Old city, Barcelona

Barcelona

It’s Spain's second largest city and the capital of Catalonia. The city has a wealth of unique historic architecture and has emerged as one of the most popular tourist destinations during the 1990s.

 
Architecture of Antonio Gaudi

Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art

Barcelona Museum’s of Contemporary Art collection embraces the period from 1920-s and till nowadays. There are mostly Spanish artists represented.

 
Casa Batlló

Casa Milà

Casa Milà, the famous building bereft of straight lines and right angles, is the last work by Gaudi, a Modernism masterpiece and a most full realisation of concept of faithfulness to Nature

Cathedral of Santa Eulalia

The XIII-XIX Gothic Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia is especially notable for its roof with admirable stone gargoyles

Holiday in Barcelona

The day of traditional holiday La Mercè is September, 24.But in fact citizens and guests of Barcelona celebrate it from September, 22 to 26.

La Boqueria

The Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueria

 
La Rambla, Barcelona

 
Palau de la Música Catalana

 
Palau Güell, palace

 
Park Güell

Plaça del Portal de la Pau

In the center of Plaça del Portal de la Pau (which means "the Gates of the World") stands 80-meter column with statue of Columbus - one of the most famous symbols of Barselona

Placa d`Espanya

Ensemble of Placa d`Espanya, symbol of unity of Spanish nation, was built for World Fair of 1929. Serves as a main entrance to Montjuic, crowned with majestic National Palace

Placa Reial

Placa Reial, a most beautiful ensemble in neoclassicism style, is favourite place of local Bohemians and the guests of the city. Graceful fountain in the center, famous lanterns by Gaudi

Plaza de Catalunya

The huge Plaza de Catalunya connects medieval and modern Barselona. Round square with green lawns, fountains and numerous sculptures in the ring of dense traffic streams

Plaсa del Rei

Plaсa del Rei is the very heart of Gothic quarter. Former courtyard of Big Royal palace (now used as Historical Museum of city), a true miracle of Gothic architecture

Port Vell

The dock district Port Vell is one of the busiest city districts. The World Trade Center, the largest in Europe oceanarium, popular modern yacht port, picturesque quay

Sagrada Familia

Originally designed by Antoni Gaudí it is a massive Roman Catholic Church under construction in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The project is scheduled to be completed in 2026.

Santa María del Pí

Blessed Lady of the Pine Tree

Singing fountains

"Singing fountains" is a striking light and music show on Placa Espanya, a fascinating dance of thousands water jets, shining and sparkling with all colours of the rainbow

Triumphal arch (Arc de Trionf)

The Triumphal arch (Arc de Trionf), built for the 1888 World's Fair as its main access gate by architect Josep Vilaseca, is an interesting example of neo-Moresque style