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Park Güell
• Visit the Memorial Zone of Park Güell to witness the unique architectural design and stunning views of Barcelona • Stroll through the beautiful park carefully created by architect Gaudí and admire the architectural design that blends perfectly with nature. • The buildings in the park make extensive use of mosaics to create a colorful and fairy-tale style, which is worth seeing. △The exterior walls are made of local gravel and colorful mosaics, creating realistic and colorful images. △ The park is built against the mountain and blends perfectly with nature, becoming a peaceful garden oasis. Stand in the park and look into the distance, admiring the sunset and the unique architecture of the city of Barcelona.Barcelona · 35.1 km from Valles Oriental
Sagrada Familia
• See the sunlight sending rainbows streaming in through the stained-glass windows. Every inch of this basilica has the wow-factor • Embark on a journey to the heart of the most visited monument in Spain and a UNESCO World Heritage site - Sagrada Familia • Explore the interior of Sagrada Familia, where every detail has been crafted with precision and inspired by nature △ Experience nature in a world of light and wonder, and feel the colours of the light through the glasses △ The facade of Sagrada Familia is a visual feast, with intricate details and symbolic elements adorning its towering walls.Barcelona · 35.5 km from Valles Oriental
La Pedrera – Casa Milà
• Enter the world of Antoni Gaudi, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site • Named after its spectacular stone façade, and is a huge work of sculpture, 30 metres high and 84 metres long • A Barcelona icon from where you can see spectacular 360º views of the city △Warrior Rooftop, a unique achievement that defies classification. The chimneys stand in hierarchical lines of warriors turned to stone. Guardians of the building since time immemorial, they come to life to tell us about the origin of the building. △The Flower Courtyard, The walls of the Flower Courtyard, in Passeig de Gràcia, are a real spectacle of shapes, light and colours contrasting with the sober facade. △La Pedrera Night Experience. Over the course of the tour, you will be able to watch a number of audio-visual presentations, culminating in the video mapping of the Roof-terrace of Gaudí's building, which makes the most of the remarkable architecture of this space to take you on a journey back to the origins of life.Barcelona · 36.8 km from Valles Oriental
Casa Batlló
•An apartment building with a strikingly unconventional design, located in Barcelona's Eixample district, a masterpiece from the mature period of Spain's visionary architect Gaudí •The entire building's exterior walls are covered with colorful mosaics, and the roof resembles dragon scales, creating a fantastical atmosphere everywhere △The entire building's exterior is covered in colorful mosaics, with a roof resembling dragon scales, exuding a magical atmosphere everywhere. The renovated Casa Batlló fully showcases Gaudí's fantastical natural style and was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2005. △The lobby interior is adorned with modern-style crafts throughout. The ceiling features a massive spiral design resembling an ocean whirlpool, with an anemone-like chandelier at its center. The floor-to-ceiling windows on the first floor overlook Passeig de Gràcia. On the other side, there is a balcony with a human-leg-shaped column at its entrance, leading to a modernist-style courtyard.Barcelona · 37 km from Valles Oriental
Picasso Museum Barcelona
• Walk into the Picasso Museum to learn about Picasso's early works and understand the hardships of Picasso's journey to becoming an artist • Listen to the story of Picasso's youth and get to know the master from a new perspective • Discover the connection between Picasso and the city of Barcelona △ This Picasso Museum is located in theLa Riberadistrict of Barcelona. The history of this once noble residence dates back to the 13th century. It still retains a strong medieval color, with secluded courtyards, ornate walls and window latticeBarcelona · 37.2 km from Valles Oriental
Palau de la Música Catalana
• Discover a shining example of Catalan modernism, a UNESCO World Heritage Site • Admire the ornate details inside and feel the beauty of this classical building • Watch artistic performances with local ethnic characteristics such as flamenco dance and Catalan folk songs. △ The outer wall of Palau de la Música Catalana is decorated with group sculptures based on folk songs, including traditional Catalan elements and Arabic elements. It is colorful and eye-catching. △ The Palau de la Música Catalana was built from 1905 to 1908. It is the work of the modernist architect Mondarnel. It is one of the shocking modernist-style buildings in Barcelona. Its colorful sculptures and ceramic mosaic decorations are its outstanding featuresBarcelona · 37.1 km from Valles Oriental
Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau
The Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau is located in Barcelona and is a masterpiece of Catalan modernist architecture, completed by the architect duo Lluís Domènech i Montaner and his son Pere Domènech i Roura. The father, Lluís Domènech i Montaner, led the design, while his son Pere oversaw the final construction after his passing. In 1997, the entire complex was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. After its medical functions were relocated to a new building, the site underwent comprehensive restoration and now serves as a museum and cultural center open to the public. Unlike traditional hospitals with a centralized main building, this one was planned as a "hospital city in a garden": small red-brick pavilions adorned with colorful ceramics and mosaics are scattered among gardens and green spaces, connected by underground passages spanning over a kilometer. Sunlight and ventilation were central to the design, and the gardens themselves were intended for patient recuperation. First-time travelers often mistake the site for a palace. The administration building near the main entrance is the most lavishly decorated structure in the complex, featuring a towering clock tower. Inside, the lofty main hall showcases stained glass, mosaics, and carved railings, with sculptures by artists like Pau Gargallo. The mosaic murals on the walls trace the hospital's history since the early 15th century, worth savoring at a leisurely pace. The visitor route is straightforward: enter through the columned hall (once the emergency department) in the administration building's basement, follow the underground passage to the Sant Salvador Pavilion, which opened in 1916. The two-level exhibition covers the hospital's 600-year history and the architects' works. Then, cross the garden to visit the Sant Rafael Pavilion, restored to its 1920s ward appearance, and the surgery pavilion, which features large north-facing windows for even natural light during operations. Finally, return to the administration building to explore its various rooms. Note that some buildings, like the chapel, are not open to the public and can only be viewed from the outside. The entire complex is angled relative to the surrounding streets, with its main axis aligned toward the Sagrada Família, connected by a straight tree-lined avenue. The two sites can easily be visited on the same day.Barcelona · 34.7 km from Valles Oriental
Casa Vicens
Casa Vicens is Gaudí's first architectural work, widely recognized by the art world as the origin of all his whimsical ideas. Located in Barcelona's vibrant Gràcia district, this building is a private residence blending Neo-Mudéjar, exotic Oriental, and Neoclassical styles. Construction began in 1883, incorporating diverse materials such as iron, glazed tiles, colored papier-mâché, mosaic tiles, and rough red bricks. With his unique craftsmanship, Gaudí harmonized these elements, showcasing the intrinsic value of materials in architecture. As a devoted naturalist, Gaudí drew decorative inspiration from local flora like palm leaves, marigolds, ivy, and daisies. He meticulously integrated these motifs into the house—wall paintings, roof ornaments, and balcony patterns all echo nature's forms, blurring the boundaries between indoors and outdoors. Every corner exudes a sense of natural balance. In his 1878 book *La Casa Pairal*, Gaudí elaborated on his philosophy of private residences and the concept of "home." These ideas found tangible expression in Casa Vicens, marking his first attempt to merge theory with practice and laying the foundation for his signature style. The house brilliantly demonstrates the beauty and power of design. Later masterpieces like Park Güell, Casa Batlló, Casa Milà, and the Sagrada Família further cemented the bond between Barcelona and Gaudí's name. As one of the early 20th century's foremost architects, the city fueled his genius, while his creations became its aesthetic legacy. Casa Vicens was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005. Until 2014, it remained a private residence before undergoing extensive restoration and opening as a museum in November 2017. After two years of refinements, this architectural gem unveiled its splendor to the public after a century of seclusion.Barcelona · 36.3 km from Valles Oriental
Cathedral of Barcelona
The Cathedral of Barcelona is located in the Gothic Quarter of the old town, officially named the "Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia"—it is not Gaudí's Sagrada Família, but the true cathedral of Barcelona. The main structure was built between the late 13th and 15th centuries in the Catalan Gothic style, featuring a broad nave and a solid presence. The current facade and central tower, which form the frontage, were added in the early 20th century based on 15th-century original designs in the Neo-Gothic style, with a row of gargoyles along the cornice displaying varied poses, worth a closer look. The chapels in the cathedral cloister enshrine the patron saints of various craft guilds. The choir stalls, religious frescoes, sculptures, and exquisite gold and silver artifacts in the Santa Eulalia chapel are dazzlingly splendid.Barcelona · 37.4 km from Valles Oriental
