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5-day Barcelona
City GuideA preplanned step-by-step time line
and city guide for Barcelona.Follow it and get the best of the city.
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Overview of Day 1
The first day explores the center of Barcelona and the port. You get a peek into the city'sarchitectural heritage, sense the lively atmosphere of La Rambla and take a walk in the port area.
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Take Subway line 2 or 5 to Sagrada Famlia station
09:00-10:00 La Sagrada Famlia Barcelona's main touristattraction
Take a walk to Hospital de la Santa Creu i de Sant Pau- 15
10:15-10:30 Hospital de la Santa Creu i de Sant Pau UNESCO WorldHeritage site
Take Subway line 5 from Hospital de Sant Pau stationto Diagonal station (Direction: Cornella) - 15
10:45-11:45 La Pedrera (Casa Mil) One of Gaud's mostfascinating buildings
Take a walk to Casa Batll - 511:50-12:50 Casa Batll One of Gaud's most
spectacular buildingsTake a walk to the neighboring building: Casa Amatller
12:50-13:00 Casa Amatller Part of the magnificentbuilding block, Apple ofDiscordTake a walk to the neighboring building: Casa Lle
Morera
13:00-13:10 Casa Lle Morera One of the finestexamples of modernistaarchitectureLunch time
Take a walk to the Palace of Catalan Music
14:00-15:00 Palace of Catalan Music A moderninstmasterpiece from LlusDomnech i MontanerTake a walk to Plaa Catalunya the starting point of La
Rambla - 15
15:15-15:45 La Rambla Favorite walking streetof Barcelona
Take a walk to the Columbus Monument - 5
15:50-16:05 Columbus Monument Commemorates thegreat explorer
Take a walk to Santa Eulalia Schooner - 10
16:15-16:45 Santa Eullia Schooner Fine example of early20th centuryshipbuildingTake a walk to Submarine Ictneo II - 15
17:00-17:15 Submarine Ictneo II Great engineeringachievement
Take a walk to Barceloneta district - 15
17:30-18:15 Barceloneta neigborhood A neighborhood withunique atmosphere
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09:00-10:00 La Sagrada Famlia (Carrer Mallorca, 401)
Opening hours:Jan - Mar, Oct - Dec: 9am - 6pm, Apr - Sep: 9am - 8pm, 25 and 26 Dec, 1 and 6Jan: 9am - 2pm Admission:12.5
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
The full name of the church is ExpiatoryChurch of the Holy FamilyThe construction of the Catholic church hasbeen started in 1882 and it is still unfinishedExpected to be complete some time in thefirst third of the 21st centuryConsidered the master-work of renownedCatalan architect Antoni Gaud (1852-1926)Gaud devoted the last 40 years of his lifeto this vast project: by the end he even livedon the premisesBy 1904 the final touches are made to theNativity Faade; the first finished from theplanned 3 faadesThe Spanish Civil War (1936) brings
construction of the Sagrada Famlia to a haltfor some 20 yearsBy 1990 Artist Josep Maria Subirachscompletes the statuary of the PassionFaade
A total of 18 tall towers are called for,representing in ascending order of heightthe Twelve Apostles, the four Evangelists,the Virgin Mary and, tallest of all, JesusChrist
THINGS TO DO THERE
Start your visit at the Natavity Faade thatlooks on a small artificial lakeWalk along Carrer de Provena in order toget to the opposite side; the Passion FaadeEnter the church in order to visit the interiorconstruction siteTake the elevator to mount to one of thetowers for splendid view of the cityDescend to the semi-basement of thePassion faade to visit the museumexhibiting the building work of the church
TIPS & INSIGHTS
To avoid long queues in high season at theticket office, you may buy your ticket inadvance (Ticket collection and preferentialaccess at the Information Point)The charge of using the elevators is notincluded in the entrance fee but it is the onlyway of getting to the towers as the stairs canonly be used for descending
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10:15-10:30 Hospital de la Santa Creu i de Sant Pau (Carrer Sant Antoni Maria Claret,167)
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Hospital de la Santa Creu i de Sant Pau is aUNESCO World Heritage Site that used tobe a fully functioning hospital until 2009It was built between 1901 and 1930 by theplans of modernist architect Llus Domnechi MontanerThe building is currently undergoingrestoration and will be used as a museumand cultural center
THINGS TO DO THERE
Walk along the magnificent faade
Take part in a guided tour into the hospital
that is available several times a dayTIPS & INSIGHTS
Restricted access due to ongoing renovationworksIt is possible to see the interior of thebuilding but do not forget to book the guidedtour in advance
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10:45-11:45 La Pedrera (Casa Mil) (Carrer Provena, 261)
Opening hours:November to February: 9am - 6:30pm, March to October: 9am - 8pm Admission:14
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Casa Mila is a unique looking modernistaapartment building designed by Gaud thatresembles no other building in the world.There are no straight walls or right angles
