Barcelona exudes the energy of the modern world era, but it is not the truth and it is rather the opposite. There is a reason why people plan even their first international trip to Barcelona and it is the grand architecture, ancient history, and never-to-be-seen cultural experiences. However, many plan their visit to Barcelona for a day trip when they are on a tour of Europe. If you are one of those people and planning to curate private tours in Barcelona, visit these places to carry the true essence of the city.
The Sagrada Familia
Not just the legendary monument in Barcelona, but its fame of unmatched architecture has already spread to the world. Designed by the architect Antoni Gaudi, the basilica went through rigorous construction in 1882. The architecture perhaps will win all the awards if there are and its eccentricity lies in Art Nouveau and Gothic amalgamation. It features detailed facades, towering spires, columns, and tainted glass windows. The highlight of this landmark is the Nativity and Passion facades where you will find Biblical references. Today, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Park Guell
Another jewel of Barcelona is Park Guell, again designed by Antoni Gaudi. It was initially made as luxury housing development, but ended up becoming Public Park featuring all Guadi’s signature shapes, whimsical, and colourful structures. Explore the iconic Dragon Staircase, Serpentine Mosaic Bench, and Hypostyle Hall, all having their distinctive features, merging nature and architecture perfectly. It too is now a UNESCO world heritage site.
Montjuic
A historic hill Montjuic is a home to landmarks like Magic Fountain, the Joan Miro Fountain, and Montjuic Castle. A visit to this hill will bless your eyes with a bird’s eye view of the city including the famous monuments and your senses with vast greenery. It also has the Olympic stadium where 1992 Olympics was hosted. To further enrich you trip, take a ride on the Mountjuic cable car from where you can enjoy the city’s most stunning views.
A trip to Barcelona is much more a football capital. It will go down as one of the most enriching trip of your life with monuments that will soothe your eyes and best combination of nature and architecture dominating the city.
