Barcelona: Historical Place
Places and attractions in the Historical place category
Categories
- Museum
- Art museum
- Specialty museum
- Art Nouveau architecture
- Park
- Neighbourhood
- Shopping
- History museum
- Historical place
- Street
- Architecture
- Square
- Area
- Church
- Sport
- Sport venue
- Art gallery
- Gothic architecture
- Antoni Gaudí
- Concerts and shows
- Unesco
- Theater
- Shopping district
- View point
- Forts and castles
- Monuments and statues
- Archaeological museum
- Garden
- Tower
- Beach
- Arenas and stadiums
- Palace
- Shopping centre
- Sacred and religious sites
- Joan Miró
- Fountain
- Farmer's market
- Josep Puig i Cadafalch
- Market
- Nightlife
- Science museum
- Modern art museum
- Monastery
- Library
- Romanesque architecture
- Vernacular architecture
- Event space
- Cemetery
- Concert hall
- Entertainment
- Universities and schools
Montjuïc Castle
Perched atop Montjuïc Hill in Barcelona, Spain, Montjuïc Castle is a formidable fortress with a storied past that has watched over the city since 1640. Initially constructed as a military fortress, it has played a pivotal role in Barcelona's history, bearing witness...
Church of Colònia Güell
Famed architect's grotto-like crypt Nestled in the quaint village of Santa Coloma de Cervelló, just outside Barcelona, stands the unfinished masterpiece of Antoni Gaudí, the Church of Colònia Güell. This architectural gem, although never completed, offers a unique insight into the innovative mind of...
Santa Maria del Mar
Elegant 14th-century church with 3 naves Santa Maria del Mar is an exquisite example of Catalan Gothic architecture nestled in the heart of Barcelona's Ribera district. Built between 1329 and 1383, the church stands as a testament to the city's maritime past and the wealth of its merchant class during the...
Arc de Triomf
Gateway built for an 1888 exhibition The Arc de Triomf stands as a proud gateway to the city of Barcelona, a resplendent arch that greets visitors with its grandeur and historical significance. Erected in 1888, this triumphal arch was designed by architect Josep Vilaseca i Casanovas for the Barcelona...
Poble Espanyol
Spanish regional architecture museum Nestled in the heart of Barcelona, Poble Espanyol is a unique open-air museum that offers visitors a taste of Spain without leaving the city. Built in 1929 for the Barcelona International Exhibition, this architectural museum was designed to encapsulate the essence of...
Monestir de Pedralbes
Gothic nunnery with 3-tiered cloister Nestled in the serene outskirts of Barcelona, the Monestir de Pedralbes is a testament to the city's rich historical tapestry and architectural finesse. This former monastery, now converted into a museum, offers a tranquil escape from the bustling city center and a...
La Monumental
Historic bullring with a museum and events La Monumental stands as an iconic structure in the heart of Barcelona, Spain. This former bullring, with its grand neo-Mudéjar façade, is an architectural jewel that represents a controversial slice of Spanish culture. Constructed in 1914, it was the last arena in...
Museu Blau
Nestled in the heart of Barcelona, Museu Blau offers a treasure trove of natural history to locals and tourists alike. This historical place, a beacon of knowledge, invites visitors into a world where the past converges with the present to narrate the story of our...
Gaudi House Museum
Museum in the architect's former home The Gaudí House Museum, nestled in the picturesque Park Güell in Barcelona, Spain, is a vibrant testament to the architectural ingenuity of Antoni Gaudí. This enchanting museum, once the residence of the celebrated architect, offers a unique glimpse into the private...
Bellesguard
Bellesguard, also known as Casa Figueres, is a modernist manor house designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí, which was constructed between 1900 and 1909. It is located at the Sarrià-Sant Gervasi district of Barcelona in Catalonia, Spain.
Olympic and Sports Museum Joan Antoni Samaranch
The Juan Antonio Samaranch Olympic and Sports Museum opened in 2007 at the Olympic Ring in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The museum is located in front of the Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium at the Montjuïc hill.
Palau Güell
Gaudí-designed family mansion The Palau Güell is a mansion designed by the architect Antoni Gaudí for the industrial tycoon Eusebi Güell, and was built between 1886 and 1888. It is situated on the Carrer Nou de la Rambla, in the El Raval neighborhood of Barcelona in Catalonia, Spain. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Works of Antoni Gaudí".
Temple d'August
Remains of 4 Roman temple columns The Temple of Augustus in Barcelona was a Roman temple built during the Imperial period in the colony of Barcino. The temple was the central building on Tàber Hill, currently in Carrer del Paradís number 10, in the city's so-called Gothic Quarter. The dedication to Augustus is traditional, but unproven.
Fossar de les Moreres
The Fossar de les Moreres is a memorial square in Barcelona, adjacent to the basilica of Santa Maria del Mar. The plaza was built over a cemetery where defenders of the city were buried following the Siege of Barcelona at the end of the War of the Spanish Succession in 1714.
Ancient synagogue
The Ancient Synagogue of Barcelona is believed to be an ancient synagogue located in the centre of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It has been described as one of the oldest synagogues in Europe. After many centuries of use for other purposes, the building re-opened as a synagogue and museum in 2002.
Sant Pau del Camp
Sant Pau del Camp is a church and former monastery in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. While the monastery now stands within the El Raval district in central Barcelona, it once stood outside the city; its rural location gave the church its name.
Güell Pavilions
Ornate former estate with a dragon gate The so-called Pavellons Güell, or Güell Pavilions, is a complex of buildings in the neighborhood of Pedralbes, Barcelona, by the Catalan Modernist architect Antoni Gaudí, built between 1884 and 1887.
Mercat del Born
Mercat del Born is a former public market and one of the most important buildings in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain constructed with iron.
Torre d'aigües de Macosa
The Besós Water Tower is a building in the city of Barcelona. It was built in the 1880s by architect Pere Falqués, commissioned by the industrialist Xavier Camps. Its original function was to supply water to the city.
Basilica of Saints Justus and Pastor
The Basilica of Saints Justus and Pastor is a basilica in Barcelona, Catalonia. In 1948 this church became the sixth in Barcelona to receive the rank of minor basilica, a title that was granted by Pope Pius XII.
Old Hospital de la Santa Creu
The Old Hospital de la Santa Creu is a 15th-to-18th-century building complex in Barcelona, which formerly served as a hospital and hospice and currently is the home of the National Library of Catalonia, the Institute for Catalan Studies, the former College of Surgeons, and an art school.
Sant Pau Recinte Modernista
The former Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau in the neighborhood of El Guinardó, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, is a complex built between 1901 and 1930. It is one of the most prominent works of the Catalan modernisme architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner. The complex was listed as a Conjunto Histórico in 1978.
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