Barcelona's Iconic Landmarks Ranked
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14 places on the map
Explore the map in the DocentPro app14 landmarks in Barcelona: La Pedrera-Casa Milà, Columbus Monument, Plaça Reial, and 11 more. Every place is verified on Google Maps, featured in an Instagram post by Barri Barcelona.
La Pedrera-Casa Milà
Place
4.6
• Gaudi's final residential building, known for its undulating stone facade • Rooftop features unique chimneys resembling warriors • Also known as Casa Milà
Columbus Monument
Landmark
4.5
• Statue of Christopher Columbus at the end of La Rambla • Look up, take a photo, then move on • Plaça Reial's Sunday market is right nearby
Plaça Reial
Place
• Lively public square with a Sunday market • Located near La Rambla • Features lampposts designed by Antoni Gaudí
Torre Glòries
Corporate office
4.5
• Bullet-shaped skyscraper with a panoramic observation deck • Great from far away, but up close, the deck is pricey • The same skyline view is free from Bunkers del Carmel
MUHBA Turó de la Rovira
Museum
4.6
• Former Civil War anti-aircraft bunkers offering free panoramic city views • Popular spot for sunset • Can be accessed by bus or a walk
Casa Batlló
Historical landmark
4.6
• Gaudi's most imaginative residential design • Features unique, organic architecture and a colorful facade ✓ Book a month ahead for the morning slot
Temple of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Church
4.7
• Neo-Gothic church with stunning views of Barcelona • Free to enter, but a long trip for one building • The lift to the very top costs from €8; go on a clear day
La Sagrada Familia
Church
4.7
• Gaudi's unfinished basilica, a UNESCO World Heritage site • The interior is a once-in-a-lifetime experience ✓ Book at least two weeks ahead; the good slots go fast
Park Güell
Park
4.4
• Public park designed by Antoni Gaudí with unique architectural elements • Amazing, but crowded and timed entry • Bus 24 takes you up; skip the climb in the heat
Cathedral of Barcelona
Church
4.6
• Gothic cathedral in the heart of the Gothic Quarter • Features a beautiful cloister with 13 geese • Entry isn't free; walk to Plaça Sant Felip Neri nearby
Plaça de Sant Felip Neri
Place
• Secluded square in the Gothic Quarter with a fountain • Known for its peaceful atmosphere and historic buildings • Features marks on the church facade from the Civil War
Montjuïc Castle
Historical place
4.4
• Great views from the castle grounds • Castle interior is mostly empty ✓ Free Sundays from 3pm and all day on the first Sunday of the month
Arco de Triunfo de Barcelona
Monument
4.6
• A great photo spot, not a place to linger • Serves as a gateway to other areas
Patisserie Hofmann
Pastry shop
4.4
• Known for its croissants, worth a detour
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