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BARCELONA - 2027
THINGS TO DO:
Visit Park Guell…
I’m hardly sharing a secret when I say that Gaudi’s landscaped gardens are one of the best places to visit in Barcelona. The viewing terrace, with its undulating trencadis-decorated benches, must be the city’s most photographed spot, while the elegant columns of the Hypostyle room and the lizard guarding the Dragon Stairway are just as iconic. Advance tickets are essential, and you can secure them on Get Your Guide. In summer, I’d aim to visit morning or late afternoon, to avoid the midday sun.
Sometimes a city’s most famous attractions are not worth the hype… this is not one of those times! La Sagrada Familia is a truly awe-spiring work ofa singular genius… I’ve already visited three times, and I intend to go back this year! The interior is almost Tolkien-esque and the light of the stained glass windows is magical to behold. Advance tickets are essential, and you will need to select a time slot.
Not every tourist makes it to Montjuic, but every tourist should. This coastal hill is home to a veritable treasure chest of attractions, that include Montjuic Castle, the Olympic Stadium, the Botanical Gardens and the Joan Miro Foundation, one one side of the hill, and Poble Espanyol, the MNAC museum and Magic Fountain on the other side. If you plan on making it all the way to the castle at the top of the hill, then undoubtedly the Montjuic cable car is the most fun way to arrive, as you can enjoy sensational views over the city as you ascend.