Monument Barcelona: my unmissable TOP 6

Barcelona is a capital city on a human scale, but it's definitely not the only one. a large city with many monuments.

And sometimes, you can be a bit lost and not really know where to start.

Of course, Gothic quarters and the Born are the city's tourist districts. But there's much more to Barcelona magical districts and places scattered all over the city.

In this article, I present six monuments that will help you to get out of the tourist arteries and discover the city from a different perspective!

I'll also tell you how to get there and a few tips to save time, or to discover the beautiful places that are just around the corner...

 

Nice visits!

 

1. Barcelona landmark No. 1: La Sagrada Familia

The Sagrada Familia from Gaudi to which the Catalan architect dedicated almost his entire life.

The mythical cathedral begun in the early 20th century will hopefully be finished one day... but each time later...

The work builds up over the years, and it's a real pleasure to discover new features and advances every time. Plus, you can visit in the morning or afternoon, it's always different.

The stained-glass windows blend colors, and the interior goes from yellow to orange to purple.

If you wish to visit it, I advise you to book your tickets in advance because it can take several days to get an hour's visit. And yes, the Sagrada welcomes a huge number of visitors, since it's one of Spain's most visited monuments.

And for this, the number of visitors who can enter is calculated!

And climbing the towers is well worth the effort. A little scary for those afraid of heights, but the view is breathtaking!

After your visit, I also invite you to quench your thirst on Gaudi's Rambla and, if you still have the courage, to visit the splendid Hôpital Saint-Paul on the other side of the Rambla.

To get to the Sagrada, take the the yellow metro line.

Otherwise, it's about a 30-minute walk from Plaça Catalunya.

 

2. Barcelona landmark #2: Passeig de Gracià with Casa Battlo and Milà

The most beautiful avenue in town!

The one where the bourgeoisie, who became rich around the middle of the 19th century, built palaces and homes by the greatest architects of Catalan modernism.

It's a pleasure to stroll around and discover the luxury shops that alternate with Gaudi's houses.

Start at Plaça Catalunya and follow the avenue.

Let yourself be carried away by the magic of this unique avenue!

 

3. Monument Barcelona N°3: The Citadel Park

If you want to recharge your batteries for an hour or so and forget you're in the heart of a city of over 1.5 million inhabitants, Parc de la Citadelle is the place to do it. thirty hectares of palm and orange trees !

Your walk will include fountains, sculptures and modernist monuments. And meetings too!

The park is open daily from 10am to 10.30pm and admission is free.

And don't miss the park's nearby the Arc de Triomphe and its magnificent avenue.

Here's the exact address: Passeig de Picasso, 21, 08003 Barcelona

To get there by metro, you can stop at Jaume I (Yellow line, L4).

 

4. Barcelona landmark N°4: Plaça Reial

 

Close to the Ramblas is the Plaça Reial with its palm trees and arcades.

A place where there's usually a lot of entertainment, especially during the peak tourist seasons. party people like to meet there.

However, it's still possible to enjoy a quiet morning coffee and take in the splendour...

 

Close to the Liceu metro station, on the red line.

5. Barcelona landmark N°5: Park Güell

 

Visit Park Güell was commissioned by Eusebio Güell from Antoni Gaudi. This park is one of a kind.

Inspired by the English-style parks that blended perfectly with nature, Park Güell is made up of curves, leaning arches and mosaics that follow the foliage and movements of nature.

There's lots to see in the park, including the administrative buildings inspired by the Hansel and Gretel fairy tales, with their candy houses...

Or the monuments dedicated to nature that we've been lucky enough to see in several films, including theKlapisch's 'Auberge Espagnole'.

We love to stroll the heights of the city and discover the breathtaking view that includes both mountains and sea...

And you can see everything from up there: la Sagrada, Torre Agbar, Montjuic...

To get there, take the green metro line from Catalunya and stop at Plaça Lesseps.

From here, take the Travesera de Dalt and start climbing.

To make your ascent easier, because it's quite steep, borrow escalators that will spare your physical fitness.

And then, let yourself be carried away by the course created by Gaudi...

 

6. Barcelona Monument N°6: Holy Cross Cathedral

 

Visit Gothic cathedral is located in the chic Born district.

She is monumental and its strategic position means you're both in the old town and close to the sea.

Loaded with history, you can visit it all year round...

The museum is well worth a visit if you want to discover its legends and architectural splendours.

 

But that's not all!

It's so hard to talk about just a few monuments, so I invite you to discover the Plaça de Espanya with its fabulous magic fountain that takes you up to the hill of Montjuic.

And the Torre Agbar in the heart of Poble Nou.

And then the towers from the Olympic Games to the Barceloneta…