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Lonely PlanetJul 13, 2026

One day in Barcelona: the perfect 24 hours

One day is never enough in Barcelona, but with this itinerary you can happily make do.

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Sagrada FamiliaPlace of worshipadvance tickets may be sold out
Gothic QuarterNeighborhoodhistoric heart of the city
Plaça de CatalunyaSightmost central square, intersection of four neighborhoods
EixampleNeighborhoodIts population was 262,000 at the last census (2005).
RavalNeighborhoodExplore El Raval holidays and discover the best time and places to visit.
Portal d’AngelNeighborhoodshopping street
Els 4 GatsRestaurantknown for bohemian clientele and modernist decor
Barcelona CathedralPlace of worshipadmire the facade
Casa de l’ArdiacaSightfree city archives with courtyard and Roman ruins
Plaça Sant Felip de NeriMuseumbeautiful square, monument to Spanish Civil War tragedy
El CallNeighborhoodrestaurant-filled area
SalterioRestauranttea shop with Mediterranean-inspired menu
CaelumCafépastry shop specializing in monastery pastries
Las GolondrinasPlaceboat tour offering waterfront and skyline views
MercilonaPlaceMercilona crea recuerdos auténticos y originales de tu viaje a Barcelona.
W HotelHotelsail-shaped landmark visible from boat tour
Montjuïc CastleAttractionlandmark visible from boat tour
Moll de FustaSightwalkway with views over the Old Port
Passeig de BornNeighborhoodpromenade with boutiques and concept stores
La ChinataDelispecialty olive oil store with free samples
Bubita BarBaroffers creative wine cocktails and mini paella
El BornNeighborhood
DesignPlacePlace
Columbus MonumentAttraction
Rambla de MarSight

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Lonely PlanetJul 10

The top 20 things to do in Spain

From wine to art to surf and more, Spain is a travelers

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Devour ToursPlaceExpert-led food tours in Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, San Sebastián.
Elsewhere
Camí de CavallsTrailMenorca, SpainRestored 14th-century path on Menorca.
Costa BravaNeighborhoodCatalonia, SpainRamble between wild, pebble-studded bays.
Costa de la LuzHotelAndalucía, SpainRemote sugar-white strands, great for kitesurfing.
Parque Natural Cabo de GataSightAlmería, SpainProtected nudist beaches.
Annie B’s Spanish KitchenPlaceCádiz, SpainFabulous tapas tours in Cádiz province.
Centro de Arte Reina SofíaArts centreMadrid, SpainHome to Picasso's Guernica.
Museo Thyssen-BornemiszaMuseumMadrid, SpainHome to Van Gogh's Les Vessenots in Auvers.
Museo del PradoMuseumMadrid, SpainHome to Velázquez's Las meninas.
Sherry TriangleNeighborhoodAndalucía, SpainAndalucía’s unmatched Sherry Triangle.
Illas CíesNature reserveGalicia, SpainSublime beaches.
Costa da MorteNature reserveGalicia, SpainClifftop paths.
Jerte ValleyNeighborhoodExtremadura, Spain
Ambroz ValleyNeighborhoodExtremadura, Spain

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Smithsonian MagazineMay 27

From Casa Vicens to the Sagrada Familia, Architect Antoni Gaudí Left an Indelible Mark on Barcelona

To honor the pioneer of Catalan Modernism, who died 100 years ago, learn about both his lesser-known and famous works

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Antoni GaudíSightAntoni Gaudí i Cornet was a Catalan architect and designer, widely known as the greatest exponent of Catalan Modernisme.
Sagrada FamiliaPlace of worshipEmblematic basilica, construction began in 1882
Casa BatllóPublic artworkWhimsical, colorful mosaic facade with undulating balconies
Casa VicensAttractionFirst house Gaudí designed, built 1883-85
Park GüellPark47-acre complex of architectural elements and gardens
MontjuïcSightCity's highest hill
GraciaNeighborhoodNeighborhood where Casa Vicens is located
Palau GüellSightMansion commissioned by Eusebi Güell, built 1886-88
Casa CalvetPublic artworkConservative work built with symmetry, 1898-99
La Torre BellesguardSightMansion built on land with remnants of a medieval castle

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Condé Nast TravelerJan 23

Where Was People We Meet on Vacation Filmed?

Director Brett Haley tells us about shooting in New Orleans, Barcelona, and more.

