The following lists are the top ten most visited attractions in Barcelona. Come and take a glimpse of the city’s beauty.

10. National Museum of Art of Catalunya MNAC
Located at Palau Nacional in Parc de Montjuic a few blocks away from the Magic Fountain of Montjuic, this beautiful museum of Barcelona displays permanent collections of Gothic Arts, temporary demonstration of Photographic modernity from 1918 to 1948, and other splendorous displays. The National Museum of Art of Catalunya is visited with at least 442, 692 people annually.

9. Miró Museum
Miró Museum is an art gallery collecting various art works of Joan Miró, comprising at least 14,000 pieces, 217 paintings, 178 sculptures, 9 textiles, 4 ceramics, and approximately 8,000 drawings. This prominent museum is located at Parc de Montjuic, attracting 518, 869 visitors every year.

8. IMAX Cinema
Located at Port Vell Barcelona, IMAX Cinema is a large-format cinema that shows movies on gigantic screens, allowing viewers to be totally immersed with the shown images. In fact, IMAX Cinema was the first Imax Integral movie theater in the world and it has enticed 671,512 visits throughout the year.

7. Picasso Museum
With a total number of 887, 958 visits every year, Picasso enthusiasts marvel the various artworks displayed inside the museum namely Entrance to Moulin de la Galette Park, The Embrace, El Clown, Scene from Balzac, and more. Picasso’s paintings are arranged chronologically to give fascinating insights of the artist’s development. Picasso Museum is located in Montcada Barcelona.

6. Barcelona Zoo
Situated at the Parc dela Ciutadella, Barcelona Zoo has awed thousands of people with its distinct and amazing animals, including Art Zoos, Restoration Areas, Services, and Featured Areas. The zoo even has various animals on the show, so visitors can really get awed with all the beautiful attractions. It also has picnic areas and restaurants, a shop, electric cars, ponies, and a mini train. Every year, Barcelona records a number of 1, 015, 000 visits.

5. Barcelona FC Museum
Every year, Barcelona FC Museum caters 1, 032, 763 visits to display the various trophies, pictures, and statues of the great history makers in football. Visitors can buy tickets for two options: a ticket for the museum to see the stadium or a dual ticket to see the football heroes’ behind scenes. Barcelona FC Museum is located at Aristides Maillol, near Travessera de les Corts.

4. La Padrera
This famous attraction was called as Casa Milla created by the ever prominent Antonio Gaudi. He uses such sophisticated artistic detail in completing the building with a wavy brick work and colorful tiles that manifests his incredible masterpiece. La Pedrera is located in La Pedrera, Provenca that enticed 1, 133, 220 visits per year.

3. Poble Espanyol del Montjuic
Also known as the Spanish Village, this great attraction is a small Spanish village that perfectly emulates the various styles of houses in a Spanish architecture. Poble Espanyol is also known for its special craft shops where in traditionally-made Spanish goods and products are made. It has actually recorded 1, 346, 938 visits within a year.

2. L’Aquarium de Barcelona
Taking children to an amazing attraction? Barcelona Aquarium is the best place to go especially if they so loved aquatic nature. You will definitely be amazed to see the fascinating jewels in the sea and be totally hooked when you dive underwater along with sharks! With this, 1, 375, 271 visits are recorded within a year, making it the second top attractions of Barcelona to visit for.

1. Sagrada Familia by Antonio Gaudi
Considered as the top one Barcelona tourist attraction, this prestigious and remarkable Giant Temple is created by the well-known architect, Antonio Gaudi. Seeing its remarkable stature, you will be completely amazed; that is why the place is populated with 2, 056, 448 visit every year!

Tibidabo – it is actually an amusement park which is located at the top of the mountain of Collserola. One thing that you should not miss in going here is the spectacular views as well as the bay aside from the attractions within the park. In fact when you go up there it is already considered as an adventure. If you plan to visit the park make sure that you don’t forget to bring your camera because there are a lot of views that you need to take a shot. This place is a must see and you should not miss to visit.

Mont Juic Park and the El Poble Espanyol – the park of Moint Juic is the best place visits on Sunday mornings while enjoying the view of the city. This is also the best place to bring your kids with you. If you were here don’t forget to drop by or visit the Poble Espanyol which is known as the reproduction of the Spanish villagers.

The Barcelona Aquarium – the best place as well to visit with kids because the various species of fish here are amazing. You can find here different species of fishes that you have not seen before in your entire life.

