Barcelona Landmarks
Barcelona is known around the world for its imaginative and daring architecture. The church of the Sagrada Familia is known around the world as Gaudi's masterpiece, but there are other churches that you will want to visit while in the city. Barcelona's Cathedral, La Seu, is an imposing example of Catalonian Gothic style. Santa Maria del Mar is adorned with cleaner lines, and has an incredible history. The Monestir de Pedrables is a lesser known treasure. This convent was opened in 1326 and has an unusual 3-sided cloister.

Palau Guell, La Pedrera, Casa Batlo, Casa Marti "Els Quatre Gats" and Casa Bruno Cuadros should also be on your "things to do while in Barcelona" list. Unless you have seen the style of Gaudi and the other architects of his day, you cannot really understand modernismo and Art Noveau. More than buildings, these structure are pure flights of fantasy that will fuel your imagination.

Not everything in Barcelona is about early 20th century or medieval architecture. The Olympic Stadium and Torre de Collserola were both built as a part of the city's preparation for the Olympic Games of 1936 and 1992.

Many of the buildings on Montjuic were constructed for the International Exhibition in 1929. The Barcelona Pavilion was dismantled soon after the exhibition, but was reassembled in the 1980's. Those that remain from the original construction provide an excellent look into life throughout Spain.

The Mirador del Colon was built as a monument to Columbus for the 1888 International Exhibition. It still graces Barcelona's harbor and offers a panoramic view of Barcelona and the harbor.