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Spain's dynamic metropolises, breathtaking landscapes and cultural offerings are second to none, making the country an undisputed stop on many travelers' European vacation itineraries. With so many varied destinations, each with its own celebrated sites, it may be hard deciding which cities are worth traveling for. U.S. News factored in sights, culture, seasonality and expert opinion to come up with the best places to visit in Spain for all types of travelers – from city slickers to beach bums to outdoorsy types. Have an opinion? Vote below to influence next year's ranking. (Note: Some of the below destinations may be affected by the coronavirus outbreak. Check with the CDC and the U.S. Department of State before traveling.) , Travel.usnews
1. Barcelona
Why Go To Barcelona
Barcelona contains both the authentically historic and the wildly bizarre. From the scenic trails of the colorful Park Güell to the romantic narrow alleys of Barri Gòtic; from the beachside nightclubs to the city's dozens of sacred churches and architectural marvels, this city by the sea seems to attract all types: the adventurer, the couple, the partier, the culture lover – and more – with an almost overwhelming variety of things to do. You could stay for a few days, but chances are you'll need a whole week to explore.
In Barcelona, even the beach is bustling, but it's really the cosmopolitan city that gets all the attention. Much of the activity revolves around Las Ramblas, a series of narrow streets and alleys packed with restaurants, nightclubs and a vibrant pedestrian market. But you should also take a tour of Antoni Gaudí's masterpieces; Gaudí is responsible for sites like Casa Milà, Casa Batlló and La Sagrada Familia. You also shouldn't miss out on the eclectic shopping scene and the region's exquisite food and wine. You see why we suggest a week vacation? To get a lay of the land, consider signing up for one of the city's best guided tours.
1. La Sagrada Familia
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La Sagrada Familia – photo : architecturaldigest.com
Being one of the best tourist attractions in Barcelona which is part of the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site.
Le Sagrada Familia is a large unfinished Roman Catholic church designed by architect Antoni Gaudi.
This place is still under construction for more than a century.
Construction of the basilica began in 1882 and the project completion date is planned for 2026, which coincides with the 100th anniversary of Gaudi's death.
2. Casa Mil
Casa Mil – photo : getyourguide.com
Casa Mil is also a building designed by architect Antoni Gaudi.
This tourist spot was built between 1906 and 1912.
Casa Mil has a very unique architectural style so it is no wonder that it is one of the best tourist attractions in Barcelona.
Casa Mil Tours are open Monday to Sunday (1 March – 3 November) & (26 December – 3 January) 9am to 8:30pm. For the night tour from 21.00 – 23.00.
Meanwhile, other times (4 November – 28 February) it will close at 18.30 pm. For the night tour from 19.00 – 21.00.
However, this place will be closed on Christmas Day (December 25).
In addition, to enter Casa Mil you need to pay 15.00€ to 41.00€. Depends on the ticket package you take.
3. Casa Batlló
Casa Batllo - Photos of the Best Tourist Attractions in Barcelona Spain
Casa Batlló – photo : kkday.com
Casa Batlló is a building also designed by architect Antoni Gaudi and is located in the center of Barcelona.
This building began to be built in 1877.
The tourist attraction Casa Batllo is open every day of the year.
Open from 9.00 am to 9.00 pm, with a maximum entry at 8.00 pm.
Admission for Adults and Children to Casa Batlló will cost you from 22€, 25€, 37€, up to 39€.
Meanwhile, children less than 7 years old will not be charged or free.
Specials from Catalonia will cost you from 15€, 19€, 37€, up to 39€, depending on the type of ticket selected.
4. Park Guell
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Park Guell - Photos of the Best Tourist Attractions in Barcelona Spain
Park Guell – photo : www.aerobusbcn.com
Park Güell or Park Güell is a beautiful public park with stunning architectural elements.
This beautiful garden is also the work of the famous architect Antonio Gaudi.
Apart from being a stunning architectural heritage, this park is used as a nature reserve, gardens and biodiversity in the city center.
Park Güell Park will be open daily. Open from 8 am and close at 21.30 pm (Sometimes in certain seasons have different opening times).
