Some reasons to choose Barcelona
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Themed routes

How many Barcelonas are you ready to get to know? With our themed trails you can trace the evolution of the city, from the time when it was a Roman colony to its present-day modern character, without overlooking the imprints left on the city by some of the foremost geniuses from the world of art and culture. All the Barcelonas that have shaped, and continue to shape the city, are waiting for you.
Roman Route

Roman Route
Two thousand years later, numerous archaeological remains tell us about a flourishing colony known as Barcino.

Medieval medieval

Medieval medieval
The city walls conceal the splendour of palazzos and Gothic churches.

Modernista Route

Modernista Route
Discover a vast, open-air museum of architecture. The Eixample, the Quadrat d'Or and many more… will amaze you.

Contemporary Route

Contemporary Route
The modern Barcelona of the 20th and 21st centuries has set the benchmark for European cities and continues to keep its eyes on the future.

Gaudí Route

Gaudí Route
The foremost genius of modernisme chose Barcelona as the setting for a body of work which remains unmatched today.

Picasso Route

Picasso Route
The genius who reinvented painting trained as an artist painting the light of Barcelona. Today you can follow in his footsteps.

Ruta Miró

Ruta Miró
Works by the great Barcelona artist can be discovered in many places around the city. Look for them in museums and in outdoor spaces.

Parks

Parks
The bustle of Barcelona coexists with the peace and tranquillity of its parks: hundreds of hidden corners to energise you.

Other zones of interest

Lluís Domènech i Montaner

Josep Puig i Cadafalch

Barcelona Restaurants
The Catalan capital is also a culinary capital: prestigious chefs serve up our traditional cuisine and the flavours from around the world. Can you decide on one?
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This spring in Barcelona

The spring is the perfect time to take a stroll through the streets and enjoy the cuisine and open-air activities.

Walk through the parks, discover the beaches, visit a museum or take a short trip out of town.

Barcelona welcomes you to...
  • Pride Barcelona. 20-30 June 2013
    The most important LGBT Pride Festival in the Mediterranean.
  • Gamelab. 26-28 June 2013
    One of the most important event in the Games Industry in Europe.
  • 15th World GI. 3-6 July 2013
    Research, diagnosis and the latest breakthroughs in the treatment of tumours.
  • Barcelona Harley Days. 5-7 July 2013
    Barcelona will once again be the European Harley capital.