The largest (unfinished) Catholic Church in the world. Construction began in 1882 by architect Villar, Antoni Gaudi took over in 1883. Gaudi dedicated his life to the project until his death in 1926. Less than a quarter was finished when he died. The final tower is projected to be finished in 2026.

Joseph Batllo, a prominent businessman, purchased the home in 1903. He granted creative freedom to Antoni Gaudi to reform the home. Marine inspired, the home evokes nature and fantasy.

Antoni Gaudi designed and built this home for Pere Mila 1906-1912. It was his last private residence project.

*Be sure to go up to the roof for incredible views

Casa Vicens was Antoni Gaudi's first important masterpiece commission for Manel Vicens in 1883. The work belongs to Gaudi’s orientalist period in which he made a series of works inspired by the art of the Near and Far East, (India, Persia, Japan) as well as Hispanic Islamic art.

The Basilica was built in just 55 years, from 1329-1384 and is the only surviving church in the pure Catalan Gothic style.

Pablo Picasso was a Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist, and stage designer born in 1881. He is one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.

The museum is housed in five adjoining medieval palaces in the Old City of Barcelona and includes over 4,000 of Picasso’s works.

A pedestrian passageway that was once part of a large textile factory owned by the Sert family. It’s now a quiet street with shops, cafes and street art; a hidden gem.

A memorial arch built by architect Josep Vilaseca as the main access gate for the 1888 Barcelona World Fair. The front frieze contains the stone sculpture ‘Barcelona rep les nacions’, Catalan for “Barcelona welcomes the nations.”

The Barcelona Cathedral is the seat of the Archbishop of Barcelona in Catalonia. It was constructed between the 13th-15th centuries. It is dedicated to the Holy Cross and Eulalia of Barcelona, a young virgin martyr who suffered martyrdom during Roman times in the city.

The Royal Square is a popular meeting place during the annual summer festival, La Merce, and during other celebrations such as New Year’s Eve. It is home to many restaurants and famous nightclubs. The square’s lampposts were designed by Antoni Gaudi.

Bishop’s Bridge is one of Barcelona’s most photographed pieces of architecture, the Gothic-style marble bridge. It was created in the 1920’s by Modernista architect Joan Rubio i Bellver, who added the underside skull-and-crossbones when his plans for other buildings in the Barri Gothic were turned down.

A small square in the Gothic Quarter where the Church of Saint Philip resides. In the center of the square is a fountain, a symbol of life.

La Boqueria is a large public market with a diverse selection of goods. The first mention of the Boqueria market dates back to 1217, when tables were installed near the old city gate to sell meat. From 1470 onwards, a pig market was held at this site. A new structure was built and opened in 1853.

Standing tall as a cherished icon to the neighborhood is the Cat by artist, Fernando Botero. The locals call it ‘The Fat Cat.’ The cat roamed the streets of Barcelona for sixteen years until it discovered its home on Rambla del Raval in 2003.

A mansion designed by Antoni Gaudi for the industrial tycoon Eusebi Guell built between 1886 and 1888. The home is centered around the main room for entertaining high society guests. Guests entered the home in horse-drawn carriages through the front iron gates.

A statue of Christopher Columbus, sculpted by Rafael Atche, pointing towards the New World with his right hand. It was constructed for the Barcelona Exposition in 1888 and serves as a reminder that Columbus reported to Queen Isabella I and King Ferdinand V in Barcelona after his first trip to the new continent.

A beautiful building on the hill of Montjuic. It was the main site of the 1929 International Exhibition. It has been home to the National Art Museum of Catalonia since 1934.

*Sit on the steps for beautiful views of Barcelona

Constructed for the 1929 International Exhibition. It is situated below the National Palace; famous for sound and light shows.

Built for the 1992 Summer Olympic Games located on Montjuic Mountain. The giant white Olympic torch, an abstract sculpture depicting an athlete holding a torch (actually a tall telecommunications tower).

Located on Montjuic Mountain, the gardens were landscaped from 1919-1923 for the 1929 Barcelona Universal Exposition. They were designed by French engineer, Jean-Claude Nicolas Forestier, who introduced the concept of Mediterranean gardens to Barcelona. The gardens offer amazing views of the city.

A modern take on classic tapas. Some of the best in the city.

A popular tapas restaurant in the Raval district serving traditional dishes such as paella and tapas.

Originally a wine cellar, this tiny place has been run by the Quimet family since 1914. Standing room only, but one of the most popular tapas bar.

A cosy restaurant offering traditional tapas and small dishes.

A family-owned churreria that is possibly the oldest in the city. Juan Bacells and Cecilia Martinez started making churros in the 1940’s and opened the shop around 1950.

Owner Manuel San Roman, whose grandmother was a xurrera, has been making churros since 1968.

A family-owned churreria known for their spiral churros dipped in chocolate.