What to see in Barcelona? These are the best sights and attractions!

A lot of people write to me and ask what sights and attractions they must not miss in Barcelona. Although I have a lot of tips and advice in my guide here on the website, I realized that I am missing basic information for those who do not have much time and want to explore Barcelona in two or three days (for example, if you are going to the city for a long weekend ). 

At the outset, it is appropriate to say that Unlike other European capitals, Barcelona is not a city that you can walk through in one day and then they wondered what to do with the busy afternoon (I'm looking at you, Amsterdam). 

 

 

 

 

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There are many monuments, landmarks, museums and other attractions in Barcelona, ​​and if you have one day to spend in this city, you will see a tenth of what it has to offer. 

An ideal holiday in Barcelona (in my opinion) should last about 4-5 days to get to know the city properly and get used to it a bit. But it is clear to me that many people do not have that much time or have no idea that there is so much here!  

Therefore, I tried to divide the entire list according to how much time you will have in Barcelona for sightseeing:

• What to see in Barcelona in 1 day?
• What to see in Barcelona in 2 days?
• What to see in Barcelona in 3 days?

Barcelona in one day

If you only have one day in the city, there is nothing to do. You will have to take everything at a faster pace. Here are some of my tips for what not to miss during your vacation:

• center of city – main square Pl. Catalunya
• famous street La Rambla – you can get here directly from the square
• La Boqueria, a market full of aromas, tastes and goodies - a turn off from La Rambla
• peek into port, where is Columbus Monument – simply walk through La Rambla from Pl. Catalunya to its end
• the cathedral La Sagrada Família, which is Barcelona's most famous landmark
• domy La Pedrera (Casa Milà) a Casa Batlló – they are right next to each other, so you save time

The above-mentioned sights are "just enough" of what can be done in Barcelona in a day and at the same time not have your tongue completely sticking out of your vest. If you want to see more, you won't get much out of the city and just fly through everything, I definitely don't recommend it. 

My tip: Try free walking tours

If you only have two or three days to explore Barcelona, ​​why not give it a try free walking tours, where you can explore the city with a parade and it won't cost you much!

Barcelona in two days

If you have two days in the city, it is much better! During this time, you will better absorb the atmosphere of the city, get to know local monuments, businesses and people. So what must you see in two days in Barcelona?

• all sights described in "Barcelona in one day"
• while strolling along La Rambla, take a proper walk through the historic area Barri Gotic, visit the picturesque square Pl. Real
• enjoy the beauty Cathedral of St. Eulalia
• walk through the harbor and visit the local beaches
• visit Gaudí's natural Park Guell
• look at works of the famous Pablo Picasso in his museum
• see the famous in the dark magic fountain at the foot of Montjuic

If you want to do even more in two days, so be it I have a simple advice: get one tourist bus ticket (Bus Turistic), which commutes directly between monuments and you will save a lot of time on transfers. 

Barcelona in three days

Three days is already something to work with in Barcelona! You can soak up the local atmosphere to your heart's content, admire the beautiful architecture and visit most of the "big" monuments. 

• all sights described in the sections "Barcelona in one day" and "Barcelona in two days"
• thoroughly explore the sights and all the points of interest Montjuic hills
• set out on Mount Tibidabo, where there is a beautiful church and an amusement park
• if you have children or are interested in science, visit the interactives after your trip to Tibidabo CosmoCaix
• whether you are a football fan or not, take a look at FC Barcelona stadium
• go around an unusual skyscraper Glories Tower (great especially in the dark)

So - with this short list, we've covered most of the must-sees in Barcelona in a short amount of time. If you would like more tips or are looking for inspiration, check out the other articles on sights and attractions here on the website.