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Casa Batlló is a famous building in the heart of Barcelona built between 1904 and 1906. It was commissioned by Josep Batlló, a Spanish entrepreneur, to Antoni Gaudí. Casa Batlló is one of the architect’s masterpieces, along with the Sagrada Familia. As well as a magnificent example of Catalan Modernist architecture, it is considered worldwide as an artistic chef d’oeuvre. Once inside the striking building, visitors will tour the Batlló family’s former residence and discover each of its nooks and crannies, including the beautiful Patio de Luces (the building’s main staircase and light well), as well as the legendary rooftop and chimneys. Much of the façade is decorated with a mosaic made of broken ceramic tiles that starts in shades of golden orange moving into greenish blues. The roof is arched and was likened to the back of a dragon or dinosaur. A common theory about the building is that the rounded feature to the left of center, terminating at the top in a turret and cross, represents the lance of Saint George (patron saint of Catalonia, Gaudi's home), which has been plunged into the back of the dragon.

Casa Milà, which is known as La Pedrera due to its stony appearance, is a surprising modernist building designed between 1906 and 1912 by Gaudí, a famous Spanish Catalan architect. This striking building sits in Passeig de Gràcia and reflects the architect’s singular and distinctive style. During the same period, he worked on other projects throughout the city. "La Pedrera" means "the quarry". The Casa Milà got this nickname because of the unusual construction. The large stone slabs of the façade were first attached and then worked on by the stonemasons. And the façade, with its irregular shapes, is also reminiscent of a quarry. The highlight - in two senses of the word - of the Casa Milà is without a doubt the roof. Not only the outstanding view over the city attracts the attention of the visitors. The chimneys, ventilation shafts and staircases with their imaginative colors and shapes do it much more. Some chimneys look like medieval knights watching over the roof.

The archetypical hedge maze, sitting in the center of Barcelona’s Parc del Laberint d’Horta (Labyrinth Park of Horta), is one of the city’s hidden gems, having delighted visitors for centuries making it the oldest garden in the city. Work on the labyrinth and the surrounding gardens began in 1791 as part of a wealthy estate owned by the Desvalls family. The maze and its attendant Italian-inspired terraces were part of the original construction when the majority of the rest of the park was created in the mid-1800s, and is now known as the Romantic portion. Anyone who makes it to the center will find a statue of Eros, Greek God of Love, implying that the romantic part of the garden existed even before any expansion. There are also pavilions that overlook the maze and feature their own statues of Greek gods. There is also a picturesque pond at one end.

The Hospital de Santa Creu i de Sant Pau, commonly known as Hospital de Sant Pau, is an impressive complex constructed at the beginning of the twentieth century by Lluís Domènech I Montaner and his son. The surprising hospital was designed like a small modernist complex. The idea behind the design was to help the patients heal thanks to its pleasant atmosphere. Since 2009, it is no longer functioning as a hospital. The Hospital of the Holy Cross and Saint Paul comprises several independent pavilions, interconnected by a network of underground tunnels and surrounded by green spaces. And after being deactivated in the year 2009, the former hospital complex became a cultural space called Sant Pau Recinte Modernista. The Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau is, to this day, the largest complex of Catalan modernist architecture in the world. Besides, it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997, in a joint inscription with the Palau de la Música Catalana.

Standing on a vantage point 173 meters above the port, Montjuïc Castle commands stunning views of the city. The top of Montjuïc is the ideal place for a bastion of defense, with 360º views of the city below. However, this military enclave wasn't built until the Reapers' War in 1640. In 1652, the fortress came under royal ownership and, some 50 years later, was one of the key defense points in the War of the Spanish Succession, between 1705 and 1714. In the middle of the 18th century, the military engineer, Juan Martín Cermeño, was commissioned to restore the castle which had been badly damaged during the war, and its current appearance dates from this time. On 15th October 1940, the president of the Catalan government, Lluís Companys, was executed by firing squad at the castle. The castle was used as a military prison until 1960 when it was given back to the city and used as an army base. Three years later, Franco opened a weapons museum in the castle. In 2007, the castle came under the ownership of Barcelona City Council and, as a result, now belongs to all the citizens of Barcelona.

