Barcelona is a dynamic and extraordinary city, with lots to offer to visitors. Many cities stand out for their historical heritage, for a particularly unique architectural structure, for being right on the beach, for its cultural offering, or even for its avenues and boulevards; but only Barcelona brings all these characteristics together at once.
 
Ciutat Vella (Old City)
This part of the city encompasses the Raval, Gothic, Ribera and Barceloneta neighborhoods.
The heart of Barcelona, the Gothic neighborhood, preserves its Medieval charm in all its streets and plazas, small churches and spectacular palaces. In this part of the city, be sure not to miss:
- Las Ramblas, Barcelona’s par excellence boulevard.
- The Santa Maria del Mar church.
- The Cathedral Barcelona and its cloister garden.
- Plaza del Rei and its monument.
- Montcada St, where you’ll find the Picasso Museum.
- Plaza Sant Jaume, bordered by the City Hall and Catalonian Regional Palace.
- The Liceu Theatre, the home of great opera.
- Plaza de Sant Felip Neri, a wonderful little plaza that remains a secret to most tourists.
- Ciutadella Park, a large park inspired by the Gardens of Luxemburg in Paris, which covers most of the grounds of the old military fortress.

Eixample
Designed by Ildefons Cerdà in the 19th Century, this area stands out for its unique octagonal blocks and cut-cornered intersections. Although the original plans designated large areas for parks and gardens, buildings now occupy most of the space. Among them:
- The Sagrada Familia, Gaudí’s best-known work.
- The Sant Antoni market, which opened in 1879.
- Passeig de Gràcia, the grand boulevard of style and luxury, with some of Modernism’s greatest architectural treasures: the Casa Battló, the Pedrera… 
- The University of Barcelona, founded in 1450 although its current home was constructed in the 16th century
- Sant Pau Hospital, designed by Lluís Doménech i Montaner, and one of the greatest complexes of modern architecture.

Gràcia, Sants, Sarriá-Sant Gervasi
These neighborhoods were each independent townships before the 19th century, when the Eixample linked them to the old city. Today, they still maintain their small town feel and make excellent spots for exploring. Curious wanderers will stumble upon all sorts of shops and businesses passing through their lovely narrow streets.

Montjuïc
The Magical Fountain of water, light and color designed by Carles Buïgas 1929 for the World Fair represents the poetic bond between the city and the mountain of Montjuïc.
Today, the mountain is one of the city’s hot spots for cultural and leisure activities, thanks to attractions and landmarks like the Joan Miró Foundation, the National Art Museum of Catalunya, Poble Espanyol and the recently restored military castle.
Montjuïc is also home to numerous parks, among them the Botanical Gardens, as well as the great athletic facilities built for the 1992 Olympics: The Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium, the Palau Sant Jordi and the Bernat Picornell pools.