Barcelona is thousands of years old and legend says that Hannibal’s father founded Barcelona. The Romans did build a military camp around 15 BC and parts of Roman structures can be found today. It grew in size primarily because of its harbor. The Visigoths captured Barcelona in the 5th century followed by the Islamic invaders in 831. The French wrestled it back and made it a buffer state. Barcelona join other Catalan counties to make the principality of Catalonia in 1137. When Aragon united with Castile in 1469, Madrid became capitol and Barcelona started a decline. During the civil war in the 1930’s it was a strong hold of Republicans. The current insurgency movement is not new to Barcelona, this activity led to the Catalan Revolt of 1640-52. In recent decades Barcelona has gain more autonomy from Spain and economically grown. It hosted the 1992 Summer Olympic games. Noted Gaudi architecture make it one of Europe’s most desired city to visit.
Regions of Barcelona…
Ciutat Vella
- Barceloneta
- Barri Gòtic
- La Ribera
- El Raval
Eixample
Sants – Montjuic
Sant Marti
Grácia
Inland Suburbs
Points of Interests in Barcelona…
Listed are some of the most interesting places to visit and see in Barcelona.
* UNESCO World Heritage Site. You may sort the table below by alpha name, type of site, classification of site, area and district of Barcelona
| Name | Type | Class | Area | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sagrada Família | Religious | Church | Eixample | |
| Casa Batllo | Landmark | Gaudi Bldg. | Eixample | |
| La Pedrera - Casa Mila | Landmark | Gaudi Bldg. | Eixample | |
| Saint Paul's Hospital | Landmark | Hospital | Eixample | |
| Hotel Majestic | Landmark | Building | Eixample | |
| Palau de la Música Catalana | Landmark | Audirorium | Ciutat Vella | La Ribera |
| Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar | Religious | Basilica | Ciutat Vella | La Ribera |
| La Rambla | Landmark | Boulevard | Ciutat Vella | Raval |
| Plaça Sant Jaume | Landmark | Square | Ciutat Vella | Barri Gòtic |
| L'Aquarium | Attraction | Aquarium | Ciutat Vella | Barceloneta |
| Arc de Triomphe | Landmark | Monument Arch | Ciutat Vella | Barceloneta |
| Parc de la Ciutadella | Park | City Park & Zoo | Ciutat Vella | Barceloneta |
| Drassanes | Museum | Marine | Ciutat Vella | Raval |
Day Trips from Barcelona…
- Figueres
- Girona
- Montserrat
- Monteseny
- Sitges
- Sant Cugat del Valles
Transportation in Barcelona…
✈️ Airports
Barcelona’s and Catalonia’s main airport is Barcelona El Prat Airport with International and domestic services.
BCN – Barcelona El Prat International Airport – Located 12 km south from the city center, there are non-stops flights available from 7 US cities on 5 different carriers. Transportation to the city is available on the Metro, Train, Bus and Taxi. Only Aerobus goes directly to the city center.
🚇 Public Transit
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🚍 Buses
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🚅 Trains
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🚖 Taxis / cars
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🚲 Bicycles
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⛴ Boats
Barcelona is a major port atop for many Mediterranean cruise ships. You will not need any other form of water transportation in Barcelona.
🛴 Alternative Transportation
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