Agbar Tower
A modern and controversial piece of architecture by Jean Nouvel best viewed at night from 21.00 - midnight on Friday, Saturday and Sunday when lit by a high tec LED illumination. A phallic shaped office tower that reflects colours off its aluminum and glass covering. Placa de les Glories, Poblenou.

Barcelona Beaches
The seafront, from the Moll de la Fusta and the area around the Palau de Mar to the Rambla de Mar and the Olympic Port area is a popular recreational area. The beaches that stretch along the urban coast are Sant Sebastià, La Barceloneta, Nova Icària, Bogatell, Mar Bella and Nova Mar Bella. Platja de Mar Bella is the official nudist beach.

Barcelona Botanical Gardens
Laid out on the slopes of Montjuïc with plants from all the main regions of the world. Linked to the gardens is the Barcelona Botanical Institute with exhibitions open to the public. Dr. Font i Quer, 2, Par de Montjuïc, 08038, Barcelona. Use Metro station Espanya. Admission charges apply.

Barcelona Cathedral
Dating from 1298 but transformed into a Gothic Cathedral. In one wing of the Cathedral is the chapter house, the meeting place of the Cathedral chapter which is now the home of the Cathedral Museum. Of note in the museum is "The Pieta" by Bartolome Bermejo (1490) depicting the glorification of Saint Oleguer and Saint Eulalia. Located at Place de la Seu, 08002, Barcelona (93 342 82 60). Metro station Jaume.

Barceloneta
The historic fisherman's quarter between the Olympic Port and Port Vell. This area has a sort of independence from the rest of Barcelona and an easy and pleasant to walk around with small streets and the beach side walkway and the Marina Port Vell leisure port. Use Metro station Barceloneta.

Barcelona Zoo
The zoo has over 450 animal species with some living in natural habitats with plenty of space. Others are less fortunate. To amuse kids there is a petting zoo, pony rides and mini train. Parc de la Ciutadella, 08003, Barcelona (93 225 67 80). Use Metro station Barceloneta.

Carrer Petrixol
The area around Santa Maria is a popular place with artists and small cafes. Liceu, Jaume 1.

Ciutat Vella
Barcelona's old town, including the medieval Barri Gotic.

Dona i Ocell
A controversial sculpture by Miro located near the Placa Espanya.

Eixample
Modernist quarter, noted for its art nouveau buildings.

El Mirador de Colom
The Columbus Monument monument is next to the sea at the end of La Rambla and provides from the top views of the Gothic Quarter, the Old Port, the Olympic Port and the Forum grounds. The monument was built as part of the Universal Exposition of 1888. Plaça Portal de la Pau (93 302 52 24). Use metro station Drassanes.

El Mirador de la Torre de Collserola
The Mirador de la Torre de Collserola provides views of the whole city and on good days up to 70km. Ctra. de Vallvidrera al Tibidabo.

Gràcia
A working class neighbourhood, now rather gentrified, and very lively.

Gothic Quarter
The Gothic Quarter is east of the Rambla's and contains medieval Gothic buildings dating from the 14th and 15th century. A maze of interconnecting streets linking with squares with plenty of cafés and bars. The Gothic Quarter has the Cathedral of Santa Eulàlia and the Gothic Church of Santa Maria del Pi. Also worth the visit is the Gothic Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar, near the Picasso Museum .

Harbour aerial tramway
The 1450 metre long harbour aerial tramway starts on the top of 78 metre tall Torre San Sebastian and terminates at Montjuïc.

L' Aquarium
A very large aquarium with fishes, penguins, sharks and strong Mediterranean theme. Moll d'Espanua, Port Vell, 08039, Barcelona (93 221 74 74).Use Metro station Drassanes.

Las Ramblas
The wide tree lined boulevard known as La Ramblas, is a long continuous pedestrian avenue that changes names five times as it cuts through Barcelona's ‘old city'. Lined with cafes, restaurants and shops. A street of great atmosphere and a place all visitors to Barcelona experience. All day long you will see buskers and mime artists as well as stalls selling flowers, newspapers, birds and rabbits. 

Les Golondrinas
The 'swallow boats' have for years being showing visitors views of Barcelona from the sea. Boats leave from Moll de Drassanes with high frequency.

Magic Fountain
Built by Carles Buïgas, who designed the fountain where the artistic element is made up of changing shapes of the water.

Marina Port Vell
A large leisure marina with plenty of restaurants and activity.

