LOCAL ATTRACTIONS IN BARCELONA
Discover famous tourist attractions in Barcelona
Barcelona is a fascinating city and each of its districts is worth a visit. The winding streets of the Gothic Quarter, the Raval and the Born are among the must-see attractions in Barcelona. These lively, animated districts offer a multitude of places to discover. Among the stores, museums, historical buildings, palaces ... you have a wide range of choices. Barcelona offers a rare opportunity to go from one activity to another in record time, it is the city of all possibilities: Take a walk in the Parc Guëll and discover the spectacular view of the city and the sea, visit the Picasso Museum and enjoy the first sketches and the artist's "blue period", go shopping in the luxury boutiques on Passeig de Gràcia or in the international brand stores on La Rambla de Catalunya, Attend a recital by the symphony orchestra at the Liceu Opera Theater, taste typical dishes from the Boquería market, ride the funicular to Tibidabo and enjoy yourself at the amusement park, go jogging or rollerblading along the paseo maritime, sunbathe on Bogatell beach and enjoy a cocktail at the beach hut, visit the Sagrada Familia the most famous and still unfinished work of Antoni Gaudi, enjoy the best international cuisine or traditional local dishes in the countless restaurants of the city, cheer for FC Barcelona at the famous Camp Nou stadium, visit the buildings of the greatest Catalan modernist architects : Casa Amatller, Casa Batlló, Hospital Sant Pau, bike in Montjuic and explore the Spanish Pueblo, stroll through the streets as you wish. ..
The Hotel Continental Barcelona is located in the famous Las Ramblas. It counts with 40 comfy rooms full-equipped with full bathroom, air con, a safe box, TV, iron (under request), a microwave, a fridge, a cell phone charging station and a tropical ceiling fan. All in all, very practical and functional room accessories.
La Rambla, 138. Barcelona, SPAIN
T: +34 933 012 570
E: barcelona@hotelcontinental.com
The Hotel Continental Palacete with its sumptuous Louis XIV-inspired Versailles salons is located in the fancy Rambla de Catalunya. This hotel offers 19 comfy rooms full-equipped with full bathroom with bath tub, air con, a safe box, TV, iron (under request), a microwave and a fridge.
30, Rambla Catalunya - ZP 08007 Barcelona, SPAIN
T: +34 934 457 657
E: palacete@hotelcontinental.com
The Hotel Continental Barcelona is located in the best part of the famous Las Ramblas, opposite to the Canaletas Fountain.
The National Art Museum of Catalonia (MNAC in Catalan) was built for the International Expo 1929.
The Barcelona Gothic Quarter. Pedestrian, romantic, charming, captivating.
The Barcelona Magic Fountain is situated at the foot of Montjuïc's Palau Nacional.
Fan of the surrealist painter Joan Miró? Do you feel curious about this art movement? Since 1975, the Joan Miró Foundation is dedicated to display and explain the work of Miró.
One of the greatest aquariums in Europe, the Barcelona Aquàrium is set in the Port Vell.
If you like shopping, over thirty stores with the best brands are waiting for you at Maremagnum.
The Boquería Market, famous worldwide, dates from the year 1217. It is a huge food market where you can find almost everything.
The "Olympic Village" has a public marina, a beautiful promenade, a sunny beach, and all kinds of equipment.
Teatre Grec was built for the 1929 Barcelona International Exposition. It is an open-air theater which reflects the typical structure of Ancient Greek theathers.
The Palau de la Música Catalana is one of the world's major concert halls. The building was designed by Domènech i Montaner (1908).
Right in the heart of Las Ramblas lies the great cultural and artistic center. This is an ambitiuos theatre created in 1847, worthy of the importance of the city.
Considered as one of the most impressive and admired of all Gaudí’s creations, this house was designed by the catalan architect.
The basilica's illumination magnifies its beauty. Its perfect acoustics has made it perfect for great concerts.
La Pedrera building by Antonio Gaudí (aka Casa Milà). The peculiar warrior heads in its famous chimneys were ridiculed and laughed at.
Designed by the architect Lluis Domenech i Montaner, the modernist premises of this hospital have been named as a new landmark in the city of Barcelona.
The Sagrada Familia, is the masterpiece of Antoni Gaudi. Its construction began in 1882 and is still an unknown when it will be finished. It is the undoubted symbol of the city of Barcelona and one of the jewels that one should not miss when visiting our city.
The Gúell Park, is another masterpiece of Antoni Gaudi, and was a great gift to the city as it is a public park with gardens and architectural elements. From its great square you can see a beautiful view of
LAS RAMBLAS DE BARCELONA
The Hotel Continental Barcelona is located in the best part of the famous Las Ramblas, opposite to the Canaletas Fountain.
THE MUSEU NACIONAL D'ART AND THE PALAU NACIONAL
The National Art Museum of Catalonia (MNAC in Catalan) was built for the International Expo 1929.
THE BARCELONA MAGIC FOUNTAIN
The Barcelona Magic Fountain is situated at the foot of Montjuïc's Palau Nacional.
JOAN MIRÓ FOUNDATION
Fan of the surrealist painter Joan Miró? Do you feel curious about this art movement? Since 1975, the Joan Miró Foundation is dedicated to display and explain the work of Miró.
L'AQUÀRIUM
One of the greatest aquariums in Europe, the Barcelona Aquàrium is set in the Port Vell.
MAREMAGNUM
If you like shopping, over thirty stores with the best brands are waiting for you at Maremagnum.
THE BOQUERÍA MARKET
The Boquería Market, famous worldwide, dates from the year 1217. It is a huge food market where you can find almost everything.
THE BARÇA STADIUM CAMP NOU
THE OLYMPIC VILLAGE
The "Olympic Village" has a public marina, a beautiful promenade, a sunny beach, and all kinds of equipment.
TEATRE GREC
Teatre Grec was built for the 1929 Barcelona International Exposition. It is an open-air theater which reflects the typical structure of Ancient Greek theathers.
EL PALAU DE LA MÚSICA
The Palau de la Música Catalana is one of the world's major concert halls. The building was designed by Domènech i Montaner (1908).
EL GRAN TEATRE DEL LICEU
Right in the heart of Las Ramblas lies the great cultural and artistic center. This is an ambitiuos theatre created in 1847, worthy of the importance of the city.
CASA BATLLÓ
Considered as one of the most impressive and admired of all Gaudí’s creations, this house was designed by the catalan architect.
SANTA MARIA DEL MAR
The basilica's illumination magnifies its beauty. Its perfect acoustics has made it perfect for great concerts.
LA PEDRERA
La Pedrera building by Antonio Gaudí (aka Casa Milà). The peculiar warrior heads in its famous chimneys were ridiculed and laughed at.
HOSPITAL DE SANT PAU
Designed by the architect Lluis Domenech i Montaner, the modernist premises of this hospital have been named as a new landmark in the city of Barcelona.
THE SAGRADA FAMILIA
The Sagrada Familia, is the masterpiece of Antoni Gaudi. Its construction began in 1882 and is still an unknown when it will be finished. It is the undoubted symbol of the city of Barcelona and one of the jewels that one should not miss when visiting our city.
PARK GÜELL
The Gúell Park, is another masterpiece of Antoni Gaudi, and was a great gift to the city as it is a public park with gardens and architectural elements. From its great square you can see a beautiful view of
