Six Days in Barcelona

March 28, 2023

I’ve been wanting to go to Barcelona for a long time. This year, I finally got the chance to visit this magical city. In this post, I detail some highlights of the six days of my journey.

The city’s architecture and narrow alleys really shine when the sun is up Alley in front of the hotel

Casa Batlló

Casa Batlló is one of the famous masterpieces designed by Gaudí. The residence was redesigned in 1906.

Interior of the residence
Casa Batlló roof terrace
Chimneys decorated with colored ceramic
Chain-clad staircase

Sagrada Familia

Another Gaudí masterpiece. The massive basilica's construction started on 1882 and is not finished to this day.
Each side of the basilica represents a different era or saga, each having different sculputre styles and high level of detail
Each side of the basilica represents a different era or saga, each having different sculpture styles and a high level of detail
If you visit the basilica, be sure to go up one of the towers - View from the Nativity Tower
The staircase down was narrow and long

Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau

When you come out of Sagrada Familia, take a walk through Gaudi Avenue until you reach Hospital de Sant Pau.

The historical hospital built between 1905 and 1930
Sant Rafael Pavilion
Sant Salvador Pavilion

La Pedrera-Casa Milà

Another Gaudi Masterpiece. Spectacular view from the roof top
A sample of the interior exhibit showcasing the furniture and home office

Guell Palace

Built in the late 1880s, the mansion is another Gaudi design
Pipe organ, if you are lucky, you can hear a song performance
Designs of the palace doors, floor tiles and ceiling

Palau de la Musica

This magical concert hall was established in 1908 and now has a capacity of more than 2,200 seats.
Central stained-glass skylight known as the Sun fills the theatre with natural light
A closer look at the stage. The lower bodies of the sculptures are made of colorful mosaics
An experience to behold. I was compelled to purchase a ticket to Grigory Sokolov's piano performance

Park Guell

My visit to Park Guell started at the top right beside the three crosses. The view from there was spectacular
Gaudi's House

Montjuic

Montjuic is vast with many places to visit and explore I spent an entire day exploring
Poble Espanyol is an open-air architecture museum filled with activities and many corners to explore
Poble Espanyol is an open-air architecture museum filled with activities and many corners to explore
Poble Espanyol is an open-air architecture museum filled with activities and many corners to explore
National Art Museum - medieval artists had a thing for drawing violent acts
Fantastic view outside the national art museum
Montjuic Castle - a military castle overseeing both the city and the see
Montjuic Castle - a military castle overseeing both the city and the see
Montjuic Castle - a military castle overseeing both the city and the see