There are many tourist attractions in Barcelona you can visit after renting a Barcelona Holiday Rental. Millions of tourists come each year to see the wonders of the architecture of Barcelona by the renowned architect, and famous artist Antoni Gaudi. The following 6 tourist places (listed below) are the first 6 most visited places in Barcelona, most of which are located near Barcelona Holiday Rentals.
The first most visited attraction in Barcelona is the “Sagrada Familia“, a huge temple designed by the master Antoni Gaudi. Construction began in 1882 and it is still almost 80 years before it was completed. Some love it, others hate it, but whatever your opinion may be, you will have a strong reaction when you see it. Sagrada Familia Opening hours: 09h00-18h00 (from October to March) 09h00-20h00 (from April to September) 9:00 - 14:00 (December 25 and 26, January 1 and 6). Admission: 11 Euros, 10 Euros with the Barcelona Card.
The Barcelona Aquarium with more than one million visitors a year is a famous attraction in Barcelona and is entertainment for all ages. It is located in the old port of Barcelona, Port Vell.
« El Poble Espanyol de Montjuïc » is a replica of a small village with very different neighborhoods each representing the architectures of Spain’s regions. The village also hosts many shops and craft workshops where you can see traditional Spanish crafts. There is also the famous Tablao de Flamenco and the Tablao de Carmen. Admission: 8,50 Euros Save 20% with the Barcelona Card.
La Pedrera - Casa Mila is another creation by Antoni Gaudi which is located in the top 10 most popular tourist destinations in Barcelona. This building was once called the Casa Mila, but today, is mostly known as La Pedrera. Gaudi used great ingenuity to build this building. The curves and colored ceramics are once again a clear sign of its passage. Hours: November-February: 09h00-18h30, from March to October: 09h00-20h00. Admission: 9,50 Euros.
The Barcelona Zoo is located in the Parc de la Ciutadella. The best way to get there is to enter the park and to follow the signs that indicate where the zoo is. This zoo displays a large variety of animals, a restaurant, picnic area, shops, electric carts and ponies.
The Picasso Museum holds all of Picasso’s paintings in chronological order, from his early childhood to his last years. This tour offers a fascinating vision into Picasso’s evolution of thought in time and explains how he developed his special art that made his name so renowned today. Hours: 10:00 20:00 (Tuesday to Saturday) 10h00 - 15h00 (Sundays) Closed Mondays. Entry 9 Euros for the main exhibition - extra for special exhibitions.