You'll be spending weekend Citytrip to Barcelona and you've never seen the city?
Is this your first time and you don't know where to start?
This article is for you!
A full program from Friday to Sunday for a change of scenery in just a few minutes and to see the most popular and unmissable attractions !
Landing in Barcelona...
First of all, take a dip in the crowds and head for the the old town and its cathedral.
Wander around the small local stores and tapas bars.
Take a stroll along the city's best-known street, which runs from the old town to the sea: las Ramblas.
Follow the narrow streets to the Plaça Reial and linger with a little vermouth, a wine cooked with various spices, garnished with a slice of orange, a green olive and a few ice cubes.
Visit Boqueria market is open until 8pm, where you can also sample tapas and local products such as charcuterie and tortillas.
In the barrio Gótico, you'll find restaurants on every corner and bars just about everywhere!
Especially in Carrer d'En Rauric, Carrer dels Còdols, Carrer Ample y Carrer de la Mercé.
Saturday: get a bird's eye view of Montjuic and the sea!
On Saturday morning, explore another of Barcelona's typical neighborhoods: the Plaça de Espanya and the hill of Montjuic.
The Plaça de Espanya, recognizable by its its large arenaswith its huge fountains and fairytale castle overlooking the square.
This grand neo-Gothic building is actually MNAC, the National Museum of Catalan Art. It's very high up, but you can climb the hill using the escalators.
The view from the museum steps is superb.
The Museum also boasts a fine collection of Catalan artists.
From the top, you can see into the distance the Sagrada Familiadistrict, theEixampleThis district is recognizable by its geometric character.
You can also see the port and the beach from the top of the hill.
What to do on Montjuic
Then set off to discover Montjuic, the exciting hill that is home to the olympic stadium and its unreal setting, the Mirò Foundation and its sculpture garden, the medieval castle...
Something for everyone
s tastes!Sports enthusiasts will discover the stadium where the 1992 games were held, as well as Calatrava's tower, this internationally acclaimed Catalan architect.
Art lovers will love the Mirò's work and interesting temporary exhibitions organized by the Foundation.
Fans ofmilitary history discover the fortress transformed into a military museum.
And walkers can enjoy flower gardens and hillside parks.
From Montjuic to the beach... L'Aeri del Port!
The cable car is magic! It takes you from the 170-metre-high hill and reach the old port in a matter of seconds... For 16.50 euros each way, you can reach the port in just a few minutes.
The walk is pleasant because it only goes downhill, but of course it's much longer...
As soon as you arrive at the seaside, a completely different setting awaits you...
A lively district with a vibrant atmosphere, where passers-by enjoy the sea air and stroll along the small ports and beaches. Stroll along the port, past the Museum of the History of Catalonia...
If you've still got some energy left, at any time of day you can enjoy of the Barceloneta, an authentic setting where Catalans come together to share patatas bravassome croquetasand mariscos - seafood - accompanied by a cold beer - una caña.
In the evening, stroll through the lively Born district to have a drink or enjoy a good restaurant.
Passeig del Born is packed with small cocktail bars.
La Rambla de Catalunya is also a great option!
Sunday: a day to discover the works of Gaudi!
The Gaudi houses
Gaudi built houses worthy of fairy tales in the early 20th century. Passeig de GràciaBarcelona's Champs Elysées, this chic avenue is home to two famous architectural landmarks: the Casa Mila known as La Pedrera and Casa Batlló a hundred meters apart.
Metro: Passeig de Gràcia and Diagonal
La Sagrada Familia
Visit Sagrada FamiliaThis gigantic cathedral, still under construction, is a must-see every time.
Gigantic and changing with the sunlight...
If you want to visit, get your tickets in advance, because in high season there can be a wait of up to several days.
To see it with a bit of hindsight, go to the Gaudi's Rambla where you can also enjoy a meal.
Sant Pau Hospitaljust a few metres from the Sagrada, is also a remarkable work by Catalan modernist architecture.
And you can visit it for just a few euros.
Subway: Sagrada (Line 2 and line 5)
Parc Güell
To get to Parc Guëll, take the green line and stop at Lesseps.
Visit Parc Güell offers a breathtaking view of the city, and to get there it's quite a climb. It is possible to take the escalators. To do this, when you exit the Lesseps metro station, go towards the Travesera de Dalt and start climbing. You'll find the escalators at this height. This saves a little breath.
Much of the park can be visited free of charge, but if you want to sit in the main square, it's best to do so, la Place de la Naturewhere the mosaics and the famous dragon that you see on every souvenir in town.
You can also visit the Conciergerie Pavilions and the History Museum.
Linger between the arches of the Portique de la Lavandière or Gardens of Austria.
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