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Sightseeing, museums & tourist attractions

Fondació Antoni Tàpies

An important museum of contemporary Catalan art with an overwhelming emhasis on the works of Antoni Tàpies.

Carrer d'Aragó 255, Barcelona
Metro Passeig de Gracia Bus 7, 16, 17, 22, 24, 28
Tel 934 870 315
Website www.fundaciotapies.org
Admission €4.20, students €2.10
Open Tue-Sun 11am-8pm

Fondació Joan Miró

An important museum featuring the works of one of the greatest contemporary Catalan artists - Joan Miró.

Plaça Neptú, Parc de Montjuïc, Barcelona
Metro Paralel then funicular de Montjuïc Bus 14, 18, 38, 59, 64, 91
Tel 934 439 470
Website http://fundaciomiro-bcn.org
Admission €8.50, students (aged 15-30) €6; Articket (admission to seven art museums in Barcelona) €22
Open Jan-Jun Tue-Wed 10am-7pm, Thu 10am-9.30pm, Fri-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-2.30pm; Jul-Sep Tue-Wed 10am-8pm, Thu 10am-9.30pm, Fri-Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 10am-2.30pm; Oct-Dec Tue-Wed 10am-7pm, Thu 10am-9.30pm, Fri-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-2.30pm

La Rambla

Often refered to as the greatest street in the world, La Rambla is a magnificent wide boulevard cutting through the Barri Gòtic from Plaça Catalunya to the port. The main attraction here is the people watching that ranges from old men engaged in lively debate to street theatre and colourful market traders.

La Rambla, Barcelona
Metro Catalunya, Liceu, Drassanes Train Catalunya Bus 14, 18, 38, 59, 64, 91, N4, N6, N9

Montjuïc and Castell de Montjuïc

This hill to the south-west of the city centre is home to parkland, Olympic stadiums and the Castell de Montjuïc. For most locals, Montjuïc is a place to escape the city. The castle isn't seen as one of the city's top attractions, partly because it was here that Catalan radicals where executed by the military and even today it houses a military museum. However the combined funicular and teleferic ride to the top and the view make the Castell de Monjuïc a rewarding spot to visit.

Funicular de Montjuïc from metro Para.lel, then telefèric de Montjuïc to the castle
Website www.bcn.cat/castelldemontjuic/
Admission free
Open Jan-Mar Tue-Sun 9am-7pm; Apr-Sep Tue-Sun 9am-9pm; Oct-Dec 9am-7pm

Museu d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona (MACBA)

This blindingly white building houses a collection of contemporary art from the 1940s to the present day. Although many people find the building spectacular, the exhibits don't live up to the standard of other places in Barcelona although fans of contemporary art will enjoy it.

Plaça dels Àngels 1, Barcelona
Metro, Train Catalunya
Tel 934 120 810
Website www.macba.cat
Admission €7.50, students €6; Articket (admission to seven art museums in Barcelona) €22
Open 1 Jan-23 Jun Mon 11am-7.30pm, Wed-Fri 11am-7.30pm, Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 10am-3pm; 24 Jun-24 Sep Mon 11am-8pm, Wed 11am-8pm, Thu-Fri 11am-midnight, Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 10am-3pm; 25 Sep-31 Dec Mon 11am-7.30pm, Wed-Fri 11am-7.30pm, Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 10am-3pm

Museu del FC Barcelona

The museum of Barcelona's football (soccer) team is one of the city's leading attractions and a must of sports fans although others should probably give it a miss. The museum is situated at the famous Nou Camp stadium.

Nou Camp, Avinguda Aristides Maillol, access 9
Metro Collblanc Bus 15, 52, 53, 54, 56, 57, 75
Tel 934 963 608
Website www.fcbarcelona.com
Admission & tour €17
Open Mon-Sat 10am-6.30pm, Sun 10am-2pm

Museu Marítim

An excellent maritime museum with well presented exhibits on ships, submarines and maritime exploits which played an important part in shaping Barcelona's history.

Avinguda de les Drassanes, Barcelona
Metro Jaume I Bus 14, 18, 38, 59, 64, 91
Tel 933 429 920
Website www.mmb.cat
Admission €2.50
Open 10am-8pm daily (last entry 7pm)

Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (MNAC)

An art museum housed in the Palau Nacional on Montjuïc with an important collection of Romanesque paintings and art from the early Medieval period.

Palau Nacional, Parc de Montjuïc
Metro, Train Espanya
Tel 936 220 376
Website www.mnac.cat
Admission €8.50; Articket (admission to seven art museums in Barcelona) €22
Open Tue-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-2.30pm

Museu Picasso

One of Barcelona's top attractions. The Picasso Museum is home to a large collection on Pablo Picasso's works, however the emphasis is clearly on works from his earlier years.

Carrer de Montcada 15-19, Barcelona
Metro Jaume I Bus 17, 40, 45
Tel 933 196 310
Website www.museupicasso.bcn.es
Admission €9; Articket (admission to seven art museums in Barcelona) €22
Open Tue-Sun 10am-8pm

Parc Güell and Casa-Museu Gaudí

This park north of the city centre is an excellent example of Antonio Gaudí's architecture in a garden setting. The park features excellent examples of Gaudí's work when applied to landscape gardening although there are also the inimitable gatehouses and the Casa-Museu Gaudí when Gaudí lived from 1906-1926. The museum features furniture, memorabilia and plans of unfinished projects.

Carretera del Carmel, Barcelona
Metro Lesseps Bus 24, 25
Website www.casamuseugaudi.org
Park admission free; museum admission €5.50, students €4.50
Park open Dec-Feb 9am-6pm, Mar 9am-7pm, Apr-May 9am-8pm, Jun-Sep 9am-9pm, Oct 9am-8pm, Nov 9am-7pm; museum open Jan-Mar 10am-6pm daily; Apr-Sep 10am-8pm daily; Oct-Dec 10am-6pm daily

Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família

Barcelona's landmark attraction and Antonio Gaudí's greatest masterpiece which he devoted 18 years of his life is a must-see attraction. It is an incredible experience to attempt to climb the towers although those scared of heights may prefer to visit the museum in the crypt which has photos and drawings showing the building's fascinating history.

Plaça Sagrada Família & Carrer de Mallorca 401, Barcelona
Metro Sagrada Família Bus 19, 33, 34, ,43, 44, 48, 50, 51
Tel 932 073 031
Website www.sagradafamilia.cat
Admission €12
Open Jan-Mar 9am-6pm daily; Apr-Sep 9am-8pm daily; Oct-Dec 9am-6pm daily

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