Walking through Barcelona park near Sagrada Familia.

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Barcelona

Barcelona is an enchanting seaside city with boundless culture, fabled architecture and a world-class drinking and dining scene.


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Things to Know

From the best ways to avoid the crowds and learning about local culture to keeping yourself safe, this is what you need to know about visiting Barcelona.

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Best Neighborhoods

Get to know Barcelona with this neighborhood guide.

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Day Trips

Barcelona isn't the only gem in Catalonia – take a break from the bustling city on one of our 10 favorite day trips from Barcelona.

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Money and Costs

Packed with attractions, a visit to Barcelona can quickly smash even the most generous of budgets. Here's how to stretch your cents and have a great time.

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Free Things to Do

Barcelona has it all for visitors but those attractions can destroy your budget. Save your cents with our top free things to do in the Catalan capital.

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Traveling with Kids

From teen-oriented exhibitions to playgrounds next to tapas bars in star-lit plazas, Barcelona is a place where culture and children happily collide.  

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5 Shops

Shop delicious market fare, vintage finds, best-selling books and much more at these five independent retailers, which you’ll find only in Barcelona.

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Spending Diaries

A jam-packed weekend in Barcelona for about €350 per person.

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Budget Travel

Everything you need to know about visiting Barcelona on a budget

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