inside the premisesIt was built for a wealthy and socially activecouple (Rosario Segimon and Pere Mila) asa show of wealth and extravagance. Todaymany of its apartments are private homesThe building was ridiculed in its time andearned a nickname, La Pedrera (TheQuarry). The nickname stems from its stony,fortress-like appearanceThe building gives home to a museumdedicated to Gaud's works (Espai Gaud)It houses a furnished Modernista flat (El Pisde La Pedrera) that exemplifies a typical
bourgeois flat of late 19th-century BarcelonaIt is famous for its chimneys that resemblemedieval warriors as part of a surreal rooftopsculpture park
The building is part of the UNESCO WorldHeritage Site "Works of Antoni Gaud"
THINGS TO DO THERE
Take a look at the building from outsideVisit Espai Gaud, a museum dedicated to
Gaud's worksVisit the furnished modernista flat (El Pis deLa Pedrera)Climb to the roof and enjoy the rooftopstatue parkEnjoy the view of the neighborhood (LaSagrada Famlia and the port)
TIPS & INSIGHTS
Save money by purchasing theArticketthatserves as a pass to several Barcelonaattractions
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11:50-12:50 Casa Batll (Pg. de Grcia, 43, 08007 Barcelona)
Opening hours:All year round: 9am - 8pm Admission:18.15
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Case Batll (1906) is an imposing modernistbuilding in central Barcelona designed byGaudThe locals call it the House of Bones (Casadels ossos) because of its skeletal organic
lookThe faade is decorated with colorfulmosaic, running from shades of goldenorange at the bottom into greenish blues atthe topThe building has a unique arched roof that isoften likened to the back of a dinosaur ordragonCasa Batll is part of a block of modernistbuildings called the Apple of Discord (Illa dela Discordia)The building is a reconstruction of anexisting building for a middle-class family
Gaud's goal seemed to be to completelyavoid straight lines
THINGS TO DO THERE
Enjoy the building's imposing appearancefrom the outsideVisit the first floor apartment
Climb to the roof and enjoy the abstractshaped chimneys and the roof that looks likethe back of a dragonEnjoy the view of the neighborhood
TIPS & INSIGHTS
Save time and money by purchasing yourticket onlineInformative audio guide included in the price
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12:50-13:00 Casa Amatller (Passeig de Grcia 41)
Opening hours:Monday to Friday mornings:Check websiteAdmission:10
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Casa Amatller is beautiful building betweenCasa Batll and Casa Lle Morera, the threeforming together the Apple of Discord (Illa dela Discordia)
The building is the work of the architectJosep Puig i CadafalchIt was a wealthy chocolate maker, Antoni
Amatller who commissioned the buildingThe designer followed the principles ofUrban Gothic palaces with a flat faade, acentral courtyard and a staircase leading upto the main rooms
THINGS TO DO THERE
View from outside and take photos of thebuilding's imposing appearance from theoutside
Enjoy the guided tour including a tasting ofAmatller chocolate (advance booking is
required)
TIPS & INSIGHTS
Only guided tours are availableTickets need to be booked in advancevia emailor phone (+ 934 877 217)No ticket is available at location
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13:00-13:10 Casa Lle Morera (Passeig de Grcia 35)THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Casa Lle Morera (1902) is a remarkablepalace situated next to Casa Battl andCasa Amatller, and is part of the Apple ofDiscordLlus Domenech i Montaner designed thebuilding as a renovation project of anexisting houseDomenech cooperated with the biggestnames in the building industry to create thismagnificent palaceThe building earned its name after itsdecorations of lions (Lle) and mulberrytrees (morera), unlike the traditions of thetime buildings taking their names after theirowners
The building is privately owned and closedto the public
THINGS TO DO THERE
View from outside and take photos of thebuilding's imposing appearance from theoutside
TIPS & INSIGHTS
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14:00-15:00 Palace of Catalan Music (Carrer Palau de la Msica 4-6)
Opening hours:Daily: 9:30am - 3:30pm, August and Easter Week: 9:30am - 6pm Admission:12
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Palau de la Msica Catalana (1908) is aconcert hall in Modernist styleThe building is famous for its fabulousornamentation, sculptures, and decorative
elementsIt was built for Orfe Catal, a choral societythat played a leading role in the Catalancultural movement called Renaixena(Catalan Rebirth)More than half a million people listen tomusical performances yearly that includes awild variety of styles, such as symphonicmusic, jazz or Can (Catalan song)Since 1997 the building is listed amongUNESCO's World Heritage sitesThe building won Barcelona City Council'sarchitect award of best building in 1909
