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Barcelona balances Gaudi's surreal architecture with a Gothic old town, a beachfront, and some of Spain's best tapas.

Gaudi & Icons

NameInfoDetails
Sagrada Familiamust-do · book aheadGaudi's still-unfinished basilica is Barcelona's defining sight, with towering, otherworldly interiors. Buy timed tickets in advance.
Park Guellmust-do · mosaic terracesGaudi's whimsical park has mosaic-tiled sculptures, colonnades, and panoramic views over the city. Book ahead for the monumental zone.
Gothic Quarterneighborhood · walkable historyBarcelona's old core, with narrow medieval streets, the Barcelona Cathedral, and the Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar.

Tapas & Food

NameInfoDetails
Bar Mut$$ · wine barA lively spot known for great wine and its signature dish of egg yolk, prawns, and crispy potatoes.
El Xampanyet$ · El Born · cava & tapasA bustling, old-school tapas bar known for cava on tap and a mix of locals and visitors packed shoulder to shoulder.
La Plata$ · Gothic Quarter · classicA tiny, old-school bar famous for fried sardines, about as classic a Barcelona tapas experience as it gets.
La Boqueria Marketmust-do · food marketThe city's iconic covered market off Las Ramblas, good for fresh juice, jamon, and browsing produce stalls.