38 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Barcelona - Atlas Obscura

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Sagrada Família

Construction of Barcelona's iconic (but controversial) church is expected to be completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

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Casa Batlló

One of Antoni Gaudi's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.

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Labyrinth Park of Horta

This semi-secret storybook hedge maze is also the oldest garden in the city.

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Calder Mercury Fountain

A beautiful but toxic fountain of mercury.

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Montjuïc Cemetery

This cemetery features modernist statues as strange as its name.

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Bunkers of Carmel

These secluded and abandoned anti-aircraft defenses have become one the most scenic viewpoints in Barcelona.

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Park Güell

Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.

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Chocolate Museum

A delicious sculpture collection in Barcelona.

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Barcelona Behind the Scenes: Cabaret and Carnival

Mar 4—Mar 10, 2019

Catapult yourself into Barcelona's complicated and colorful past for a week filled with unique historic tours, private musical performances, and an evening of performance in a private atelier.

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Spain's salt-cured tuna is known as “the ham of the sea.”

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