To know better Barcelona, it is a good idea to visit some of its interesting attractions:

1. The CaixaForum—this was opened in 2002 particularly in Casaramona – known as an oldmodernista textile factory which was designed by Puig i Cadalfach. A museum which features a modern art spaces, both inside and out; there is so much to see and discover within this museum that you should not miss to see.
2. Casa Vicens—this is an early work of the famous Gaudi. And despite the fact that visitors can only viewed this fascinating piece of art from the exterior, the impressive façade that it shows up is already worthy to see.
3. The Casa Batllo—this is located next to Casa Amatller, it was Gaudi who also designed this incredible piece of art in 1905. Since it has been featured using the stone and glittering trencadis as well as iron, the Casa Batllo has been said representing the myth of Saint George which is appointed as the patron saint in Catalonia.
4. Finca Güell—known as well as the country estate of Eusebi Güell, this place features the three works of the famous artist Antoni Gaudi—which is also known as the industrialist’s beloved architect. Though it has still on private however and can only be viewed on the street however, it being private does not escape from the various viewers who get fascinated by its beauty.

1. The Magic Fountain—this is one of the most attractive attractions to see in Barcelona. You should not miss the opportunity of seeing this part of the city if you were here, because you would miss half of your life without seeing this dancing fountain that you cannot find in the other corners of the world. The vibrant light and music that it features is incredibly awesome, and you wouldn’t take a chance to glimpse because of its jaw dropping feature. This amazing fountain was built in 1929 and appointed as the biggest attractions during the 1929 Barcelona World Fair and Universal Exposition. Nowadays, the fountain remains one of the most visited attractions in Barcelona that could allure up to 2.5 million of visitors every year.
2. The Picasso Museum—the museum of Picasso was built to house some of the famous paintings painted by Pablo Picasso, one of the most famous painters in Barcelona during the old times. The museum is worth to visit, because the paintings that has been exhibited here is genuine, awesome and full of life. Though the museum of Picasso does not have exhibited some of the famous paintings however, you will see here unique paintings that you have not seen to the other museums before.
3. La Sagrada Familia—also called as “Templo Expiatorio de la Sagrada Familia”. Appointed as the most popular attractions to see in Barcelona. Aside from that, the cathedral as well is designated as the only cathedral all over the world that remains under construction. It has been said to approximately finish in 2025. The cathedral is interesting and worth to see, because it has a unique structure and design that you never seen in your entire life.

One of the must see attractions in Barcelona is its major park; the Retiro Park. The park is also easy to access on its nearby attractions such like the Prado Museum. The park is the best area for strolling and mind rejuvenation, if you are too tired from work this is the place to be. Lovers, couples, friends, families of both the locales and tourists are found here. There is so much activities that you can do in this park. Since it is the sanctuary to many attractions such like monuments, sculptures, boating lake and more the park deserves to be visited by millions of people the whole year round.

In the 17th century, Retiro Park was only for the royal family. No one is allowed to enter the park during this time and the royal family was only allowed to use it privately. It was here where bullfights, pageants and mock naval battles are held. But the situation does not remain, after that later century the park was then open to the public. But despite that it was already opened to the public, visitors were not allowed to enter if they do not wear formal attire.

In the Retiro Park, you will also find the 19th century Crystal Palace which was built in 1887. The neo-classical Velasquez Palace can also be found here, this palace is mostly the venue for any different events the whole year round. To have the most experience in Retiro Park, planning it ahead of time is necessary.

Magic fountains—this is an interesting and impressive fountain that you should have to witness during your visit here. The fountain was built since 1929, and it is one of the rushing attractions in Barcelona. It has been designated as the magic fountain because it features vibrant colors and it dances together with its song.

Palau Nacional—the façade that this edifice has can be deceiving, because at your first glance you would find it as an old building, but it is not actually when you come nearby. The edifice houses the National Art Museum of Catalonia. The building was built in 1992 for the International Exhibition purpose.

Torre Agbar—this is the newest skyscrapers in Barcelona. The building was completed in 2005; the shape that it features draws most of the tourist’s attention. The façade that it has does not only create impressive impression but as well as it’s inside part.

La Rambla—this is the most popular street in Barcelona. Most of the people you can see wandering here are the tourists from all over the country. There is unique captivating scenery that you should have to see in this part of the city so if you are here in Barcelona, try to stroll here in La Rambla as well.

Barcelona is a blessed city, having been abounding with a paradise like place. No doubt, Barcelona has been included in the list as one of the most visited cities all over the world. But, if you are planning to spend your vacation here, you should have to make your own list of itineraries before going here; because, you might end up wondering or confused where to go first and what to do.

