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Overview

Barcelona, the cultural capital of Catalonia in Spain

Barcelona, the cultural capital of Catalonia in Spain

Standing out as the cultural capital of Catalonia, Barcelona has an avant-garde and yet charismatic feel. Offering modern buildings, medieval edifices, creative cuisine and a buzzing nightlife, Barcelona is one of the top European travel destinations.

The city also hosts the Camp Nou stadium, home to world famous football team: The FC Barcelona.

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Things to do and see
Food & Drink
Shopping
Visitor information

In Barcelona, you will find the work of the famous Antoni Gaudí, an artist, architect and figurehead of Catalan Modernism. La Sagrada Família, the city’s iconic landmark, is prided as Antoni Gaudí’s best piece of work. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage, it attracts thousands of visitors every day. Park Güell is another of Gaudí’s creations. It has fantastic pavilions, stairways and a magnificent view over the city. The Casa Batlló is also worth a detour. With a spectacular façade, it has become an icon of the city. Discover buildings from Catalonia’s Golden Era and Roman ruins in Barri Gòtic, the oldest district of Barcelona before heading to La Rambla, Barcelona’s most famous street. Don’t forget to have a peek at the Agbar tower, which is beautifully illuminated with more than 4,500 LEDs at night.

The wide pedestrian boulevard of La Rambla is lined with trees, cafés, restaurants, florists and shops. Don’t miss to taste the famous and absolutely delicious tapas, the excellent Penedés wine, the Pa amb tomàquet (slice of bread with tomato) and the mouthwatering Gambes al’allet (garlic prawns).

Visit the Mercat de la Boquería, a popular market where you’ll find fresh food. You can also visit the El Portal de l’Àngel, a large pedestrian walkway with many new and stylish shops to browse in. Shopping fans can head to Gràcia, 1 km north of the centre of Barcelona at the north end of the Passeig de Gràcia.

Barcelona Turism
7-9 Passatge de la Concepció, 08008 Barcelona
Tel: +34 93 28 53 834

The city’s tourist office has a helpful personnel, insider information and tips as well as handy maps and brochures. The city’s tourist office also arranges tours and excursions and is a focal point for local accommodation.

Getting to and from Barcelona

To Barcelona

From Paris	06:27
From Madrid	02:30
From Marseille	04:17
From Bilbao	06:40
From Girona	00:38
From San Sebastian	05:23
From La Coruna	12:53
From Santiago De Compostela	12:23
From Ponferrada	09:28
From Leon	07:53
From Cartagena	07:44
From Murcia Del Carmen	06:46
From Burgos	05:55
From Malaga	05:45
From Irun	05:40
From Zumarraga	05:04
From Albacete	05:19
From Salou	01:00
From Miranda De Ebro	04:55
From Vitoria	04:47
From Villena	04:43
From Cordoba	04:10
From Logrono	03:58
From Castellon De La Plana	02:21
From Benicassim	02:21
From Portbou/cerbere	02:12
From Benicarlo	01:52
From Vinaroz	01:47
From Tarragona	01:15
From Lugo	13:24

From Barcelona

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Train Station(s)

Trains are a convenient way of reaching many towns and cities throughout Europe. The majority of cities in Europe have a minimum of one train station, while larger, more populated cities have two or more stations. Train stations, in general, are located in the heart of the city. Review the map below to get an idea of where the train station(s) in Barcelona can be found.

1) Barcelona Sants

2) Barcelona-estacio De Franca

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Not recommended | Ahmed a. | 27 May 2016
"My booking was 1st class with meal but the refused to give me any meal the said you have to pay and the website is not updated. The seats not like the shownew in the website picture "
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Fast | . | 15 November 2015
"It was our family first time travel in Europe by train as we usual drove wherever convenience. This high speed train was very impressive of its comfort, steady and speedy. We were surprised to the hospitality, food, drink offered, and have to say thank you to those assistants although one of them was not very friendly when I asked for a sparkling wine. The other lady was pleased to send me the drink when I requested again. Overall was V Good. "
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Excellent | . | 11 November 2015
"Very nice "
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good trip | Jamison v. | 9 November 2015
"Train was on time for the most part. A lot of leg room. A bit pricy for being almost 7 hours "
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Unavailable seat | Steven e. | 3 November 2015
"When I went to sit in my assigned seat there was another individual in it. The staff on the train did not move him and there were no other first class seats available so I had to sit in second class. "
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it was a good experience | Deepak p. | 2 November 2015
"one small suggestion, when the tickets been booked we need to get the train tickets directly to the mailing address. instead of downloading the tickets going through many option. bit confusing. "
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Flawless! | Edward s. | 30 October 2015
"We took 3 train trips in Spain, and all went off without a hitch. I bought the tickets online months in advance and printed our boarding passes at home. We walked right on the trains and took our assigned seats. Nothing easier or convenient than that! "
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Enjoyable Trip | Shailendra k. | 30 October 2015
"Trip was enjoyable thanks to the beautiful scenery. "
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Amazing! | Johannes d. | 28 October 2015
"Thank you for a wonderful trip in the Renfe high speed train from Barcelona to Madrid. Everything from booking the ticket via the internet, arriving at the train and boarding, the journey itself and disembarking in Madrid went seamless and without any problem. What stands out is the friendliness and professional behaviour of the staff on the train. Thank you for a relaxing and comfortable trip. "
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Nice trip Barcelona to Madrid | Robert r. | 20 October 2015
"We purchased our tickets in the US and everything went well. The train ride was smooth and fast going almost 200 MPH on some portions of the route. Chairs were comfortable and there was refreshments available. The US should try to match this service. "
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