Things to Do in Barcelona

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Museu Frederic Mares

One of the biggest repositories of medieval sculpture in the region is this interesting museum, situated...

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Parc Zoològic

A large hunk of the Parc de la Ciutadella is taken up with the city's zoo. Until recently, the main attraction...

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Parc Güell

After the abundant religious symbolism of the Sagrada Família and the heavy-handedness of the Palau Güell,...

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Rafa Teja Atelier

This shop has a sublime collection of wool, cotton, and silk scarves and shawls from India, Asia, and...

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Sant Pau del Camp

Architecture from the Romanesque period is rich in rural Catalonia, which only makes the presence of...

Colònia Güell

For many, Gaudí's most prolific work lies not within Barcelona but outside. He designed the church for...

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Giménez & Zuazo

Quirky, colorful, and very Barcelonese, Giménez & Zuazo's creations are characterized by daring prints...

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La Botifarreria de Santa María

If you haven't already noticed that when offered a rib-eye filet and a botifarra (sausage), Catalans...

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L' Arca de l'Aviva

This gorgeous shop sells lace and linen bedspreads and curtains, petticoats and handkerchiefs, and other...

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Gastón y Daniella

This century-old company originally hails from Bilbao, although these days its name is synonymous with...

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Josep Font

With a masterful eye for fabrics and attention to detail that recalls vintage St. Laurent, Catalan designer...

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Jean-Pierre Bua

Another pioneer, this boutique was the first to import big-name Parisian fashion to Barcelona. There...

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Antonio Miró

This shop is devoted exclusively to the clothing design of Miró, but without the Groc label. It carries...

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Camper

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Angel Batlle

This shop has an unbeatable collection of old posters, from travel to advertising and music to sport,...

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Fundació Joan Miró

Born in 1893, Joan Miró was one of Spain's greatest artists, and along with Tàpies, the undisputed master...

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Jardí Botànic

Just behind the Castell de Montjuïc, the city's Botanical Garden opened in 1999 and has steadily gathered...

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Forvm Ferlandina

Contemporary jewelry and accessories from over 50 designers are on show here in tiny cubist cases that...

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Catedral de Barcelona

Barcelona's cathedral is a celebrated example of Catalan Gothic architecture. Its spires can be seen...

Cacao Sampaka

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Custo-Barcelona

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Lupo

The current name in luxe leather goods is Lupo. Trading from a minimalist silver-and-white shop in L'Eixample,...

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Casas

If you are serious about footwear, then this is the only name you need to know. With three shops in central...

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Loewe

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