Excellent people watching spot, right opposite of Montroig and Los Vikingos. Pre or Post dinner,…read morethis is the best place to watch the world go by. Prices are a bit steep but then you get a good size drink and 'live' street entertainment all the time.

Situated on an impressive and commanding site at the northern end of the Parc de Foix, with superb…read moreviews over the impressive Foix reservoir, the Castle of Castellet dominates the small (and rather well-to-do) settlement that has grown up around it. The castle, heavily restored, is famous for its attractive grouping of square and round towers, and the adjacent (and separate) hillside chapel. Built in the 10th century, it is first referred to in a document dated 977AD, although most of what you see today is the result of a series of mediaeval rebuilding, reflecting its major strategic importance during the period of the reconquest of Catalonia by the Christians from the Moors, when it was owned by the Counts of Barcelona, and through the mediaeval period (when it was a possession of the joint Catalonian and Aragonese Crown) until the 16th century. Thereafter, the castle slowly fell into ruin. Restoration began in the 1920s and 1930s, but what you see now is essentially the result of its acquisition in 1999 by the Albertis Foundation, itself sponsored by the large Spanish infrastructure group of the same name, which acquired the castle as a home for its research work on the environment and transport. The renovation has produced a thoroughly modern corporate presentation inside while respecting the fabric of the original castle. It's not an approach normally adopted in the UK, but it at least ensures a safe future for the building. The most notable features are its oval 10th century tower and walls from the 15th century. The castle itself is only open for guided visits on rather limited hours around lunchtime at week-ends. Inside, there is a small museum of the site's history. There's a small car park next to the castle, with a rather larger car park at the foot of the hill. Slightly closer access can be had by parking close to the village's classy restaurant, although this is reserved for patrons when the restaurant is open. Alternatively, the castle lies on a number of long distance footpaths between Sitges, Vilanova i la Geltrú and Vilafranca del Penedès.

Small but perfectly formed, this tiny castle in the centre of la Geltrú was rebuilt between the…read more12th-15th centuries on the base of an earlier 11th century fortification, documented in 1080. It was restored in 1919 by the architect Jeroni Martorell and, after a spell as the town's museum, is now used by the Generalitat Government of Catalonia as an archive. The building preserves lovely decorative elements from the gothic and renaissaince periods in its window and door detailings, especially in the small inner courtyard.

La Sagrada Família is a stunning structure! Three times we've visited Barcelona and three times La…read moreSagrada Família has eluded us. We had a master plan to arrive at the church by 7:30 am and go inside. Unfortunately, others had the same plan. In fact, a line was wrapped around the church at 7:30 am, which means hundreds or maybe even a thousand folks had the same idea. They must have starting arriving at 5 am. So we could only view the church from outside again... The history... The idea for the La Sagrada Família began in the 1860s, when a religious group in Barcelona wanted to build a church dedicated to the Holy Family. Interestingly, the project was funded by private donations. Construction officially started on March 19, 1882 under architect Francisco de Paula del Villar, who planned a traditional neo-Gothic church. In 1883, a young architect named Antoni Gaudí took control and completely changed everything. He transformed the design into something radical and unique, inspired by nature, geometry, and religion. From 1914, Gaudí devoted himself entirely to the project. He worked on it for over 40 years, but when he died in 1926, only a small part of the basilica was finished. At that point, the building was less than a quarter done. The La Sagrada Família project faced major interruptions. In 1936, during the Spanish Civil War, construction completely stopped. Gaudí's workshop was destroyed, and many of his plans and models were lost. This was a huge setback because future architects had to rebuild his designs from fragments. Construction slowly resumed in the 1950s. Architects used surviving materials and photos to continue Gaudí's vision. During 2005, parts of the basilica became a UNESCO World Heritage site. In 2010 the church was officially consecrated and became a functioning basilica. Sagrada Família is one of the longest-running building projects in the world and the largest unfinished Catholic Church.

We couldn't come to Barcelona and not see the Sagrada Familia. The church is absolutely beautiful…read more We enjoyed learning about the history, design and every detail that has gone into it. It's truly a work of art and fully centered around the story of Jesus. The stained glass windows are so beautiful and it looked incredible inside the church when the sun hits. I highly recommend booking a guided tour to not only enjoy the beauty of the church but understand the history behind it.

We heard it was cool fountain with lights and music similar to Balagio fountain in Las Vegas. We…read morewalked a longggggg way to see only to find its not every night and we had passed through some areas we thought questionable sketchy. So the next night we took taxi to and from. Lots of people but we could still see and enjoy. Later several left and we crossed the street to be close and found spots right upfront. I loved it. Beautiful. Fun watching children play there and enjoying the music.

