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Catalonia

Things to see in Catalonia

31 sights, museums, parks and places worth the stop.

A line of tourists waiting outside the arched entrance of a historic stone building on a narrow cobblestone street, with a black sign mounted on the wall next to the door.

Barcelona · Historic Heritage

Picasso Museum

The Picasso Museum occupies a row of medieval palaces on Carrer de Montcada, in the old quarter of La Ribera, close to t...
A long, steep stone staircase ascending between old buildings, leading to a statue of a religious figure set into a niche at the top, with a large church facade visible in the background.

Girona · Architectural Heritage

Jewish Quarter (El Call)

El Call is the medieval Jewish quarter of Girona, and it is one of the best-preserved in Europe. It forms part of the Fo...
A tall, square stone tower with crenellations and corbels, part of a larger wall structure, situated next to a paved path and landscaped greenery with palm trees under a blue sky.

Tarragona · Architectural Heritage

Roman Walls (Muralla Romana)

The Roman Walls (Muralla Romana) of Tarragona are the remains of the defences of ancient Tarraco, called Tárraco in Span...
An amusement park featuring a tall white drop tower ride, a large Ferris wheel, and a carousel, set on a hilltop overlooking a dense urban cityscape and the sea.

Barcelona · Historic Heritage

Tibidabo Amusement Park

Tibidabo Amusement Park sits on top of the mountain that overlooks Barcelona, reached by a combination of vintage transp...
A close-up architectural view of a historic stone cathedral featuring a prominent dome with glazed tiles, Gothic-style windows, and a bell tower against a clear blue sky.

Tarragona · Historic Heritage

Tarragona Cathedral

Tarragona Cathedral crowns the highest point of the old city, on a hill that has been a sacred site for more than two th...
A view from a tiled terrace looking through a colonnade towards the large central dome and facade of the Palau Nacional.

Barcelona · Architectural Heritage

Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (MNAC)

The Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, known as the MNAC, occupies the Palau Nacional, the big domed building at the top...
A wide, open public square with a central equestrian statue on a stone pedestal, surrounded by multi-story buildings with arched ground-floor arcades and balconies, under a cloudy sky.

Girona · Historic Heritage

Plaça de la Independència

Plaça de la Independència is the broad, elegant square at the edge of the old town of Girona, where the medieval streets...