Barcelona Cathedral (La Seu)
Barcelona Cathedral, also known as La Seu, was built between the 13th and 15th centuries, on the site of an earlier basilica, although the spire and facade were not added until the beginning of the 20th century. Highlights include the carved choir stalls, the Capella de Lepanto (Lepanto Chapel) and the tranquil cloisters containing a pond of white geese. The cathedral was named after Barcelona's patron saint Santa Eulàlia. Its official name - Catedral de la Santa Creu i Santa Eulàlia - is Catalan for Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia. The commonly used name La Seu refers to the status of the church as the seat of the diocese (Seu meaning seat in Catalan).


Plaça de la Seu
Barcelona
Spain
Tel: 93 342 8260.
Web: www.catedralbcn.org
Opening hours: Daily 0800-1930.
Admission Fee: No (except visits to the roof, chapter house and cloister museum).
Disabled Access: Yes


Barri Gòtic (Gothic Quarter)
The Gothic Quarter or Barri Gòtic contains an exemplary collection of gothic buildings from Catalonia's Golden Age in the 14th and 15th centuries as well as Roman ruins, squares and restaurants. Plaça Sant Jaume is the epicentre of the city's political life, overlooked by the Renaissance-style Palau de la Generalitat (location of the Catalan government) and the Ajuntament (city hall). Nearby, the Palau Real on Plaça del Rei houses the History Museum of Barcelona, Museu d'Història de la Ciutat. The museum admission fee allows access to the cellar and other beautiful medieval buildings.


Gothic Quarter
Plaça Sant Jaume
Barcelona
Spain
Basílica Santa Maria del Mar
Santa Maria del Mar is counted among the most beautiful churches in Barcelona and is considered a prime example of Mediterranean gothic architecture. It is located just to the northeast of the Barri Gòtic, at the heart of the fashionable La Ribera district. A 15th-century rose window adds colour to the simple harmony of the columned interior.

Plaça de Santa Maria
Barcelona
Spain
Tel: 93 310 2390.
Opening hours: Daily 0900-1330 and 1630-2030.
Admission Fee: No.
Disabled Access: Yes


Casa Milá
Casa Milá, also known as La Pedrera, is a masterpiece by Barcelona’s most famous artist, Antonio Gaudí. The undulating apartment block on the corner of Passeig de Gràcia is an intriguing architectural marvel. The roof terrace is made of a series of sentry-like chimneys and offers an excellent view across the city. The loft space of Casa Milá houses a museum, Espai Gaudí, dedicated to the architect.


Passeig de Gràcia 92 / Carrer Provenca 261-265
08008 Barcelona
Spain
Tel: 902 400 973.
Web: www.lapedreraeducacio.org
Opening hours: Daily 0900-1830 (Nov-Feb); 0900-2000 (Mar-Oct).
Admission Fee: Yes.
Disabled Access: Yes
UNESCO site: Yes


FC Barcelona Museum and Nou Camp
The Nou Camp Stadium is home to one of the world's most legendary football clubs. The guided tour starts with a visit of the changing rooms, tunnel, dugouts, TV studio, and directors' area, culminating with a panoramic view of the entire facility. The FC Barcelona museum contains a history section, an art gallery and one of the best private collections of football memorabilia in the world.


Avinguda Aristides Maillol
08028 Barcelona
Spain
Tel: 902 189 900.
Web: www.fcbarcelona.cat
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 1000-1830 (until 2000 Apr-Sep), Sun 1000-1430 (Nov-Mar), match days 1000-1500.
Admission Fee: Yes.
Disabled Access: Yes


Joan Miró Foundation
Located on Montjüic, the Joan Miró Foundation is one of the most innovative galleries in the city. The foundation was a gift from the artist himself and houses a permanent collection of his paintings, graphics and sculptures.

Parc de Montjuïc
Barcelona
Spain
Tel: 93 443 9470.
Web: www.fundaciomiro-bcn.org
Opening hours: Tues-Sat 1000-1900 (until 2000 Jul-Sep), Thurs 1000-2130, Sun 1000-1430.
Admission Fee: Yes.
Disabled Access: Yes


La Rambla
Barcelona's most famous street, La Rambla, is a wide pedestrian boulevard stretching from the waterfront Monument a Colom to Plaça de Catalunya in the centre of the city. Lined with trees, cafés, restaurants, florists and shops, La Rambla is the perfect place to soak up Barcelona’s vibrant atmosphere. Along the way, visit UNESCO World Heritage site Palau Güell (Güell Palace) and Plaça Reial, one of the most attractive squares in the city. Other points of interest are the Gran Teatre del Liceu, the legendary Café de L'Opera and La Boqueria, Barcelona's wonderful, bustling food market. However, if you’re strolling along La Rambla in the evenings, beware of pickpockets.


La Rambla, Barcelona
Spain
Admission Fee: No.
Disabled Access: Yes


La Ribera (Waterfront)
A stroll along the harbour side passeig (promenade) and wooden walkway is an excellent way to see some of the results of Barcelona's epic regeneration programme. The focus of interest and activity in Barcelona, at least as far as visitors are concerned, has shifted back towards the sea, with the continued development of Port Vell (the Old Port). The waterfront now boasts a myriad of eateries and bars, a vast shopping mall and leisure centre (Maremagnum) and the excellent L'Aquarium.

Waterfront
Barcelona
Spain
La Sagrada Familia
The city's iconic landmark is prided as Antonio Gaudí’s best piece of work. Despite the ongoing construction works, the Sagrada Família cathedral draws thousands to its doorsteps every day and is Barcelona’s most visited attraction. Gaudí's work on the Nativity facade and the Crypt of La Sagrada Família is listed as UNESCO World Heritage.


Carrer de Mallorca 401
Barcelona
08013 Barcelona
Spain
Tel: 93 207 3031.
Web: www.sagradafamilia.cat
Opening hours: Daily 0900-1800 (Oct-Mar); 0900-2000 (Apr-Sep).
Admission Fee: Yes.
Disabled Access: Yes
UNESCO site: Yes


Montjuïc (Mountain of the Jews)
The hill of Montjuïc is packed with attractions ranging from contemporary art museums to sports stadium. In addition to the Palau Nacional and the Fundació Joan Miró, visitors can explore the Poble Espanyol, a recreation of landmarks all over Spain in one open-air museum. Other attractions include the 18th-century castle, Castell de Montjuïc, and Font Màgica de Montjuïc a dazzling display of lights, music and water ideal for some family fun. Don’t miss out on the impressive views during the funicular ride up to Montjuïc.


Plaça del Angels 1
Barcelona
Spain
Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (MNAC)
The Palau Nacional on Montjuïc houses the National Museum of Catalonian Art, which boasts a stunning collection of gothic, Romanesque and medieval treasures and religious artefacts. The museum also displays the collections of the Museu D'Art Modern. The most impressive approach to the Palace is up Avinguda de La Reina Maria Cristina, from Plaça Espanya - the avenue is lined with fountains that are floodlit by night.


Parc de Montjuïc
Palau Nacional
08038 Barcelona
Spain
Tel: 93 622 0376.
Web: www.mnac.cat
Opening hours: Tues-Sat 1000-1900, Sun 1000-1430.
Admission Fee: Yes (free first Sunday of every month).
Disabled Access: Yes