Walking routes in Barcelona based on personal experience. It seemed to us that this city is not very convenient for a one-day visit. There are many interesting sights located at a great distance from each other. It is simply impossible to see everything in one day in this city.
Barcelona walking tour for 1 day
When we went on an excursion to Barcelona, we most of all wanted to see the work of the architect Gaudi, as well as the old one. Therefore, if you come to Barcelona for only one day, then it is better to concentrate on these two routes.
Sightseeing by the architect Gaudi took us about 4 hours. We started our route near the Sagrada Familia (Sagrada Familia). Near this temple there is also a metro stop of the same name, so it will be quite easy to come here. Entrance inside the temple is paid. The temple is still unfinished (this is the most grandiose long-term construction in Barcelona, which Gaudi began to build and which they still cannot be completed), so it leaves a double impression. But it is a must to see it. This is the hallmark of the city.
From the temple, we moved along S. Provenca Street towards Diagonal Avenue. Coming out on the avenue after one block you will see the "House with Thorns" - an interesting example of modernist architecture, built in the early 20th century and occupying an entire block. Near the house with Thorns, you will need to cross Diagonal Avenue and move towards one of the central streets of the city of Passeig de Gracia. Here on one of the side lanes is located (Casa Mila). Entrance inside is paid. Here it will be necessary to climb to the roof of the building - it is the most interesting thing in this house.
Further, moving along Passeig de Gracia towards the central square of Barcelona, Plaza Catalunya, after a few blocks on the right side of the street you will see several unusual houses, one of which is the architect Gaudi. Entrance inside here is also paid. Here we especially liked the unusual interiors of this building. From here to Plaza Catalunya, walk about 10-15 minutes. This concludes our first tour of Barcelona. This route, during which you will see three interesting buildings of Gaudi, as well as the main street and the central square of the city, will take about 4 hours, including visits to three museums.
Plaza Catalunya is the central square of Barcelona. Here everyone feeds pigeons from their hands.
For the second half of the first day of hiking in Barcelona, you can plan a visit to the pedestrian. This tour will also take about 4 hours to walk. It starts from Plaza Catalunya, behind which the Gothic Quarter is located. Enter the courtyards behind the Hard Rock Cafe to enter the Gothic Quarter. The first thing you will see here is the ancient church of St. Anne. Then begins a labyrinth of narrow streets, which is better to move on the map.
The first on our walking route through the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona is the Church of Santa Anna
We would further advise you to visit the following Barcelona attractions located in this area:
one). Palace of Music;
2). ;
3). Pine Square (Plaza del Pi) with the Church of Santa Maria del Pi;
4). King's Square and Royal Palace;
5). Sant Jaume Square with the buildings of the City Hall of Barcelona and the Catalan Parliament.
Passing through the entire block, you can go to the promenade and the port of Barcelona. From here, you can return to the city center to Plaza Catalunya along a beautiful pedestrian walkway. While walking along the Rambla, do not forget to look around the Real Square, the Guell Palace and the Boqueria market.
The above two walking route 4 hours each is quite realistic for an adult healthy person to pass in one day. If you are traveling with children or you have health problems, then you will not have time to get around all this in 1 day. It is better to choose one route.
Walking around Barcelona: day two.
On the second day, we would advise you to take the metro to the Espanya station. Here you can see the Plaza de España, the Catalan National Museum of Art and. In the afternoon, you can plan a trip by metro to "".
Hiking routes in Barcelona: the third day.
On the third day of walking around this wonderful city, you can plan a funicular ride to Montjuic, visiting the port and beach of the city, one of its shopping centers or museums to choose from. Also, do not forget that Barcelona has a wonderful dolphinarium and a zoo.