THINGS TO DO THERE
Take a walk around the amazing modernistabuildingJoin the guided tour of the concert hallCheck the program schedule for concerts
TIPS & INSIGHTSTickets for the guided tour can be purchasedin the nearby gift shop (the ticket office sellstickets for the concerts)Tickets can be purchased up to one weekbefore the day of the guided tour
Advance ticket purchase is recommendedGuided tour takes approximately 50 minutes
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15:15-15:45 La Rambla (Plaa Catalunya)
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
La Rambla is a of a mile long (1.2 km)tree-lined pedestrian mall with an engagingand lively atmosphereIt connects the old gothic city center(Catalunya Square) with the harbor
La Rambla provides many shoppingpossibilities and astounding entertainmentsof street artistsNearby Boqueria market carries Catalan andSpanish specialties
THINGS TO DO THERE
Walk down La Rambla and enjoy the viewand the special atmosphereExplore the shops
Let yourself be entertained by theastounding performances of street artistsand jongleursEnjoy a coffee, a glass of wine or a scoop ofice creamTaste Catalan and Spanish specialties in
Boqueria MarketTIPS & INSIGHTS
Be prepared for much crowdedness,especially in prime time tourist seasonBeware of pickpockets and Three-cardMonte players
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15:50-16:05 Columbus Monument (Plaa del Portal de la Pau)
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Columbus Monument (1888) is a monumentdedicated to ColumbusIt stands at the lower part of La Ramblawhere Columbus is said to have returnedfrom America after his first tripThe monument is 197 ft (60 m) tall. The toppart is a 24 ft (7 m) tall Columbus statuepointing with his right hand towards the NewWorld
The entire construction was carried out by
CatalansTHINGS TO DO THERE
Have a look of the statue and head to thenearby port
TIPS & INSIGHTS
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16:15-16:45 Santa Eullia Schooner (Moll de la Fusta at Barcelona's Port Vell)Opening hours:May 1 - October 31 Tuesday to Friday: 12 noon - 7:30pm, May 1 - October31 Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: 10am - 7pm, November 1 - April 30 Tuesday to Friday:12 noon - 5:30pm, November 1 - April 30 Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: 10am - 5:30pmAdmission:2.5
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Pailebot Santa Elulalia is a beautifulthree-mass vessel (schooner) rocking onwater in the harbor (Moll de la Fusta)It made its first journey in 1918It used to transport textile and salt to Cubaand return with the treasures of the islandsuch as tobacco, coffee, cereals and wood
The ship is on exhibition since 1997 after theMaritime Museum (Museu Martim) boughtand renewed it as an effort of preservinghistorical Catalan ships
THINGS TO DO THERE
Relax on a bench of La Rambla de Mar thatoffers a splendid view on the schooner andthe portClimb onboard to experience the beautifullyrenovated schooner
TIPS & INSIGHTS
Free entrance on Sundays after 3pmMORE Info and Photos >
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17:00-17:15 Submarine Ictneo II (Moll d'Espanya del Port Vell)
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Submarine Ictneo II (1889) is a replica ofthe world's first submarineIt has a fish-shape and is made of woodTwo steam engines used to power thevessel that was able to make a number of
successful underwater journeysThe original purpose of the submarine wasto collect coralsIts inventor, Narcs Monturiol, unsuccessfullytried to sell its invention to the army, as itfailed to recognize the importance of theinnovation
The inventor died penniless
THINGS TO DO THERE
Have a look at the replica of the world's firstsubmarine
TIPS & INSIGHTS
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17:30-18:15 Barceloneta neigborhood (Plaa de Pau Vila)
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Barceloneta is a traditional and authenticseaside neighborhood with narrow streets,
small squares and ancient barsThe neighborhood is populated traditionallyby fisherman (pescadors) and sailors(mariners) and shockingly contrasts to themodern Barcelona (such as nearby PortOlmpic)
A tour of the area provides a glimpse intothe way Barcelona was like 150 years agoOlder people still sit out on the streets togossip and let the world go by
Local restaurants serve fresh seafood rightfrom boats
THINGS TO DO THERE
Wander around the streets and enjoy theunique atmosphere of the placeTry fresh seafood such as shellfish (marsics)in one of Passeig Joan de Borb's authenticrestaurants on the western edge ofBarceloneta
TIPS & INSIGHTS
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Overview of Day 2
After enjoying the open air you will visit Barcelona's main church, enjoy the works of Picasso andfinish the day with naval history and contemporary art.