Montjuïc
Montjuïc overlooks Barcelona and where the main sites of the 1992 Olympics are to be found along with the Poble Espanyol; the Joan Miro museum; and the National Art Museum of Catalonia. The magical fountains of Montjuïc on summer evenings have displays of light, colour and music. The extensive area of the Montjuïc was named the Olympic Ring. The Stadium was rebuilt for the Olympics, and other sports facilities constructed. Montjuïc is an area of parkland with many good view points. The Montjuïc Card provides entry and discounts to many of the attractions and facilities in Montjuïc, available from Font del Gat Information Centre on Montjuïc and at other tourist offices.

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Olympic Harbour
The Olympic Harbour, built for the 1992 Games was designed by architects Oriol Bohigas, Josep Martorell, David Mackay and Albert Puigdomènech. Now a marina with restaurants, bars and nightlife along with popular beaches. Use Metro Ciutadella - Vila Olimpica.

Palau de la Música Catalana
Modernist design by Lluís Domènech i Montaner. Jaume 1, Urquinaona.

Parc Güell
Barcelona architect Antonio Gaudi developed Parc Güell with views of the city. The gardens have examples of his work, including flights of stairs, columns and a plaza decorated with mosaics. The pink fairytale house contains some Gaudi designed furniture. The interpretation centre located in one of the gatehouses shows what the original park project looked like and provides general information on Parc Güell. Park Güell, 080204 Barcelona. Use Metro station Lesseps.

Parc de la Ciutadella
To the east of the old town a park built in the 1860's with paths, museums and home of the Barcelona zoo.

Palau de la Música Catalana
A concert hall designed by Lluís Domènech i Montaner with an elaborate facade and mosaic pillars. Daily guides tours area available. Located at Sant pere Mes Alt.

Plaça Reial
Near La Rambla is Barcelona's most beautiful square with tall palm trees. The lamp posts were Gaudi's first commission in Barcelona. Metro station Drassanes, Jaume 1.

Plaça Nova
In the heart of the old city is the broad, modern Plaça Nova the forecourt of the Cathedral of Barcelona.

Plaça Sant Jaume
The administrative centre of Barcelona.

Palau de Mar
A 19th Century port building with restaurants and the Museum of Catalan History. Use Metro Barceloneta.

Poble Espanyol
A fake village with replicas of Spanish buildings.

Sagrada Família
The Church of the Holy Family designed by Antoni Gaudi, was started in 1882, but it was never finished. Construction still continues based on Gaudi's original plan. The magnificent spires of the unfinished cathedral are one Barcelona 's landmarks. Some of the facades are open as is the nave, the apse and museum. Mallorca 401, 08013, Barcelona. Metro Sagrada Família. Admission charges apply.

Santa Maria del Mar
A good example of Gothic architecture with a very open feeling inside due to the spacing between the gothic columns. Concerts are often held here. Placa de Santa Maria, (93 310 23 90). Use Metro station Jaume 1.

Sant Pau del Camp
St Paul in the Field is a small Romanesque church with an impressive facade. C/Sant, 101, Barcelona (93 441 00 01). Use Metro station Paral-lel.

Tibidabo
Tibidabo is just over 500 metre high and 6km northwest of Barcelona. Tibidabo can be reached by funicular and is home to the Parc d'Atraccions, an amusement park, the Torre de Collserola telecommunications tower and Temple del Sagrat Cor church.  

Barcelona Museums

Casa Amatller
Amatller House was the home of Antoni Amatller and houses glass objects, medieval altarpieces and the original furnishings. Pg. de Gracia, 41, 08007, Barcelona (93 487 72 17). Use Metro station Passeig de Gracia. Admission is free.

Casa Batllo (Batllo House)
Built between 1904 and 1906 by Antoni Gaudi. The facade representing a calm sea hides a hidden world of architectural surprises such as ceramic roof tiles, ingenious use of light, parabolic arches in the attic and twisting ceilings. The top floors and rooftop are open to visitors. Pg. de Gracia 43, 08007, Barcelona (93 216 03 06). Use Metro Passieg de Gracia. Admission charges apply.

Casa Museum Gaudi (Gaudi House and Museum)
Built in 1904 as a show house for potential buyers at Parc Guell. Gaudi lived in the house until just before his death. Manu of his personal belongings are shown. The gardens surrounding the house were designed by Francesc Berenguer. Park Guell, Carretera del Carmel, 08024 Barcelona (93 485 99 00). Use Metro Lesseps on line 3. Admission charges apply.

