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1. Casa Batlló
- Architectural Acid Trip
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2. La Pedrera (Casa Milà)
Commonly known as La Pedrera (The Quarry), the real name for this spectacular work of Antoni Gaudí's...
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3. Parc Güell
- Gaudi's architectural genius. Small oasis. Romantic and relaxing.
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- Gràcia
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4. Passeig de Gràcia
- Barcelona's Champs-Elysees. Catalan modernism and elegant fashion stores line the streets. Niche boutique shops offshoot the main street.
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- L'Eixample/Plaça Catalunya
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5. Fundació Antoni Tàpies
When it opened in 1990, this became the third Barcelona museum devoted to the work of a single, prolific...
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6. La Sagrada Família
- Gaudí's Most Important Work
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- L'Eixample/Plaça Catalunya
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7. Casa Amatller
- Modernist Masterpiece
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- L'Eixample/Plaça Catalunya
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8. Magic Fountain
- Choreographed, dancing water fountain show. Night of entertainment for adults and children.
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- Landmarks
- Poble Sec & Sant Antoni
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9. Hi This Is Barcelona
- Atypical tours. Barcelona from a local's perspective. Beyond the guide books.
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10. Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (MNAC)
- The Best Romanesque Art
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- L'Eixample/Plaça Catalunya
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The beauty of Barcelona is that every neighborhood has a different story. When comparing the Eixample barrio in Barcelona, to Gothic Quarter and other areas of the old city, it's like different worlds. Eixample, literally meaning, 'expansion' is Barcelona's 'newer' area, as it was built mostly between 1850-1930. It houses some of Gaudi's most incredible works, as well as those of other renowned architects including Lluis Domenech and Josep Puig, amongst others.
Our number one pick for the latest thing to do in the Eixample neighborhood, is Casa Batllo. Day or night if you walk by this incredible structure, you'll see people staring up in awe. It's actually pretty amazing to see at night, as the building lights up, taking on a whole new persona than during the day. Even if you don't want to pay the entrance fee, it's worth checking out, even from the street.
Slightly out of the eixample neighborhood, yet definitely one of Barcelona's 'must sees' is Gaudi's famous, Sagrada Familia Church. Still under construction, this visage is one of the many things you HAVE to see in Barcelona. Set to be completed in 2026, this building spans a few blocks and is Gaudi's greatest triumph.
Our number nine pick, is a tour company, however their Modernist Fantasy Tour is not to be missed. This specialized, private tour company, run by an American who's lived in Barcelona for more than ten years, offers an in depth, very local and informative view into Gaudi's architecture and Modernism in general. This is probably the best way to get not only a feel for the buildings themselves but an overall city vibe.
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