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Take Subway line 1 to Arc de Triompf station
09:00-10:00 Ciutadella Park More like an oasis thana typical city park
Take a walk to Barcelona Zoo - 5
10:05-12:05 Barcelona Zoo A true gem for animallovers
Take a walk to Picasso Museum - 10
12:15-13:15 Picasso Museum One of the mostextensive PicassocollectionsLunch time
Take a walk to Barcelona Cathedral
14:30-15:15 Barcelona Cathedral An amalgam ofarchitectural styles fromGothic through Baroqueto 19th-century
Take a walk to the Contemporary Art Museum - 15
15:30-16:15 Contemporary Art Museum A slew of big-nameSpanish andinternationalcontemporary artists
Take a walk to the University of Barcelona - 10
16:25-16:40 University of Barcelona Graceful and imposingbuilding
Take Subway line 3 from Catalunya station toDrassanes station (Direction: Zona Universitaria) - 20
17:00-18:00 Maritime Museum A must see for familieswith kidsEND OF DAY 2
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09:00-10:00 Ciutadella Park (Passeig Picasso, 1)
Opening hours:All year round: 10am - dark Admission:Free
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Parc de la Ciutadella (1860) is Barcelona'slargest park (70 acres) that provides a greenhideaway from the cityIt was the city's first park that was createdfor the publicThe name of the park comes from the factthat it was built on the site of a militaryfortress (ciutadella)The park gives home to the city's zoo, theParliament of Catalonia, a romantic lake, twomuseums and a flamboyant CascadeFountain by GaudThe 1888 Universal Exhibition was held here
THINGS TO DO THERE
Enter the park through the Arc de Triomfthat was the entrance to the 1888 UniversalExhibitionEnjoy the view of the modernista buildingoccupied by the Zoology MuseumVisit the massive Cascada fountain, an earlywork of GaudRelax by taking a row boat trip on the lake
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10:05-12:05 Barcelona Zoo (Parc de la Ciutadella s/n)
Opening hours:October 31 - March 27: 10am - 5pm, March 28 - May 15: 10am - 6pm, May16 - September 15: 10am - 7pm, September 16 - October 30: 10am - 6pm Admission:16.5
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Established in 1892The zoo has an enormous adventureplayground where children can run wildThere are also dolphin and whale shows inone of the aquariumsMany of the enclosures are bar less, and theanimals kept in place via a moatUntil recently, the main attraction was Copitode Nieve (Snowflake), the only albino gorillain captivity in the world
THINGS TO DO THERE
Visit the Zoo exhibiting 4000 animals
TIPS & INSIGHTS
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12:15-13:15 Picasso Museum (Carrer Montcada 15-23)
Opening hours:Tuesday to Sunday: 10am - 8pm Admission:10
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Picasso Museum is one of the mostextensive collections of the master;showcasing more than 3500 pieces of hisartworkThe museum was opened in 1963The idea of the museum came fromPicasso's lifelong friend Jaume Sabarts
whose donation of 574 works made up alarge proportion of the original exhibitionThe current collection includes two ofPicasso's first major works: The FirstCommunion (1896), and Science andCharity (1897)
THINGS TO DO THERE
Visit the museum that offers one of the mostextensive collections of the great painter
TIPS & INSIGHTS
Save money by purchasing theArticketthatserves as a pass to several Barcelonaattractions
All Sundays free from 3 pmFree Museum entrance on first Sunday ofeach month
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14:30-15:15 Barcelona Cathedral (Pla Seu 3, 08002 Barcelona)
Opening hours:Monday to Saturday: 1pm - 5pm, Sundays and holidays: 2pm - 5pm Admission:6
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Barcelona Cathedral is a magnificentcathedral that dates back to 1298The Cathedral of Santa Eulalia (in Catalan,La Seu) is dedicated to the saint Santa
Eulalia of Barcelona who sufferedmartyrdom in the Roman timesIt exhibits a number of architectural stylesfrom its Gothic cloister through Baroquechapels to a 19th-century faadeThe cathedral serves as the spiritual hub ofBarcelona's gothic district (Barri Gotic)
THINGS TO DO THERE
Wander around the inside of the churchTake the elevator to mount to the roof for aview of the cityVisit the lush cloister that continues to be
home to white geesePop in to the small museum opening fromthe cloister
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15:30-16:15 Contemporary Art Museum (Plaa Angels, 1, 08001 Barcelona)
Opening hours:September 25th to June 23rd Weekdays: 11am - 7:30pm, September 25th toJune 23rd Saturdays: 10am - 8pm, September 25th to June 23rd Sundays and holidays: 10am -
3pm, June 24th to September 24th Weekdays: 11am - 8pm, June 24th to September 24thThursdays and Fridays: 11am - 12 midnight, June 24th to September 24th Saturdays: 10am -8pm, June 24th to September 24th Sundays and holidays: 10am - 3pm, Tuesdays: Closed Admission:7.
