The Top 10 sights in Barcelona

We debated long and hard over what should be number one on this list and it was not easy but we had to start somewhere so we started with the famous…

1. La Sagrada Familia

C/Mallorca, 401, 08013 Barcelona

A Giant Temple designed by the master architect Antonio Gaudi. This building has been under construction since 1882 and they've still got another 30 to 80 years (depending on funding and resources) to go before it will be finished.

2. Barri Gotic (Gothic Quarter)

Barri Gotic is the historic heart of Barcelona. Within its boundaries is preserved an amazing concentration of medieval palaces, churches and residences - many of them more than 700 years old. It's best to put away your map and follow your nose through this maze of pedestrianised streets and alleys. Don't miss the exquisite Plaça Sant Josep Oriol - dominated by the church of Santa Maria del Pi, and the little alleys to the south.

3. Poble Espanyol

Avda Marques de Comillas

This Barcelona attraction is a small Spanish village with different quarters that replicate the style of houses and architecture from different parts of Spain.
Poble Espanyol is also home to a whole host of specialist craft shops and workshops where you can see some traditionally made Spanish goods

4. Picasso Museum

Montcada Street, 15 – 23, 08003 Barcelona

The museum has arranged Picasso's paintings in chronological order from his early days to his final works. Arranging the paintings in this way gives you a fascinating insight into the development of Picasso thinking over time and shows how he developed the distinctive designs that he is famous for today. This is a very popular art gallery

5. Montjuic

Covering an area bigger than the Gothic Quarter, ‘Jove's Mountain' rises imposingly over the harbour. This is the city's finest park, a unique blend of exotic gardens and tourist attractions, including two of Barcelona’s finest art museums: Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (MNAC) and Fundació Joan Miró.

6. Santa Maria del Mar

Placa de Santa Maria, 08003 Barcelona

Santa Maria del Mar is an imposing church in Barcelona, Catalonia. Located in the district of La Ribera, it was built between 1329 and 1383, at the height of Catalonia's maritime and mercantile preeminence. It is an outstanding example of Catalan Gothic, with a purity and unity of style that are very unusual in large mediaeval buildings

7. Parc Guell

Carrer d’Olot, 13, 08024 Barcelona

The Guëll park is one of the most intriguing parks in the world. The pavilions and main staircase designed by Antoni Gaudí look like they belong in some fairy tale

8. Passeig de Gracia

Passeig de Gracia one of the best and largest avenues in the city and is home to many exclusive designer boutiques, 5 star hotels and 2 of Gaudi’s finest buildings, La Pedrera and Casa Batlo

9. Tibidabo

Carretera de Vallviedrera al Tibidabo, 08035 Barcelona

There is an amusement park, a telecommunications tower (Torre de Collserola), and a Catholic church, the Temple de Sagrat Cor, at the top, all of which are visible from most of the city. Designed by Enric Sagnier, the church took 60 years to construct and is topped by a sculpture of the Sacred Heart by Josep Miret Llopart. The Amusement park is the oldest in Barcelona and retains most of the original rides, some of which date to the turn of the 20th century

10. FC Barcelona Museum

Carrer d’Aristedes Maillol, 08028 Barcelona

This museum has wall to wall trophies, pictures and statues of the greats of FC Barcelona. When you buy your ticket you have 2 options. You can buy a ticket for the museum and to see the stadium or you can buy a dual ticket where you get to see the museum and behind the scenes at the club e.g. changing rooms, VIP lounge, press conference areas etc