We live in Barcelona for more than 5 years and it is a city that fell in love with us from the first moment: there are few beautiful and complete cities ... culture, art, history, sea, beaches, mountains, parties ... you have it all! But where to start? Well, you won't complain, uh, today we're going to give you 100 things to see and do in Barcelona (neighborhood to neighborhood). There are many who ask us for advice ... so here they go!

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1- Stroll through the narrow alleyways full of shops of artists, craftsmen or barecitos and look for your favorite corners.

2- Here you can see the remains of “Ginger"Roman Barcelona and take a picture with the word"Ginger”Written in giant letters next to the cathedral.

3- If you want to expand your knowledge about Barcelona you can visit the City History Museum.

4- Enjoy the majestic Cathedral and its colorful square and always full of life. Tip: do this free tour to get to know the neighborhood in the best way 🙂

5- Visit the cathedral cloister, where they run their 13 very good white geese!

6- Nostalgic Italians will be happy to take a spritz in the little "Spritz" (the name is not very original I know) next to the cathedral.

7- Do not miss the Reial Square,Beautiful by day and full of night life.

9- Go through the San Jaime Square where are the town hall and the Palau de la Generalitat.

10- If you want to surround yourself with a bohemian atmosphere, take something at the bar “Els Quatre Gates”Where, last century, the intellectuals of the moment met.

11- If you travel during the Mercé you can run into the castellers, the famous human towers that reach heights of vertigo.

12- Walk the Porta Ferrissa street full of little shops and very pretty.

13- You can also walk through the bisbe street, one of the most beautiful and romantic in Barcelona and go under its arch.

14- Relax in the Sant Josep Oriol Square with trees and crowded bars.

15- Make a route through the Gothic churches, like that of Saints Justo and Pastor, the oldest in the city, Santa Ana with a beautiful cloister, or Santa María del Pi with its colorful candles in Placa del Pi. On the way out, a curious food market will be waiting for you.

16- And after so much walking, the hour of “bar-hopping”Or jumping from bareto to bareto in search of the best vermouth or cover.

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17- Explore the busiest street in Barcelona, the Ramblas, with its flowers, street performers, portraitists and guiris ... many guiris.

18- Going down we will reach the Columbus monument. You can also climb to the top, only if you do not suffer from vertigo.

19- And we can approach to go around the mall “Maremagnum”Where to shop or enjoy the views of the harbor and Montjuic on high. By the way ... if you do not suffer from vertigo we also recommend you to go around the Montjuic cable car 🙂

20- For the more pillines, on the ramblas there is a curious lerotica museum.

21- If you have the possibility enter the Liceu, the most famous theater in the city, miraculously standing after several fires in very strange circumstances.

22- A very peculiar site is the Fades Forest: next to the wax museum is this little piece that looks like a forest full of waterfalls, fairies and trees. A magical place.

23- Have a beer, or two, or three in the Black Ovella del Raval (there is another one near the Marina metro ... this one is giant and is the one that Rober likes most).

24- Go out of shots in the Raval's checkpoints.

25- Take a walk through the most colorful market in Barcelona: the Boqueria. Here we give you more details.

26- Take a strawberry mojito at the bar The Rose of Raval... how rich they are! And if you're hungry, ask for one of their Mexican specialties.

27- Search for the best graffiti from Barcelona: in this area there are some very cool.

28- Explore the Rambla del Raval, eat a kebab, a Hindu dish or some montaditos before taking a picture with the Botero cat.

29- Cross with the celebrities lateros of beer at € 1... beer beer friend? Sexy beer? Always fancy ...

30- Approach the Macba and spend a few hours between contemporary art paintings and skaters.

31- In the Raval you will also find the CCCB, the Film library and the Catalunya Library.

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32- Walk through the area of Arch of Triumph and take on the Chinese women who do aerobics, the puppies that play and youngsters with roller skates doing stunts.

33- Visit the church of Santa Maria del Mar, one of the most beautiful in Barcelona.

