Discover the most emblematic areas and neighborhoods of Barcelona and plan your visit. Find out more about the most iconic buildings and touritic areas of the city. Explore the city with a local guide and discover all its secrets or simply find out more about the history of Barcelona.
In case you have limited time to discover the city, the Barcelona Tourist Hop on Hop Off Bus can be a good option for you, as it allows you to visit the highlights of Barcelona in a qiuick and convenient way.
Downtown Gothic Quarter
7 minutes to read
The Gothic Quarter, Downtown Barcelona, is the oldest part of the city and its historical center, the Ciutat Vella.
Eixample, the modernism district
2 minutes to read
The Eixample Quarter is the area located in the north side of Plaça de Catalunya, the geographical centre of the city.
El Raval Neighborhood
9 minutes to read
The Raval is a fascinating and thrilling area of Barcelona, but it also has a darkerside that you should be aware of.
Gràcia District
3 minutes to read
The Gràcia neighborhood is only one stop from the Passeig de Gràcia, but it feels like being in a different city.
Montjuïc, The Olympic Hill
One minute to read
The name Montjuic comes from the ancient cemetery built by the Jewish community in this mountain of Barcelona, and it literally means Jewish Mountain.
Olympic Port Barcelona
3 minutes to read
The Olympic Port of Barcelona is located in front of the former Olympic Village, between the beaches of La Barceloneta and Nova Icaria.
Ribera-Born Quarter
7 minutes to read
The neighborhood of La Ribera or el Born is accessible from the Gothic Quarter, walking through Laietana Street or from l' Arc de Triomf.
The neighboorhood of Barceloneta
5 minutes to read
La Barceloneta is a neighboorhood of the Ciudad Vella area in Barcelona.
Tibidabo and Collserola
6 minutes to read
Tibidabo is the highest peak of the Collserola Hill (serra de Collserola) in Barcelona, about 512 meters above sea level.
Montjuïc, The Olympic Hill
The name Montjuic comes from the ancient cemetery built by the Jewish community in this mountain of Barcelona, and it literally means Jewish Mountain. The hill is situated in a strategic location, … Continue reading
Montjuïc Castle
2 minutes to read
The Montjuïc Castle is located in the highest part of the Montjuïc mountain.
Montjuïc Fountain and other monuments
5 minutes to read
If you follow the Avenue Maria Cristina from Plaça de Espanya, you will find an escalator going up to the museum area of Montjuïc.
Olympic Park Montjuïc
3 minutes to read
In the Montjuïc area you will find several sports facilities, built in occasion of the Olympic Games of Barcelona in 1992.
Viewpoints & Botanical Garden
3 minutes to read
The Botanical Garden of the Montjuic Hill has many local Mediterranean species, but also so many natural plants and flowers from all over the world.