Barcelona Tickets

• Near the Ramblas is a huge indoor market, the Mercat de la Boqueria. A large selection of fresh fish, colorful fruit & vegetables as well as delicious snacks and fresh smoothies await you here!
• Every Wednesday and Sunday you can get lost for free in the famous labyrinth in Parc del Laberint d’Horta.
• Stroll through Barcelona’s most luxurious street – Passeig de Gracia. In addition to numerous luxury boutiques, the street is also home to several buildings by architect Antoni Gaudí, such as Casa Mila and Casa Batlló. If you don’t want to buy a ticket, you should at least see these two buildings from the outside. The beautiful façades are worth a walk through the street alone!
• The fantastic Parc de la Ciutadella is the ideal place for an extensive walk in Barcelona. Stroll past a beautiful fountain, magnificent buildings, and the Arc de Triomf – the former entrance to the World’s Fair.

Barcelona is the capital of the Spanish region of Catalonia and the second-largest city in Spain after Madrid. Every year, around 16 million tourists come to the Catalan capital – a large proportion of them are cruise travelers. The great rush of travelers is not without reason. Barcelona is famous for its many works of art and architecture by architect Antoni Gaudí.

The numerous sights in Barcelona are perfect for an eventful city trip within Europe. But there are also many great things to do in Barcelona besides the well-known sights such as the Sagrada Familia, Park Güell, or Casa Milà.

This is what you should do in Barcelona:

• Patatas Bravas, pimentos, or seafood: Tapas are a real must in Barcelona! For example, try the tapas bar “El Taller de Tapas” – highly recommended!
• Stroll along the Paseo Maritimo of Barceloneta Beach and enjoy the great view.
• Spend an evening in the Gracia district as well as in the oldest district Barri Gotic. There are numerous cafés, restaurants, bars, and small shops.
• How about a delicious cocktail at the W Hotel, right on the beach? The hotel has a great bar, a bit more expensive but still recommended!

Fun facts about Barcelona

Besides the classic facts, Barcelona also has some quirky facts:

• The design of the famous Sagrada Familia is not by Antonio Gaudí. The construction was started by the architect Francisco de Paula del Villar.
• Speaking of the Sagrada Familia, the completion of the church took longer than the pyramids in Egypt.
• Barcelona has only had beaches since 1992. At that time, there were industrial and factory sites along the coast.
• Allegedly, a traffic accident happens in Barcelona every 90 seconds. So you are safer traveling by public transport. Fortunately, there is a cheap ticket for all tourists.
• The famous La Rambla consists of a total of five streets: Rambla de Canaletes, Rambla dels Estudis, Rambla de Sant Josep, Rambla dels Caputxins, and Rambla de Santa Mònica.
• Originally, the Eiffel Tower was first planned for Barcelona. However, the project was rejected.
• Today, the old port of Barcelona is home to a modern shopping center and the Barcelona Aquarium.