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Plaza de toros de las Arenas
Arenas de Barcelona
Arenas de Barcelona is a former bullring in the city of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
- Must see
- Historic site
- Barcelona
Country guide
Places to visit in Spain — page 3
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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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
Top things to see
Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.
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52 45 minPalace of the Parliament of Catalonia
Palau del Parlament de Catalunya
The Palace of the Parliament of Catalonia, or Palau del Parlament de Catalunya, is the seat of Catalonia’s legislature in Barcelona. Its importance comes from both its institutional role and its connection with Catalan self-government.
- Must see
- Historic site
- Barcelona
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53 45 minPalau Reial de Pedralbes
Palau Reial de Pedralbes is a royal palace located in the Pedralbes district of Barcelona, Spain. The building was constructed in the early twentieth century as a residence for the Spanish royal family during their visits to the city.
- Must see
- Historic site
- Barcelona
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54 45 minSant Pau del Camp
Sant Pau del Camp is a historic religious complex in Barcelona's El Raval district and one of the city's oldest monastic sites. Its name, Saint Paul of the Countryside, recalls a time when the foundation stood beyond Barcelona's medieval walls.
- Must see
- Historic site
- Barcelona
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55 30 minMontjuïc Cemetery
Cementiri de Montjuïc
Montjuïc Cemetery, known locally as Cementiri de Montjuïc, is a historic burial ground located on Montjuïc hill in Barcelona, Spain. The cemetery occupies a prominent position overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and the city below.
- Must see
- Place of worship
- Barcelona
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56 2 hoursEl Retiro Park
Parque del Retiro
El Retiro is the historic municipal garden that fills the ground east of the Paseo del Prado, and it is the only part of central Madrid large enough to lose an afternoon in.
- Must see
- Nature site
- Madrid
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57 1 hr 30 minLa Pedrera (Casa Milà)
Casa Milà
Casa Milà is the apartment block Antoni Gaudí built on the chamfered corner of Passeig de Gràcia and Carrer de Provença between 1906 and 1912, and it was the last civil building he completed before he gave the rest of…
- Must see
- Art and culture venue
- Barcelona
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58 45 minSagrada Família schools
Escoles de la Sagrada Família
The Escoles de la Sagrada Família are historic school buildings located on the grounds of Antoni Gaudí's unfinished Sagrada Família basilica in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
- Must see
- Historic site
- Barcelona
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59 1 hr 30 minVirreina Palace
Palau de la Virreina
Palau de la Virreina is a historic palace on Barcelona's La Rambla. Built in the late 18th century as a private aristocratic residence, it now serves as a cultural center and exhibition space.
- Must see
- Museum
- Barcelona
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60 45 minLlotja de Barcelona
Llotja de Mar
Llotja de Barcelona, also known as Llotja de Mar, is a historic mercantile exchange associated with Barcelona's maritime and commercial life.
- Must see
- Historic site
- Barcelona
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61 1 hr 30 minTemple of Augustus in Barcelona
Temple d'August
Temple of Augustus is one of Barcelona’s clearest surviving links with the Roman colony of Barcino. Four Corinthian columns and part of the temple podium stand within the Gothic Quarter, where medieval buildings surround and preserve the ancient remains.
- Must see
- Museum
- Barcelona
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62 1 hr 30 minFC Barcelona Museum
Camp Nou Experience
The FC Barcelona Museum, marketed as the Camp Nou Experience, is a sports museum dedicated to the history of FC Barcelona football club. It forms part of the larger stadium complex in Barcelona, Spain.
- Must see
- Museum
- Barcelona
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63 1 hourJardí Botànic de Barcelona
Jardí Botànic de Barcelona is a botanical garden on Montjuïc, arranged across the terrain of a former quarry. Its collections focus on plants from Mediterranean-climate regions around the world, including California, Chile, South Africa and Australia, alongside Mediterranean vegetation.
- Must see
- Nature site
- Barcelona
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64 45 minPalau del Baró de Quadras
Palau del Baró de Quadras is a Barcelona mansion associated with Catalan modernism and the Eixample’s early twentieth-century prosperity.
- Must see
- Historic site
- Barcelona
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65 45 minTorre Jaume I
Torre de Jaume I
Torre Jaume I is a named tower in Barcelona’s built landscape. The name refers to James I of Aragon, an important figure in Catalan history, and gives the structure a connection with the historical identity of the city.
- Must see
- Historic site
- Barcelona
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66 45 minCasa Serra
Can Serra
Casa Serra, also known locally as Can Serra, is a named historic building in Barcelona. The building belongs to the city’s architectural fabric and gives travellers a chance to notice heritage beyond the most famous monuments.
- Must see
- Historic site
- Barcelona
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67 45 minMain Square
Plaza Mayor
Plaza Mayor is the enclosed rectangular square at the centre of Hapsburg Madrid, the oldest quarter of the city, and it is a piece of deliberate town planning rather than a space that grew by accident.
- Must see
- Historic site
- Madrid
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68 45 minChapel of Santa Ágata
Capella de Santa Àgata
The Chapel of Santa Ágata, also called Capella de Santa Àgata, is a medieval religious building in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter.
- Must see
- Historic site
- Barcelona
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69 45 minRoman walls of Barcelona
Muralla Romana
The Roman walls of Barcelona, known locally as Muralla Romana, constitute remnants of the ancient fortifications that once encircled Barcino, the Roman colony founded in the first century BC.
- Must see
- Historic site
- Barcelona
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70 1 hourFont de Canaletes
Font de Canaletes is a historic fountain located on La Rambla in Barcelona, Spain. It stands as one of the city's most recognizable landmarks and serves as a traditional meeting point for both locals and visitors.
- Must see
- Art and culture venue
- Barcelona
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71 1 hr 30 minForum Building
Museu de Ciències Naturals de Barcelona
Forum Building is home to the Museu de Ciències Naturals de Barcelona, a natural sciences museum and one of the city's contemporary cultural landmarks. The building combines a distinctive modern structure with public exhibition and education.
- Must see
- Museum
- Barcelona
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72 45 minVia sepulcral Romana de la plaça de la Vila de Madrid
Via Sepulcral Romana
The Via sepulcral Romana de la plaça de la Vila de Madrid preserves part of a Roman funerary road in Barcelona's Ciutat Vella.
- Must see
- Historic site
- Barcelona
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73 1 hr 30 minTàpies Museum
Museu Tàpies
Tàpies Museum is a Barcelona art museum devoted to Antoni Tàpies, the Catalan painter and sculptor. It occupies the former Montaner i Simón publishing house, a Modernista building designed by Lluís Domènech i Montaner.
- Must see
- Museum
- Barcelona
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74 30 minNational Expiatory Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Temple Expiatori del Sagrat Cor
The National Expiatory Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, known locally as Temple Expiatori del Sagrat Cor, stands on the summit of Tibidabo mountain overlooking Barcelona.
- Must see
- Place of worship
- Barcelona
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75 1 hr 30 minMuseu Frederic Marès
Museu Frederic Marès occupies part of the medieval Royal Palace of the Counts of Barcelona in the Gothic Quarter. It brings together the collections formed by the sculptor Frederic Marès, who donated them to the city.
- Must see
- Museum
- 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.