Font Magica is located next to Espanya's square. The Place of Espanya is one of Barcelona's most…read moreimportant square, built on the occasion of the 1929 Barcelona International Exposition, held at the foot of Montjuic district. The square of Espanya is a central transport hub in Barcelona. A few steps away from Square of Espanya, you will find the Font Magica. I came to Font Magica when it was New Year's Eve. So many tourists and citizens of Barcelona gathered at the Magica because they had known a customary venue when people gather on New Year's Eve. After I checked them by internet, I came to here. Around Font Magica is scalable in the view axis through the two brick towers, which are based on St.Mark's tower in Venice. The Palace behind Font Magica is the museum, National d'Art de Catalunya ( MNAC) After about 300 meters from the towers in the direction, you can find the palace National d' Art de Catalunya. You can see the event in free. At that time, I left the staying hotel at 20;30p.m on December 31, and I arrived at the Espanya square on foot. As soon as I arrived at here, there were so many people around the place. I tried to access near spot of Front Magica, but because of so many people, I couldn't get close to Magica fountain. So, I took my video clips of the event at a fairly distant distance. But I was so excited with this new year's Eve. I want to share this experience with you.

We had a tour Friday and arrived on the mountain around 10:30 via Bus and Rack Railway (Cremallera)…read morefor the last 10 minutes. You get some breathtaking views as you climb towards 1236 ft. and also experience the railway car that has been around since the 1800s with the original car on display at the station. Once we got to the main area of the mountain, there is quite a bit to do and you can spend a full day if you took the time to take it all in. The jagged rock formations of the mountain range give a few photo ops. The main event was the Basilica/Abbey with the Black Madonna and hearing the Escolania Boys Choir. Peaceful, serene and listening to this choir for a few minutes before bed has to help with insomnia. There are plenty of hiking options with a 15 minute hike to the top for more breathtaking views. Would recommend visiting the museum. Many shopping and food options (Cafes) with our tour guide recommending a Buffet restaurant. I tend to stay away from Buffet spots and should have followed my instincts. It was ok and really was at a disadvantage after the meals we had in Barcelona-stick with the Cafes. Overall, well worth the time and visit!

Beautiful monastery, located against the backdrop of the Montserrat mountain where the peaks are…read moreliterally surrounding the monastery. The Cathedral that is at the heart of this monastery is very ornate and gorgeous with classic European craftsmanship from an age gone by clearly visible throughout the cathedral. As beautiful as the monastery is, the elevated views from this location are drop dead gorgeous and worth the trip alone. Unfortunately, on the day we visited, there was a mass going on where they closed viewing of the black Madonna for the day to not be in conflict with the mass which is standard practice. So you need to keep an eye on this if you plan to visit this site. The other negative thing is that the place was slammed with tourist and I felt that the outlying buildings were completely commercialized to sell trinkets to the tourist that visit. I personally am not a fan when places of worship do this, but I do understand that this type of operation probably funds the maintenance and operation of monastery year-round and is probably a necessary evil in this case. All in all, this is one of the main attractions in the Barcelona area and should be included on any itinerary during your visit here. Opportunities to see beauty like this along with it's historical relevance are far few and in between and should be taken advantage of anytime you're given this opportunity.

This former domestic house on the main Rambla in Vilanova, just by the railway line, is one of the…read moreforemost examples of a Modernista style house in the area. It was built between 1916 and 1921 for the Americano Sebastià Soler i Miró, as a display of his wealth, acquired in Chile during the late 19th Century - like many of his contemporary Catalans, who were given the tag 'Americano' or 'Indiano' on their return. Designed by the architect Josep Mª Miró i Guibernau, it merges classical elements such as doric columns with the sinuous curves and elaborate ironwork of the distinctive Catalan Art Nouveau movement known as 'Modernista', of which Gaudi is the most famous exponent. The house was taken into the ownership of the local authority in 1983, and is now a social centre for pensioners. It has a small garden, also decorated in the modernista style, in which is a fantastical fountain with a pointed top, rather like an elf's hat.

What a special find... an amphitheater from the 2nd century. It's gorgeous overlooking the…read moreMediterranean Sea.

I toured the Roman Amphitheater during the hottest part of the day and still enjoyed it immensely…read more It was built at the end of the 1st century AD and the start of the 2nd century, AD. It has a long rich..dark history. It was incredible to be able to walk around and experience something from so long ago. I spent about an hour here and learned a lot.

Skip the town. Go straight to the crypt. An incomplete, yet amazing church. The arches,…read morebuttresses, just the overall design and beauty of the building are worth the trip and will leave you wondering how one man could be so different than his and my contemporaries and so inspiring. A masterpiece.

The Cathedral of Barcelona, which is also called the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia,…read morewas built in the Gothic style from 1298 to the 15th century. It is an active church that provides masses, confessions, and other sacraments. It also provides tours for 16 euros and up (as of the time of this review). I understand that some people think that a church should be free to enter, but I also understand that many tourists are not practicing Catholics and that the church needs to bring in revenue to pay its bills. My tour guide took my husband and me to the exterior of this church and explained its architecture and history. We did not pay for an interior tour. It is a lovely church to see.

The cathedral was beautiful and the rooftop views were simply stunning. Definitely worth a visit…read morewhen visiting Barcelona.