It so happened that on our first stay in Barcelona, we stayed there for only 3 days. But how saturated they turned out to be, judge for yourself. Still at home, surrounded by guidebooks and maps, my husband and I made our route. Our preferences coincided: first of all we go to Passeig, the central street of Barcelona. The impressions exceeded all expectations: this is an unusually wide street, which, in terms of the elegance of architectural structures, the sophistication and luxury of shops, the beauty of powerful plane trees and a variety of flowers, is not inferior to the central streets of other capitals of Europe. Here we wandered almost the whole day, stopping for a long time at the works of Antonio Gaudi. These buildings really change the idea of time and space: the Batlo house with ceramic cladding and multi-colored glass, the Mila house with cast-iron balconies and sculptures on the roof; in these houses-museums today you can listen to live music and slowly enjoy a glass of Spanish cava (champagne). Of all the creations of the great architect, we were especially delighted with the famous Sagrada familia with its fantastic towers, which Gaudi never had time to finish. Not far from the Passeig, we managed to have lunch in a cozy restaurant in the Gothic Quarter, the oldest medieval quarter in Barcelona. The owner met us at the door, sympathetically asked during dinner if we liked the paella and salad prepared by the chef, and all the time loudly involved all the visitors in a general conversation, not at all embarrassed that some of them did not understand Spanish at all .... There are no problems to have a bite to eat or a tasty and satisfying meal in Barcelona at all. Business lunches at Port Olimpic for less than 10 euros simply inexcusably pamper visitors with a refreshing gazpacho (in the heat, this is simply an indispensable thing!). Then the choice of first, second and dessert (wine, water or beer is also implied). And at the end of all this abundance, a slyly smiling waiter brings chupitos - liqueurs with small cakes - to precipitate the eaten. Delicious, economical and fast (for everything about everything no more than 40 minutes) and go! The topic of food in Barcelona cannot be closed without mentioning the Boqueria market, where you can go for fresh fruits and seafood, as well as just take a tour. Such abundance! Sellers are ready to tell you a thousand recipes for cooking crabs, squids and all kinds of marine life, and in butcher shops you will definitely be allowed to try the famous Spanish jamon. There we bought as a gift to friends the most exquisite type of jamon - jamon iberico, cut into very thin slices. They say that pigs for such jamon are fed exclusively with acorns.
- a city for life. We immediately felt the convenience of public transport: the metro, which is easy to navigate without any scheme, the bus (many stops are equipped with a running line that tells you how many minutes (!) Your bus will arrive), taxis, and finally, neatly lined up in parking lots. By the way, you can go down to the metro platform in the cab of a street elevator, and a tourist tired of hiking can climb Mount Montjuic (absolutely free) on an escalator - everything for your comfort! A smile is caused by cyclists hurrying to work in the morning in offices: in formal suits with ties and with a leather briefcase on the trunk. Here they do not consider it shameful to ride a bicycle to work, of which there are a great many. Tourists easily go around the whole city like that, bike rental is inexpensive, and parking is at every turn. By the way, bicycle paths have been made throughout the city so that cyclists move in their own mode without interfering with transport.
We must pay tribute to the genius of architects and designers of the city, in the sculptural ensemble of which antiquity and modernity are successfully combined. The sculptural works of Joan Miro and other lesser-known authors give a special flavor to the streets of the city. We were a little surprised by the shrimp monument, which is not far from the statue of Columbus, and was absolutely inspired by the sculpture of a giraffe, which we saw at the intersection of Rambla de Catalunya and Diagonal. A special sight is the singing fountains near the Royal Palace. It seems nothing special, but the sight is fascinating, especially after 10 pm: framed in bright colors and “seasoned” with classical music melodies, they attract thousands of tourists. We went there on the second day in the evening after visiting the Art Museum of Catalonia, which is located in the building of the so-called Royal Palace.
Like all football fans, we could not leave Barcelona without visiting the stadium of the famous Barça. El Barça es más que un club ("Barça" is more than just a club). It has become a symbol of Catalonia. Barcelona residents like to watch matches of their favorite team together, gathering in some cozy cafe. For them, it is always a holiday, they “cheer” for the team with the whole city. It seems that the inhabitants of Barcelona simply cannot help enjoying all the pleasures of life, so with the onset of twilight they simply do not sit at home: everyone goes to bars, cafes, restaurants. A wonderful bus turistic is a great alternative to a sightseeing bus: you buy tickets once, you can ride at least all day, get off at any stop, see what you want in more detail, and again continue along the route on the next bus. No sightseeing tours “galloping around Europe” for you, and a non-stop speaking guide will be replaced by a multilingual audio guide that can be turned off at any moment if you want to silently enjoy the surrounding beauty ... commissioned by some local magnate. By the way, from Mount Montjuic, a beautiful panorama of the whole city opens up, so unique and elegant. Of course, it is difficult to feel the city “from the inside” in 3 days, breathe in its air and get used to the atmosphere, but we got complete pleasure from the fullness of each day.
If you go deeper, then Barcelona can be called the city of surprises. It often happens that the traveler has already seen all the sights, but the soul asks for more bright events. And it is in this city that this is possible. After all, there are hidden corners that are hidden from the eyes of the tourist, but this does not become less attractive.
