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    Palau de la Música Catalana - 8.8.2025

    Palau de la Música Catalana

    4.6(143 reviews)
    0.5 kmSant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera-Born
    €€

    Review for only the self-guided tour of the Palau itself, we did not see a show. Phenomenal design…read moreand accents in this colorful, mosaic-covered masterpiece. Easily as worthy as its many heritage counterpart structures in this bountiful city of wondrous architecture, it still seems like a hidden gem that gets overlooked amidst multiple world heritage sites. It is not just a beautiful building, it is one of the most photo-worthy UNESCO sites in town. Gorgeously preserved seats, wood, sculptures, stained glass, historic cafe, and don't miss those yummy balcony columns outside! There is much to love here, but if you are short on time and can only snap photos and move along, you can see it all in 20 minutes. Squeeze it in. It's one of the most beautiful buildings you've never heard of.

    This place is absolutely stunning -- the architecture, the colors, the detail... just wow…read more Definitely one of the most beautiful buildings I saw in Barcelona. I was a little disappointed that during the night performance, the patio area with the famous mosaic columns was completely closed off. It's one of the highlights of the building, and I was really hoping to see it lit up at night. Apparently, it's only open during day tours, which is kind of a bummer if you're only going for a show. Also, heads up -- the main photo you see everywhere is taken from the upstairs balcony seats, so if that's the view you want, book accordingly.

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    Palau de la Música Catalana - 8.8.2025

    8.8.2025

    Palau de la Música Catalana - Lucky enough to hear a pianist practicing, beautiful acoustics and seats.

    Lucky enough to hear a pianist practicing, beautiful acoustics and seats.

    Palau de la Música Catalana

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    La Pedrera - Casa Milà - Roof top sculptures

    La Pedrera - Casa Milà

    4.3(283 reviews)
    1.0 kmL'Eixample

    I felt like stepping into another world by walking into Casa Milà. It's designed by Antoni Gaudi…read moreand every room has its own character, from the flowing shapes and colorful details to the clever use of natural light. We took our time exploring the apartments, courtyards, and attic, and it was fascinating to see how far ahead of its time the design was. Even if you're not an architecture enthusiast, it's easy to appreciate the creativity behind every corner. My favourite part was the rooftop; the famous chimney sculptures and panoramic views over Barcelona were beautiful and there were plenty of photo opportunities. The audio guide was helpful and explained the history and design very carefully and clearly. If you're planning to visit, booking your tickets in advance is a good idea since it gets quite busy, especially during the summer.

    Like the close-by Casa Batlló, La Pedrera - Casa Milà frequently came up as a top attraction in…read moreBarcelona during my research. Since my hotel was down the block from the house, I thought it would be a great idea to check it out during my time here. That being said, I booked tickets and made plans to visit. La Pedrera - Casa Milà is one of several structures in the city that were designed by Antoni Gaudí. This is arguably one of his more famous ones - it's a large structure that wraps around the block with a striking facade. Like the other houses, tours are provided which prompted me to see what types where were. We decided to go with a night tour which presents the house in a different light (literally) and is paired with a show on the roof at its conclusion. The tour was guided, and took us from the main atrium on the ground floor up to one of the apartments in the building. Throughout, we learned about the history of the space as well as some of the unique architectural aspects of the space. At the conclusion of the tour, we were led to the roof to see a light show that was projected on the different structures up there; there were also great night views of the city. Overall the tour was pretty good. I thought the light show was the weakest part to be honest, and went on for too long. Outside of that, I thought this was a great look into Gaudí's work. I would return to check out their daytime experience.

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    La Pedrera - Casa Milà - Sculpture with seats inside of it

    Sculpture with seats inside of it

    La Pedrera - Casa Milà
    La Pedrera - Casa Milà - In the basement - So neat!

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    In the basement - So neat!

    Museu de la Xocolata - Delicious hot chocolate

    Museu de la Xocolata

    3.7(50 reviews)
    1.1 kmSant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera-Born

    If you like chocolate this is a great place to check out. My family likes to seek out chocolate in…read moreevery country we visit so we were intrigued. We were thrilled to find that our entry ticket was a bar of dark chocolate. There are really only four components of this somewhat small museum. 1) Displays made of chocolate: They are very cool. Many items are of local interest like El Drac, the famous lizard at the fountain at Parc Guell. I liked the giant bear since that is a meaningful symbol for our family. I think anyone who sculpts is very talented. 2) Education - You will see exhibits and displays about the origins of cacao (teaching about the Maya and the Aztecs) and learn how the Spanish explorers brought chocolate to Europe. 3) Manufacturing - They have some historical machinery and displays showing how cacao beans are turned into the chocolate that we love. 4) Café and shop - We enjoyed getting a coffee, and a hot chocolate after. They also sell pastries. I will tell you that that chocolate bars and individual truffles they sell at the shop are very good quality, We took some home to family and everyone was pleased. It won't take you long to tour the museum but if you're a chocolate lover I think it's time well-spent. It cost 8 euros when I visited which I thought was reasonable considering I got to eat my ticket.

    While it did not shock into maze, it was a nice short walkthrough what was really more of a…read morechocolate art gallery. It's fun that the ticket is actually a chocolate bar. Do not under any circumstances go out of your way to come here. But if you happen to be in the neighborhood, maybe visiting the Arc de triumph, and you've got some time to kill, it can't hurt. There's also a nice little chocolate shop.

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    Museu de la Xocolata - Entry ticket

    Entry ticket

    Museu de la Xocolata
    Museu de la Xocolata

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    Norwegian Gem - hotelstravel - Updated September 2026

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