Things to do in Bigues I Riells

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1. Sagrada Familia

The Sagrada Familia is Barcelona’s most famous landmark. The huge basilica was designed by architect Antoni Gaudí. Its eight distinctive towers can be seen from almost anywhere in the city. Thousands of visitors come here daily to admire the architecture and to take in views of the city from the top of the towers.
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Sagrada Familia showing a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and religious aspects

2. La Rambla

Las Ramblas are a series of streets in the heart of Barcelona. The main pedestrian-only boulevard is lined with trees. Smaller streets crammed with shops and cafés branch off either side. Tourists and locals flood restaurants and cafés that have their tables on the pavement. There are flower stalls, kiosks hawking souvenirs and markets dotted among the eateries. Street performers give the area a lively atmosphere. Come at any time of the day or night to wander the 0.75-mile (1.2-kilometer) boulevard and explore the surrounding area.
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These lively pedestrian streets in the heart of Barcelona are filled with flower stalls, tapas restaurants and street performers.

3. Plaça de Catalunya

Plaça de Catalunya marks the heart of Barcelona’s city center. Surrounded by shops and peppered with monuments, this grand square is where the Ciutat Vella (Old City) and the modern 19th-century district of L’Eixample converge. King Alfonso XII unveiled the square in 1927 on the site of the former gates to the old city walls.
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Placa de Catalunya which includes a city, heritage architecture and a square or plaza

4. Barcelona Cathedral

The Barcelona Cathedral is a classic Gothic-style cathedral dating back to the 13th century. Visitors come to watch traditional mass under huge vaulted ceilings. Decorative arts from the 1300s and onward are displayed throughout the cathedral, and a cloister, or courtyard, houses a fountain and geese. The rooftop offers views across the city. The cathedral is also known as “Le Seu,” and was named after Saint Eulalia, the patron saint of Barcelona.
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Barcelona Cathedral showing a square or plaza, heritage architecture and religious aspects

5. Barceloneta Beach

Running along Barcelona’s Mediterranean coastline and just a short walk from La Rambla is Barceloneta Beach. It’s the focal point of the Barceloneta neighborhood and a place where locals and travelers alike come to experience a classic Mediterranean ambience.
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The warm water of the Mediterranean Sea and aquatic sports, beach bars and nightlife combine to make this Barcelona’s most popular urban beach.

6. Park Güell

The best way to get your bearings in Barcelona is overlooking the city from the top of the park in Gracia, north of the city center. Park Güell was designed by Gaudí and built between 1900 and 1914. It’s famous not only for the incredible vistas from the top of the hill, but also for its many quirky features, including gingerbread-style houses, covered walkways and a mosaic tiled terrace.
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Look out over the city from a Gaudí-designed terrace in this park in the city’s north.

7. Passeig de Gràcia

It’s hard to imagine, standing on the Passeig de Gràcia, that less than 200 years ago it was a cart track connecting Barcelona and the rural town of Gràcia. By the early 20th century the sidewalks became promenades for Spain’s most elite families. That atmosphere still pervades the space, as tourists and chic locals pass buildings designed and built by some of the superstars of Catalan Modernism. Shop in the upscale boutiques or just go in search of magnificent homes.
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One of Spain’s most expensive streets has masterworks by Gaudí, Falqués and more, interspersed with designer boutiques and rather opulent cafés.

What to do in Bigues I Riells

Popular places to visit

Sagrada Familia showing a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and religious aspects

Sagrada Familia

4.5/5(1,450 reviews)

Gaudí’s basilica in the center of Barcelona is an architectural marvel and offers views across the city from eight towering spires.

Sagrada Familia
La Rambla

La Rambla

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These lively pedestrian streets in the heart of Barcelona are filled with flower stalls, tapas restaurants and street performers.

La Rambla
Placa de Catalunya which includes a city, heritage architecture and a square or plaza

Plaça de Catalunya

4.5/5(1,225 reviews)

This popular Barcelona meeting point connects the old city with the new and is famous for its shopping, monuments and festival celebrations.

Plaça de Catalunya
Port de Barcelona

Port de Barcelona

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Barcelona with a trip to Port de Barcelona. Discover the fascinating museums and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.

Port de Barcelona
Barcelona Cathedral showing a square or plaza, heritage architecture and religious aspects

Barcelona Cathedral

4.5/5(1,710 reviews)

Barcelona’s cathedral dates back to the 1200s, and contains the remains of the city’s patron saint.

Barcelona Cathedral
Barceloneta Beach

Barceloneta Beach

4.5/5(1,313 reviews)

The warm water of the Mediterranean Sea and aquatic sports, beach bars and nightlife combine to make this Barcelona’s most popular urban beach.

Barceloneta Beach
Park Güell

Park Güell

4.5/5(1,036 reviews)

Look out over the city from a Gaudí-designed terrace in this park in the city’s north.

Park Güell
Passeig de Gràcia

Passeig de Gràcia

4/5(108 reviews)

One of Spain’s most expensive streets has masterworks by Gaudí, Falqués and more, interspersed with designer boutiques and rather opulent cafés.

Passeig de Gràcia
Camp Nou

Camp Nou

4.5/5(576 reviews)

Catch an event at Camp Nou during your trip to Barcelona. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.

Camp Nou

Areas of Bigues I Riells

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Riells del Fai

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Riells del Fai and surrounding area, you can visit Cim d'Aligues and Sant Miquel del Fai Monastery.

Riells del Fai
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El Serrat de l'Ametlla

When in El Serrat de l'Ametlla, you can plan a visit to Masia Can Viver and Sant Miquel del Fai Monastery, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

El Serrat de l'Ametlla
Barcelona

Barcelona

La Garriga

La Garriga