10 Best Monuments in Barcelona

Barcelona is a city known for its iconic monuments and stunning architecture, so it's easy to list some of its most iconic architectural works. Highlights include the Sagrada Familia, under construction since 1882.

In addition, there are relevant monuments such as Park Güell, with its mosaics and gardens; or the Palace of Catalan Music, which is considered one of the most emblematic sites of Barcelona.

There is no doubt that it is one of the most important monuments in Barcelona, so booking your tickets for the Basilica of the Sagrada Familia is practically a must on your trip. The monument was conceived and started by the architect Antonio Gaudí in 1882, who worked on it until his death in 1926.

Since then, several architects have joined in to continue the work, although it is still unfinished. From the outside you can see the towers and ornate facades depicting different biblical passages.

If you are wondering what to see inside the Sagrada Familia, you should know that you can take a guided tour where you will be shown the stained glass windows, the wooden details and the wide variety of sculptures and religious art. If you want to appreciate one of the best views of Barcelona, I recommend you to climb the tower to see it and take lots of pictures. Here are the different options available:

• Tickets for the Sagrada Familia, from $36.
• Guided tour of the Sagrada Familia with optional access to the tower, from $79.
• Tickets for the Sagrada Familia with access to a tower, from $50.
• Guided tour without queues to the Sagrada Familia, from $58.
• Private guided tour to the Sagrada Familia, from $201.

Details of interest

• Price: from 34 €.
• Hours: Monday to Sunday, from 9 am to 7 pm.
• Location: in the Eixample district, exactly in Carrer de Mallorca.

Also the work of the Catalan Antonio Gaudí, like many of the monuments in Barcelona, Casa Batlló is located on Passeig de Gracia and was named a monument in 1969. Part of the charm of the monument is the modernist architecture that the Catalan architect gave to his work. A good way to get to know the place and other works of the architect is to sign up for one of the Gaudí tours in Barcelona.

If you book your ticket for Casa Batlló, you will be able to see and enjoy a beautiful experience, admiring the ceilings and walls that were decorated with glass and ceramic mosaics. If you pay attention to detail and take a guided tour inside the building, you will see the wrought iron details that represent the organic nature of Gaudi's work. You will also like the outside thanks to its façade with undulating shapes that allude to the sea.

Interesting details

• Price: around 35 €.
• Opening hours: from 9 am to 9 pm.
• Location: Passeig de Gracia de Barcelona, 43.

The Casa Milà is also known as La Pedrera and is a modernist building built between 1906 and 1912 under the supervision and responsibility of Gaudí. Today it has become a historical and artistic monument. Inside it houses a cultural center and an exhibition on the life and work of Gaudí, so I recommend you buy your ticket to La Pedrera to enjoy all its splendor.

Inside the house you can see the architecture designed by Gaudí, but you will also have the opportunity to see the different samples of decoration and modernist furniture. You will love to see spaces like the rooftop with its fireplaces from which you can enjoy incredible panoramic views of the city. There are also other spaces that you should not miss among which the Sala Gaudí stands out.

No matter if you go to Barcelona in autumn, winter, summer or spring, Casa Milà always offers different temporary exhibitions and activities for the whole family like the night experience at La Pedrera, so it is a good place to visit and include in the list of things to do in Barcelona with children.

Details of interest

• Price: approximately from 32 € per ticket.
• Hours: usually open from 9 am to 6 pm for daytime sessions. For evening visits it opens between 7pm and 10pm.
• Location: Paseo de Gracia, 92 (Eixample district).

Also created by Gaudí, Park Güell is a public park built between 1900 and 1914. Nowadays it is considered one of the main tourist attractions of the city and you will love it thanks to its modernist architecture and its panoramic views, so I recommend you to book your tickets for Park Güell in advance, so you don't miss the opportunity to visit this jewel during your trip to Barcelona.

It is certainly a good place to appreciate the attention to detail in Gaudí's work, thanks to the fact that during the visit, especially if you book a guided tour of Park Güell, you will have the opportunity to enjoy different spaces and iconic buildings such as the famous serpentine terrace, the Plaza de la Naturaleza, the vertical garden and the Gaudí House Museum. All the work is planted in a natural environment that you will not be able to overlook.

Details of interest

• Price: from 10 € the entrance.
• Hours: open every day of the year between 8:30 am and sunset, depending on the season.
• Location: between the neighborhoods of El Coll, La Salud, Vallcarca-Penitents, El Carmel and Can Bar, in the districts of Gracia and Horta-Guinardó in Catalonia.

Another of the most important monuments of the city is the Palace of Catalan Music, which is an emblematic building located in the Gothic quarter of the city. The architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner was in charge of its construction and it was designed to function as the headquarters of the Catalan Choral Society.

If you book your ticket and visit the Palace of Catalan Music inside you can see how the work has a lot of ornaments and architectural details , among which are the mosaics and stained glass windows. In addition, if you want to see this place in all its splendor, I recommend going to one of the concerts and cultural events in the auditorium.

If you are wondering how to visit the Palau de la Música in Barcelona, I recommend buying tickets for a guided tour, which are available in Spanish, Catalan, English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Japanese and Chinese.

