city: Barcelona
district: Ciutat Vella

Barcelona has a more than 4 km long beach – stretching from Barceloneta to the Port Olímpic. Barcelona’s beach was renewed for the Olympic games in 1992 and nowadays is excellently equipped with numerous showers, deck chairs, volleyball fields and ambulance. In summer the beach of Barcelona is rather crowded, both, during day and nighttimes, as there are numerous bars, restaurants and nightclubs around this area.

city: Barcelona
district: Ciutat Vella

The gothic Cathedral is the heart of the Barrí Gòtic (Gothic area). Its construction began 1298 and lasted until the 15th century. The Cathedral is an impressive demonstration of Catalan and Spanish power, as well as an interesting example for gothic architecture.

city: Barcelona
district: Ciutat Vella

The Eglésia de Santa Maria del Mar in El Born is another prime example for Gothic architecture in Barcelona. The stunning, spacious interior of the church was built by the architect Berenguer de Montagut in honour of the Holy Mary of the seas, the patron saint of sailors.
Santa Maria del Mar is in El Born, an area that is part of Barcelona’s La Ribera (waterfront) district, an engaging area of the Barrí Gotic. It was formally known as a poor workers area, but it was rediscovered several years ago. Nowadays, El Born accommodates young artists, students and designers who contribute to the creative and international atmosphere of this area of Barcelona. If you are looking for small, individual stores, alternative music or jazz in Barcelona, this is the place to go. There are also numerous excellent restaurants in El Born; see our restaurant guide to find out more information. The lively Passeig de Born with its numerous bars and cafes is also an attractive place to spend a night out in Barcelona.

city: Barcelona
district: Ciutat Vella

Since he was 14 the famous artist lived and worked in Barcelona. Discover some of the most important and significant pictures of Pablo Picasso, beginning with his early youth up to his famous blue and red period.

city: Barcelona
district: Ciutat Vella

The famous concert hall of the architect Lluís Domènechi I Montaner is an impressive example for Modernism architecture in Barcelona.

city: Barcelona
district: Ciutat Vella

The medieval square and its palace convey an excellent impression of the antique Barcelona. Discover Roman ruins and fragments of the former Barcino and inform yourself about the history of Barcelona in the Museu d`Història de la Ciutat.

city: Barcelona
district: Ciutat Vella

The beautiful Plaça Reial with its palm arcades in the centre of Barcelona is a very lively place. The impressive Modernist buildings and the lanterns designed by Gaudí are the perfect surrounding to sit down for a coffee or have dinner in one of the numerous restaurants. During the night Plaça Reial is also known as an interesting place to spend a night out in Barcelona.

city: Barcelona
district: Ciutat Vella

Plaça Sant Jaume was the political centre of the Roman Barcino. Today its political significance for Barcelona is just as strong as in former times. Plaça Sant Jaume accommodates Barcelona’s most important government buildings: the Palau de la Generalitat (domicile of the Catalan government) and the Ajuntament of Barcelona (town hall).