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An incredible building of monumental proportions and meticulous decoration, the Sagrada Familia, Barcelona's emblematic and most visited monument, is one of Antoni Gaudi's most impressive architectural works.

With large number of elements reminding human skeleton, the Casa Batllo, one of the many Antoni Gaudi must-see monuments in Barcelona, is very easily remarkable in the heart of the Passeig de Gracia.

Casa Milà, also known as Pedrera, which means stone quarry, is a huge house with the peculiarity of having no right angles. It also forms part of Antoni Gaudi's unmissable Unesco World Heritage monuments.

The Metropolitan Basilica Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalie is permanently inhabited by 13 geese who protect the cloister. Mainly built between 1298 and 1450, the Gothic style cathedral has been classified as a national artistic historic monument since 1929.

The Picasso Museum, a showcase of the works of Pablo Picasso where photos, ceramics and paintings on display retrace the evolution of one of the most famous Spanish artists. Located in the Born district, the Picasso museum is one of the most visited sites in Barcelona.

Maritime Museum of Barcelona

Located at the foot of Port Vell in the historic Drassanes building, the Maritime Museum of Barcelona, MMB (Museu Marítim de Barcelona) protects magnificent reproductions of boats from each period of history.

Barcelona's Chocolate Museum, a world of sweets where the culture of cocoa is expressed through equally impressive sculptures of monuments, celebrities or comic book heroes of all colours.

Roman, medieval or middle-age, the Barcelona History Museum shares the different stages of the city's evolution. Scattered throughout the Catalan capital, the Barcelona History Museum in Plaça del Rei, (Gothic Quarter) is one of the most rewarding stops on the way.

Barcelona Arenas

Built in the heart of the old bullring of Barcelona, this magnificent shopping centre located in Plaça Espanya consists of a variety of shops, bars, restaurants, cinemas, a sports centre as well as an exceptional view of Montjuic from its terraces.

Barcelona Diagonal Mar

Located at the end of Avenida Diagonal, close to Barcelona's beaches, the 88,000 m2 Diagonal mar shopping centre shares fashion, leisure, electronics, restaurants and cinemas.

Gran Via 2

Located at the foot of the city of Barcelona, on the Gran Via, the magnificent Gran Via 2 shopping centre offers a wide variety of shops, brand name stores, restaurants, fast food, bars, etc... as well as a hypermarket and a movie theater.

Barcelona Les Glories

Located in the Plaça de les Glòries Catalanes, the Les Glories shopping centre is home to many brands such as Zara, Mango, C&a, as well as several cinemas, restaurants and a Carrefour hypermarket.

Maremagnum

Take the swivel bridge across the harbour to reach the Maremagnum, the shopping centre on the waterfront, where you will find a number of shops, as well as a few bars and restaurants that have the privilege of offering a direct view of the old harbour.

L'Illa Diagonal

Located on Avenue Diagonal, the 170 shops of the L'Illa shopping centre share fashion, jewellery, sports, interior decoration, leisure, toys as well as a park for the little ones, 2 hotels, a sports centre and a large number of restaurants and cafés.

Barcelona Maquinista

Fashion, leisure and restaurants, La maquinista gathers the essence of shopping in Barcelona in the largest shopping mall in Catalonia