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    Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Barcelona

    Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Barcelona Spain

    Are You Wondering Which Places To Visit in Barcelona?

    Barcelona is a city where there are many places that can be visited depending on the number of days you decide to spend there. Some sites have free access and others require payment to enjoy an unforgettable experience. Here is a list of the top 10 tourist attractions you can see in Barcelona.

    We also recommend you to plan in advance the reservation of some of the tourist sites to enjoy without worries.

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    1. Basilica de la Sagrada Familia

    1. DESCRIPTION
      • Since the beginning of construction, 50 different types of stone have been used
      • Gaudí conceived the church as a musical instrument that would bring music to the whole city
    2. HOW TO ARRIVE BY UNDERGROUND OR BUS
      • Underground: Lines 2 and 5 “Sagrada Familia station” —–> PLAN YOUR JOURNEY
      • Bus: 19, 33, 34, D50, H10 and B24
    3. PRICES
      • Tickets can only be purchased online
      • Base price: 26 € (SAGRADA FAMILIA “includes Audioguide app”)
    4. SCHEDULE
      • November through February: Monday to Saturday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Sundays from 10:30 am to 6:00 pm. 
      • March and October: Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm. Saturdays from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Sundays from 10:30 am to 7:00 pm. 
      • April through September: Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm. Saturdays from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Sundays from 10:30 am to 8:00 pm.
      • Special opening hours: On 25 and 26 December, 1 and 6 January, opening hours will be from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
      • Phone service hours:
        • November through February: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
        • March and October: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
        • April through September: 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
    5. LINKS FOR BOOKING

    2. Park Güell

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    1. DESCRIPTION
      • Unesco declared it a World Heritage Site in 1984
      • The benches were designed to mold to the body and Gaudí asked a worker to sit on one of them to take his body as a reference
    2. HOW TO ARRIVE BY UNDERGROUND OR BUS
    3. PRICES
      • General admission: 10 €
      • Guided Tour: 22 €
    4. SCHEDULE
      • First and last time bands with tickets available for sale:
        • From 9:30 am to 7:30 pm. 
      • You have 30’ after the time showed on your ticket to enter the site
      • The following times are reserved exclusively for neighbors and Gaudir Més members, and tourist visits are not allowed:
        • “BON DIA BARCELONA”: From 7 to 9:30 am. 
        • “BON VESPRE BARCELONA”: From 8 to 10 pm. 
    5. LINKS FOR BOOKING

    3. Casa Batllò

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    1. DESCRIPTION
      • The wall on the stone base has a wavy pattern reminiscent of a calm sea.
      • Is inspired in the Mediterranean Sea
    2. HOW TO ARRIVE BY UNDERGROUND OR BUS
      • Underground: Lines 2, 3 and 4 “Passeig de Gracia station” —–> PLAN YOUR JOURNEY
      • Bus: 47, 67, 7, A2, H10, H12, L95
    3. PRICES
      • General visit: 29 € (Children under 12 y/o Free Access)
      • Magic nights: 59 € This visit can only be purchased online
      • Be the first visit: 45 € (Children under 12 y/o Free Access) This visit can only be purchased online
    4. SCHEDULE
      • From 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
    5. LINKS FOR BOOKING

    4. Mercat de la Boqueria

    1. DESCRIPTION
      • It is one of the oldest markets in the world with its current location since 1840, although, previously there were already some stops in the year 1217
      • At the World Markets Congress held in Washington D.C. in 2005, it received the distinction of being the Best Market in the World
    2. HOW TO ARRIVE BY UNDERGROUND
    3. PRICES
      • Free access
    4. SCHEDULE
      • MARKET OPENING HOURS
        • Monday to Saturday: 8: 00am – 8:30pm
      • INFORMATION POINT
        • Monday to Saturday: 9: 00am – 3: 00pm
    5. LINKS

    5. Spotify Camp Nou Stadium

    1. DESCRIPTION
      • Was part of the Olympic Games of 1992
      • Currently has the largest capacity in Europe, with a capacity of 99,354 spectators
    2. HOW TO ARRIVE BY UNDERGROUND OR BUS 
      • Underground: Line 3 “Palau Reial station” or “Les Corts station” —–> PLAN YOUR JOURNEY
      • Bus: H8, D20, 54 and V1
    3. PRICES
      • Basic Ticket: 28 €
      • TOTAL XPERIENCE + BASKETBALL ARENA TOUR: 69 €
      • VIRTUAL XPERIENCE: 42 €
      • TOTAL XPERIENCE: 49 €
      • SPORT XPERIENCE: 37 €
      • FLEXIBLE TICKET: 34 €
    4. SCHEDULE
      • January 2 to March 31
        • Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
        • Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
      • April 1 to October 15
        • Monday to Sunday 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
      • October 16 to December 31
        • Monday to Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
        • Sundays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
      • December 25th and January 1st CLOSED
    5. LINKS FOR BOOKING

    6. Gothic Quarter

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    1. DESCRIPTION
      • It has more than 250 gargoyles that enclose witches and evil spirits, this, can be represented as bulls, elephants, monsters and unicorns
    2. HOW TO ARRIVE BY UNDERGROUND OR BUS
      • Underground: Line 3 “Drassanes station” or “Liceu station” and Line 4 “Urquinaona station” or “Jaume I station” –> PLAN YOUR JOURNEY
      • Bus: 47, 59, 67, A2, B20, L95, V17 and H16
    3. PRICES
      • Free access
    4. SCHEDULE
      • 24/7
    5. LINKS FOR BOOKING

