Landmarks in Barcelona

The most famous landmarks in Barcelona are Sagrada Familia, Park Guell, Casa Mila, Camp Nou, Casa Batllo, Casa Vicens, Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar, and Barcelona Cathedral. Here's a little more about the top four landmarks:

While there's no definitive answer on the oldest building, many consider the original version of Santa Maria del Pi to be the most historic, still standing landmark in Barcelona. According to historic texts, a small church was constructed during the year 987, dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Further construction took place until it was opened officially in 1453. What one can see today is starkly different, with the rose window front facade, gothic arch, and the statue of Mary and Child.

One can also consider the historic Barcelona Cathedral to be co-own this title with the basilica since it is said to have been completed back in the 1480s. The Barcelona Cathedral is imposing with its spectacular Gothic towers and exterior facades, and beautiful stained glass windows, making it a must-visit while in the city.

The Sagrada Familia is the most-visited landmark in Barcelona, said to be drawing in about 5 million visitors during the pre-pandemic era. Its imposing towers, gothic design, stained glass windows and general striking architecture leave visitors stunned at a glance.

The top 5 landmarks not to be missed out on in Barcelona are:

Here are a few hidden gems in Barcelona that definitely warrant a visit:

The following top museums have free entry: 

There are several landmarks that offer free entry to visitors to Barcelona. 

Yes, opting for skip-the-line tickets is the smart thing to do to save valuable time. Due to the immense popularity of Barcelona's top landmarks, one can almost always expect large crowds at the entrance. With skip-the-line tickets, bypass the long waiting lines and get priority entry inside. You can enjoy skip-the-line access with Gaudi tours, Casa Batllo tickets, Casa Mila tickets, Sagrada Familia tickets, Park Güell tickets, and skip-the-line tickets to the World of Banksy.

Yes, the Barcelona City Explorer Pass includes a curated list of 35 top attractions in the city. You can choose to visit between 2-7 of these landmarks depending on the pass type you opt for and visit them over a flexible time period of 60 days. Some of the top landmarks included in this pass are Sagrada Familia, Park Guell, La Pedrera, and many more. Another benefit of opting for Barcelona city passes is that it includes a digital pass and a guidebook as well.

Several of Barcelona's most famous landmarks are located around the the Sagrada Familia, which lies in the heart of the city. 

The central part of the city has the most number of landmarks including La Sagrada Família, Casa Batlló, Plaça de Catalunya, Camp Nou, Columbus Monument, Catedral de Barcelona, Parliament of Catalonia, Casa De Les Punxes, World of Banksy, and Casa Vicens. They are all located within 1 km from each other and are also easily accessible by subways.

Here are some of the best ways to cover all major landmarks in Barcelona: