world reviewer
Barcelona, Spain
Why Go?
Stunning, still evolving architectural landscape—from Gaudí's epic Sagrada Familia to Jean Nouvel's imposing Torre Agbar.Party until the wee hours, or shop until you drop.A dining scene to rival—some say outstrip—Paris, spearheaded by expert experimental chef Ferran Adrià.
What to Skip
The grubby city beaches.
The best things to do in Barcelona
Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Familia
Gaudí’s phenomenal neogothic masterpiece (‘the last great sanctuary of Christendom’), although yet incomplete, contains his gre…
Festes de la Merce
Barcelona's saint's day is celebrated with verve and passion, and every 24th September is a public holiday on which a joyous st…
Works of Antoni Gaudí
'Seven properties built by the architect Antoni Gaudí (1852–1926) in or near Barcelona testify to Gaudí’s exceptional creative …
Spanish Football At Camp Nou
The Camp Nou has hosted some of the finest football players in the world since its construction in 1957. As the home of FC Barc…
La Boqueria
La Boqueria on Barcelona’s ‘La Rambla’ claims to be the largest market of its kind in Europe. Whether this is true or not, the…
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