The capital of Catalonia can surprise you, you just need to delve a little deeper into this issue. And you don’t even need to talk about the opportunity to take photos that will surprise your friends. Connoisseurs of unusual places will be able to appreciate everything, because almost all such places are completely free.
Statue of Liberty
Of course, no one expects to see this statue in Barcelona. But it really is. There is a copy of the famous statue that flaunts in America. And to be more precise, you need to look for the statue in the Arus library. And the library itself can be considered a significant attraction. The statue in it is not as tall as in New York - just over two meters. Wherever you look, beauty is everywhere. Often there is no opportunity to visit New York, in which case you just need to go to this wonderful place. Children will definitely be delighted.
Temple of Augustus
It is also surprising, but walking around the city you can plunge into the times ancient rome. For such a journey, it is enough to turn a little into the unremarkable courtyard of Carrer del Paradis. Few people pay attention to it, although it is here that four columns are located, which were previously considered the Temple of Augustus. Their age is difficult to calculate, but the height is about 9 meters. Every tourist strives to take a photo here.
Church of San Filipe Neri
Just walking around the Gothic Quarter, a tourist may stumble upon the small Piazza Sant Filipe Neri. In this place there is a church, looking at the facade of which, you can see a huge number of potholes and damage. The history of the place is quite tragic, because there was a massacre where children were injured.
But during the reconstruction, these nuances were not eliminated, so that the younger generations would realize all the horror of what was happening earlier, and appreciate what they have today. In fact, such a visual visualization is better than any literary sources on history.
Labyrinth Horta
Trimmed cypress trees are planted in such a way that a kind of labyrinth is created. You can walk along it, while on the way there will be a small pond, and a beautiful romantic garden, in which there is an incredible amount of amazing flowers. This labyrinth was created according to the layout of the Marquis Desvalls, moreover, this family was the owners of the place for a long time.
At the moment, this park has little popularity among tourists, but this is only because there are no tours in the area. In fact, there is something to see: bas-reliefs with ancient mystical characters, various sculptures, gazebos and so on.
We answer the question of what you can see in Barcelona in 1, 2 and 3 days of travel. We get acquainted with the main attractions of the capital of Catalonia. Tourist route in Barcelona on the map.
Barcelona is the pearl of Catalonia, there are so many amazing things here that every tourist wants to see everything at once. Of course, you can use sightseeing bus, but this will be only a cursory review, and is worthy of closer attention. So, what can you see in the city in 1, 2 or 3 days?
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Route on the map of Barcelona
The first day
Route: Plaza Catalunya, Ramblas, Gothic Quarter, Embankment, Aquarium.
If time is running out and you are faced with the task of deciding what to see in Barcelona in 1 day, then you should not try to embrace the immensity, especially if the trip is the first. It is better to use the classic route, starting your journey with Plaza Catalunya. Plaza Catalunya is convenient in terms of transport interchange - people come here from nearby cities. You just need to cross the square and go down the main tourist street of the city of Las Ramblas (Las Ramblas).
Rambla stretched from Plaça Catalunya to the Old Port. On one side of the street is the Gothic Quarter, on the other - the El Raval quarter. There are many cafes and souvenir shops on the Rambla, as well as street performers. Of considerable curiosity among tourists is the Erotic Museum on La Rambla, 96. It is open every day from 8:00 to 20:00 or 21:00, depending on the season. The entrance ticket costs 8€.
From the Ramblas, you can turn into - the historic center of the city, occupying the area between Plaza Catalunya, the Ramblas and Columbus and Via Laetana avenues. There you can see the amazing heritage of Gothic architecture. Most of the buildings date back to the 15th century, the main decoration of the quarter is the famous Cathedral . In Plaza del Pi, with its cozy cafes, is the charming church of Santa Maria del Pi.
What else can you see in Barcelona on your own? If time permits, go to Picasso Museum on Montcada street. Entrance to the museum costs 10 €, after 15:00 on Sunday - free. Open from 10 to 20, except Monday.
At the very end of the Rambla is located monument to Christopher Columbus- the statue of the navigator is placed on a high column. There is an elevator in the column, with which you can climb to the observation deck. If you go further along the pedestrian dam on Mol d'Espagna, you can go to Aquarium, entrance costs 17.5€. The evening can be completed in one of them, enhancing your impressions with a glass of excellent Spanish wine.
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Second day
Route: Sagrada Familia, Casa Mila, Quarter of Discord, Casa Batlló, Orta Labyrinth, Plaza de España.