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ME BarcelonaParkUsed for restaurant and rooftop scenes.
Playa Cala Sa BoadellaSightBeach used for opening and ending scenes.
Museum of Natural Sciences of BarcelonaMuseumRehearsal dinner filmed here.
Santa ClotildeSightPrivate villa with public gardens where wedding took place.
EspinelvesSightVillage and forested area used for British Columbia scenes.
Embalse de los TerradetsSightMan-made reservoir for boat ride scene.
Barcelona, SpainNeighborhoodWedding of Alex's brother staged here.
Tuscany, ItalyNeighborhoodFilmed in Spain, recreating Tuscan town square.
Squamish, British ColumbiaNeighborhood
Elsewhere
Hotel Saint VincentHotelNew Orleans, United StatesUsed for Poppy's room in New Orleans.
Garden DistrictNeighborhoodNew Orleans, United StatesLocation of Alex's inherited grandmother's house.
Bourbon StreetNeighborhoodNew Orleans, United StatesFilmed during a rowdy evening.
Linfield, Ohio and PennsylvaniaNeighborhoodNew Orleans, United StatesFilmed in Louisiana to create an American road trip.
Green Springs MotelHotelCovington, United StatesUsed as motel exterior in Louisiana.
Please-U-RestaurantRestaurantNew Orleans, United StatesStood in for diner where friends have breakfast.
New Orleans, LouisianaNeighborhoodNew Orleans, United StatesFilmed on location, hitting popular sites.
Cafe du MondeRestaurantNew Orleans, United StatesAppears in a pivotal scene.
Domilise's Po-Boy & BarRestaurantNew Orleans, United StatesFilmed here with the actual cashier playing herself.
Bamboula'sRestaurantNew Orleans, United StatesBar where Alex and Poppy have dance scene.
Mas Can LlambíSightLlagostera, SpainHistorical landmark used for Tuscan villa scenes.
Jackson SquareSightNew Orleans, United States
Pirate's AlleySightNew Orleans, United States
Frenchman StreetNeighborhoodNew Orleans, United States

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The New York TimesJan 21

In Europe, the Allure of Summer Travel Keeps Dimming

A big shift to spring, fall or even winter vacations in touristy, hot-weather cities like Barcelona, Florence and Athens shows no signs of slowing down.

Condé Nast TravelerJan 10

Your 2026 Sports Travel Bucket List, From Milan to Mexico

From Wimbledon to the Melbourne Cup, here’s your month-by-month guide to the year’s must-see sporting events around the globe.

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Six Nations RugbyFestivalLondon, United KingdomEurope's premier rugby tournament uniting six storied nations.
Australian OpenFestivalMelbourne, AustraliaKicks off the year's tennis calendar with sun-splashed courts.
Hard Rock StadiumSightMiami Gardens, United StatesHosts the coronation game of the college football season.
X GamesFestivalAspen, United StatesHosts skiers, snowboarders, and snowmobile athletes.
Australian Grand PrixFestivalMelbourne, AustraliaFormula 1 season opener with high-speed drama.
Final FourFestivalIndianapolis, United StatesCulmination of March Madness, college basketball.
Masters TournamentFestivalAugusta, United StatesElegant rite of spring marked by meticulous course conditions.
Boston MarathonFestivalBoston, United StatesWorld's oldest annual marathon embodying perseverance and heart.
Kentucky DerbyFestivalLouisville, United StatesMost recognizable event in American horse racing.
Champions League FinalFestivalBudapest, HungaryCulminating match of European club football.
French OpenFestivalParis, FranceOnly Grand Slam played on clay courts.
2026 FIFA World CupFestivalMexico City, MexicoFirst edition to feature 48 teams across three countries.
NBA FinalsFestivalNew York, United StatesDetermines the league champion through a best-of-seven series.
US OpenFestivalSouthampton, United StatesOne of golf’s four major championships.
WimbledonFestivalLondon, United KingdomOldest tennis tournament in the world defined by traditions.
British Grand PrixFestivalSilverstone, United KingdomOne of Formula 1’s longest-running races.
PalioFestivalSiena, ItalyHistoric horse race contested between Siena’s districts.
WNBA All-Star WeekendFestivalChicago, United StatesHighlights the league’s top players and women's basketball growth.
Commonwealth GamesFestivalGlasgow, United KingdomEvent structured around shared histories, bringing athletes together.
2026 Winter OlympicsFestivalMilan, ItalyAlpine, skating, and ice competitions set against Dolomites.
Super Bowl LXFestivalSanta Clara, United StatesAmerica's unofficial national holiday, sport and cultural showcase.
T20 World CupFestivalMumbai, IndiaCricket's fastest format with explosive batting and stadiums.
Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter GamesFestivalMilan, ItalyShowcases athletes competing in six para-sports.
Tour de FranceFestivalParis, FranceSpans 21 stages across varied terrain.

