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Which Barcelona's emblematic sights to visit
Between hills and sea, from the summit of Tibidabo to Montjuic Park, from the avenue of the famous and unmissable Ramblas to the walks along the sea from Port Vell to the Forum beaches, the city of Barcelona, capital of Catalonia, is full of many tourist sites.
The Rambla
Meeting point between the unmissable Plaça Catalunya and Barcelona's old port (Port Vell in Catalan) where artists, painters, souvenir shops, restaurants and musicians share the two kilometres of the Catalan capital's busiest pedestrian avenues.
The old port of Barcelona
Bordered by a very pleasant promenade that stretches from the square where the monument erected in memory of the famous navigator Christopher Columbus stands to the very pleasant Barceloneta district located along the beaches, the Port Vell is the oldest port of Barcelona.
Barcelona beaches
Barceloneta, Nova Icària, Nova Mar Bella, Sant Sebastià, Somorrostro or Bogatell, Barcelona's kilometres of beaches that every year welcome millions of people from all over the world who come to walk, swim or party there on the occasion of events such as the Sant Joan's Day celebrations.
The Gothic Quarter
A maze of narrow streets where museums, churches, Roman vestigations and architecture trace the history of Barcelona's oldest district from one square to another. Located between the Born and Raval districts, the Gothic Quarter stretches from the old port to the unmissable Plaça Catalunya.
Passeig de Gracia
The Passeig de Gracia (Paseo de Gracia), Barcelona's fashion boulevard, on which major brands such as Hermés, Chanel, Zara or Diesel share the 1.5 kilometres from Plaça Catalunya to Gracia . It is littered with shops, restaurants, as well as exceptional monuments and architecture such as the Casa Batllo or the Casa Mila.
Montjuic
Famous for the remains of the 1992 Olympic Games, its parks and museums, the Montjuic hill is one of the most visited tourist sites in Barcelona. Situated in the southwest of the city, the 184 meters of greenery offer breathtaking panoramic views of Barcelona.
Park Guell
Originally designed as a garden city, then converted into a public park where monuments, organic shapes, colourful mosaics and breathtaking panoramic views of the city of Barcelona come together, the Güell Park is one of the greatest works created by the architect Antoni Gaudí, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Ciutadella Park
Activities, entertainments, walks and attractions such as the Zoo of Barcelona, a large lake with its boats, gardens, the majestic monumental fountain, sculptures, museums, and a small temple dedicated to the nature, Barcelona's Ciutadella Park is one of the most popular green spaces in the Catalan capital.
Camp Nou
A legendary venue for football fans, the Camp Nou is FC Barcelona's emblematic stadium. With a capacity of over 99,000 seats, it has hosted many historic events, La Liga matches and concerts, the Barça stadium is the largest stadium in Europe. It also houses the FC Barcelona museum.
Grácia district
Ex small village on Barcelona's outskirts, connected to the city by Passeig de Gracia Avenue, Gracia is nowadays one of the most visited districts.
Maze of narrow streets littered with bars, restaurants, squares and shops, Gracia is very famous for its Agust festival when the streets are dressed up.
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Cultural sites
No less than fifty museums including art, architecture, science, war, marine, and sports, share the secrets of a culture rich in history, and of artists who have left an indelible mark on the city's heritage.
Emblematic sites
Barcelona has an exceptional cultural heritage among which internationally renowned architects have left their mark on the most important monuments of Barcelona.
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Green areas
Between sky and sea, amusement parks and historic gardens, from the top of the Tibidabo to Montjuic, Barcelona hosts a very large number of parks covering hundreds of hectares.
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Tarragona
Rich of history and Roman vestiges, nestled on the Mediterranean coast between Reus and Torredembarra, Tarragona is the capital of the province of the same name. Just over an hour south of Barcelona, Tarragona is one of the most popular tourist destinations of Catalonia to discover during a stay in the Costa Dorada.
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Sitges
Located on the Costa del Garraf, a region close to Barcelona and renowned for its coves, beaches and natural areas, Sitges is only 40 kilometres from the Catalan capital. Surrounded by the municipalities of Sant Pere de Ribes, Olivella and Begas, and Casteldefels, Sitges is a seaside resort famous for its carnival.
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Port Aventura World
At only one hour from Barcelona, the 6 thematic areas of PortAventura Park, the 50,000 m2 of aquatic park and the attractions of Ferrari Land, are making PortAventura World an unmissable tourist destination near Barcelona.
Barcelona sightseeingWhat are the emblematic sites of Barcelona ?
From the emblematic districts to the unusual avenues and alleys, from the unmissable peaks to the beaches and ports that line the coast of the Catalan capital, the city of Barcelona offers a diversity of tourist sites not to be missed.
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