Palau Güell was one of the first important commissions Antoni Gaudí received at the start of his career. Eusebi Güell (industrialist, politician, and patron of the arts) wanted Gaudí to build him this peculiar urban palace as an extension of the family home on La Rambla.
Today, you can book Palau Güell tickets online and visit a palace that's considered one of the masterpieces of the city's architectural landscape.
One of the oldest operating amusement parks in the world, Tibidabo Amusement Park was built in 1899 by entrepreneur Salvador Andreu. Located on top of the Tibidabo mountain in the Collserola Ridge, the park affords stunning views over the Catalan capital below and still features many of its original vintage rides and attractions.
If you're really looking to elevate your Barcelona adventure, look no further than the Barcelona Port Cable Car. This aerial tramway soars high above the 'Modernisme' architecture and bustling streets of the Catalan capital, providing a splendid bird's-eye view of the city.
The Port Cable Car crosses the historic harbor of Port Vell and connects the Montjuïc hill with the seaside suburb of Barceloneta. It's not to be confused with the Montjuïc Cable Car, which links the upper terminus of the Montjuïc funicular with Montjuïc Castle.
Poble Espanyol is a museum that feels like an actual village. Built in 1929 for a world exhibition, it’s a lifesize replica of a Spanish town that features building styles from all regions of Spain. There are 117 buildings in total, and today these make up a beautiful cluster of restaurants and workshops that reflect the many diverse lifestyles, cuisines, and cultures of traditional Spain.
Take a nice stroll through, have some tapas and peruse the Spanish arts and crafts shops.