To enter this park, you only need to pay 0€ to 10€.
Ticket price 0€ for children aged 0 – 6 years and members of Gaudir Més.
Ticket price 6.7€ for Ticket to MUHBA (Barcelona History Museum).
Ticket price 7€ for children 7-12 years old, people with disabilities and seniors over 65 years old.
For general tickets, the price is 10€.
5. La Rambla
La Rambla - Photos of the Best Tourist Attractions in Barcelona Spain
La Rambla – photo : www.laramblabarcelona.com
La Rambla is a 1.2 km long pedestrian street lined with trees.
Here the tourists can take a walk while enjoying a very beautiful old building.
In addition, there are many cafes for those of you who want to relax while drinking coffee.
There are many painters that offer your caricature services in just about 5 minutes.
Then, for those of you who want to hunt for souvenirs, in this place there are also many souvenir stalls.
Interested in traveling to La Rambla?
6. Gothic Quarter
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Gothic Quarter – photo : barcelona-home.com
The Gothic Quarter, also known as the Barrio Gòtico, is a famous place to enjoy the many historical castle buildings.
This place is filled with entertainment in the form of famous bars, clubs and restaurants that are very trendy.
In this area you can also shop for various kinds of souvenirs from well-known big brands. The streets here are the busiest streets for pedestrians in Europe.
Interested in enjoying sightseeing and shopping to one of the best tourist attractions in Barcelona?
7. Montjuïc
Montjuïc - Photos of the Best Tourist Attractions in Barcelona Spain
Montjuïc – photo : ticketbar.eu
For those of you tourists who want to enjoy the natural scenery in the city of Barcelona, then Montjuïc can be an option for a vacation.
Montjuïc is a famous hill in Barcelona with a height of 185 meters.
Morning, is the right time for you to enjoy the beautiful atmosphere of the vast hills while looking at the view of the city of Barcelona.
In addition, at night tourists can also enjoy a very beautiful fountain show.
8. Plaça de Catalunya
Plaça de Catalunya - Photos of the Best Tourist Attractions in Barcelona Spain
Plaça de Catalunya – photo : wikimedia.org
Plaça de Catalunya is the central square or often known as the old city center in the Barcelona area.
In this Barcelona favorite tourist spot, visitors can enjoy the city view while taking selfies or photos with friends and family.
This place connects Eixample and the old town.
In addition, Plaça Catalunya has many shopping centers and department stores for those of you who like to shop.
9. Cathedral of Barcelona
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Cathedral of Barcelona – photo : www.spaintraveltourism.com
Cathedral of Barcelona is often known as La Seu by local Barcelona people.
The maximum height of this building is 53 meters.
Barcelona's cathedral was built from the 13th to the 15th centuries, with the main work completed in the 14th century.
Interested in visiting one of the best tourist attractions in Barcelona?
10. Magic Fountain of Montjuïc
Magic Fountain of Montjuïc - Photos of the Best Tourist Attractions in Barcelona Spain
Magic Fountain of Montjuïc – photo : barcelona.cat
The Magic Fountain of Montjuïc is one of the favorite destinations for tourists who want to enjoy the fountain show at night.
This fountain tour was first opened on May 19, 1929 during the Great Universal Exhibition.
This fountain will make an amazing show because it combines light, color, movement, music, and the movement of water.
The Magic Fountain of Montjuïc show will take place between 20:00 and 22:00, depending on the date and season in Barcelona.
11. Palau de la Música Catalana
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Palau de la Música Catalana – photo : travelandleisure.com
The Palau de la Música Catalana is a famous concert hall in Barcelona.
This concert hall was built between 1905 and 1908 and was designed by architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner.
Every year, this concert hall is visited by more than 300,000 visitors.
Tourists can choose packages for a Palau tour starting from €15.00 to enjoying live music up to €30.00.
Then, you can also find souvenir shops to buy souvenirs and restaurants to enjoy food.
Interested in seeing a concert show at one of the best tourist attractions in Barcelona?
