Explore the city of Barcelona in 3 days

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Embrace the tourist in you by joining crowds of fellow travellers at La Rambla – Barcelona’s most recognised street. Graceful, green trees bow over both sides of this tourist-packed boulevard and you’ll be able to take a serene walk through the area, acquainting yourself with the city. Let your eyes linger on the busy street’s architectural offerings including the 18th-century Palace of the Virreina and the Liceu – the city’s oldest theatre and a leading cultural institution. Branch off into side streets and weave your way through Plaça Reial – a large square hallmarked by a Gaudí fountain. Jostling for space among these impressive sights are small and big establishments vying for your attention. These include an array of restaurants and bars, stalls selling flowers and souvenirs, and street performers and human statutes. Finally, make your way to La Boqueria – a noisy market packed with an unbelievable array of fresh produce and featuring stalls selling everything from tapas to cheeses, wine, and a lot more.

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Historic Landmark

Iconic Neighborhood

Sitting close to La Ramblas is the enchanting Gothic Quarter made of narrow, cobble-stoned alleys and astounding historical structures that have been standing since the 14th century. Occupying pride of the place is the Barcelona Cathedral which stuns with its neo-Gothic exterior featuring ornate spires, gargoyles, and an assortment of mythical creatures. Inside, rows of elegantly, towering pillars support symmetrical arches and lead to a central nave where a beautifully carved choir stall sits. Visitors can also descend to a crypt that houses the tomb of a Catholic saint.

The Gothic Quarter’s other star offering is the Museu d'Historia de Barcelona (MUHBA). Here, you can go back in time and rediscover Barcelona’s origins. On display are artefacts and remains from the city’s ancient Roman past and its Catalan period. Finally, we recommend you meander through Quarter’s streets spotting architectural flourishes in its every nook and cranny and, then, settle in for a meal or a drink at one of the many restaurants and bars.

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Witness the emergence of Picasso as an artist at this dedicated museum that spotlights his early works, created when he lived in Barcelona. The museum, close to the Gothic Quarter, houses over 4000 of Picasso’s works and showcases his time in the Catalan capital and the city’s influence on his artistry.

Start off bright and early at Barceloneta Beach – the city’s most popular seafront. Getting here early will ensure you escape the crowds and the unrelenting pursuit of hawkers. Spend your time here splashing about in the waters and basking in the sun before checking out nearby traditional homes that were once part of a fishing settlement in the area.

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Historic Landmark

Iconic Basilica

A soaring symbol of Gaudí’s enduring legacy that cannot be separated from Barcelona’s cultural fabric, the still-unfinished Sagrada Familia is Spain’s most visited monument. Now a minor basilica, the Catholic structure was designed by Gaudí in the 19th century, when construction began, and over 140 years later has yet to reach completion. The ambitious edifice is recognised, the world over, by its many spires (Gaudí planned for 18 and 13 have been completed), its lavishly decorated façade that highlights biblical themes, and a vaulted interior studded with geometrical ornamentation and colourful glasswork that makes it look straight out of a psychedelic dream.

A product of Gaudí’s fantastical imagination, Casa Batlló was built as a home for the affluent Batlló family. Now counted among UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites, the attraction is heralded as a shining example of Modernista architecture. On the outside, the oddly shaped building features amoeba-shaped windows, pillars that remind you of bones, protruding arched balconies, and is covered with green and blue tilework. The top is occupied by a scaly-looking arched roof that shimmers like the hide of a dragon. Head inside and Gaudi continues to mesmerise with a loft made of sixty arches said to represent the ribcage of an animal. A blue-tile atrium, a spacious main room with vaulting and skylights, and a mushroom-shaped fireplace are some of the curiosities in this curious, curious edifice.

A Gaudí wonderland, Park Güell is a surreal, open-air park that sits on a greenery-filled hilltop with the city of Barcelona, the waters of the Mediterranean Sea and the blue sky as its background. In true Gaudí style, this place too blends nature with architecture and you can spend hours looking at the mosaic-covered creations. Watch out for the gingerbread-house-like buildings and the 24-foot-long lizard decorated with colourful tiles. There is also the Banc de Tracadis – a wave-like bench covered in mosaic work, the Doric Temple – a pillared structure showcasing elements of nature, the slanting laundry room portico, and the Greek theatre.

Sitting pretty on a hill, the stately, neo-baroque building that houses the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya is in itself a fine piece of art. Inside, the museum showcases paintings and artwork from around the Catalonian region starting with Romanesque frescoes and altar pieces and spanning the Gothic and modern era.

Join legions of football fans in paying homage to one of the game’s most awe-inspiring arenas and clubs. Camp Nou is one of the largest football stadiums in the world and is at the heart of the Catalonian football craze. During your tour, you can drop by a museum that showcases the greats who have stepped on the hallowed turf at Camp Nou – from Maradona to Messi. You can even take a sneak peek into the players’ dressing room and the press room. Plus, there is a snazzy display of golden boots won by star players over the years that will knock you over.

Note: While Camp Nou is open for tours, fans will currently not be able to access large parts of the stadium since it is under extensive renovation.

For the final stop of your whirlwind holiday in Barcelona, free your inner child at the iconic Tibidabo Amusement Park. Over a hundred years old, Tibidabo is one of the oldest, still-functioning amusement parks in the world and sits on a mountainous ridge above Barcelona, offering sweeping views of the city. Particularly popular with families, Tibidabo is spread across 17 acres and has seven levels packed with Ferris Wheels, vintage, toy train rides, crash cars, rollercoasters, and the well-recognised Avio ride – where you can ride in a suspended, mini plane and feast your eyes on the views.