CCCB Centre de Cultural Contemporània de Barcelona
A dynamic place with changing exhibitions and activities in an impressive architectural building. A focus is on innovation and experimentation. Montalegre, 5, 08001, Barcelona (93 306 41 00). Admission charges apply.

Centre D'Art Santa Monica
Santa Monica Arts Centre is housed in a former convent near the sea at the bottom of La Rambla. A collection of contemporary art with an emphasis on Catalan art. La Rambla, 7, 08002 Barcelona (93 316 28 10). Use Metro station drassanes. Admission is free.

Cosmocaixa Museu de la Ciencia
The Cosmocaixa Science Museum has a number of thematic areas with the "Room of Matter"', "Geological Wall"; "Flooded Forest" and "Planetarium. Teodor Roviralta, 47-51, 08022, Barcelona (93 212 60 50). Admission charges apply.

Fundació Antoni Tàpies
A collection of works by Antoni Tàpies with a number of changing of exhibitions. Arago, 255, 08007, Barcelona (93 487 03 15). Use Metro Passeig de Gracia. Admission charges apply.

Fundació Cuixart
The Cuixart Foundation operate this gallery to show the creativity of the artist. Placeta Montacada, 7, 08003, Barcelona (93 319 19 47). Use Metro station Jaume. Admission charges apply.

Fundació Foto Colectania
A collection of works by over 45 photographers. Julian Romea, 6, 08006, Barcelona (9321716 26). Use Metro station Diagonal. Admission is free.

Fundació Fran Daurel
The Fran Daurel collection is a collection of Catalan art with works by Dali, Perejaume, Cuixart and Picasso amongst others. Av del Marques de Comillas,Poble Espanyol, 08038, Barcelona (93 423 41 72). Use Metro Espanya. Admission is free.

Fundació Francisco Godia
The Francisco Goidia is a collection of medieval art, ceramics and modern paintings assembled by Francisco Goida Sales. Valencia, 284, pral, 08007, Barcelona (93 272 31 80). Metro station Passeig de Gracia. Admission charges apply.

Fundació Joan Brossa
The foundation the work of poet Joan Brossa. Provenca, 318, baixos, 08037, Barcelona (93 467 69 52). Use Metro station Diagonal. Free admission.

Galeria Olimpica
The Olympic Gallery re-lives the 1992 Olympic Games held in Barcelona with audio visual shows and objects used during the opening and closing ceremonies. Estadi Olimpic, Pg Olimpic, 08038 Barcelona (93 426 06 60). Use Metro station Espanya. Admission charges apply.

Joan Miró Museum
This museum is dedicated to Joan Miró with his numerous paintings, sculptures and sketches. The building is located in Montjuïc Park and designed by Josep lluis Sert. The museum often has other temporary exhibitions devoted to contemporary art. Located at Av Miramar, Parc de Montjuic, Barcelona (93 443 94 70). Use the Funicular de Montjuic. Admission charges apply.

La Pedrera - Fundació Caixa Catalunya
La Pedrera is one of Gaudi's masterpieces built between 1905 and 1910. The interior gives a picture of the life of the Milà family. Characterized by the strange undulating rooftop and wrought ironwork. Inside is an exhibition of Gaudi's work. Passeig de Gracia, 92, 08008, Barcelona (93 484 55 30). Use Metro station Diagnol. Admission charges apply.

MACBA Museu d'Art Contemporània de Barcelona (Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art)
A collection of contemporary art going back 50 years. Exhibitions change during the year. A modern building designed by Richard Meier that contrast with the surrounding traditional buildings in the centre of Barcelona. The forecourts are well used by skateboarders and features on numerous skateboard films. Pl. dels Angels, 1 08001, Barcelona (93 412 08 10). Use Metro station Catalunya.

Metronom
An unconventional exhibition space which explores all forms of art experimentation. Fusina, 9, 08003, Barcelona (93 268 42 98). Use Metro station Arc de Triomf. Admission is free.

Museu Barbier - Mueller
The Barbier - Muller Museum of Pre-Columbian Art is dedicated to pre-Columbian works from 1500 BC to the 16th Century. A good collection of early American cultures housed in a Gothic mansion. Exhibits include sculptures,ceramics, tapestries and silverware. (93 3104516). Use Metro station Jaume. Admission charges apply.

Museu Casa Taller Durancamps
Learn about Rafael Durancamps, view his drawings and paintings and observe some of his personal objects in this museum. Av .Diagnol, 407 entry,1a, 08008, Barcelona (93 415 39 11). Use Metro station Diagonal. Admission is free.

