Aching to go to Barcelona but lack the luxury of time or budget to explore every nook and cranny? No problem! You can still get a sample of Barcelona’s finest because like every place on Earth, it has ten magnificent places which you can visit, and after which you can brag to your friends that you have not missed the loveliness of Barcelona in its entirety.
Of course, a more in-depth visit is most ideal, but you can always do that when you have more time. Meanwhile, we give you a list of the places which you should not miss in Barcelona, commonly known as their famous tourist attractions, a bit of a crash course for those who wish to wander not too long in this exotic Spanish city. And you don’t need to speak Spanish to get there, though that will be an advantage!
One happy note for travelers: for as long as you are near the Metro, you will never get lost and you will find all these lovely tourist attractions. Most of these Barcelona top attractions can be found near a conveniently placed Metro station. Just in case you don’t know, traveling via Metro is the fastest and most reliable form of transportation available in key areas in Europe.
For starters, you can visit the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya. Even if you don’t dig museums, this particular place might just make you change your mind. Capture the rich heritage of Spain with the Baroque, Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance art that are displayed there. Just make sure you get off the Placa Espanya station of the Metro. Another neat place to check out is the Miro Museum about 20 minutes away from Espanya station. You can behold there the private collections (sculptures, paintings, tapestries and other magnificent works of art) of Miro.
On a different light, you can also check IMAX Barcelona. Indeed, despite their able preservation of their culture, Spain is able to keep up with technology, and with flair, for that matter. State-of-the-art technology constitute IMAX cinema in Barcelona. Special glasses enable viewers to see the movies in 3D. You might be able to catch animated movies and even documentaries! It’s only 15 minutes away from Metro (Drassanes station) and it is something people of all ages could appreciate.
You can never take Picasso out of the picture when it comes to totally orienting and enjoying yourself with Barcelona’s finest. It is one thing to know Picasso by name, but entirely another thing to actually see life the way he saw it.at least, through remnants preserved by the people from Picasso Museum, the art gallery situated at his hometown. It is definitely a sight worth beholding by the Jaume I station.
As you can see, there are a lot of museums in Barcelona, but they vary and can suit even a sport fanatic’s fancy. The Barcelona Football Club Museum is a living proof of that! Artifacts, mementoes and other neat things abound in this museum with their various tall installations. What’s more, it even gives you the other option of seeing the football stadium to make up for a complete sport-inclined
experience.
In case you find your wanderlust unsatiated by the museums, you will most probably enjoy getting some much-needed R&R at the La Pedrera Casa Mila. Designed by Antoni Gaudi, the unusual architecture of the apartment will definitely engage your senses and get your cameras clicking. You can feast your eyes at the wonderful edifice that constitutes avant-garde design at its finest.
While you’re at it, you might also want to check out the “Spanish village” which is essentially a microcosm of all villages in Spain. If you can’t go around the country to check out the houses, this will be the place where you can see them all in a lovely array. Some of the best souvenirs can also be bought from here. You might think that there is a bias to land attractions in this side of the world, but Barcelona has its own aquarium, and it gets the most visits from people of all ages yearly. It is not only educational, but you will also find everything well-presented. It is the next best thing to being able to get to the bottom of the sea. If you are daring enough, you might just find yourself with the opportunity to dive with the sharks!
Spain, being inclined to long-term projects, will certainly not lose its love for work with its major tourist attractions. The Sagrada Familia, designed by Antonio Guadi, is a temple which is still being worked on. It has been Barcelona’s longest standing artwork in progress, having been constructed and modified since 1882. Some people may not exactly like the place, but it preserves so much of
Barcelona’s culture and history in it because it was able to transcend time, people and barriers.