34- Do not miss a visit to Palau de la Música, without a doubt one of the most beautiful auditoriums in the world. If you are lucky and could attend an unforgettable concert under its fabulous glass dome. If you want to do a tour you can book it here (it costs € 20)

35- Lost among the streets of Borne is the probably most visited museum in Barcelona: the Picasso museum.

36- Take a tour of the Paseo del BorneAt night it is a great place to have a drink.

37- If you are chocoadict, don't miss the Chocolate Museum.

38- Relax in the park of the Citadel and he rents a little boat on his lake ... it's the mini version of the Madrid retreat but it's just as romantic.

39- And then take a picture with the mammoth of the park ... surely you don't have any photo so "prehistoric!"

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40- Visit the most spectacular church in the world: the sacred Family! If your budget allows it, go up to enjoy incredible views. (If you want to buy tickets without queue with climb to the towers in advance you can do it on the official website, it is the cheapest way!

41- From there take the Av. Gaudí and reaches the San Pau Hospital: Simply beautiful, it will seem to you to be in a fairy tale.

42- Do not miss a monumental butifarreo: the sausage with aioli and bread amb tumaquet is deadly. Our favorite is the good, beautiful and cheap (and huge) of the Tasca and Vins!

43- Enter a fantasy world in the Casa Batlló (visit it by day and return at night). Tip: book in advance the ticket because there are usually always queues. Here it costs € 24 (includes video guide).

44- At your side you will find other beautiful modernist houses such as the Amatller House In pure flamenco style.

45- Visit another emblematic building of Gaudí: the Casa Mila, or Pedrera for friends. These are really curves!

46- If you like modern art check out the works of Antoni Tapies in its foundation two steps from Passeig de Gracia.

47- If instead you prefer Egyptian art, stop by the Egyptian Museum from the city.

48- Relax in the University Square or in Catalonian square, the true nerve center of Barcelona, ​​where you can even play chess with old men (and not so much).

49- Check out the bullring “Monumental”On the outside it looks very pretty!

50- Contemplate the Agbar Tower: at night, illuminated, we love it.

51- Sit down for coffee at some of the terraces They chamfer and watch people walk. Life looks differently.

52- If you are looking for something authentic, get lost in the neighborhoods of Sant Antoni Y Poble Sec. The latter is becoming very fashionable to get out of tapas!

53- Kick yourself Grace Walk Y Rambla Catalunya with its luxury stores… look and don't touch!

54- Walk through the Gran Via with its wonderful buildings and palaces. And why not do it on a scooter? There are many tours that offer scooter tours around the city ... a different way to get to know Barcelona!

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55- Know the area of ​​the Olympic Village with its port, its towers, the fish and its beach bars (at night it becomes one of the most fashionable areas to go out ... the prices here suuuben!).

56- Jump from beach to beach… Barceloneta, Mar Bella, San Sebastián, Nova Icaria, each special for something (there are more than 4 km to choose from!).

57- Walk through the port During sunset, the best time to visit it.

58- Another unmissable ride is by Barceloneta, the old neighborhood of sailors, discovering its charms, here also, for a few euros, you can take a ride on a catamaran to get another panoramic view of Barcelona.

59- Enjoy a paellita, of a fideua or fried fish watching the sea ... The options are not lacking.

60- And then take a walk under the towers and the fish of Olympic Village... to lower the food!

61- At the end of Via Laietana there is a gift for fans of Roy Lichtenstein: a sculpture of a head in the purest Lichtenstenian style.

62- If you like the marine world you can visit the Aquarium, next to Imax and Maremagnum.

63- Have a drink in the W Hotel, the views are amazing.

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64- Relax in one of the green lungs of the city: as the park of the Citadel or in Montjuic!

65- Travel throughout Spain in a single afternoon in the Poble Espanyol: a small village-park in Montjuic with the most emblematic buildings and squares in Spain ... there are even Sigüenza.

65- Walk through the Joan Miró Park very close to the "Arenas", the old bullring, which today is a shopping center!

