this defensive structure is testament to the city’s Roman origins.

Walls and entrance gate to the Roman city of Barcino – Friezes from the Col·legi d’Arquitectes (Plaça Nova)

Port Vell

The oldest part of Barcelona’s port, now a waterfront area for leisure, culture and maritime activities.

Port Vell

Torre del Rellotge

One of the Mediterranean’s earliest lighthouses, now transformed into a stone clock, visible from many points around the harbour.

Torre del Rellotge

Parc de les Glòries

A large public space at the junction of Gran Via, Diagonal and Meridiana, where biodiversity is nurtured and a wide range of leisure options is available.

Parc de les Glòries

Plaça d'Espanya

A large square and monumental gateway to Montjuïc, marked by its central fountain, the Venetian Towers and the former bullring, now a shopping centre.

Plaça d'Espanya

Plaça de Sant Felip Neri

A small romantic square, dominated by a fountain and the Baroque church of Sant Felip Neri.

Plaça de Sant Felip Neri

Gràcia Squares

A series of pedestrian squares in Gràcia that serve as informal neighbourhood meeting places, shaped by terraces, history and neighbourhood life.

Gràcia Squares

Fossar de les Moreres

Memorial to the War of the Spanish Succession, in the square beside the Basílica de Santa Maria del Mar.

Fossar de les Moreres

Mirador de Colom

Monumental column crowned by Christopher Columbus, with a 360º viewpoint over the port, city and horizon.

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Mirador de Colom

Parc de la Ciutadella

Barcelona’s first public park and a large green space with a monumental waterfall, a boating lake, museums and sculptures.

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Parc de la Ciutadella

Parc del Castell de l’Oreneta

The park is an extensive urban woodland climbing the slopes of Collserola, to the west of Barcelona.

Parc del Castell de l’Oreneta

Font de Canaletes

An iconic iron fountain on La Rambla – and the place where Barça victories are celebrated.

Font de Canaletes

Font Màgica de Montjuïc

An iconic fountain known for its water, light and music shows.

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Font Màgica de Montjuïc

Passeig de Gràcia

One of Barcelona’s most emblematic avenues, a showcase of Modernisme and contemporary luxury.

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Passeig de Gràcia

Plaça de Catalunya

Barcelona’s nerve centre and main transport hub, as well as a natural meeting point for shopping, dates and everyday life.

Plaça de Catalunya

Passeig del Born

A pedestrian area linking the Basílica de Santa Maria del Mar with the former Mercat del Born, lined with bars, shops and 14th-century buildings.

Passeig del Born

Jardins de Mossèn Costa i Llobera

A walk among untamed greenery in the city is only possible at the Jardins de Mossèn Costa i Llobera, nestled on Montjuïc’s slopes.

Jardins de Mossèn Costa i Llobera

Find Barcelona's most notable urban viewpoints and spaces