Barcelona Things to Do

 9 Reviews  When Barcelona presented itself to the world for the Summer Olympic Games in 1992, new buildings and structures appeared, but of course also a lot of art. Among the most obvious sculptures is the Peix... 

 13 Reviews  The communications tower designed by Santiago Calatrava became a part of Montjuic landmark in 1992. Its very unique shape is at the same time very typical for Calatrava's architecture. His great... 

 6 Reviews  At our next stop, we walked to the Museu de Ceramica. The building the ceramics are housed in is beautiful, and no wonder why, because it is the 18th century Palace of Pedralbes, residence for the... 

 12 Reviews  I probably have the same relationship to shopping and shopping centres as Superman has to Kryptonite so when I was dragged into the Maremagnum (Big Sea?) by the person I was with it was with a degree... 

 40 Reviews  If you enjoy beautiful architecture or just a stroll with some window shopping, then take yourself off to Gracia Street where you will find all the buildings I photographed below. They also have many... 

 13 Reviews  This is one of the best museums I have been in for a long time that displays the every day living style of Roman era. There is one other close located in Croatia in Split. The museum takes about 1 1/2... 

 24 Reviews  Our timing was perfect for observing some of the celebratory activities connected with Barcelona's La Merce' festival. It was thrilling for us to have stumbled upon the traditional folkdancing... 

 9 Reviews  The photos show various rooms: 1. Miguel Viladrich painting showing native dress. 2. Saló de Cròniques, or Hall of Chronicles, decorated with murals by Josep Maria Sert. 3. Queen Regent Room, with its... 

 8 Reviews  There's not much to mention about this statue. It is just a very short walk from the Aquarium and is as modern as Barcelona is to say the least. It is called the Barcelona Head as is obvious from the... 

 26 Reviews  What you see and what you get are one and the same in Barceloneta. Along the quayside you have many restaurants where you can watch the yachts come and go, but the food (I have been told) is only fair... 

 13 Reviews  The MACBA is an ultra-modern modern art museum. Actually, I think it just feels ultra modern because it is like a garish blotch of novelty in the middle of what would otherwise be a beautiful old... 

 4 Reviews  To enter Gaudi's house there is a fee (approx. 17 euros). The queues may be big, but what a feast for the eyes it is!! The curves of the windows and walls, the mosaic front, the staircases, the rooms... 

 12 Reviews  This church is found in the south of the Juame sector and just two blocks off Via Laitetana in the Ribera area. The church was built between 1329 and 1383, and later one tower in 1496, with the other... 

 5 Reviews  This is a very nice and large castle at a high point of the hill. It overlooks a lot of the city and harbor, and has some of the best views. The castle was a defense point from 1640, and a lot of that... 

 6 Reviews  As soon as you exit the Gothic Quarter in Barcelona, you will find yourself in Sant Jaume Square or as it is known in Barcelona, Plaça Sant Jaume. Take a stroll down the square to see the Barcelona... 

 6 Reviews  After viewing Gaudi's building, I took a walk down the side street to Avenue Diagonal. A short walk to the left, and the spires of Casa Lex Punxes were in view. To me, it looked like a Castle with... 

 3 Reviews  This is a museum about chocolate. I love chocolate and found the visit interesting. The exhibition starts with cacao and how it was used in America. And then how it came to Europe and later with the... 

 3 Reviews  This is a very nice museum to visit and the tour may take about 1 1/2 hours. It has an eclectic maze of displays. They include sculptures from Roman era, religious artifacts, keys, a china assortment,... 

 3 Reviews  This is an area just off the Las RAmblas boulevard. It used to be said that it was rampart with drugs and prostitution. Today, after a clean up in 1990's, it is a bit safer. However, the tourism web... 

 3 Reviews  The inside is as elaborate, if not more than the outside. It was built in 1905-08, and totally renovated to original state in 1982-89. Concerts are still very popular for the upscale in the city, and... 

 3 Reviews  Built to house a textile factory in 1911 by architect Josep Puig i Cadafalch, this redbrick Art Nouveau Casa Ramona was opened in early 2002 as a center for art exhibits, concerts, lectures, and other... 

 2 Reviews  Not of a great standard over all, but is any wax museum? Adults Eu7.50 children Eu4.50. Better bet for children Really just went to see the waxwork and bust of my hero the 1920s Grenadan poet... 

 4 Reviews  This is the big and main cathedral in the city. It harkens many locals and tourists alike. It covers a city block and is just behind the Juame Plaza area. The completion was in 1450, after about 150...