12. Picasso Museum
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Picasso Museum – photo : www.sellex.es
The Picasso Museum is one of the interesting tourist attractions in Barcelona which was founded on March 9, 1963.
This famous museum houses 4,251 works of art exhibited by painters.
The museum is open Tuesday – Sunday from 9am – 7pm. For Thursday until 9.30pm.
Closed every Monday and holidays (1 January, 1 May, 24 June, 25 December). On December 24 and 31, the museum will close at 2pm.
Ticket prices start from 0€ for children under 18 years, 12€ for adults, and 7€ for people over 65 years.
13. La Barceloneta
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La Barceloneta – photo : www.lonelyplanet.com
La Barceloneta is a famous area in the Ciutat Vella district.
This area has been designed since the 18th century and is used as a fishing area.
Being one of the best tourist attractions in Barcelona, the most visited by tourists for holidays.
In addition, in this area you can find a variety of bars and restaurants to sample delicious seafood.
14. Camp Nou
Camp Nou is a football stadium in Barcelona with an audience capacity of 99,354 seats.
The stadium has been designed by architects Francesc Mitjans Miró and Josep Soteras Mauri, and in collaboration by Lorenzo García Barbó.
This place was built between 1955-1957 with the main ingredients of iron and concrete.
For you football fans, especially fans from Barcelona, this stadium is the home of FC Barcelona.
This stadium is often used for various football matches such as the Champions League, Olympics, and others.
In addition, Camp Nou is the second largest stadium in the world to date. So it's no wonder it has become a favorite tourist spot in Barcelona.
15. Tibidabo
Tibidabo - Photos of the Best Tourist Attractions in Barcelona Spain
Tibidabo – photo : www.fountainoftravel.com
Tibidabo is a mountain overlooking Barcelona with a height of 512 meters and a relative height of 372 meters.
The top of this mountain is the Sagrat Cor church and the Tibidabo Amusement Park.
Of course, you can choose a vacation with children to enjoy the view from the top of the mountain.
In addition, there are many amusement rides such as Giradabo, Hurakan, Diavolo, and many more.
16. Columbus Monument
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Columbus Monument – photo : time.com
The Columbus Monument is a monument with a height of 60 meters to honor the journey of Christopher Columbus.
This monument is also known as Monument a Colom, which was designed by the Catalan architect Gaietà Buigas i Monravà.
In addition, the statue has a height of 7 meters which stands facing the sea.
Interested in taking pictures of one of the best tourist attractions in Barcelona?
17. Guell Palace
Guell Palace - Photos of the Best Tourist Attractions in Barcelona Spain
Guell Palace – photo : www.barcelonahacks.com
The Güell Palace is a mansion designed by architect Antoni Gaudi and built between 1886 and 1888.
This place was also named a world heritage site in 1986 by UNESCO.
You as a visitor can buy tickets for the public at a price of 12€.
Güell Palace will be open Tuesday – Sunday 10:00am to 8:00pm in summer (1 April – 31 October). Ticket purchases close at 7.00pm.
Then, in winter (1 November – 31 March) it will be open Tuesday – Sunday from 10.00am to 5.30pm. Ticket purchases close at 4.30pm.
The palace will be closed on Mondays (except holidays), December 25, December 26, January 1, January 6, and the third week of January.
18. Barcelona Aquarium
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Barcelona Aquarium – photo : www.aquariumbcn.com
The Barcelona Aquarium is an aquarium that has 35 different aquariums with 11,000 animals from 450 different species.
This aquarium is in Port Well with an 80 meter long underwater tunnel.
Here, tourists can see many aquatic animals such as sharks, seahorses, stingrays, and many more.
This water attraction is open from 10.00 until closing around 19.30 (closing time depends on the season).
Ticket prices to enter here start from € 8.00 to € 21.00. (Prices are subject to change).
19. Montjuïc Castle
Montjuïc Castle - Photos of the Best Tourist Attractions in Barcelona Spain
Montjuïc Castle – photo : www.telefericdemontjuic.cat
Montjuïc Castle (Montjuïc Castle) is an old military fort dating back to 1640 and is located on the hill of Montjuïc.