Museu D'Arqueologia de Catalunya
The Museum of Archaelogy of Catalonia travels from prehistoric man to the medieval times. Pg. de Santa Madrona, 39 - 41, 08038, Barcelona (93 424 65 77). Use Metro station Espanya. Admission charges apply.

Museu de Carrossess Funebres
The Funeral Carriage Museum is in the basement of the Barcelona Municipal Funeral Services and has a good collection of funeral carriages and hearses. Sancho d'Avila, 2 08018, Barcelona. (93 484 17 00). use Metro station Marina. Admission is free.

Museu de Carruatges
The Carriage Museum is a collection of wagons and carriages and provides an insight into the early years of wheeled transport. Pl. de Josep Pallach 8, 08035 Barcelona (93 317 26 49). Use Metro station Mudet.

Museu de Ceramica
Housed in Palau Reial de Pedralbes a collection of decorated Spanish ceramics with ceramics by Picasso and Miro. Av. Diagnol, 686. 08034, Barcelona. (93 280 16 21). Use metro Palau Reial. Admission charges apply.

Museu de Sciences Naturals (Geology Building)
The Geology Museum is the oldest public museum in Barcelona and founded in 1878. A collection of minerals, paleontology and petrology. Parc de la Ciutadella, 08003, Barcelona (93 319 69 12). Use metro station Barceloneta.

Museu de Ciencies Naturals (Zoology Building)
Housed in the impressive 'Castell dels Tres Dragons' built for the 1888 Universal exhibition. Parc de la Ciutadella, 08003, Barcelona (93 319 69 12). Use Metro station Arc de Triomf. Admission charges apply.

Museu de La Música
The Music Museum is on the second floor of the L'Auditori. A collection of instruments and musical documents with audio visual displays. The museum caters for all music tastes. Padilla, 155, Edifici l'Auditori, 08013, Barcelona (93 265 36 50). Use Metro station Marina. Admission charges apply.

Museu de L'Esport Dr Melcior Colet
Dr Melcior Colet Sports Museum is dedicated to the world of sport. Buenos Aires, 56 - 58 08036 Barcelona (93 419 22 32). Use Metro Hospital Clinic. Admission free.

Museum de Les Arts Decoratives
The Museum of Decorative Arts displays household items from the medieval period to contemporary. Av. Diagonal, 686, 08034, Barcelona. (93 280 50 24). Use Metro station Palau Reial. Admission charges apply.

Museum de l'Eròtica de Barcelona
A museum devoted to the early erotic arts. Included are S$M apparatus and another such displays. La Rambla 96, bis, 08002, Barcelona (93 318 98 65). Use Metro station Catalunya. Admission charges apply.

Museu de La Xocolata
The Chocolate Museum shows how chocolate is made and housed in the former Sant Agusti Convent. Comerc, 36, 08003, Barcelona (93 268 78 78). Use metro station Jaume. Admission charges apply.

Museu del Calcat
The footwear museum showcases an unusual collection of shoes including the boots used by the first Everest team. Sancho d'Avila 2, 08018 Barcelona (93 484 17 00). Pl. de Sant Felip Neri, 5 08002 Barcelona (93 301 45 33). Metro station Jaume. Admission charges apply.

Museu del Futbol Club Barcelona
The Barcelona Football Club Museum is located in the main stand of the Nou Camp. Camp Nou is the biggest stadium in Europe. The museum explains the history of the club and houses many trophies. The tour includes a visit to the dressing area. Av. Aristides Maillol, 08028, Barcelona (93 496 36 08). Use Metro Collblanc. Admission charges apply.

Museu del Perfum
The Perfume Museum showcases perfumes from around the world. Pg. de Gracia, 39, 08007 Barcelona. Use Metro station Passeig de Gracia. Admission charges apply.

Museu del Rei de La Magia
The King of Magic Museum with displays, tricks and posters. Shows are provided on Saturday and Sunday in Spanish. C/de L'Oli, 6 08003, Barcelona. (93 319 73 93) Use Metro station Jaume. Admission charges apply.

Museu dels Automats
Robots and automats from around the world. In addition there are mechanical games and coin operated figures. Parc d'Attractions, Tibidabo, pl. del Tibidabo, 3 and 4, 08035, Barcelona. (93 211 79 82). Admission charges apply.

