Sightseeing in Barcelona - what to see. Complete travel guide
In this city visitors will find not only ancient places of interest, but also modern sights. In other words, Barcelona is a city that can easily suit the needs and tastes of every tourist. The most comfortable way of visiting numerous sights of Barcelona is traveling in a special tourist bus, which makes stops in all historical places of the city. The other, not less pleasant, way of sightseeing is simply walking around the city.
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Barceloneta and Port Olympica Beach. Barceloneta is an old Catalonian fish quarter, which is located between the ancient part of the city and the beach. Thanks to its location it is very easy to predict that this is the place where tourists can find best fish restaurants, tapas-bars and small cosy shops in the city. If you go along the boulevard, you will reach Port Olimpica Beach. Along with plenty of bars, restaurants and shops this place is the location of amazing and quality beach clubs. Many cafes are also located right on the beach, so you can get a wonderful dinner there, enjoying the landscape and the sea.
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Mirador Colon panorama. The end of La Rambla Boulevard, which is near Barcelona Port, is the location of a 60-meter column, topped with a statue of Columbus. This is a very important place for Barcelona, which is familiar almost to everyone. Though it is almost impossible to leave this column unnoticed as it attracts a lot of tourists, only a few know that there is a lift inside the column. The lift will get visitors to the top of the statue, from which guests will enjoy picturesque views of Barcelona and its ports.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Barcelona and surroundings
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Shopping streets in Barcelona
♥ Shopping area ' Carrer de Pelai' Barcelona, 0.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Shopping area ' Portal de l Àngel' Barcelona, 0.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Shopping area ' Rambla Catalunya' Barcelona, 0.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Shopping area ' Avinguda Diagonal' Barcelona, 1.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Shopping area ' Carrer de Sants' Barcelona, 3.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Shopping area ' Carrer de Pelai' Barcelona, 0.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Shopping area ' Portal de l Àngel' Barcelona, 0.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Shopping area ' Rambla Catalunya' Barcelona, 0.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Shopping area ' Avinguda Diagonal' Barcelona, 1.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Shopping area ' Carrer de Sants' Barcelona, 3.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
Survived castles around Barcelona
♥ Castle 'Castle of Amarante' , 0.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Castle of Montjuic' Catalonia, 2.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Castle of Penya del Moro' Catalonia, 8.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Tower Vermella' Catalonia, 11.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Castle of la Roca del Vallès' Catalonia, 32.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Castle of Amarante' , 0.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Castle of Montjuic' Catalonia, 2.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Castle of Penya del Moro' Catalonia, 8.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Tower Vermella' Catalonia, 11.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Castle of la Roca del Vallès' Catalonia, 32.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
National and city parks around Barcelona
♥ Cave 'El Forat' , 0.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Natural Park 'Serra de Collserola' , 8.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Natural Park 'Muntanya de Montserrat' , 36.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Cave 'Cova del Cavall' , 89.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Natural Park 'Zona Volcànica de la Garrotxa' , 90.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Cave 'El Forat' , 0.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Natural Park 'Serra de Collserola' , 8.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Natural Park 'Muntanya de Montserrat' , 36.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Cave 'Cova del Cavall' , 89.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Natural Park 'Zona Volcànica de la Garrotxa' , 90.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
Art galleries in Barcelona and around
♥ Art museum 'Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art' Barcelona, 0.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Fundació Antoni Tàpies' Barcelona, 0.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Museu Picasso' Barcelona, 0.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Fundació Joan Miró' Barcelona, 2.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya' Barcelona, 2.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art' Barcelona, 0.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Fundació Antoni Tàpies' Barcelona, 0.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Museu Picasso' Barcelona, 0.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Fundació Joan Miró' Barcelona, 2.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya' Barcelona, 2.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
Sights around Barcelona from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Catalunya en Miniatura
From the series “Famous Miniature Museums of Architectural Objects and Cities”
Check on the map: Distance from Barcelona center - 15.8 km.
You can view the miniatures presented in the park during a walk, or you can ride a small tourist train that runs around the perimeter of the park. Theme park enjoys great popularity among fans of outdoor activities and extreme. The thing is that it borders on a beautiful forest, where an excellent amusement park was opened for holidaymakers. It is equipped with several so-called "adventure paths", suitable for adults and children. …
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Park Guell
From the series “Top 16 Most Unusual and Original Parks and Gardens”
Check on the map: Distance from Barcelona center - 3.3 km.
Guests of the park will notice that many of the concrete buildings and sculptures are decorated with colorful tiles and shards of glass. According to one legend, the workers were collecting these fragments throughout the city for months. One of the main symbols of the park, which is a fruit of this laborious work, is a mosaic salamander. In 1984, Park Guell was inscribed in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Guests from all over the world are eager to visit it. …
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Hotel W
From the series “Glass Architecture - Impressive Villas and Buildings from Glass”
Check on the map: Distance from Barcelona center - 2.6 km.
On the 27th floor you can find the famous ECLIPSE bar and fans of top-quality cuisine will like the restaurants. Both the façade of the building is elaborated with glass tile and interior décor of the building has a number of glass elements. There are a lot of unusual lights, decorative fairy lights, huge mirrors and glass panels that enlarge rooms. If you have an opportunity to spend there a day, do it, you won’t regret. …
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