Plus appréciés Attractions à Barcelone

Palau Nacional is one of the most spectacular buildings in Plaça Espanya and was built for the 1929 Universal Exposition, as were a lot of buildings in Montjuïc. The brainchild of architects Eugenio Cendoya and Enric Catà, the aim was to build a monumental, grandiose structure but the duo managed to surpass expectations. The Palace was restored by Italian architect Gae Aulenti and now houses the Museu Nacional de Arte de Catalunya (MNAC).

Gaudi's masterpiece, the Casa Batlló is one of the most unique residential buildings ever constructed in the Modernista style. Its facade bedecked with a rainbow of colored tiles gives way to the entrance hall that evokes an underwater sojourn complete with wave-like walls, turtle-shaped skylights, and a staircase that resembles the spine of a mythical creature. The upper level Noble Floor features windows that open out onto Passeig de Gràcia and are flooded with natural light and the connected outdoor patio is a kaleidoscope of hues wrought in glass and tile. From the terrace, it's easy to understand why the house is called casa del drac locally, as the roof tiles resemble Sant Jordi's dragon. A marvelous expression of both creativity and architectural acumen, the Casa Batlló stands as a testament to Gaudi's psychedelic genius.

An eye-catching fixture of downtown Barcelona, the Palau de la Música Catalana boasts a striking modernist design. It was built in the early-20th century by architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner, who designed the now-iconic exterior to feature intricate carvings, red brick arches, and exquisite Spanish and Arabic architectural details. Inside, the concert hall is even more breathtaking with its gold accents, floral patterns, and exceptional stained-glass elements. Visitors to the Palau de la Música Catalana will be awed by the kaleidoscopic skylight whether they take in a show or simply tour this breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the past, the Palau de la Música Catalana has hosted such quality performers as Ella Fitzgerald, Paco de Lucía, Woody Allen, Ángel Corella, and Duke Ellington.

Le Camp Nou est l'un des plus grands stades de football en Espagne. Construit en 1957, c'est la maison du FC Barcelone, plus connu sous le nom de Barca par la population locale. Ce stade est egalement connu comme "La maison que Kubala a construit", en référence au buteur exceptionnel des années 1950. Cet hongrois a été si populaire auprès des spectateurs que le stade a été insuffisant pour contenir le nombre considérable de partisans qui voulaient le voir. Un nouveau stade plus grand a été finalement construit. Maintenant, il peut accueillir 98 000 supporters.

Antoni Gaudí, l'architecte qui a construit ce joyau du modernisme catalan, a voulu que la façade reflète ses idées romantiques et anti-classiques sur le design. Elle a été construite pour la famille Milà entre 1906 et 1910. Ni la famille ni le public ont été très impressionné, et a été surnommé La Pedrera (carrière de pierre) comme une insulte. C'est seulement plus tard, en 1984 qu'elle a remporté un grand succès lorsque l'UNESCO l'a déclaré Site du Patrimoine Mondial. Maintenant de renommée internationale, La Pedrera ou la Casa Milà est un excellent exemple de l'architecture civile de Gaudi, elle est esthétiquement intéressante et unique, ainsi que remarquablement pratique.

CosmoCaixa Barcelona is one of Barcelona's main visitor attractions, an interactive and educational experience for adults and children alike. There are special children's activities that are designed to stimulate young minds and encourage interests in science. Regular educational workshops take place where children can experiment with scientific phenomena like heat, electricity, atmospheric pressure, and sound. Each of its rooms explores a specific field, including mechanics, optics, meteorology, and computer science. There is also a planetarium onsite that explains aspects of astronomy. Leave it to the research time at CosmoCaixa Barcelona to put together fun and educational temporary exhibits. All you have to do is drop by.