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Museu d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona isBarcelona's contemporary art museumIt opened on 28 November 1995The museum focuses mainly on post 1945Catalan and Spanish artThree major eras are distinguished: (1) 40sand 50s, (2) 60s-70s, and (3) contemporaryart
The surrounding square is one of the mostfamous places for modern skateboarding
THINGS TO DO THERE
Enjoy the excellent contemporary artcollection
Do not forget to check out the temporaryexhibitions
TIPS & INSIGHTS
Save money by purchasing theArticketthatserves as a pass to several Barcelonaattractions
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16:25-16:40 University of Barcelona (Pl de la Universitat)
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
University of Barcelona's graceful buildingswere constructed between 1861-1889Until 1958, it was the only university in thecity. Now it is one of six
THINGS TO DO THERETake a walk along the main faade
Enjoy its cool and shady interior gardens onhot afternoons
TIPS & INSIGHTS
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17:00-18:00 Maritime Museum (Avinguda de les Drassanes s/n)
Opening hours:All year through: 10am - 8pm Admission:2.5
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Museu Martim is a museum dedicated toBarcelona's formidable seafaring historyIt is housed in the cavernous 13th-centuryRoyal Shipyards (Drassanes Reials)
The collection of model ships, maps andnavigation instruments spans form theMiddle Ages to the 19th centuryOn exhibition is a full-scale replica of theReal, the flagship galley of Don Juan of
Austria, who led the Christians to victoryagainst the Turks during the Battle ofLepanto in 1571
THINGS TO DO THERE
Visit the museum that retraces Catalonia'sshipping historyDo not forget to check the temporaryexhibitions and other fun activities
TIPS & INSIGHTS
The ticket to the Maritime Museum alsogives access to Santa Eulalia schoonerFree entrance on Sundays after 3pm
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Overview of Day 3
The third day concentrates on the western part of Barcelona. Visit the venue of the 1992 SummerOlympics and meet the most thought-provoking painter of the 20th century.
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Take Subway line 1 or 3 to Espanya stationChange to Bus line 50 from Espanya stop to Av.Marques de Comillas stop (Direction: Parc de Monjuic)
09:00-10:00 Spanish Village Open-air architecturemuseum
Take Bus line 50 from Av. Marques de Comillas stop toParc de Monjuic stop (Direction: Parc de Monjuic)Take a walk or the cable car to Montjuic Castle - 30
10:30-11:30 Montjuc Castle Best panoramic view ofthe city
Take a walk to Joan Mir Foundation - 30
12:00-13:30 Joan Mir Foundation Mir was one of Spain'sgreatest modernpaintersLunch time
Take a walk to the Olympic Stadium
14:30-15:00 Olympic Stadium Home of the 1992Summer Olympics
Take a walk to the National Art Museum of Catalonia -20
15:20-16:50 National Art Museum of Catalonia One of the mostimportant medieval artcollections in the worldTake Subway line 1 or 3 to Espanya station
After Dusk- Magic Fountain The show is the perfectending of a busyBarcelona dayEND OF DAY 3
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09:00-10:00 Spanish Village (Av. Marqus de Comillas, 13)
Opening hours:Monday: 9am - 6pm, From Tuesday to Thursday: 9am - 2pm, Friday: 9am -4pm, Saturday: 9am - 5pm, Sunday: 9am - 12 noon Admission:9.5
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Poble Espanyol, meaning Spanish village, isan open-air architectural museumIt preserves and demonstrates in a singleplace the variety of architecture, style, andculture of SpainThe museum is made up of 117 full-scalebuildings, streets and squares arranged in aharmonious and aesthetic wayThe compound is located on the mountain ofMontjuic
THINGS TO DO THERE
Discover the enchanted village where everysingle building is a copy of a real oneVisit the shops that feature crafts done byartists and craftsmen
TIPS & INSIGHTS
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10:30-11:30 Montjuc Castle (Carretera de Montjuc, 66)
Opening hours:From October 1 to March 31, Tuesday to Sunday: 9am - 7pm, From April 1to September 30, Tuesday to Sunday: 9am - 9pm, Mondays: Closed Admission:Free
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Castell de Montjuic is a Baroque stylemilitary fort standing on Montjuic HillIts construction begun in 1640Being a prison and torture center for politicalprisoners, the castle used to be the symbolof terrorToday it houses a military museum thatshowcases weaponry of ancient timesThe compound provides an excellent vista tothe port below
