Top tourist attractions in Barcelona
Barcelona, does it ring a bell? At the utterance of the word, the first thing we are reminded of is FC Barcelona and their wonderful foot-ball matches. Well, this bustling city is just not limited to the boundaries of football; rather it is a major attraction for tourists across the globe. The tourism aspect of the city has never been as developed as it is today. With all the top tourist attractions in Barcelona, it comes as no surprise that the region has developed into a major tourist haunt today.
With the wide range of Barcelona tourist attractions, it is difficult to include all the destinations in one trip. However, an organized way to go about it is to take a guided tour around the region. Your tour options include, bus tours, walking tours, private tours and bike tours.
Key attractions in Barcelona:
Casa Mila:
Constructed during the early 20th century (1905-1911), the building is popularly known as ‘La Padrera’. It is known to houses an exhibition hall and a passage to the roof. Casa Mila in Barcelona is an interesting and unique structure by Gaudi, a world famous architect.
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Operating hours: 10:00 am-8:00 pm
Entry fee: Free
Platja de Sant Sebasti?:
It is the closest beach to Barcelona, situated within a close proximity to La Barceloneta. With lifeguard services, palm tress, disabled services, showers and play areas for children, the place makes an excellent destination to spend time with family and is considered to be one of the best beaches close to the city.
Location: Passeig Maritim de la Barceloneta, Barcelona, Spain
L'Aqurium:
Among the many tourist hubs in Barcelona, L'Aqu?rium is one. The place is considered to be an ideal destination for family outings. It is a transparent building from where you can catch the sight of different kinds of marine life, collected from carious parts of the world. L'Aqu?rium also houses a children’s play area.
Location: Moll d'Espanya, s/n, Barcelona, Spain
Tel: +34 (0)93 221 7474
Operating hours: 09:00 am to 9:00 pm (Monday-Friday)
9:00 am-9:30 pm (Saturday and Sunday)
Barcelona Zoo:
The zoo is counted among the top tourist attractions in Barcelona. With over 7000 animals belonging to more than 500 species, the zoo makes an ideal place to spend time with children. The key attraction of the place is the albino gorilla known as Snowflake, the only of its kind. Other animals include dolphins, lions, tropical birds, tigers, spiders and different kinds of insects.
Location:? Parc de la Ciutadella, s/n, Barcelona, Spain
Tel: +34 (0)93 225 6780
Entry free: Chargeable
Pla?a Catalunya:
Nested at the Gothic section of Barcelona, Pla?a Catalunya is the main square of the city and one of the major Barcelona tourist hubs. The bustling square is encircled by several buildings and awe-inspiring architecture. The plaza also has two marvelous sculptures which is a major draw of the place.
Location: Passeig de Graciam, (Ronda de Sant Pere), Barcelona, Spain
Anella Olimpica:
During Olympic Games in 1992, Anella Olimpica was one of the greatest tourist destinations of the city. Located right next to Olympic stadium, which has been now converted into an exhibition center and houses a variety of Olympic Games exhibits. The place also has several sporting facilities like the Picornell swimming pools, which can be accessed by the public. Different sport events are regularly organized in Palau Sant Jordi, which can accommodate approximately 17,000 audiences.
Location: Avinguda de l'Estadi, Barcelona, Spain
Moll de la Fusta:
Moll de la Fusta is a wooden long walkway, which runs by the side of Passeig de Colom waterfront. The place is ideal to spend time with family or just simply take a stroll on the boardwalk all by yourself. The place also has many benches lined along the shorefront, just sit around and enjoy the breath taking view.
Location: Passeig de Colom, Barcelona, Spain
Plaa del Pi and Plaa Sant Josep Oriol:
They are two of the most popular squares in the city, situated adjacent to each other. The plazas are abounding with history and have several eateries surrounding the quarter. You can also find many food and art markets in and around the squares along with musicians and performers.
Location: Barri Gtic, Barcelona, Spain
Plaa Espanya:
Situated in the neighborhoods of L’Eixample, Pla?a Espanya is the city’s old gateway and one of the popular attractions of Barcelona. The most attractive feature of the place is its large fountain, designed by Josep Maria Jujol back in the day.
Location: Avenida de la Crew Coberta, Barcelona, Spain
Port Olimpic (Olympic Port):
Inaugurated for Olympic Games in the year 1992, the Port Olimpic is a renowned leisure and entertainment attraction of Barcelona. The place is surrounded by several nightclubs, shops, bars and restaurants. Located beneath two impressive and large skyscrapers, the place makes a popular tourist destination in Barcelona.
Location: Barri de Olimpicos, Barcelona, Spain
Rambla de Canaletes:
Another very popular quarter of the city, Rambla de Canaletes is a boardwalk with newspaper stalls selling different kinds of newspaper from various parts of the world. Rambla de Canaletes has a small fountain, a prominent feature of the walk. The locals believe that whoever drinks from it is sure to revisit the city.
So, here is a list of all the top tourist attractions in Barcelona, make sure that you include the abovementioned tourist destinations in your tour plan and experience the best of what the city has to offer.
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