For the 1992 Olympics the old industrial waterfront in Barcelona was demolished and a promenade, new apartments and parks were built. The buildings are still...

Barcelona`s zoo occupies the south eastern end of the Parc de la Ciutadella and is the most popular atraction in the park. The zoo was...

The Museu de Zoologia occupies the Castell de Tres Dragons which was built as a cafe for the 1888 Universal Exhibition. The work of Domenech...

This popular park was once the site of a huge fort built by Felipe V which later became a political prison. It was demolished in...

Founded by Barcelona`s chocolate and pastry makers, the Museu de la Xocolata explores the history of this immensely popular foodstuff, starting with the discovery of...

Barceloneta is the fishing village of Barcelona which is on a piece of land that juts into the sea. It was designed by the architect...

The Picasso Museum is one of Barcelona`s most popular museums, and of special interest are the artist`s early works, painted in his mid teens. The...

Located in the Palau Nadal, the Barbier-Mueller Museum of Pre-Columbian Art is a branch of the Barbier-Mueller Museum in Geneva. The objects on display here...

The Museum of Textiles and Clothing occupies the beautiful five hundred years old palace of the Marques de Llio. Dedicated to textiles and clothing, the...

The Church of Saint Mary of the Sea is located in the city`s maritime district. This beautiful building was built in the 14th Century in...

The Museum of the History of Catalonia is housed in a converted 19th Century warehouse at the old port. Opened in 1996, it is a...

La Llotja once housed an art school which Picasso and Joan Miro attended in their youth. Picasso`s father also taught here. The building was erected...

The Arc de Triomf was built as the grand entrance to the 1888 Universal Exposition in the Parc de la Ciutedella. Instead of using a...

The Palau de la Musica Catalana is one of Barcelona`s main concert halls. Completed in 1908, it is a splendid Moderniste building with an elaborate...

The Frederic Mares Museum is one of the most fascinating in Barcelona. The sculptor Frederic Mares was also a traveller and a collector, and he...

This intriguing museum occupies the medieval mansion Casa Clarana-Padellas which was moved from its original site in 1931 and rebuilt stone by stone. During the...

The Church of Sants Just i Pastor is thought to be one of the oldest churches in Barcelona. It is said to have been founded...

One of the loveliest features of this magnificent Gothic cathedral is the cloister, which has a pool with white geese and a statue to St...

The Archdeacon`s House dates from the 12th Century and stands against a Roman wall, which can still be seen. The building was remodelled in the...

The Auditori de Barcelona opened in 1999 and it is now the home of Barcelona`s symphony orchestra. The building was designed by Madrid architect Rafael...