Local temples - this is what you can see in Barcelona on the 2nd day. The most famous temple in Barcelona Sagrada Familia- has been under construction for over 100 years. Its construction began in 1882 by the architect Gaudí and continues to this day. To see the legendary temple, you need to take the metro and get to the Metro Sagrada Familia station. From the outside, the structure is impressive for its size, but the scaffolding interferes with photography, so it's best to buy a ticket online (25€) and go inside. The temple is an example of what you can and should see in Barcelona on your own. A tour with an audio guide will take an hour and a half, and a ticket entitles you to visit the temple for a certain period of time, which should be taken into account when planning a walk around the city. Near the temple there is a park where you can relax.
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From Sagrada, you can walk to Passeig de Gracia, or, to save energy, travel this distance by metro and get off at Diagonal station (line L3). Here is located House Mila. It was designed by Gaudi before starting work on the Sagrada. The house is residential, on its upper floors there is an exhibition hall, below - an underground garage. Externally, the building resembles sea waves with ornate balcony bars. You can enter the house from 9:00 to 20:00 in summer and until 18:30 in winter, paying an entrance fee of 20€.
From Casa Mila, you can walk further along the Passeig de Gracia. To the right of this street is Quarter of Discord, where you can see 3 more unusual buildings - the Casa Batllo, the House of Amalie and the House of Leo Morera. Casa Batlló is another creation of Gaudí, reminiscent of a fabulous house, it can be visited daily from 9:00 to 21:00, the entrance costs about 20€. By the way, on Passeig de Gracia there are great shops where you can have a good time.
To dilute the theme of Gaudi, you need to go for a walk in another unique place, not yet too well known among the mass tourist - this labyrinth of Horta. A beautiful old park, familiar to many from the movie "Perfumer". Travelers in the reviews agree that this is one of those places in Barcelona that you must see. You can get there by metro (L3), getting off at the Munde station.
The park consists of two parts, one in the neoclassical style, the other in the romantic. The ticket costs a little over 2 €, on Wednesday and Sunday admission is free. In winter, the park is open until 18-19:00, in summer until 20-21:00. The park has charming grottoes and bas-reliefs, temples and pavilions, but a real green labyrinth of trimmed cypresses gives it a special zest. There are few tourists here, and the place has a peaceful atmosphere.
In the evening it is better to go to plaza spain. You can get to the square by metro on the green line and get off at Espanya station. In the center of the square there is a beautiful fountain and two Venetian towers, next to it is the National Palace, which is also the Museum of Catalan Art. In the summer, from 21:00 to 23:30, singing fountains operate, the spectacle is so amazing that it gathers crowds of people every day.
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Day Three
Route: Park Güell, Gaudí House Museum, Vicens House, Mount Tibidabo, Ciutadella Park, Barceloneta Embankment.
What to see in Barcelona on day 3? It is better to devote it to leisurely walks. Park Guell it is better to visit in the morning, when there are not so many tourists and you can safely walk for an hour and a half. It is convenient to get there by metro - line L3, Lesseps station. The park looks very festive and unusual: mosaic shops, gingerbread houses, tunnels of bizarre shapes. Barcelona and its surroundings are clearly visible from the mountain. You can go to Museum of Gaudí, then walk a little along Av. Princep D "Asturies and turn onto Carrer de les Carolines. There is another - early - work of Gaudi. This is the house that he built for the industrialist Vicens. Now it is a private residence, tourists are not allowed inside, so you can only admire from the outside.
After vivid impressions from Gaudi, you can go to Mount Tibidabo to look at the city from its highest point. On the mountain there is an amusement park with a Ferris wheel, a cafe, a Botanical Garden and a Toy Museum - it will be interesting for those who are looking for what to see in Barcelona with children. But the main attraction is the snow-white Temple of the Sacred Heart with a statue of Jesus Christ. You can get to Tibidabo from Plaza Catalunya by bus or first by a retro tram from Av. Tibidabo (line L7), then transfer to the funicular.
Nice walk in the evening Citadel park. Get to the Arc de Triumf station and go to the Arc de Triomphe, from there along the alley - to the park. Entrance to the park is free, in the center of it there is a very beautiful Cascada fountain. These places are especially popular among those who are looking for what they can and should see in Barcelona on their own. After walking along the green shady alleys, you can walk to promenade Barceloneta admiring neat houses with sculptures and carved balconies along the way. When the weather is nice, you can relax on the beach or go for a boat trip, and then dine somewhere in a quiet place, admiring the lights of the evening city and thinking about your next trip to Barcelona.
