Tourist Attractions
Squares in the grácia district
The square itself doesn't bear any particular historical relevance, but it is one of the main starting points for a tour of the Grácia neighbourhood. What is notable about the square is that it is dedicated to Francesc Pi i Margall, a local politician and writer who was president during the first Spanish Republic.
The square is almost constantly undergoing improvements...
Anella olímpica / montjuïc
The imposing Montjuic castle has overlooked Barcelona since 1640 and is one of the places that is most connected to the historical memory of the city. During the period ruled by the fascist dictatorship, LluÃs Companys, president of the Generalitat de Catalunya during the onset of civil war in Spain, was executed here in 1940.Due to events such as these...
Passeig de gràcia / manzana de la discordia
The so-called Jardinets de Grà cia (little gardens of Grácia) lies at the end of Passeig de Grácia, after crossing Avenida Diagonal. Immediately across from them sits the Casa Fuster, one of the buildings designed by architect LluÃs Domènech i Montaner. Currently, the Casa Fuster houses as a five-star hotel. Recently, the building was declared a hotel-monument.
LluÃs Domènech i Montaner was...
Barcelona from the air
For many, especially those who are fans of the Barça football team, the Camp Nou is nothing short of a symbol. Inaugurated on September 24th (the day dedicated to La Mercè, the patron saint of Barcelona) in 1957, it continues being a point of reference for football fields across Europe.
The field owes its name, Camp Nou (New Field), to the...
Route: la rambla
This stretch of the Rambla takes its name from the fountain located on the right side, at the beginning of the avenue. This fountain has become so immensely popular, so much so in fact that it is seen as a city landmark, that at first glance it might seem a tad disappointing to visitors. However, the fountain's history justifies its...
Pepe carvalho route
The upper part of the Rambla begins where Plaça Catalunya leads into the Eixample. One of its most characteristic elements is the Canaletes Fountain, a very popular spot amongst locals and visitors alike. Legend holds that anyone who drinks from the fountain's water will be destined to always return to Barcelona.
The fountain was built at its current location when the...
Industrial history of poble nou
In its heyday, Can Gili Vell was a highly productive flour factory. It still exists today, but it has fallen into a state of disrepair. Built on to the chimney is a five-story building, which, judging from its appearance, has also seen better days. Its fate seems to mirror that of the factory.
Can Gili Vell didn't share in the luck...
Jewish quarter
What was once the centre of Jewish life during the 13th century might go completely unnoticed today, nestled amongst the tiny streets that make up the Call or Jewish Quarter. The Main Synagogue of Barcelona is not only the oldest in Spain but in all of Europe. Nowadays, only its subterranean level is open to visitors. What is most...
Off the routes but not to be missed
The Tibidabo Mountain is one of the city's landmarks for a number of reasons. First of all, the emblematic church of the same name is located on its peak. Secondly, the amusement park, constructed in 1899, is the oldest of its kind in Spain and the second oldest in Europe. Due to its long history, the park has maintained some...
From plaça catalunya to the mercé neighbourhood
The Plaça del Pi is one of the city's smallest but most charming squares. Its name is owed to the hundred year-old pine tree that grows in the square. You can also visit the Gothic church of the same name, which dates back to the 15th century. Around the corner is another square, stylistically much like Plaça del Pi, called...
Route: ribera, born and raval
The La Ribera neighbourhood began to develop hundreds of years ago and grew up around the old Santa Maria de les Arenes church (the current Santa MarÃa del Mar church's predecessor). This was a mercantile area, home to many different professions. Catalonia's economic expansion across the Mediterranean during the reign of Jaume I brought the city great prosperity. Times were...
Eixample dret / modernist landmarks
Along with the Palau de la Música Catalana, this is one of the most magnificent buildings by the modernist architect LluÃs Doménech i Montaner. Since this is a hospital (and one that is not only up and running but also one of the city's most important), it is proof yet again that art can be found in just about any...
The seafront neighbourhoods
This isone of the newest neighbourhoods in the city. It was constructed for the 1992 Olympic Games and served as accommodation for most of the participating athletes. Later on the apartments were put on sale. The neighbourhood was designed by the architectural team Martorell, Bohigas, Mackay and Puigdomènech, who set out to create a residential area the likes of which...
Barcelona churches
This enormous block of a church resides in the part of the gothic area that turns into El Born, and is one of the most impressive religious buildings not only in Barcelona but all of Spain. It is a classic example of what is known as “wide-gothic” or “Catalan-gothic” architecture – while the rest of the continent was building steep...
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