So if you are confused what to include in your list of itineraries, you might like to include the following top most visited attractions in Barcelona.

1. Sagrada Familia—if you are here in Barcelona, this amazing piece of art by Antonio Gaudi is a must see. It is a gigantic temple which is still under construction since 1882. Accordingly, the edifice still has 30 to 80 years to go before it totally finished.
2. The Barri Gotic—this amazing gothic quarter is located east offs the Ramblas. It caters some buildings that date back since the 14th and 15th century. The main attraction of this gothic quarter is the gothic cathedral, Placa del Rei, Palau de la Generalitat and the Ajuntament.
3. La Pedrera Casa Mila—this is another masterpiece of Gaudi’s arts. It is appointed as one of the most rushing attractions in Barcelona. Previously called Casa Mila but recently, the building is now called La Pedrera—which means quarry.
4. Barcelona Zoo—this is the best place to include in your list of itineraries if you go to Barcelona with your kids. A great number of animals could be found here, and it is an amazing experience to see different forms of animal species with your kids.
5. The Picasso Museum—this is an interesting museum to visit, it houses Picasso’s paintings in a chronological order. The paintings he had started from his early time to the current. The idea of arranging his paintings like this would give you insights how he developed his unique way of painting.

The Christmas market is one breathing waiting entity, dressed and lighted for Christmas as if waiting for the Kings or Santa Claus. It may not be as flashing and dashing like the rest of Europe but it is still a very good and fun place to be during Christmas.

You do not need a Barcelona Map to go to Barcelona Cathedral, in which the Christmas market is located, for it is in the heart of Barcelona. You can buy freshly picked Christmas tree with varying prices depending on the size. Fresh Christmas trees have a very nice smell compared to a fake Christmas tree. Though, the latter can last a few years than the freshly picked one.

Christmas trimmings can also be bought in the Christmas market. The trimmings came either from locals which can be handmade or imported from other countries like China. If you have friends in Barcelona expect to see nativity scenes inside the home. So, if you want to blend in the Barcelona culture also made one. The accessories of making nativity scenes vary and can be bought on the same place.

You will be fond of the figurines for it has so many expressions you can choose from. Barcelona has locals so creative that collecting them will surely be foremost on your minds. These figurines are the basic decorations that each Barcelona homes have.

The Picasso Museum. This is one of the interesting museums in Spain. To get a free entrance fee going here during first Sunday of the month would be best. But it is advice that you will go on the place in the early time because it is expected to have a lot of visitors in line coming here. While during Wednesday afternoons, the museum offer free study groups under the age of 16, for further details you can inquire the museum.

The Metronom.This museum was established in 1980. This is a contemporary type of museum which showcases innovative exhibitions, it mostly displays modern technology. This is an interesting museum to see incredible displays that you have not seen before.

The Barcelona Cathedral. This is one of the most incredible places to visit in Barcelona, the Barcelona cathedral. Since the entrance fee is free the visit to Barcelona cathedral is worthy. You can freely wander the Romanesque cathedral from both outside and within.

Parc Guell. This is another work of art by Gaudi. Just like the Sagrada Familia, Parc Guell was also never completed. Parc Guell was actually made as the residential place of the rich and the famous since it did not received the support of the local it never have the chance to be completed. Yet, it still looks incredible and captivating worthy to visit.

Now the city has developed beautiful cultural and tourist attractions and thousands of Barcelona Hotels to accommodate the tourists. Barcelona is not without its share of Barcelona zoos and things to do. Yet, it is still very practical to choice the best destination to visit while you are in the city.

Barcelona is located in the Mediterranean Sea coast yet we could not totally say that it is a beach vacation resort for it also has so many cultural sights to boast. Thus, we call it the Beach and Culture duo referring to two of the most popular niche in the Barcelona travel industry.

If there is one destination to visit definitely it would be Familia Sagrada, Antoni Gaudi’s work. The church is undergoing construction since 1882 and it was not yet finished until now. It is a world’s interest if ever Familia Sagrada will be completed in 2026; the 18 towers is a much awaited completion of the church. They say no words and poetry can do justice to this magnificent architecture.

Another destination is Camp Nuo. If there is no football game as of the time of your visit, why don’t you take pictures of the empty seat and of Camp Nuo. For history are always made here. The mere size and structure of the Camp Nuo will take your breathe away.

These two structures are great destinations to drop by whenever you are in Barcelona.