66- Since you're there, get on the terrace of the “Sands”From where there are good views of Plaza de España and Montjuic.

67- Look at the architecture of Spain Square... what does the bell tower of San Marco in Venice look a little like?

68- In Barcelona there is almost always fairs interesting ... check in the vicinity of Plaza de España if there are any that may interest you.

69- Go up to castle, crowning the mountain of Montjuic, to visit it and appreciate the fabulous views of the city. On the way back you can stop at the fantastic botanical garden!

70- Escape from reality in the fabulous Joan Miró Foundation, one of the most beautiful museums we have seen. Yes, get ready for the queues!

71- Visit Caixa Forum, an old textile factory now converted into an exhibition palace (there are many and super interesting!).

72- If you like art one of the most interesting museums is the MNAC, the national d'art museum of Catalonia with its exhibitions of paintings, prints, photography, sculpture, numismatics and much more. If you're not interested in art, at least check it out (it's a beautiful building!).

73- And ... wait for the show of the Magic Font. Very cool!

74- Do not miss the olympic ring built in 1992. It includes the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium, the Palau San Jordi and the Calatrava Tower.

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75- Discover this super interesting neighborhood, which until the end of the 19th century was a independent people.

76- Breathe the bohemian air of the neighborhood wandering or sitting in their small squares (Our favorite is that of the Sun).

77- If you like movies and everything that is vintage ... go to a session of the Verdi cinema In the street with the same name.

78- Leave party around here: this neighborhood has a special touch!

79- If you visit Barcelona in August do not miss the Grace parties, for us the best in the city with its streets dressed literally as partying.

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80- North of the Eixample, in the Horta-Guinardó neighborhood is one of the most beloved places in Barcelona: Parc Güell. Although they have begun to charge the entrance (pouf!), For us a visit here is essential. You can do it to your ball or by joining a guided group.

81- An original activity is getting lost by the labyrinth of Horta.

82- If you like amusement parks go up to Tibidabo: you will find the most vintage of all!

83- Also here, apart from the beautiful church, you can enjoy the best views from Barcelona: sunset is the perfect time!

84- Visit the Palau Reial and its gardens and the Pedralbes Park.

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85- Know the Catalan gastronomy: If you want to know more about the dishes that await you, check out this post.

86- Enjoy the delicious food of some of the best ethnic restaurants from the city of Barcelona.

87- Try the beers made in Barcelona: Estrella Damm, VolDamm and Moritz!

88- Take a tour of the Camp Nou (and better if it is during a game ... the atmosphere will give you goosebumps!). If you want to visit the Camp Nou you can buy the tickets here

89- If you like shopping, don't miss our guide to shopping around Barcelona, ​​so you don't skip a fashion corner!

90- Did you know that in Barcelona there are air raid shelters Which were built to survive the Civil War? If you are interested you can visit!

91- Escape from the beach: Sitges, Cadaqués and the Costa Brava in general, are beautiful destinations.

92- La Boqueria is not the only market in the city: discover the neighborhood markets, perhaps less scenic but more authentic.

93- Learn a few steps of the typical dance of Barcelona: the Sardana.

94- If you like to dance, write down these names:Razzmatazz, one of the most famous albums in the city with sessions, parties and concerts. Another very famous is theApollo Room with theme parties throughout the week. If you are more rocker take a tour of theMagic or for himSidecar.

95- Sign up for some free tour by the city.

96- Learn some little words from Catalan.

97- For move around use feet, metro and bus (the 10 travel voucher, the T-10 costs just under € 10). If you have little time, the tourist bus option may be the best. Here are some offers

98- If you have time go away from excursion to Montserrat, to Figueres (and to the Dalí museum), to Port Aventura or make the route of Catalan wines and champagnes.

99- Callejea and discover its secret corners: Barcelona is a beautiful city and full of surprises!

100- Returns: It is a wonderful city that will make you fall in love for sure!

Do you know more things to see and do in Barcelona? Have you been to Barcelona? What did you like most?