Gothic Quarter
Gothic Quarter is the heart of Barcelona's old city and the birthplace of the city. Around the turn of the millennium, the Romans established the settlement of Barcino here; remnants of the Roman square city walls can still be identified on many street corners, while many buildings were constructed in the Middle Ages, forming the profound backdrop of this area. Strolling through it, the streets are intricately intertwined, and small squares and narrow alleys layer to create a deep medieval atmosphere. Several iconic squares in the area each have their own unique features. Plaça de Sant Jaume is the political center of Barcelona, with the City Hall (Casa de la Ciutat / Ayuntamiento) and the Palau de la Generalitat de Catalunya standing on either side. King's Square concentrates the Palau Reial Major, the Roman wall ruins, and the City History Museum; the museum's basement also preserves walkable ancient Roman street ruins. Placa Reial is famous for its symmetrical arcades and palm trees. The Cathedral of Barcelona is a representative work of Gothic architecture, with white geese kept in its inner courtyard, a legend related to the city's patron saint, Saint Eulalia. Pont del Bisbe is a neo-Gothic style covered bridge, with a skull and dagger decoration hidden beneath the arch. Hidden in a courtyard behind the cathedral, the Temple of Augustus ruins, with several Roman stone columns dating back over 2,000 years, are one of the important ancient Roman stone remains in Barcelona.Barcelona · 37.6 km from Valles Oriental
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Park Güell
Barcelona · 35.1 km from Valles OrientalImmediate access, Book now for todaySagrada Familia
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What travellers say about Valles Oriental
Sapar MOctober 13, 2026
5.0
Definetely worht the visit. Will understand the greatness of Gaudi
Park Güell
Anonymous userOctober 15, 2026
5.0
Must go! With the tickets, no need to queue very long. Can easily spend 2-3 hrs there! In mid-October, the sunset is late, getting in around 5pm, we can enjoy fully the light changes inside.
Sagrada Familia
Anonymous userSeptember 3, 2026
5.0
It's best to go for photos when the sun is shining. They offer free audio guides with headphones, which is very convenient. They even have Chinese-language audio guides available. You can see the Sagrada Familia from the rooftop. Pretty good.
La Pedrera – Casa Milà
M26***18October 15, 2026
5.0
Definitely worth a visit! The architecture is exquisite and artistically captivating, truly breathtaking! Especially the final digital display! The service was excellent, the staff were very patient. The Chinese audio guide was superb!
Casa Batlló
Anonymous userJuly 12, 2026
5.0
A hidden gem in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter. This museum offers an exceptional exhibition from beginning to end and is truly a must-see. While Picasso's masterpieces are the main attraction, the temporary and featured exhibitions are equally impressive. The museum is beautifully curated, and the admission fee is very reasonable, making it one of the best cultural experiences I have ever had.
Picasso Museum Barcelona
sha***ngOctober 16, 2026
5.0
The Palace of Music itself is a work of art and well worth a visit. The flamenco dance performances in the evenings are also very special and highly professional, with unique lighting that creates an immersive and atmospheric experience.
Palau de la Música Catalana
Anonymous userSeptember 2, 2026
5.0
Such a hidden gem in Barcelona, there's no much tourist in here compares to Guell Park, you can easily find more relaxing and dic
Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau
云吸猫多多May 29, 2026
5.0
It's Gaudí's debut work and the starting point of modernist architecture in Barcelona. Compared to the romance of Casa Batlló, this place is full of the fusion of Islamic and Japanese styles. The walls covered in marigold tiles, the exquisite wrought-iron birdcage windows, and the dreamy smoking room create a strong visual impact. Moreover, it's relatively less crowded, making for a very comfortable experience.
Casa Vicens
Leah!July 22, 2026
5.0
Great experience! Beautiful Cathedral. Was not over crowded. The rooftop views were amazing.
Cathedral of Barcelona
徐徐霞客RrJuly 4, 2022
5.0
The Gothic Quarter in Barcelona has a history of thousands of years. If you like history, it is worth visiting. It covers a large area and takes about a day to walk around the city. I like this feeling very much. It feels very romantic.
Gothic Quarter
