DAY 1
This day shows you the absolute essential tourist attractions of Barcelona. You will get a peek into the city's architectural heritage, enjoy the works of Picasso and sense the lively atmosphere by walking the La Rambla.
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Take Subway line 2 or 5 to Sagrada Família station
Why visit
- Barcelona's main tourist attraction
- The master-work of Antoni Gaudí
- Part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Photo: PromptGuides.com
Take Subway line 5 from Sagrada Família station to Diagonal station (Direction: Cornella) - 15’
Why visit
- One of Gaudí's most fascinating buildings
- Rooftop sculpture park
- Part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Photo: ancama_99(toni)
Take a walk to Casa Batlló - 5’
Why visit
- One of Gaudí's most spectacular buildings
- Feels like being inside of a jewel
- Part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Photo: Klaus Dolle
Take a walk to the neighboring building: Casa Amatller
Why visit
- Part of the magnificent building block, Apple of Discord
- One of the finest examples of modernista architecture
Photo: Klaus Dolle
Take a walk to the neighboring building: Casa Lleó Morera
Why visit
- One of the finest examples of modernista architecture
- Part of the magnificent building block, Apple of Discord
Photo: javinovo
Take a walk to Plaça Catalunya; the starting point of La Rambla - 10’
Why visit
- Favorite walking street of Barcelona
- Brilliant street entertainers
- Lively Mediterranean atmosphere
- Boqueria market is a must for gourmets
Photo: Anneliez
Lunch time
Take a walk to Barcelona Cathedral
Take a walk to Barcelona Cathedral
Why visit
- An amalgam of architectural styles from Gothic through Baroque to 19th-century
- Unusually lush and lively cloister with white geese
Photo: PromptGuides.com
Take a walk to Picasso Museum - 15’
Why visit
- One of the most extensive Picasso collections
- Great collection of the artist's early works
- A true Barcelona highlight
Photo: frandango24
Take Subway line 4 from Jaume I station to Joanic station (Direction: Trinitat Nova)
Change to Bus line 116 from Escorial-Sant Lluís stop to Larrard-Olot stop - 30’ in all
Change to Bus line 116 from Escorial-Sant Lluís stop to Larrard-Olot stop - 30’ in all
Why visit
- Quite possibly the most fascinating urban park in the world
- Beautiful panoramic view
- Extraordinary designs by Gaudí
- Part of UNESCO World Heritage Site
Photo: PromptGuides.com
Take Subway line 1 or 3 to Espanya station
Why visit
- The show is the perfect ending of a busy Barcelona day
- Spectacular sound and light show
Photo: Jose Felipe Ortega
end of day 1