The Atlas Obscura Guide To

Barcelona

36 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Barcelona, Spain

Unusual
Attractions
in Barcelona

The church's interior

Barcelona, Spain

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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Street view of Casa Batlló

Barcelona, Spain

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

Barcelona, Spain

Labyrinth Park of Horta

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

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Barcelona, Spain

Calder Mercury Fountain

A beautiful but toxic fountain of mercury.

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Barcelona, Spain

Montjuïc Cemetery

This cemetery features modernist statues as strange as its name.

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Bunkers del Carmel

Barcelona, Spain

Bunkers of Carmel

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

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Houses inside Park Güell designed by Gaudí

Barcelona, Spain

Park Güell

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

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Chocolate chariot driver and his horses (Flickr/SpirosK)

Barcelona, Spain

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.

Unique
Food & Drink
in Barcelona

Mojama

Gastro Obscura

Meats & Animal Products

Mojama

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

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