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Casa Batlló

Fantastical, curving dragon-roofed apartment block, now a museum, created by architect Antoni Gaudi.

Casa de les Punxes

Parc del Turó

Secluded, 3-acre park with flowers & sculptures, plus an oval-shaped pond, poplar trees & palms.

Parc de la Pegaso

Recreational green space offering scenic walking paths around a man-made stream with a fountain.

Llevant beach

Pets can frolic in the water at this urban beach with showers, a beach bar & city views.

Parc de Cervantes

Serene park with a rose garden, grassy areas, mountain views & a kids’ playground.

Jardines de pedralbes

Tranquil urban green space with a historic palace, manicured gardens & fountains.

Barceloneta Park

Park featuring soccer & basketball, plus tree-lined walking paths, a bar & views of the ocean.

Ciutadella Park

Park created in late 1800s, with zoo, boating lake, ornate museums and lush walking trails.

Parc del Guinardó

Municipal park since 1910 with pines & flowering rosewood trees, plus fountain, forest & waterfalls.

Parc del Mirador del Poble-sec

Tranquil park at the top of the mountain, offering manicured grounds & sweeping views of the city.

Parc del Clot

An 8.6-acre park on former industrial land with a play area, soccer field, basketball court & pond.

Parc Central de Nou Barris

Large landscaped park featuring fountains & reflecting pools, plus a playground & artistic lights.

Barceloneta Beach

Popular swimming & lounging haunt with many services, including a lifeguard, rental chairs & Wi-Fi.

Plaça de Catalunya

Central, tree-lined, sculpture-filled square lined with shops & cafes, used for special events.

Arc de Triomf

Classical archway built as the main entrance to the Universal Exhibition hosted by the city in 1888.

Parc de l'Espanya Industrial

Public park with lawns & trees, lake & sculptures, including metal dragon that's also a kids' slide.

Park Güell

Mosaic-covered buildings, steps & sculptures in verdant park with Gaudi museum & panoramic views.

Parc del Centre del Poblenou

City park designed by architect Jean Nouvel, featuring modern landscape elements & play structures.

Parc de la Creueta del Coll

Urban park with a large public bathing pool & several works of sculpture as well as games areas.