The Palau de la Música Catalana (or Palace of Catalan Music, in English) is one of the most striking concert halls in the world. Built between 1905 and 1908 for the Orfeó Català (a Catalan choral society), it is currently one of the most representative Catalan Modernist buildings in Catalonia’s capital city. The architectural masterpiece was designed by Lluís Domènech i Montaner, one of the greatest representatives of Catalan modernism. The concert hall has an impressive acoustics, reason for which many famous artists wish to sing in the Palace of Catalan Music and why it is held in high esteem. Besides having formidable acoustics, the Palau de la Música Catalana is richly decorated with stained glass, mosaics, ceramics, sculptures, murals, and wrought iron elements. The Palau de la Música Catalana was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. The concert hall is an architectural jewel. Its exterior is as surprising and unique as its interior, with one of the most beautiful auditoriums in the world.

Park Güell is an enormous garden with stunning and distinct architectural elements designed by the renowned Catalan architect, Antoni Gaudí. The Park is named after Eusebi Güell, a rich entrepreneur and count that had a great passion for Gaudí’s work and who became his patron. The park was originally conceived as part of a luxury residential complex, but over the years this idea was dropped and in its place Güell and Gaudí designed a park that could be the setting for a fairy tale. The park was opened to the public in 1922 and since then has become one of Barcelona’s main tourist attractions. In 1984, it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. This green space measures 17 hectares and includes rounded forms, columns that look like tree trunks, animal figures and geometric shapes. Most of the architectural elements are decorated with mosaics made from colorful ceramic pieces.

Barcelona’s Museu Picasso (Picasso Museum) features over 3,500 works of art by Pablo Picasso, one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century. It houses the artist’s largest collection and focuses chiefly on Picasso’s early work. Picasso spent his formative years in Barcelona and the city in some respects became his muse, which explains why he suggested that the museum be opened in Barcelona and not in Malaga, where the painter was born. The museum was founded in 1963 by Picasso’s good friend Jaume Sabartés who donated numerous paintings by the artist. The museum is housed in five Catalan Gothic-styled palaces in which Picasso’s work is hung in chronological order. The mansions have been practically completely renovated, but there are still some areas that have not been altered and visitors can get an idea of how the wealthiest families of Barcelona lived during the nineteenth century. Visitors will be able to enjoy an impressive collection of the painter’s work, including “Man in a Beret”, “Portrait of Aunt Pepa”, “Science and Charity”, “The Divan”, “Woman with Bonnet”, “The Hug”, or the particular version of “Las Meninas”.

Located right at the peak of Mount Tibidabo, 512 meters above sea level, the Church of the Sacred Heart rewards visitors with exceptional views of Barcelona and the surrounding countryside. The neo-gothic church, built between 1902 and 1961, has a square floor plan with five towers. The four lower towers are decorated with large stone statues of the twelve apostles. The main, central tower of the church is crowned by a seven-meter bronze statue of Jesus by Josep Miret which replaced an earlier version of the sculpture by Frederic Mares that was destroyed during the Spanish Civil War. The interior of the church is simply decorated with stained glass windows and an altar with a large crucifix. To the right of the church is the original hermitage that was built in 1886. This church has been compared to the Sacré-Coeur of Paris, not just because of the similarities in decoration, but also because both churches have been built at high altitudes and have the same name. The bronze statue of Jesus Christ reminds its visitors of Rio de Janeiro's Christ statue of Corcovado.

The Tibidabo, also known as the Magic Mountain, is the tallest mountain in the Serra de Collserola. It is 512 m tall and offers breath-taking views over Barcelona and the Sea. One legend is the name Tibidabo to the devil who wanted Jesus to lead into temptation. He said to him: "Haec omnia tibi dabo si cadens adoraberis me", English for "All this I will give you if you kneel down". Atop the mountain there is a large theme park, the amusement park "Parque de Atracciones del Tibidabo", and a number of buildings, including the Temple of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. It is an impressive neo gothic church crowned by a bronze statue of Jesus.Visitors can take an elevator to the top of the church to see a magnificent view of Barcelona. The Amusement Park in Tibidabo was opened to the public in 1899. It is the oldest theme park in Spain and one of the first to be built in Europe. Some of the first rides constructed in the park are still open today, like “El Avio” (the Plane). It is one of the earliest modeled planes that rotates thanks to its own propeller. Another emblematic ride is called “Talaia”, a tower built over 90 years ago that stands 50 meters high and offers 360° views over the city.