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Atlas ObscuraNov 26, 2025

La Fresque des Wallons in Namur, Belgium

An hour from Brussels by car, Namur is the capital of Wallonia, the French-speaking southern half of the country. As such, it maintains friendly ties with many French-speaking cities around the world. In 2001, during a visit to Quebec City (the Canadian city with which Namur is twinned), a Belgian delegation discovered the "Fresque des Québécois." That's when the idea was born to create a simil…

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Balcones de BarcelonaSighta trompe-l'œil fresco in Barcelona
Elsewhere
Fresque des QuébécoisSightQuebec City, Canadamural celebrating Quebec personalities and culture
Fresque des WallonsSightNamur, Belgiummural celebrating Walloon personalities and culture
Cité de la CréationPlaceNamur, Belgiumartists who created the fresco
Académie des Beaux-Arts de NamurPlaceNamur, Belgiumpartnered with artists on the fresco
Hôtel de VilleSightNamur, Belgiumbuilding with the trompe-l'œil fresco
Fresque des LyonnaisSightLyon, Francea trompe-l'œil fresco in Lyon

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Condé Nast TravelerNov 7, 2025

38 Best Hotels in Barcelona, From City Center Boutiques to Secluded Retreats

Here's where to stay in the Catalan capital.

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Sagrada FamiliaPlace of worshipBasílica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família, or simply Sagrada Família, is a Catholic church under construction…
ME BarcelonaParkContemporary city hotel with social spaces and focus on personalized service
Hotel SeventyHotelFour-star hotel with seventh-floor pool terrace and vegan spa
Gothic QuarterNeighborhoodIt stretches from La Rambla to Via Laietana, and from the Mediterranean seafront to the Ronda de Sant Pere.
Kimpton VividoraHotelDiscover Kimpton Vividora, a 5-star hotel in the heart of Barcelona.
Las RamblasSightBarcelona ’s most famous street—a nearly one-mile pedestrianized boulevard from Plaça Cataluyna to Port Vell—is still…
Primero PrimeraHotelFamily-run hotel evoking gentleman's club charm with garden and pool
Kimpton Vividora Hotel, an IHG HotelHotelUrban sanctuary with rooftop chill-out scene and suites with terraces
Planta BajaRestaurantVine-encased terrace restaurant, local institution
Hotel Boutique MirloHotel16-room retreat where every room has a private steam hammam
InterContinental Barcelona, an IHG HotelHotelOffers chic interior common areas and a Michelin-starred restaurant, Quirat
QuiratRestaurantMichelin-starred restaurant at InterContinental Barcelona
Antiga Casa BuenavistaHotelCozy boutique hotel on the border of trendy neighborhoods
BornetaHotelCozy hotel in Born neighborhood with rooftop access suites
Park CiutadellaParkPark across the road from Borneta, has restored iron greenhouse
Casa LlimonaHotelRestored palace hotel with original features and writer's retreat energy
Motel One Barcelona-CiutadellaHotelIn a city of phone-battery-leeching architecture, you could easily walk past Motel One’s boxy modern façade without…
Hotel Casa SagnierHotelGothic-inspired building with 51 rooms and popular restaurant
Cafè de l'ArquitecteCaféRestaurant in Hotel Casa Sagnier, formerly the architect's library
Nobu Hotel BarcelonaHotelZen fantasy hotel with abstract tapestry and warm wood paneling
Sofitel Barcelona SkipperHotelLuxury beachfront hotel with rooftop terrace and pool
Grand Hyatt BarcelonaHotelOffers spacious suites with panoramic views and large bathrooms
Hotel Arts BarcelonaHotelFeatures two-Michelin-starred Enoteca restaurant
EnotecaBarTwo-Michelin-starred restaurant at Hotel Arts Barcelona
El Palace BarcelonaHotelDiscover El Avenida Palace, a 4-star hotel in the heart of Barcelona, between Paseo de Gracia and Rambla de Catalunya.
Picasso museumMuseum
Torre AgbarSight
Les Tres TorresNeighborhood
SLS BarcelonaHotel
Torre Melina, a Gran Meliá HotelHotel
Almanac BarcelonaHotel
Casa BonayHotel

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