Museu Etnologic
The Museum of Ethnology is organised into "origins" and "peoples". Pg. de Santa Madrona, 08038, Barcelona (93 424 68 07). Use Metro station Espanya. Admission charges apply.

Museu Diocesa de Barcelona
The Pia Almonia Barcelona Diocesan Museum is set into the Roman wall next to the Cathedral, the large collection spans the Visigothic and Roman eras to the 21st Century. Av.de la Cathedral, 4, 08002 Barcelona (93 315 22 13). Metro station Jaume 1. Admission charges apply.

Museu Egipci
The Egyptian Museum houses the Jordi Clos Egyptian Archaelogy Collection. Valencia, 284, 08007, Barcelona (93 488 01 88). Use Metro Passeig de Gracia.

Museu Frederic Mares
Frederic Mares donated his collection of works and objects to the city. Part of the museum is devoted to sculpture that dates back to the pre-Roman period and the other part showcases everyday objects from the 19th Century. Pl. de Sant lu, 5 - 6, 08002 Barcelona (93 310 41 16). Metro station Jaume.

Museu Militar de Montjuic
Montjuic Military Museum is inside the Montjuic Castle built in 1779. Castell de Montjuic, 08038, Barcelona (93 329 86 13). Use Metro station Espanya. Admission charges apply.

Museu Monestir De Pedralbes
A view of monastic life with church and monastery. Baixada del Monestir, 9, 08034 Barcelona (93 203 92 82). Admission charges apply.

Museu Nacional d´Art de Catalunya (MNAC)
The National Art Museum of Catalonia preserves the wall frescos of a great part of the Romanic churches in Pirineos and a collection of Romanesque art. A collection that spans over 1000 years. Works by Ramon Casas, Santiago Rusinol and Antoni Gaudi are displayed. At the end of the museum is an avant-garde sculpture collection including pieces from Juli Gonzalez. Located at Palau Nacional,Parc de Montjuic, 08038, Barcelona. (93 622 03 75). Metro station Espanya. Admission charges apply.

Museu Picasso
A good collection of Picasso's early paintings housed in two medieval palaces. Pablo Picasso spent the period 1901 – 1906 in Barcelona, his formative years. Located at Montcada, 15- 23, 08003, Barcelona (93 319 63 10). Metro station Jaume. Admission charges apply.

Museu d'Història de Catalunya ( Catalonia 's Museum of History)
The history of the Catalans is housed in part of the Palau de Mar a former commercial warehouse in Barcelona harbour. A well set up museum with interactive exhibits, authentic recreations and the top floor provides views over the Port Vell. Pl. de Pau Vila, 3 Palau de Mar, 08003 Barcelona (93 225 47 00). Use Metro station Barceloneta. Admission charges apply.

Museu Mariitim
The original Royal shipyards now houses an extensive maritime display. Located at Av de lae Drassanes, 08001, Barcelona (93 342 99 20). Use metro station Drassanes. Admission charges apply.

Museu Textil I D'Indumentaria
The Textile and Fashion museum is in a medieval mansion on Carrer Montcada and presents textiles and fashion over the ages. Montcada, 12- 14, 08003, Barcelona (93 319 76 03). Metro Jaume. Admission charges apply.

Palau de La Virreina
The gallery is a collection of photographs by Xavier Miserachs who died in 1998. La Rambla, 99, 08002, Barcelona (93 316 10 00). Use Metro station Liceu. Admission is free.

Palau Guell
Built by Gaudi to represent a small palace with lavish decoration. The facade in contrast is austere and hard to see in the narrow street. The basement was a stable and garage for carriages. The rooftop is very Gaudi with conical chimneys richly decorated. Nou de la Rambla, 3

Palau Robert
Robert Palace has changing exhibitions along with tourist and cultural information on Catalonia. Pg.de Gracia, 107, 08008, Barcelona (93 238 80 91). Use Metro station Diagnol. Admission is free.

Pavello Mies Van Der Rohe (Mies Van der Rohe Pavillion)
A major building designed by Ludwig Miles van der Rohe located in Montjuic Park. A building that defined aspects of modern architecture with it's innovative structure that redefined the use of space. Av.del Marques de Comillas, Parc de Montjuic, 08038, Barcelona (93 423 40 16). Use Metro station Espanya. Admission charges apply.

Wax Museum
Easily found on La Rambla the Museu de Cera displays over 300 wax models displayed in various elaborate settings. Ptge. de la Banca, 7 08002, 08002 Barcelona (93 317 26 49). Metro station Drassanes. Admission charges apply.

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