    7. Las Ramblas

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    1. DESCRIPTION
      • The oldest hotel in Barcelona is on Las Ramblas
      • FC Barcelona has been celebrating its victories in the traditional Canaletas Fountain since 1930
    2. HOW TO ARRIVE BY UNDERGROUND OR BUS
      • Underground: Line 3 “Catalunya station”(top of Las Ramblas) or “Liceu station”( middle of Las Ramblas) or “Drassanes station” (Beginning of Las Ramblas) —–> PLAN YOUR JOURNEY
      • Bus: 47, 59, V17, V13
    3. PRICES
      • Free access
    4. SCHEDULE
      • 24/7
    5. LINKS FOR BOOKING
      • No links

    8. Picasso Museum

    1. DESCRIPTION
      • With a collection of more than 3500 (paintings, sculptures, drawings, engravings)
      • Occupies five large centers or palaces, which date from the 13th to the 14th century
    2. HOW TO ARRIVE BY UNDERGROUND OR BUS
      • Bus: 39, 45, 51, 120, H14, V15 y V17
    3. PRICES
      • General admission: 12 €; 17 € (with audioguide)
      • Reduced admission: 7 €; 12 € (with audioguide)
      • MORE INFO ABOUT PRICES
    4. SCHEDULE
      • Tuesday to Sundays from 10am to 7pm
        (Including Holidays)
      • Closed:
        • Monday (Including public holiday Mondays)
        • 1st January; 1st May; 24th June and 25th December
      • Reduced opening hours:
        • 5th January from 10am to 5pm
        • 24th and 31st December from 10am to 2pm
      • Free-of-charge times:
      • Thursday afternoons from 5.00pm to 7.00pm
      • First Sunday of each month
      • Open Door days: 12th February, 18th May and  24th September
    5. LINKS FOR BOOKING

    9. Casa Milà (La Pedrera)

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    1. DESCRIPTION
      • Was originally built to demonstrate the economic power of the couple Pere Milà i Camps and Roser Segimon i Artells
      • Was revealed to have sheltered a subway bunker to protect from bombing during the Spanish Civil War
    2. HOW TO ARRIVE BY UNDERGROUND OR BUS
      • Underground: Line 3 and 5 “Diagonal station” —–> PLAN YOUR JOURNEY
      • Bus: V15, V17, H10, H8, 7, 22, 24, 6, 33, 34
    3. PRICES
      • From 25 € to 38 € ——-> MORE INFORMATION ON THE LINK BELOW
    4. SCHEDULE
      • 20 MARCH – 1 NOVEMBER
        • From Monday to Sunday, and holidays: 9:00 am – 8:30 pm
        • Sessions night tour: 09:00 pm – 11:00 pm
      • 2 NOVEMBER – 3 MARCH
        • From Monday to Sunday, and holidays: 9:00 am – 6:30 pm
        • Sessions night tour: 09:00 pm – 11:00 pm
      • Special Christmas schedule:
        • 26 December 2023 to 3 January 2024 from 9:00 am to 8:30 pm
          (1 January from 11:00 am to 8:30 pm)
          Night visit sessions from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm
      • CLOSED:
        • 25 December
        • From 15 to 21 January 2024 for maintenance tasks
    5. LINKS FOR BOOKING

    10. Barcelona´s Palau de la Musica Catalana

    1. DESCRIPTION
      • It was the only modernist concert hall declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO
    2. HOW TO ARRIVE BY UNDERGROUND OR BUS
      • Underground: Line 1 and 4 “Urquinaona station” —–> PLAN YOUR JOURNEY
      • Bus: 47, V15 and V17
    3. PRICES
      • From 16 € to 39 € ——-> MORE INFORMATION ON THE LINK BELOW
    4. SCHEDULE
      • Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
      • Saturdays: from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
      • Sundays and holidays: from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m (2 hours before concerts)
    5. LINKS FOR BOOKING

    FAQs

    1. What is the best time to visit Barcelona with few tourists?

    The spring (April to June) and fall (September to November) seasons offer pleasant weather with fewer crowds, making it ideal for exploring Barcelona’s tourist attractions.

    2. What is the best and the worst season for visiting Barcelona?

    The best time to visit Barcelona is during the months from May to September, when there are warm temperatures tending to be mild-warm temperatures in May and September, and there are beautiful colours during these seasons. But if you don’t mind layering up or experiencing a toned down Barcelona, visit in the winter when hotels reduce their rates and is not so cold (with a Mediterranean weather between 15 and 10 degrees celsius ( 59 – 50 Fahrenheit)

    The worst weather in Barcelona is during October where there is abundant rainfall due to the beginning of fall, but the temperatures are still warm ( 23-17 degrees celsius / 73-63 Fahrenheit)

    3. Are there any specific dress codes for visiting religious sites in Barcelona?

    While there is no strict dress code, it is advisable to dress modestly when visiting religious sites such as cathedrals or churches out of respect for their significance.

    4. Is it necessary to book tickets in advance for popular attractions in Barcelona?

    It is recommended to book tickets online in advance for popular attractions like the La Sagrada Familia or Casa Batlló to avoid long queues and ensure entry at your preferred time slot.

    5. Are there any famous landmarks near Barcelona worth visiting?

    Yes, within a short distance from Barcelona, you can explore iconic landmarks such as Montserrat with its monastery next to the mountains, La Colonia Güell (40 min by car) or Manresa town with its Basilica Santa Maria de la Sea de Manresa.

    6. How can I get around the city easily?

    Barcelona has an excellent public transportation system, with a comprehensive metro network and buses that cover all major areas. You can also explore on foot as many attractions are within walking distance.