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We continue to see the sights of the capital of Catalonia with the Barcelona Card. we managed to make it very saturated with emotions and at the same time not spend a single eurocent. Let's continue our journey and consider the second and third days.
Day 2 (green line)
CaixaForum
Let's start the day with a tour of the center contemporary art. Wherever we stay for the night, we need to take the metro to the Plaza de España station and walk 750 meters. Traveling on the metro with the Barcelona Card is free (without a card 2.15 euros).
The exhibition center itself is equipped on the site of a former factory. It does not have a permanent exhibition, the exhibitions change one after another, so it’s impossible to say in advance what you can see, but this is a very high-class center, all its exhibitions are impressive. In addition to viewing art objects, the place is interesting for its texture, for example, you can go out and walk on the roof, it offers a good view.
Address: Av. Ferrer i Guardia, 6-8
Center open every day from 10.00 to 20.00.
The entrance is free.
National Art Museum of Catalonia
A large museum with more traditional art is located 600 meters from the CaixaForum. This is a chic neoclassical castle with staircases and a cascade of fountains. On two floors of the museum, different thematic blocks are presented - sculpture, painting, numismatics ... The level of exhibits is very high - entirely originals of famous authors, there are no complaints about the organization of the exhibition. For art lovers, the museum is a must-see. As a bonus - a gorgeous view of the city, which opens from the observation deck of the museum.
Address: Palau National. Parc de Montjuic
Tuesday to Saturday the museum is open from 10.00 to 18.00, on Sunday - only until 15.00, Monday - day off.
The entrance ticket costs 12 euros, plus 2 euros must be paid extra to get to the observation deck. With the Barcelona Card, these costs can be avoided. There are other options - to come to the museum on Saturday after 15.00, on the first Sunday of the month, February 12, May 18, September 11 and 24,
then entry will be free.
Samaranch Olympic Museum
Another 600 meters on foot and you will find yourself in the Olympic Museum. The museum was built in honor of the 1992 Olympics, which took place in Barcelona, but is dedicated not only to it, but to sports in general. In particular, there are many exhibits about Formula 1. It is not included in the Olympic program, but in Barcelona it is very loved.
The museum is interesting not only for sports fans, but also for families with children - it has interactive rooms that will surely interest the younger generation. In front of the museum there is an alley with footprints of famous athletes.
Address: Avinguda de Estadi 60
Working hours museum seasonal. From October to March, it is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10.00 to 18.00, from March to October - from 10.00 to 20.00. At any time of the year, Mondays are closed.
The entrance ticket costs 4.5 euros, which are saved with the Barcelona Card.
Botanical Garden
The Botanical Garden is 500 meters from the Olympic Museum. It was not by chance that we built the route in such a way as to be in it in the lunch area - the place is quiet and calm, and in the shade of trees it is easier to endure the midday heat. The garden will be interesting both for those who just want to relax in nature (you can bring food with you and have a picnic), and for plant lovers. The garden contains a good collection of vegetation from the Mediterranean, Africa, South America and Australia, there are 4 thematic zones.
Address: Carrer Doctor i Font Quer
Working hours Botanical Garden in summer from 10.00 to 19.00, in winter from 10.00 to 17.00, seven days a week.
The entrance ticket costs 3.5 euros, which you do not need to pay with the Barcelona Card. Also, the garden is free of charge every first Sunday of the month, on Sundays after 15.00 and February 12, May 18 and September 24 of each year.
Design Museum
After resting in the shade of trees, you can visit two more objects. They are not close, so you have to use public transport. From the botanical garden you need to walk to the bus stop "Palace of Sant Jordi" and get to Plaza de España, then transfer to the metro and go to the station "Glòries". The Design Museum will be 100 meters from the subway exit.
It begins to amaze from the outside - the museum building has a very unusual shape and architecture. Inside is also interesting, the design museum is like a common brand for several collections - decorative arts, ceramics, textiles, clothing and visual arts. The name of the museum is justified by a separate exhibition called "Graphics", which presents labels, packaging, posters and other applied visual material. In total, the museum has more than 70,000 exhibits.
Address: Pl. de les Glories Catalanes, 37-38
The museum is open every day, except Monday, from 10.00 to 20.00.
The entrance ticket costs 6 euros, which the owner of the Barcelona Card does not need to pay. Like many museums in Barcelona, the Design Museum has free admission on Sundays after 15.00, every first Sunday of the month, as well as on 8 and 12 February and 24 September.
