Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Barcelona

"Behold the insouciant creative dynamism of Europe's most bizarre cathedral. Often called "the last cathedral" (even though it's not technically a cathedral), the Sagrada Familia inspires, delights, torments, and disturbs in equal measure. It is Barcelona's Holy Grail of religious buildings."

"Start your day by going to Sagrada Familia first thing in the morning as the lines get extremely long and the place gets incredibly crowded."

"One of Antoni Gaudí’s most famed works, and one of the most visited attractions in Barcelona, is the spectacular Park Güell. One of the city’s largest parks, it is a green space that is rich in biodiversity and offers panoramic views of the city at its feet. You can either take a stroll around for free in the natural areas or pay a fee to enter the ‘monumental zone’ where the core attractions of the park are."

"Park Guell receives more than ten million tourists every year. Within the park Antoni Gaudi built a residential complex, which became his masterpiece."

"Next, head to both, Casa Milà and Casa Batlló. They are a 6 minute walk away, and are both the perfect reflection of Gaudi’s eccentric architecture. Curvy walls, weird alleyways, polychromatic colors, hypnotic paintings and much more, you’ll be able to truly get a taste of Gaudi on a more intimate level than ParcGuell. It’s a legend of architecture, of creation, the true meaning of letting your creativity run wild."

"Casa Batlló is located along Passeig de Gràcia and this street is worth walking just for the row of houses that make it famous. This is a major thoroughfare of Barcelona and we stayed in the Majestic Hotel and Spa located on this street. There are several shops and restaurants, but it is Casa Batlló that is the star attraction."

"Do you want to make your trip to Barcelona unforgettable for your kids?. Take them for a dramatized theatrical tour at Casa Battlo. Either the family’s housekeeper or Lady Ramoneta herself will show your kids the crannies and nooks of the house while telling them some unforgettable anecdotes about the family."

"If you are still not dazzled by Gaudí’s legacy in Barcelona, la Pedrera (also known as Casa Milà) will definitely conquer you. The building has six floors full of sinuous curves, impossible architectural forms and a decoration that, as in the Sagrada Familia and most of Gaudí’s works, recreates the forms of nature. But if anything stands out in the Pedrera is its unusual roof with a great artistic and symbolic power, in which its chimneys in the form of sculptures of warriors form an impressive army of stone."

"This madcap Gaudí masterpiece was built in 1905–10 as a combined apartment and office block. Formally called Casa Milà, after the businessman who commissioned it, it is better known as La Pedrera (the Quarry) because of its uneven grey stone facade, which ripples around the corner of Carrer de Provença."

"Although not quite as green a space as some of the other parks and gardens featured on this list, the Barcelona Olympic Park is well worth a visit too!. It was the home of the 1992 summer Olympic Games in Barcelona and is open for visitors to take a wander around to admire the infrastructure, and to have far-reaching views out over the city. First constructed in 1929 for the International Exposition, the park was drastically renovated just before the Olympic Games in 1989."

"Montjuic is the small mountain by the sea that hosted the Olympic Stadium, the flame and the various competition grounds. It is also home of the city's cemetery on one side and to the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (MNAC) where you will be able to see Medieval and older pieces of art from religious origins. Next to it there is also the Fundacio Miro."

"The political and cultural center of the city, Placa Sant Jaume (or Saint James’s Square), is guarded, on one side by the seat of the Catalan Government, El Palau de la Generalitat, and on the other, by the Town Hall of Barcelona. The uniform of the policemen at the entrance and the flags flying on their roof should tell you which one is which. The Catalan police, called the Mossos d’Esquadra, will wear the traditional Catalan barretina hat, similar to the French birret. El Palau opens its doors to the public on key days such as St. Jordi (23rd April), La Merce, the city’s patron saint (24th September) and on the Catalan National Day – 11th September."

"The Colonial Suite has a private 60 square meter terrace, with private pool and a solarium area. Book it before we run... Serving tasty tapas and quirky cocktails with a romantic view from the rooftop, Restaurante La Isabela features a bar, restaurant, and an outdoor pool for infinite fun."

"Not everything offered on the menu at La Central—an eatery within a bookshop—falls under the budget category. However, during the lunch rush, they do offer reasonably priced deli wraps, sandwiches, and some pasta salads. All items range from €6 and up."

"In more than 15 restaurants of FrescCo chain in Barcelona you can eat Mediterranean food, pasta dishes, pizzas and salads. Also desserts, soups and drinks and ice cream. All this for € 11.95, including drinks and buffet all you can eat."

"If you are still not dazzled by Gaudí’s legacy in Barcelona, la Pedrera (also known as Casa Milà) will definitely conquer you. The building has six floors full of sinuous curves, impossible architectural forms and a decoration that, as in the Sagrada Familia and most of Gaudí’s works, recreates the forms of nature. But if anything stands out in the Pedrera is its unusual roof with a great artistic and symbolic power, in which its chimneys in the form of sculptures of warriors form an impressive army of stone."

"This madcap Gaudí masterpiece was built in 1905–10 as a combined apartment and office block. Formally called Casa Milà, after the businessman who commissioned it, it is better known as La Pedrera (the Quarry) because of its uneven grey stone facade, which ripples around the corner of Carrer de Provença."

"At the end of La Rambla, Drassanes metro station hints at the city's sea-faring past. Drassanes means shipyard, but this one specialized in building galleys—elongated warships rowed by a squad of sailors (sadly, often slaves) with pole-length oars. Today, Barcelona’s impressive former galley-maker is its maritime museum celebrating everything ship based, but from the safety of dry land."

"The city's maritime museum occupies Gothic shipyards – a remarkable relic from Barcelona's days as the seat of a seafaring empire. Highlights include a full-scale 1970s replica of Don Juan of Austria’s 16th-century flagship, fishing vessels, antique navigation charts and dioramas of the Barcelona waterfront."