Barcelona Castles & palaces, Island & reefs, Landscape, Lighthouse + Water sports pictures

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Few places better exemplify Barcelona’s long history than this hilltop structure, which holds a complicated place in the city’s heart.

Barcelona’s civic institutions have long created a lively artistic district, with museums and more in the shadow of a mountainous castle.

Serving as a gateway to Sants-Montjuïc and the buildings of the International Exhibition, this whirligig of movement is crowned by a spectacular monumental fountain.

Serving as a gateway to Sants-Montjuïc and the buildings of the International Exhibition, this whirligig of movement is crowned by a spectacular monumental fountain.

Barcelona’s civic institutions have long created a lively artistic district, with museums and more in the shadow of a mountainous castle.

Serving as a gateway to Sants-Montjuïc and the buildings of the International Exhibition, this whirligig of movement is crowned by a spectacular monumental fountain.

Serving as a gateway to Sants-Montjuïc and the buildings of the International Exhibition, this whirligig of movement is crowned by a spectacular monumental fountain.

Barcelona’s civic institutions have long created a lively artistic district, with museums and more in the shadow of a mountainous castle.

Serving as a gateway to Sants-Montjuïc and the buildings of the International Exhibition, this whirligig of movement is crowned by a spectacular monumental fountain.

A lake and a majestic fountain are among the highlights in this urban park that stands on the site of the city’s former fortress.

Barcelona’s civic institutions have long created a lively artistic district, with museums and more in the shadow of a mountainous castle.

Barcelona’s civic institutions have long created a lively artistic district, with museums and more in the shadow of a mountainous castle.

Few places better exemplify Barcelona’s long history than this hilltop structure, which holds a complicated place in the city’s heart.

Escape the crowds and relax on the golden sands of Barcelona’s northernmost beach. Cool off in the inviting Mediterranean Sea or dine at a traditional chiringuito. 

Discover one of Barcelona’s up-and-coming neighborhoods, a rejuvenated area by the sea with an urban park, a big mall and swimming beaches.

Barcelona’s civic institutions have long created a lively artistic district, with museums and more in the shadow of a mountainous castle.

This house’s surreal design is a Gaudí classic, with sculptures, tiling and colors that defy traditional conventions.

Barcelona’s civic institutions have long created a lively artistic district, with museums and more in the shadow of a mountainous castle.

Gaudi lived the last 20 years of his life here, in a pink castle where his presence is still felt in the architecture and furniture.