We answer the question of what you can see in Barcelona in 1, 2 and 3 days of travel. We get acquainted with the main attractions of the capital of Catalonia. Tourist route in Barcelona on the map.
Barcelona is the pearl of Catalonia, there are so many amazing things here that every tourist wants to see everything at once. Of course, you can take the sightseeing bus, but this will only be a quick overview, and Barcelona is worthy of closer attention. So, what can you see in the city in 1, 2 or 3 days?
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Route on the map of Barcelona
The first day
Route: Plaza Catalunya, Ramblas, Gothic Quarter, Embankment, Aquarium.
If time is running out and you are faced with the task of deciding what to see in Barcelona in 1 day, then you should not try to embrace the immensity, especially if the first trip. Better to take the classic route, starting with Plaza Catalunya... Plaza Catalunya is convenient from the point of view of transport interchange - buses from the airport and trains from nearby cities come here. You just need to cross the square and go down the main tourist street of the Ramblas (Ramblas).
Rambla stretches from Plaza Catalunya to the Old Port. The Gothic Quarter is located on one side of the street, and the El Raval quarter on the other. There are many cafes and souvenir shops on the Rambla, and street performers work. Tourists are curious about the Erotic Museum at 96 La Rambla. It is open every day from 8:00 to 20:00 or 21:00, depending on the season. The entrance ticket costs 8 €.
From the Ramblas you can turn into Gothic Quarter - the historic center of the city, occupying the area between Plaça Catalunya, the Ramblas and Columbus and Via Laetana avenues. There you can see the stunning heritage of Gothic architecture. Most of the buildings date back to the 15th century, the main decoration of the quarter is the famous Cathedral... The Plaza del Pi, with its cozy cafés, is home to the charming Santa Maria del Pi Church.
What else can you see in Barcelona on your own? If time permits, then go to Picasso Museum on the street Montcada. The entrance to the museum costs 10 €, after 15:00 on Sunday it is free. Open from 10 am to 8 pm, except Mondays.
At the very end of the Rambla is located monument to Christopher Columbus - the statue of the navigator is placed on a high pillar. There is an elevator in the column, with the help of which you can climb to the observation deck. If you go further along the pedestrian dam at Mol d'Espanya, you can go to Aquarium, entrance costs 17.5 €. Finish your evening at one of the local cafes, enhancing your experience with a glass of excellent Spanish wine. What to try in Barcelona →
Second day
Route: Sagrada Familia, Casa Mila, Quarter of Discord, Casa Batlló, Horta Labyrinth, Plaza de España.
Local temples are what you can see in Barcelona on the 2nd day. The most famous temple in Barcelona - Sagrada Familia - has been under construction for over 100 years. Its construction was started back in 1882 by the architect Gaudi and continues to this day. To see the legendary temple, take the metro to Metro Sagrada Familia station. Outside, the structure is impressive for its size, but scaffolding interferes with photography, so it is best to buy a ticket online (25 €) and go inside. The temple is an example of what you can and should see in Barcelona on your own. A tour with an audio guide will take an hour and a half, and the ticket entitles you to visit the temple at a certain period of time, which should be taken into account when planning a walk around the city. There is a park near the temple where you can relax in peace.
From Sagrada, you can walk to Passeig de Gracia, or, saving energy, take the metro and get off at Diagonal station (line L3). Here is located Mila's house... It was designed by Gaudí before starting work on the Sagrada. The building is residential, on its upper floors there is an exhibition hall, below - an underground garage. Externally, the building resembles sea waves with ornate balcony gratings. The house can be entered from 9:00 to 20:00 in the summer and until 18:30 in the winter, paying 20 € for entry.
From the House of Mila, you can walk further along the Passeig de Graсia. To the right of this street is Quarter of Strife, where you can see 3 more unusual buildings - Casa Batlló, House Amalie and House of Leo Morera. Casa Batlló is another brainchild of Gaudí, reminiscent of a fairytale house, it can be visited daily from 9:00 to 21:00, the entrance costs about 20 €. By the way, on Passeig de Graсia street there are great shops where you can have a good time.
To dilute the Gaudi theme, you need to go for a walk to another unique place, which is not yet too well known among the mass tourist - this is Horta maze... A beautiful old park, familiar to many from the film "Perfumer". Travelers in their reviews agree that this is one of those places in Barcelona that you must see. You can get there by metro (L3), getting off at Munde station.
The park consists of two parts, one made in a neoclassical style, the other in a romantic one. The ticket costs just over 2 €, admission is free on Wednesday and Sunday. In winter, the park is open until 18-19: 00, in summer until 20-21: 00. The park has charming grottoes and bas-reliefs, temples and pavilions, but a real green labyrinth of trimmed cypress trees gives it a special zest. There are few tourists here, and the place has a peaceful atmosphere.
In the evening, it's better to go to square of spain... You can get to the square by metro on the green line and get off at the Espanya station. In the center of the square is a beautiful fountain and two Venetian towers, next to the National Palace, which is also the Museum of Catalan Art. Singing fountains work in the summer from 21:00 to 23:30, a spectacle so amazing that it draws crowds of people every day.
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Day three
Route: Park Guell, Gaudí's house-museum, Vicens' house, Tibidabo mountain, Citadel park, Barceloneta promenade.
What to see in Barcelona on day 3? It is better to devote it to leisurely walks. Park Guell it is better to visit in the morning, when there are not so many tourists and you can safely walk for an hour and a half. It is convenient to get there by metro - line L3, station Lesseps. The park looks very festive and unusual: mosaic shops, gingerbread houses, bizarre tunnels. Barcelona and its surroundings are clearly visible from the mountain. You can go to Gaudí House Museum, then walk a little along Av. Princep D'Asturies and take the Carrer de les Carolines. There is another - early - work by Gaudí. This is the house he built for the industrialist Vicens. Now it is a private residence, tourists are not allowed inside, so you can only admire the outside.
After vivid impressions of Gaudi, you can go to Mount Tibidaboto get a glimpse of the city from its highest point. On the mountain there is an amusement park with a Ferris wheel, a cafe, a Botanical Garden and a Toy Museum - this will be interesting for those who are looking for what to see in Barcelona with children. But the main attraction is the snow-white Temple of the Sacred Heart with a statue of Jesus Christ. You can get to Tibidabo from Plaza Catalunya by bus or first take a retro tram from Av. Tibidabo (line L7), then change to the funicular.
In the evening it is good to take a walk in Citadel park... Get to the Arc de Triumf station and walk to the Arc de Triomphe, from there along the alley to the park. The entrance to the park is free; in the center of it there is a very beautiful Cascada fountain.These places are especially popular with those looking for things to see in Barcelona on their own. After walking along the green shady alleys, you can walk to promenade barcelonetaadmiring the neat little houses with sculptures and carved balconies along the way. Weather permitting, you can relax on the beach or go for a boat trip and then dine somewhere in a calm place, admiring the lights of the evening city and contemplating your next trip to Barcelona.
