Barcelona Spain
Barcelona is an enchanting seaside city with boundless culture, fabled architecture and a world-class drinking and dining scene.
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Top Sights
Unmissable sights for your itinerary
La Sagrada Família
in L'Eixample
Park Güell
in Barcelona
Museu Picasso
in La Ribera
Fundació Joan Miró
in Barcelona
La Rambla
in La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
La Pedrera
in L'Eixample
Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya
in Barcelona
La Catedral
in La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Museu d’Història de Barcelona
in La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
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Articles
Latest stories from Barcelona
Activities
The top 17 things you can't miss in Barcelona
Feb 21, 2023 • 8 Min read
Barcelona has it all – outstanding architecture, incredible food and vibrant nightlife. Here's what you can't afford to miss when you get there.
Architecture
20 free things to do in Barcelona from parks to public art
Feb 18, 2023 • 10 Min read
Barcelona is a dream for culture vultures and foodies, but entry fees and tapas bills can mount up. Here are the 20 best free things to do in Barcelona.
Public Transport
The top 10 day trips from Barcelona: explore the beauty of Catalonia
Feb 11, 2023 • 7 Min read
There's more than one star in Catalonia – venture away from the road well traveled with these 10 great day trips from Barcelona.
Neighborhoods
Barcelona’s 6 best neighborhoods
Feb 7, 2023 • 5 Min read
Compact, easy-to-walk and with several distinct districts, here are the 6 top neighborhoods to explore in Barcelona.
Destination Practicalities
How to get around in Barcelona
Jan 5, 2023 • 6 Min read
With its relatively compact size and developed public transportation system, Barcelona is a pretty manageable city to get around.
Beaches
I just got back from Barcelona... here's what I think you should know
Jul 6, 2022 • 7 Min read
Lonely Planet writer Sasha Brady shares her tips and tricks from a two-week vacation in Barcelona, Spain.
Architecture
Barcelona's Sagrada Família crowned with a great luminous star
Dec 3, 2021 • 2 Min read
There's a new holiday addition to Barcelona's most iconic building, set to change the city's skyline.
Architecture
Where to find Barcelona's most beautiful architecture
Aug 8, 2021 • 7 Min read
Famed for its architectural treasures, Barcelona is dotted with striking Gothic cathedrals, fantastical Modernisme creations and avant-garde works.
Hiking
Best parks and gardens in Barcelona
Jul 30, 2021 • 6 Min read
Barcelona is studded with parks, gardens, wild spaces and green landmarks. If you crave open spaces, here is our pick of the best parks in the city.
