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Tourist Destinations in Barcelona |
| Barcelona is a city of unique specialties. It is blessed with fertile land and lots of sightseeing places, monuments and historical sites. The art and culture and nightlife of Barcelona is of special significance and attracts travelers from all over the world. |
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Following are some of the most popular place for tourist attraction:
Barri Gòtic Barri Gòtic is the area of Barcelona where Old town of Barcelona was situated. This is a must see place for travelers. It is also known as the Gothic Quarter. Art and culture loving people will love this place. It is the place where Picasso lived and worked for almost 10 years.
Catedral de Barcelona The cathedrals of Barcelona are the example of Catalonian Gothic architecture. It was constructed in around 200 years. There are numerous bell towers, blending of medieval and Renaissance styles.
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Fundació Joan Miró It is a famous museum containing the art work of Joan Miró, who was one of Spain’s greatest artists. He was born in 1893 and created about 10,000 works including paintings, graphics, and sculptures.
La Sagrada Família It is an under construction church which was started in 1882 and remained incomplete because of architect’s death in 1926.
Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya This museum is famous for Catalan art, both antique and modern. A must see tourist destination for travelers.
Museu Picasso This museum contains around 2500 paintings and drawings of Pablo Picasso. Picasso liked Barcelona and spent much of his youth in the beautiful city. His art work also contains many sketches of the city.
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