Places worth the detour in Barcelona
374 places worth going out of your way for lie within 30 km of Barcelona, Spain, across 7 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (131). Best known: Basilica and Expiatory Church of the Holy Family. 337 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
The 60 best known, ranked 374
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them. The other 314 are on the map and on the Spain pages.
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1.Basilica and Expiatory Church of the Holy Family
Sacred sites · 19th century · Iconic
Basilica under construction since 1882 in Barcelona, Spain
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3.Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia
Sacred sites · 13th century · Renowned
Gothic cathedral and seat of the Archbishop of Barcelona, Spain
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5.Plaça de Catalunya
Built landmarks · Notable
Historical public square in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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6.Casa Vicens
Ruins & the uncanny · Notable
Family residence in Barcelona (Catalonia, Spain), designed by Antoni Gaudí
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7.Palau Güell
Built landmarks · 19th century · Notable
Mansion in Barcelona, Spain, designed by Antoni Gaudi
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9.Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
Museums & culture · 20th century · Notable
Art museum in Barcelona, Catalonia
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11.German Pavilion, Barcelona
Built landmarks · 20th century · Notable
Historical building in Barcelona, Spain
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13.Fundació Joan Miró
Museums & culture · 20th century · Notable
Museum of modern art about Joan Miró located in Barcelona (Spain)
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15.MACBA Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art
Museums & culture · 20th century · Notable
Museum in Barcelona, Spain
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16.FC Barcelona Museum
Museums & culture · 20th century · Notable
Sports museum in Camp Nou, Barcelona
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21.Torre de Collserola
Built landmarks · 20th century · Notable
A telecommunications tower in Barcelona
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26.Aquarium Barcelona
Fun & leisure · 20th century · Notable
Aquarium located in Port Vell, a harbor in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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28.Montjuïc Communications Tower
Built landmarks · 20th century · Notable
Communication tower in Barcelona, Spain
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29.Church of Colònia Güell
Sacred sites · 20th century · Notable
Cultural property in Santa Coloma de Cervelló, Spain
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30.Basilica of Our Lady of the Pine Tree
Sacred sites · 14th century · Notable
Cultural property in Barcelona, Spain
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31.National Expiatory Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Sacred sites · Notable
Church in Barcelona, Spain (European Union)
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34.Montjuïc Castle
Built landmarks · 17th century · Notable
Cultural property in Barcelona, Spain (European Union)
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36.Monastery of Pedralbes
Sacred sites · 14th century · Notable
Monastery located in Barcelona (Spain)
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37.Parc del Laberint d'Horta
Parks & cemeteries · 18th century · Notable
Park and maze in Barcelona, Spain
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39.Gaudi House Museum
Ruins & the uncanny · 20th century · Hidden gem
Historic home museum in Barcelona, Spain
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40.Sant Feliu de Llobregat Cathedral
Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem
Catholic temple of the province of Barcelona, (Spain)
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41.Palau Nacional
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Palace in Barcelona, Catalonia, home to the National Art Museum of Catalonia
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46.Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy
Sacred sites · 18th century · Hidden gem
Church building in Barcelona, Spain
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49.The Four Columns
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Architectural structure in Barcelona
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51.Virreina Palace
Built landmarks · 18th century · Hidden gem
Cultural property in Barcelona, Spain
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56.Montjuïc Cable Car
Fun & leisure · 20th century · Hidden gem
Gondola lift in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
