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Casa Vicens
Casa Vicens is a historic house in Barcelona, recognized as one of the earliest major works of architect Antoni Gaudí.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Barcelona
Country guide
Spain
Spain covers 506,030 square kilometres and counts close to 50 million people, and it reads less as one country than as a set of regions that do not resemble eac...
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Reviewed by Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor
Spain covers 506,030 square kilometres and counts close to 50 million people, and it reads less as one country than as a set of regions that do not resemble each other. Madrid sits high and dry in the middle of the peninsula with the national collections in it; Barcelona is Mediterranean and Catalan-speaking. Andalusia in the south carries the Moorish architecture of Granada, Córdoba and Seville along with the heat that comes with it, while the green north coast from Bilbao to Galicia is wet Atlantic country most visitors never reach. The Canary Islands lie off Africa, and Ceuta and Melilla are on the African mainland itself.
Checked 2026-08-25
Cities
Every city catalogued in this country so far, ranked by how much there is to see.
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Madrid
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Madrid 8,073 places -
Barcelona
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Barcelona 5,147 places
Practical information
- Language spoken
- Spanish; co-official regional languages include Catalan, Galician and Basque
- National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
- Dialling code
- +34
- International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
- Emergency number
- 112
- Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
- Plug type
- Type C and F · 230 V
- Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
- Tap water
- Not recorded
- No verified nationwide visitor statement was recorded
Planning a visit
Seasonal closures come from recorded opening hours.
- January: seasonal closure recorded
- February: seasonal closure recorded
- March: seasonal closure recorded
- April: seasonal closure recorded
- May: seasonal closure recorded
- June: no seasonality data recorded
- July: no seasonality data recorded
- August: no seasonality data recorded
- September: no seasonality data recorded — this month
- October: seasonal closure recorded
- November: seasonal closure recorded
- December: seasonal closure recorded
- Seasonal closure recorded
- No data recorded for this month
- The current month
Top things to see
Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.
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02 45 minGerman Pavilion
Pavelló Mies van der Rohe
The German Pavilion, or Pavelló Mies van der Rohe, was created as Germany’s national pavilion for the 1929 Barcelona International Exposition.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Barcelona
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03 45 minPalau Güell
Palau Güell is a mansion designed by Antoni Gaudí in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It was built between 1886 and 1890 for Eusebi Güell, a wealthy industrialist and Gaudí's most important patron.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Barcelona
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04 45 minArc de Triomf
The Arc de Triomf is a triumphal arch in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It was built as the main access gate for the 1888 Barcelona World Fair.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Barcelona
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05 45 minColumbus Monument
Monument a Colom
The Columbus Monument, or Monument a Colom, rises at the lower end of La Rambla where Barcelona’s historic centre meets the waterfront.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Barcelona
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06 45 minMagic Fountain of Montjuïc
Font Màgica de Montjuïc
The Magic Fountain of Montjuïc, known locally as Font Màgica de Montjuïc, stands as a prominent ornamental fountain in Barcelona, Spain.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Barcelona
Common questions
How long should a first trip to Spain be?
Ten to fourteen days allows three or four days in Madrid and four in Barcelona, plus selected rail day trips. Andalusia or either island group deserves a separate route instead of being compressed into the same mainland circuit.
What entry documents are needed for Spain?
Spain follows Schengen rules, but the traveller's nationality and route determine the required documents or visa. Confirm the current requirement through Spain's official consular information before departure.
What is the best way to travel around Spain?
High-speed rail makes Madrid-Barcelona and several mainland city pairs practical, while regional buses cover gaps. Island travel needs flights or ferries, and urban ticketing remains local to each city.
When is a practical time to visit Spain?
April to June and September to October are broad choices for Madrid and Barcelona. Andalusia, the Atlantic north, Balearics, and Canaries follow different heat and weather patterns, so a regional extension should control the final dates.
What money and payment basics apply in Spain?
Spain uses the euro (EUR). Cards are common in cities, but a small euro reserve is useful for individual businesses; always check the billed currency and amount before approving a terminal transaction.
What practical safety details should I save for Spain?
Spain's emergency contact is 112. Electrical outlets accept Type C and F plugs on a 230 V supply. Because this record contains no tap-water finding, use advice from the municipality serving each overnight stop.