Music Museum
The Music Museum is located two blocks from the Design Museum and is within walking distance. The museum is small but cozy. A significant part of the collection is, of course, tools. Most of all there are guitars, which is logical for Spain, but there are also many other instruments - from African drums to Russian balalaika. Instruments can not only be seen, but also listened to. The museum, although considered specialized, will be of interest to the general public.
Address: L'Auditori. Lepant 150
Working hours museum depends on the day of the week. On Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, it opens at 10.00 and closes at 18.00, and on Thursday the opening hours are extended until 21.00, on Saturdays and Sundays the museum is open from 10.00 to 19.00, Monday is a day off.
The ticket costs 6 euros, but the Barcelona Card will help you save even here. However, this museum also supports the rule that every first Sunday of the month and every Sunday from 15.00 admission is free.
The itinerary of the second day turned out to be less busy due to the crossings, however, it did not take up variety - we were able to visit the Botanical Garden, walked around two districts of the city and visited museums for every taste. What about from a financial point of view? If we didn’t have the Barcelona Card, then we would have to spend 40.45 euros, but with the card the route would be free (do not forget that it pays not only entrance tickets, but also city transport).
Day 3 (blue line)
On the third day of objects, access to which gives the Barcelona Card, there were few left, namely two. Both are located in the western part of the city. It will take about half a day to inspect them along with the road, the rest of the day can be used for walking or exploring other objects.
Monastery of Pedralbes
The third day will have to start with a long drive. The monastery of Pedralbes is located almost on the outskirts of the city. An additional complication is that there are no metro stations nearby. Therefore, you first need to get to the Maria Cristina station, and then transfer to the V5 bus, which will take you to the Av Pearson stop. It remains to go 350 meters from it.
However, in the monastery itself it will immediately become clear that such a path was not done in vain. This place is unique for several reasons. Firstly, the monastery was built in the Gothic style, so both the temple and the household buildings are interesting from the point of view of architecture. Secondly, the place is very quiet and calm, even despite a certain popularity among tourists, if you want to relax and spend a few hours in peace, then this is the right place. Thirdly, it is a museum-type monastery. Here you can not only visit the church service, but also study the life and life of the monastery itself - they are allowed to visit the cells, kitchens, get acquainted with their device and objects. Along with the entrance ticket, visitors are given an audio guide, and among the languages there is also Russian.
Address: Baixada del Monestir, 9
Working hours depends on the day of the week and the season. From Tuesday to Friday, the monastery is open in summer from 10.00 to 17.00, and in winter from 10.00 to 14.00, on Saturday closing time: in summer 19.00, in winter 17.00, on Sunday the monastery closes: in summer at 20.00, in winter at 17.00. Monday is a day off all year round.
The entrance ticket costs 5 euros, which we save with the Barcelona Card. For an audio guide, you need to pay an additional 60 euro cents. Every first Sunday of the month and on Sundays after 15.00 admission is free.
CosmoCaixa
From the monastery of Pedralbes to CosmoCaixa 3 kilometers, far for walking, it is better to take the bus number "60". The required stop is called "Cister".
In all ratings and polls, CosmoCaixa ranks at the top of the Best Museum in Barcelona category. And deservedly so. Formally, this is a museum of science, but in fact a whole entertainment complex for the whole family. Here you can not only trace the history of the development of the planet, human society, flora and fauna, but also take part in hundreds scientific experiments. Many exhibits are studied tactilely, which distinguishes the museum from similar objects. For children, this is just a paradise, but adults should also be very interested. It is recommended to take at least 2-3 hours to visit the museum.
Address: Isaac Newton, 26
Working hours very simple: from Tuesday to Sunday from 10.00 to 20.00, Monday is a day off.
The ticket price for such a museum is very affordable, only 4 euros, but with the Barcelona Card you don’t even have to pay them. An additional 4 euros will be required to pay for visiting the planetarium.
Readers have probably wondered for a long time why the route leads through famous sights such as Sagrada de Familia, Parc Güell, Casa Mila, Casa Batlló, but without free entry to these objects? Alas, the entrance to these places must be paid separately and this is the only drawback of the card. On the official website of the Barcelona Card, it is offered to buy the "Gaudi Package" for 29 euros, with which the entrance to the Sagrada Familia and Park Güell is free, but this is not a very profitable offer, because the entrance tickets already cost a similar amount. Therefore, these objects are best left on the fourth day, when the Barcelona Card expires.
As a result, in three days with the Barcelona Card, we visited 17 objects. Taking into account transport, we would have spent 122.2 euros on everything, while the card cost us only 45. As a result, we saved 77 euros and got to know the city as diversified as possible.
