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Plaça de Catalunya is where Barcelona's old town meets the grid of the Eixample, and where most of the city's bus and metro lines converge. The fountains and the pigeons are the usual reason to pause. La Rambla starts at its southern corner.

Plaça de Catalunya

La Rambla

Casa Lleó Morera

Casa Batlló

Barcino is Joan Brossa's sculpture of the city's Roman name, spelled out in large letters on the ground beside the cathedral where you can sit and climb on them. Barcino was the Roman settlement Barcelona grew out of.

Barcino

Teatre Goya

Plaça del Rei

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Casa Bruno Cuadros on La Rambla was once an umbrella shop and still advertises the fact, with parasols fixed to the facade and a Chinese dragon holding a lantern out over the street. Almost everyone walks underneath it without looking up.

Casa Bruno Cuadros

Plaça de Sant Jaume 

Casa Milà

Plaça Reial stands as one of Barcelona's most elegant and atmospheric squares, a masterpiece of 19th-century neoclassical design. This magnificent plaza was designed by Francesc Daniel Molina between 1848 and 1859, creating a harmonious space surrounded by arcaded buildings that offer shelter and intimacy despite the square's generous dimensions. At the heart of Plaça Reial stands the beautiful Three Graces fountain, a focal point that draws visitors and residents alike. The square's distinctive character comes from its manicured palm trees, which add a Mediterranean touch to the neoclassical architecture. A remarkable historical detail enriches this location: Plaça Reial was the site of Antoni Gaudí's first public commission, the two ornate lampposts designed in 1879 with an innovative six-armed design that showcased his distinctive aesthetic sensibilities before he became famous. These lampposts have become iconic symbols of Barcelona's architectural heritage. The plaza has long served as a gathering place for locals and tourists, hosting markets, celebrations, and quiet moments of reflection. Whether you're enjoying a meal at one of the surrounding cafes, admiring the architectural harmony, or simply soaking in the ambiance, Plaça Reial captures the essence of Barcelona's refined urban design. Exploring with Questo reveals the architectural significance and historical layering that makes this square eternally captivating.

Plaça Reial

Fossar de les Moreres

Mercat de Sant Antoni

Parc de la Ciutadella is Barcelona's central park, containing the Catalan parliament, the zoo, and a monumental cascade fountain that a young Gaudí worked on. Rowing boats run on the small lake.

Ciutadella Park

El Cap de Barcelona

Parc de la Ciutadella

Museum of the History of Catalonia

Columbus Monument

Telefèric de Montjuïc (Montjuïc Cable Car)

Torres Venecianes

The Magic Fountain sits at the foot of Montjuïc below the national art museum, and on show evenings its jets are choreographed to music and coloured light. Check the schedule, which changes by season and has been suspended in drought years.

Magic Fountain of Montjuïc

Montjuïc Castle

The Teatre Tívoli is one of Barcelona's largest and oldest working theatres, off the Rambla de Catalunya, and it has carried the city's touring musicals for over a century.

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Teatre Tívoli

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The Poet’s Trail: Secrets of Barcelona

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<p>After your grandfather’s passing, all you expected was silence. Instead, you find whispers—fragments of poetry and riddles left scattered across the streets of Barcelona.&nbsp;</p><p>Unknown to most, he was a secret poet, hiding his most meaningful verses near the places he loved most. Now, it’s up to you to follow his clues, solve the puzzles he left behind, and preserve the beauty of his words. But beware—your cousin is on the same trail, eager to erase the legacy for good.</p><p>This quest takes you on a poetic journey through Barcelona’s hidden corners, blending mystery, memory, and emotion. Perfect for families, friends, and romantics at heart, it's more than a walk—it's a race to honor the past before it’s lost forever.</p>

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<div>Explore the art and modernist architecture that make Barcelona one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Everybody knows Antoni Gaudí, but they don't know his secrets.&nbsp;<br><br>You have to play the game to unlock Gaudí knowledge and a series of hidden gems.&nbsp;<br><br>However, there’s a twist: you’ll discover the city’s art whilst living in the world of a "Gaudi Telenovela" featuring drama, romance, and…. death.&nbsp;<br><br></div><div>Follow the step by step instructions to arrive at each destination, solve puzzles and riddles, and learn about art in this fantastic city.&nbsp;</div>

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