This tourist spot is open every day except Christmas and New Year's Day. Opening hours depend on the season in Barcelona.
In addition, tourists can enjoy cable car rides to see the view of Barcelona from above and to reduce mobility.
To vacation here, you need tickets that can be purchased onsite or online.
20. Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya - Photos of the Best Tourist Attractions in Barcelona Spain
Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya – photo : theculturetrip.com
The Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya or often abbreviated as MNAC is a national visual arts museum in Barcelona, Catalonia.
The collections of this museum include paintings and works of art that are very amazing.
In addition, at this museum there is a view from the rooftop which adds to the coolness of the tourists' vacation.
The museum is closed on Mondays except holidays, closed January 1, May 1, and December 25.
In winter (October – April), Tuesday – Saturday the museum is open from 10am – 6pm, while Sundays and holidays are open from 10am – 3pm.
In summer (May – September), Tuesday – Saturday the museum is open from 10am – 8pm, while Sundays and holidays are open from 10am – 3pm.
To visit this museum will cost you € 12 for a general ticket. However, ticket prices also apply special conditions.
21. Arco de Triunfo de Barcelona
Arco de Triunfo de Barcelona - Photos of the Best Tourist Attractions in Barcelona Spain
Arco de Triunfo de Barcelona – photo : wikimedia.org
Arco de Triunfo de Barcelona is a historic building in the form of a gateway for exhibitions held at the Parc de la Ciutadella.
It started in 1888, when Barcelona became the venue for the Universal Exhibition.
Tourists can take a closer look to see the special features of the arch of this historic building.
In this gate building there are very unique sculptures and statues.
Of course, Arco de Triunfo de Barcelona will be an instagramable tourist spot for those of you who want to take selfies here.
22. Laberint d'Horta Park
Laberint d'Horta Park - Photos of the Best Tourist Attractions in Barcelona Spain
Laberint d'Horta Park – photo : hotellacasadelsol.com
Laberint d'Horta Park (Laberint d'Horta Park) is a historic park and one of the oldest on the former Desvalls family estate.
In this beautiful garden, visitors will find a very interesting castle to take your picture with.
In addition, in this area you will find a maze with an area of about 750 square meters.
Interested in playing and having a vacation in one of the best tourist attractions in Barcelona?
23. Rambla De Mar
Rambla De Mar – photo : archiscapes.wordpress.com
Rambla De Mar is a suitable place for you to enjoy the sea view and see the beautiful hills of Montjuïc.
Rambla De Mar is a wooden street that is suitable for tourists who want a vacation to enjoy the beautiful sea with sunset and sunrise.
In addition, at night there are also many beautiful lights installed.
24. Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art
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Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art – photo : ticketbar.eu
Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art is a famous museum located in Plaça dels ngels. The museum was opened to the public on November 28, 1995.
This museum certainly has a large collection of more than 5,000.
The focus of the collection at this museum is a collection of Catalan and Spanish art.
In December 2007, the museum opened a study center, library room, and special collection room. So that the public will get free access to books, collections of publications, and archives from the museum.
Interested in a vacation to one of the best tourist attractions in Barcelona?
25. Barcelona Zoo
Barcelona Zoo (Barcelona Zoo) is the best tourist spot in Barcelona, especially for children who want to see lots of animals.
This zoo collects types of animals such as turtles, wolves, peacocks, deer, and other cute animals.
In addition, visitors can interact directly with animals for example by feeding the penguins.
The Zoo is open every day of the year starting at 10:00 am and closing at 20:00 pm. However, ticket purchases will close at 19:00 pm.
Entrance ticket to Barcelona Zoo, for adults to pay as much as 19.25€ and for children aged 3-12 years just pay as much as 11.65€. Interested in a vacation in one of these popular attractions in Barcelona?
There are still many interesting tourist attractions in the beautiful and charming city of Barcelona.
There is a lot of entertainment ranging from shopping venues, concert venues, stadiums, amusement parks, and zoos.
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