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Things to do in Barcelona
The Birth of a Genius: Paintings in the Picasso Museum in Barcelona
When you think of Spanish art, few figures are as prominent as Pablo Picasso. Born in Málaga, he spent much of his formative teenage years in Barcelona and held the Catalan capital close to his heart throughout his life. In fact, when the idea of a Picasso Museum was first proposed, it was the artist […]
MNAC Highlights: Discovering Barcelona’s National Museum of Catalan Art
It’s hard to miss the MNAC. Towering over the Plaça d’Espanya from the hill of Montjuïc, the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya is one of the architectural icons of Barcelona. That said, it doesn’t always feature on the itineraries of visitors to the city, not making the cut of the ten most visited attractions in […]
How to Relax in Barcelona: Our 5 Favorite Lazy-Day Activities
It’s easy to get caught up in checking all of Barcelona’s most iconic sights off your list. However, some of your most rewarding time here in the Catalan capital will be spent taking it easy and enjoying some much-needed R&R. You’re on vacation, after all—might as well enjoy it! If you’re wondering how locals relax […]
A Love Letter to the Harvest Season
Have you ever been to a winery during harvest season? It’s an intense, magical time where the carefully-laid plans of the entire year hinge around a crucial few weeks, and the atmosphere is charged with expectation. After a long winter of pruning, plowing and fertilizing, followed by the potentially devastating storms and frosts of spring […]
Five Alternative Christmas Markets in Barcelona
This blog post was originally posted on December 11, 2014 and was updated on October 16, 2018. With tasty seasonal treats, beautiful handcrafted goods and a sense of holiday spirit permeating the air, it’s hard not to love Christmas markets. As Spain’s second-largest city and one of Europe’s most popular destinations, Barcelona itself has several […]
The Sports Fan’s Guide to Visiting Stadiums in Barcelona
Barcelona is a hugely passionate city, and that holds true when it comes to sports as well. As home to one of the most legendary soccer teams in the country as well as several other noteworthy clubs, Barcelona offers sports fans plenty to experience. Whether you want to step back in time to experience Olympic […]
10 Days in Barcelona: Living Like a Local in the Catalan Capital
While spending 10 days in Barcelona, you’ll start to feel like more than just a tourist. Of course, you’ll have plenty of time to see the city’s most iconic sights. But you’ll also be able to get off the beaten path more than the typical visitor to the city. You’ll discover hidden corners locals love, […]
Insider’s Guide to Visiting the Sagrada Familia
A trip to Barcelona would be incomplete without visiting its most iconic (though unfinished) masterpiece! The Sagrada Familia is often at the top of any list you’ll find about things to do in Barcelona, and for good reason. From the glittering stained glass windows to the towering columns and arches to the intricate details in […]
Gaudi’s Unfinished Masterpiece: Where to Buy Sagrada Familia Tickets
More than a century in the making, the Sagrada Familia church is a must-see when visiting Barcelona. This iconic sight has been under construction for more than 130 years, and the end is finally in sight (projected for 2026). When it is completed, Antoni Gaudí‘s master work will be the tallest religious structure in Europe. […]