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La Sagrada Familia
- Designed by renowned artist Antoni Gaudi, La Sagrada Familia is one of the most popular historical places to visit in Barcelona Spain
- The unique thing about this historical place is its flying buttresses design that appears to be twisted from all across the city, and the fact that it is still unfinished.
- Originally built as a structure to promote Christianity in Barcelona, this building was later made in the style of Neo-gothic architecture.
- Antoni Gaudi designed this building with a geometric shape that is visible from a distance.
- You can access the unfinished Cathedral’s Museum, and shop. The exterior of the church like Crypt, Nave, Nativity Facade, etc, are reachable through a 300-step spiral staircase.
Location: C/ de Mallorca, 401, 08013 Barcelona, Spain
Timings: Daily 09:00 AM to 07:00 PM
Entry Fee: €17
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La Casa Batllo
- Originally built as a house, Casa Batllo is one of the most prominent architectural historical sights in barcelona by Antoni Gaudi.
- The building stands today as a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site.
- You can visit this place to witness the artist’s work transformed into a digitized format.
- There are volumetric projections, motion sensors, stimulatory sounds, immersive experiences, and many more ways for you to engage with colorful art.
- The complex features a museum and a dome, known as the “Gaudi dome”, where you can witness dream-like art.
- You can catch the beautiful sight of the Gaudi Cube with the massive installation of a 6-LED cube that displays vibrant red and pink colors.
Location: Passeig de Gràcia, 43, 08007 Barcelona, Spain
Timings: 09:00 AM to 08:00 PM every day
Entry Fee: Starts from €35
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Casa Milà
- Casa Mila, popularly known as La Pedrera is among the artistic historical places to visit in Barcelona Spain designed by Antoni Gaudi in civic architecture.
- The beautiful Facade showcases the stunning stony sculpture of “Heart of Passeig de Gracia”.
- You can explore the beautiful Flower, and Butterfly courtyards of the art building.
- The 100-year-old Pedrera apartment is open to the public to get an idea of Spain’s 20th-century lavish lifestyle.
- The unique thing about the building is its mezzanine, where you can indulge in a virtual experience.
- You can even explore the rooftop of Casa Mila which is designed with stone, and marble to witness panoramic views of Barcelona.
Location: Passeig de Gràcia, 92, 08008 Barcelona, Spain
Timings: Monday to Saturday, and Holidays 09:00 AM to 08:30 PM
Entry Fee: €25
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Park Güell
- Park Guell is a true depiction of Antoni Gaudi’s naturalist personality through the garden’s lush greenery.
- One top historical sights in barcelona, this garden welcomes you through its colorful works drawn on its walls that are aligned with floral shades.
- Originally a group of family residence gardens, this place is a Spanish Public Property that showcases the artist’s archways, a row of columns, and galleries.
- There are stone benches for you to sit and refresh yourself amidst nature.
- The beautiful staircases and the ceramic tiles of the garden lead you to the vast terrace that lets you witness the charm of Barcelona.
Location: €10
Timings: 09:30 AM to 07:30 PM every day
Entry Fee: 08024 Barcelona, Spain
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The Cathedral of Barcelona
- Cathedral of Barcelona or Cathedral of Holy Cross and Eulalia is the seat of the Archbishop of Barcelona.
- It was constructed in the 14th century in Gothic architecture.
- The recent Neo-Gothic facade was constructed in the 19th century.
- You can visit this Cathedral as a part of Barcelona historical sites exploration to pay your respects and witness its stunning architecture through its cloister, garden, bell tower, crypt, and main portal.
- The enchanting Gargoyle marks its presence instantly to the visitors.
- There is a gift shop in the cloister, where you can buy electronic candles to light in the church.
Location: Pla de la Seu, s/n, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
Timings: 08:00 AM to 12:45 PM, 01:00 PM to 05:30 PM, and 05:45 PM to 07:30 PM Every day
Entry Fee: Free
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Palau Güell
- A mansion designed by Antoni Gaudi for a renowned businessman Eusebi Guell, the home stands today amongst historical places to visit in Barcelona Spain which is a UNESCO World Heritage site listed under “Works of Gaudi”.
- Featuring European architecture, you can witness the mansion's structure made from stone, ceramics, wood, and glass.
- You can even witness the horse stable in the basement of the building that possesses stunning and unique pillars reachable through a beautiful spiral staircase.
- The central hall has its own elegance with the concert hall and smoking room of the mansion through the woodwork.
- The roof of the building lets you witness 14 chimneys and sculptures designed with sandstone.
Location: Carrer Nou de la Rambla, 3-5, 08001 Barcelona, Spain
Timings: Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 AM to 05:30 PM
Entry Fee: €12
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Arc de Triomf of Barcelona
- Built as an access gate to the universal exhibition in 1888, the Arc de Triomf is among the most iconic historical places to visit in Barcelona Spain.
- Standing 30 meters tall, the gate was a symbol of Triumph designed by architect Joseph Vilaseca I Casanovas.
- The architecture of the landmark aligns totally with the symbols and the message they convey through their designs.
- The beautiful sculptural, and decorative architecture showcases the Neo-Mudejar Style with the red bricks.
- There are symbols designed to depict Spain’s industrialization, art, commerce, and agriculture.
- You can find 49 Spanish provinces with a coat of arms that depicts the country's army.
Location: Passeig de Lluís Companys, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
Timings: Open 24 hrs
Entry Fee: Free
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Port Of Barcelona
- The Port of Barcelona is the main source of International arrivals and departures in Spain.
- The 150-year-old post is one of the major European Ports in the Mediterranean that holds major commercial, and important Barcelona historical sites.
- There are 9 terminals, out of which 7 of them are for cruising.
- You can take a guided tour of the port for sightseeing and take a hop-on-hop-off cruise for exploration.
- There is an option for a fun bicycle tour of the port which you can enjoy with your loved ones.
Location: Port of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
Timings: Open 24x7
Entry Fee: Free
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La Rambla
- La Rambla is a three-lane pedestrian street that is among some of the top historical places to visit in Barcelona Spain spreading across 1.2 km in the heart of the city.
- Originally, a sewage-filled stream, La Rambla was early enough to exist since the 15th century.
- Today you can visit the street to witness its tree-lines central public walk.
- You can catch the sight of Font de Canaletes, a popular fountain nestled to be a meeting point.
- The street features pavement cafes, bars, pubs, kiosks, flower shops, and performers keeping you entertained during your visit.
Location: La Rambla, Barcelona, Spain
Timings: Monday to Friday 10:00 AM to 06:00 PM, and is closed on Saturday and Sunday
Entry Fee: Free
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Santa Maria del Pi
- Santa Maria del Pi translates to Saint Mary of Pine, a 15th-century old Church in Barcelona.
- Designed in Gothic Architecture, the church went through several modifications owing to earthquakes, and war.
- You can visit this church to pay your respect and explore the interiors and witness the 3.3-meter statue of Santa Maria del Pi.
- The original stained-glass windows are reconstructed to depict “Adoration of the Magi” by Antoni Viladomat.
- You can witness the church’s facade, bell tower, and baroque choir stalls.
Location: Plaça del Pi, 7, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
Timings: Monday to Saturday 06:00 AM to 08:00 PM, and Sundays 11:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Entry Fee: €4.5
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