THINGS TO DO THERE
Enjoy the great view of the port and the cityWalk around the enchanting garden that islittered with ancient cannonsVisit the military museum
TIPS & INSIGHTS
Free entrance to the castle's gardens
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12:00-13:30 Joan Mir Foundation (Parc de Montjuc s/n)
Opening hours:October - June, Tuesday to Saturday: 10am - 7pm, July - September,Tuesday to Saturday: 10am - 8pm, Thursdays: 10am - 9:30pm, Sundays and publicholidays: 10am - 2:30pm, Mondays: Closed Admission:9
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Fundaci Joan Mir is a museum dedicatedto Joan Mir's worksJoan Mir was one of the mostrepresentative Catalonian painters of the20th centuryThe majority of the 11,000 artworks on
display were donated by MirThe building that houses the museum wasdesigned by one of Mir's best friends,Josep Llus SertThe some 400 artworks on exhibition showMir's development from an innovativeSurrealist painter in the 1920s to one of theworld's most challenging andthought-provoking masters in the 1960s
THINGS TO DO THERE
Pick up the especially insightful audio guide(extra charge)Enjoy the great art collection of colorfulpaintings, sketches and sculptures
TIPS & INSIGHTS
Save money by purchasing theArticketthatserves as a pass to several BarcelonaattractionsThe museum restaurant serves great food
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14:30-15:00 Olympic Stadium (Passeig Olmpic, 17-19)
Opening hours:Oct - Mar: 10am - 6pm, Apr - Sep: 10am - 8pm, Sun, holidays: 10am - 2:30pm,Mondays: Closed Admission:4
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
The Olympic Stadium (Estadi Olmpic) andPalau Sant Jordi were the main venues ofthe 1992 Barcelona Summer Olympic
GamesOriginally the stadium was built for the 1936Workers' Olympics that was canceled due tothe outbreak of the Spanish Civil WarThe original Neo-Classic faade is stillstanding; however the entire stadium wasrebuilt for the 1992 Barcelona OlympicsToday it is home to the Espanyol soccerclub. The stadium's capacity is 55,926
THINGS TO DO THERE
Enter the Olympic StadiumTake a walk around the immense square infront of the Olympic Stadium and Palau Sant
JordiDo not miss the peculiarly shaped CalatravaTower (Torre de Calatrava)
TIPS & INSIGHTS
Entrance to the Olympic Stadium includesentrance to the museum
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15:20-16:50 National Art Museum of Catalonia (Palau Nacional. Parc de Montjuc)
Opening hours:Tuesday to Saturday: 10am - 7pm, Sundays and public holidays: 10am - 2:30pm,
Mondays, except public holidays: Closed Admission:8.5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
The National Art Museum of Catalonia is amuseum of Catalan visual artIt carries a wild range of art styles fromRomanesque and Gothic throughRenaissance and Baroque to 19th and 20thcentury artsIt is housed in Palau Nacional, built for the1929 World's FairThe 15-min fountain show synchronized toclassical music provides an unforgettableexperience on summertime evenings
THINGS TO DO THERESee the impressive collection of the museum
Walk around the magnificent buildingEnjoy the view towards Plaa Espanya withthe promenade and fountains
TIPS & INSIGHTS
Save money by purchasing theArticketthatserves as a pass to several BarcelonaattractionsDo not forget to pick up the free museummap at the ticket officeFree entrance on the first Sunday of eachmonth
MORE Info and Photos >After Dusk- Magic Fountain (Plaa Carles Bugas, 1)
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Font Mgica is a fountain in front ofThe National Art Museum of Catalonia(Palau Nacional)It was built for the 1929 InternationalExhibition
After dark countless water jets turn into aspectacular 15-min sound and light showthat provides a mesmerizing experience
THINGS TO DO THERE
Sit back and enjoy the show
TIPS & INSIGHTS
Music sessions:From 1 October to 23 December - Fridayand Saturday: 19:00, 19:30, 20:00, 20:30From 24 December to 3 January - FromThursday to Sunday: 19:00, 19:30, 20:00,20:30
From 7 January to 12 February: ClosedFrom 13 February to 31 March - Friday andSaturday: 19:00, 19:30, 20:00, 20:30From 1 April to 4 April: 19:00, 19:30, 20:00,20:30From 5 April to 30 April - Friday andSaturday: 19:00, 19:30, 20:00, 20:30From 1 May to 21 July - From Thursday toSunday: 21:00, 21:30, 22:00, 22:30, 23:00
From 22 July to 25 July: ClosedJuly 26: Special ShowFrom 27 July to 30 September - FromThursday to Sunday: 21:00, 21:30, 22:00,22:30, 23:00
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Overview of Day 4
The fourth day explores the northern part of Barcelona. This is the day of sports, amusement andfun science.