Interesting details

• Price: around €22.
• Hours: open every day of the week between 10 am and 3:30 pm and from 4 pm to 6 pm.
• Location: in the center of the city, specifically in the Gothic Quarter.

A truly popular street in Barcelona is none other than La Rambla, which stretches from Plaza Cataluña to the Christopher Columbus monument at the port. Along this street you will find stores, bars, restaurants and many people practicing artistic activities.

Although it is not a monument in itself, you will be able to see through it, different monuments and incredible places to photograph in the city. A good way to get to know this street is by taking a tour of Barcelona in which Las Ramblas is included as part of the tour. You will find a great and original offer like:

• Bicycle tour in Barcelona.
• Segway tour in Barcelona.

One of the monuments that you can find in this street is the one dedicated to Columbus, which is located very close to the end of the avenue. It was created in 1888, and has a height of 60 meters. The Canaletas Fountain is also one of these monuments, which also has a very particular legend: whoever drinks water from it will return to Barcelona.

Interesting details

• Price: around 30 €.
• Hours: there are no specific hours, although I recommend you go during the day so you can better appreciate all the scenery.
• Location: from Plaza Cataluña to the Christopher Columbus monument at the port.

The Cathedral of Barcelona, also known as La Seu de Barcelona, is a temple dedicated to Santa Eulalia and the Virgin of La Mercé. It is also one of the most incredible monuments of the city, because it is a great example of Catalan Gothic architecture. This temple dates back to the 13th century and is full of features that you should see and know.

It has a glass rose window, a carved choir, and a cloister with gardens and palm trees. In addition, the Barcelona Cathedral also has a long history, as it was built on the site of a Roman temple, so many parts of the building date back to medieval times.

When you visit this temple remember to go to the cloister, whose entrance is located at the outer side doors, which face Bisbe Street. Inside you will see 13 geese, one for each year of Santa Eulalia's life. To visit this Cathedral I recommend you to sign up for one of the tours of the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona.

Interesting details

• Price: depending on the schedule it will be free or will cost approximately 7 € per person.
• Hours: generally open from 8 am to 12:45 pm for free; from 1 pm to 5:30 pm with paid admission, and from 5:45 pm to 7:30 pm for free.
• Location: in the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona.

Home of FC Barcelona, Camp Nou is a soccer stadium located in the district of Les Corts and has a capacity for almost 100 thousand spectators. That is why one of the best activities to do in Barcelona is undoubtedly to go to live the Camp Nou Experience. But besides all the excitement of this activity, the complex itself, is one of the best monuments in the city. You have several options:

• Private tour of the Camp Nou Spotify in Barcelona, from $171.
• Visit to Camp Nou and FC Barcelona Museum, from $30.
• Visit to Camp Nou, FC Barcelona Museum and Barcelona tourist bus, from $106.

The history of Camp Nou is quite fruitful, considering that it has hosted several international soccer competitions, including the UEFA Champions League, the Copa Libertadores de America, the European Cup Winners' Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup. During 1982 it was one of the most used stadiums for the World Cup matches held in Spain. All these data make the Culé stadium one of the most important soccer stadiums in the world.

Details of interest

• Price: from 19 € per person.
• Opening hours: opening times vary depending on the soccer season and the tour guide.
• Location: in the municipality of Les Corts, 5 kilometers from the city center.

If there is a monument that you will love to visit is the Picasso Museum in Barcelona, which is considered one of the most important art galleries in the city. I recommend you to book a Picasso tour in Barcelona with a guided visit to the museum so you can delve into the artist's work, basically because you will find a large collection qualified as one of the largest and most complete in the world.

Among the works of the artist that you will be able to find inside, you will find paintings, sculptures, ceramics and engravings. The best part is that during this visit you will be able to get to know much, or perhaps all of Picasso's artistic career, from his formative years to his last works. You'll have to spend plenty of time inside the museum, because there are more than 4,000 works and personal items inside, including his sketches, studies and early works.

Details of interest

• Price: about 12 €.
• Hours: from October to March, from Tuesday to Sunday, from 9 am to 7 pm. From April to September, from 9 am to 8 pm.
• Location: in the Gothic quarter of Barcelona.

As you can see, there are numerous things to see and do in Barcelona. Among all of them you should not miss the Boqueria Market, which is a food market located in the Raval, and very close to Las Ramblas. For this, you can book a gastronomic tour through the markets of Barcelona or even a paella cooking class and visit to the Boqueria market, the most original plan.

What you will love about this place is that you will find a variety of fresh and local products, including fruits, vegetables, meats, seafood, sweets and breads. You will also find artisanal products such as chocolates, olives, cheeses and sausages; so it is certainly a good place to make one of the best gastronomic tours of Barcelona.

The market dates back to 1217, when it began to function as a small street market on the outskirts of the city. Over time and after many transformations, it became a covered market and one of the most important in the city.

Details of interest

• Price: you will not have to pay to enter the market, although inside you will have to pay for everything you consume or buy.
• Hours: open from Monday to Saturday, between 8 am and 8:30 pm.
• Location: in the Raval neighborhood, near Las Ramblas.