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Take Subway line 5 to Collblanc station
10:00-11:30 FC Barcelona Museum and Camp Nou StadiumHome of FC Barcelona,one of the mostsuccessful soccerteams
Take Subway line 5 from Collblanc station to Verdaguerstation (Direction: Horta)Change to Subway line 4 from Verdaguer station toJoanic station (Direction: Trinitat Nova)Change to Bus line 116 from Escorial-Sant Llus stop toLarrard-Olot stop - 45 in all
12:15-13:15 Gell Park Quite possibly the mostfascinating urban parkin the worldLunch time
Take Subway line 3 from Lesseps station to Diagonalstation (Direction: Zona Universitaria)Change to FGC Train line 7 from Provena station to
Avinguda del Tibidabo station (Direction: Avinguda delTibidabo)Change to Blue Tram (Tramvia Blau) from Avinguda delTibidabo stop to Plaa del Funicular stopChange to Funicular from Plaa del Funicular stop toTibidabo stop - 50 in all
15:05-15:25 Temple of the Sacred Heart Breathtaking view onthe city
Take a walk to Tibidabo Amusement Park - 5
15:30-18:00 Tibidabo Amusement Park Small but funamusement park
Take the Funicular from Tibidabo stop to Plaa delFunicular stopTake a walk to CosmoCaixa Science Museum - 30 inall
18:30-20:00 CosmoCaixa Science Museum Interactive museum
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10:00-11:30 FC Barcelona Museum and Camp Nou Stadium (AvingudaAristides Maillol s/n)
Opening hours:April 6 - October 4: 10am - 8pm, Rest of the year: 10am - 6:30pm, Sundaysand public holidays: 10am - 2:30pm Admission:19
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Museu del FC Barcelona is Barcelona'smost visited museum that is dedicated toone of best known and most successfulsoccer clubs in the world, FC BarcelonaBesides showcasing countless footballmemorabilia, the museum's main goal is toeducate visitors about FC Barcelona'shistory
Admission to the museum includes accessto FC Barcelona's impressive120,000-seater stadium that is a must-seeattraction of the city
THINGS TO DO THERE
Experience the great history of one ofworld's best soccer teams by visiting themuseumEnter the impressive stadium, the world'ssecond largest soccer ground
TIPS & INSIGHTS
The stadium is impressive even to nonsoccer fans
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12:15-13:15 Gell Park (Carrer d'Olot, 1-13)
Opening hours:December - February: 10am - 6pm, March, November: 10am - 7pm, April,October: 10am - 8pm, May to September: 10am - 9pm Admission:Free
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Gell Park (built: 1900-14) is anunforgettable garden that is littered withcountless amazing Gaud buildings, statuesand other creationsThe park was originally part of acommercially unsuccessful housing site, theidea of Count Eusebi Gell, whom the parkwas named afterIt is most famous for its serpentine benchthat is unlike anything in the worldThe park is part of the UNESCO WorldHeritage Site "Works of Antoni Gaud" since1984The park gives home to a museumdedicated to Guad's life
The museum is housed in Casa-MuseuGaud where the architect lived for 20 years
THINGS TO DO THERE
Try to discover all the numerous detailsGaud included in the parkTake a short brake by relaxing on the worldfamous serpentine benchBe sure not to miss the Calvary, theViaducts and the mosaic covered lizardfountain
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15:05-15:25 Temple of the Sacred Heart (Pl Tibidabo, 5)
Opening hours:All year round: 10:30am - 7:30pm Admission:Free
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
The Temple of the Sacred Heart is abeautiful church built at the beginning of the20th centuryIt is visible from almost everywhere in
BarcelonaA dramatic Jesus sculpture decorates itstop; its elaborately ornamented mainentrance is an unforgettable experienceThe main tower provides visitors with abreathtaking view
THINGS TO DO THERE
Wander around the church's premises andenjoy it from the outsideVisit the interior of the churchTake the elevator up the main tower, or
climb the steps to the outside terrace forbreathtaking views
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15:30-18:00 Tibidabo Amusement Park (Pl. Tibidabo, 3-4)
Opening hours:All year round:Check websiteAdmission:25.2
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Parc d'Atraccions del Tibidabo is a magicalamusement park that opened in 1908It is located on the 1695 ft high (517 m)Tibidado hill (hence its name)
The most fun way to approach the park is touse the 100-year-old funicularThe park operates modern and many quaint,old-fashioned rides that are beautifullyconserved (such as the carousel and Ferriswheel)The park hosts The Automatons Museum(Museu dels Automates) displaying robots,mechanical models and a scale model of thepark
THINGS TO DO THERE
Take the 100-year-old funicular to approachthe parkRide the stomach-churning modern ridesEnjoy the renovated, old-fashioned rides
Visit the Museu dels Automates (Museum ofAutomations)
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18:30-20:00 CosmoCaixa Science Museum (Carrer de Teodor Roviralta, 55)
Opening hours:From Tuesday to Sunday: 10am - 8pm, Monday: Closed Admission:3
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Cosmo Caixa Science Museum is amuseum covering the history of science fromthe Big Bang to the computer ageIt is one of Europe's most modern museumsThree must-sees are the interactive tour ofEarth's geological history, a planetarium,and an incredible recreation of the
Amazonian rainforest (Flooded Forest)
THINGS TO DO THERE
Take a tour in the museumMake sure not to miss the 3 mainattractions: Amazonian rain forest,geological wall and planetarium
TIPS & INSIGHTS
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Overview of Day 5
On this day you leave Barcelona. You visit a place with beautiful nature, breathtaking views, art,culture and spirituality. You finish your Barcelona stay by relaxing on the sandy beach.
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Take Train line R5 from Espanya train station toMontserrat Aeri train stationChange to Cablecar to Montserrat monastery
08:00-16:00 Montserrat Monastery Breathtaking panoramicviews
Take Cablecar towards Montserrat Aeri train stationChange to Train line R5 from Montserrat Aeri trainstation to Espanya train station
17:00-19:00 Barcelona Beaches There is no better wayof relaxing after thetiring city tourEND OF DAY 5
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08:00-16:00 Montserrat Monastery (08199 Montserrat)
Opening hours:All year round: 10am - 5:45pm Admission:23.1
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
The Benedictine monastery dates back to1025. Became an abbacy in the 15thcenturyTucked into the 4,000-ft. (1,219 m) ridges ofMontserratHolds a shrine to the famous BlackMadonna (Moreneta) icon, which accordingto legend was discovered in the 12th centurySome legends date the statue to AD 50, butresearch suggests it was carved in the 12thcentury
THINGS TO DO THERE
Discover the monastery: visit the Basilicawith the famous Black Madonna, Escolania,one of the oldest boys' choirs in Europe andthe Museu de Montserrat with paintings of
Caravaggio, Degas, Monet, and El Greco
Take the funicular to Sant Joan or SantaCova for panoramic viewsIf you have the time and fitness, you canclimb to Sant Jeroni hermitage
TIPS & INSIGHTS
Save money by buying the Tot Montserratticket (38.45 ) that includes trains, entryinto the Montserrat museum, funiculars, andlunch at the Montserrat restaurant(alternatively the TransMontserrat ticket(23.1 ), is for the train and funiculars only)Excellent virtual visit and all the latestinformation on the official website
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17:00-19:00 Barcelona Beaches (Platja de la Nova Icria)
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Preparations for the 1992 Olympicsdramatically reopened the city to theMediterranean and cleaned up the urbanbeachesThe beaches are lined with palm trees,public sculptures, bars and restaurants, aswell as paths for biking, in-line skating, andwalking
Nova Icaria is the most popular beach
THINGS TO DO THERE
Relax and enjoy the lovely sun
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