How many Barcelonas are you ready to get to know? With our themed trails you can trace the evolution of the city, from the time when it was a Roman colony to its present-day modern character, without overlooking the imprints left on the city by some of the foremost geniuses from the world of art and culture. All the Barcelonas that have shaped, and continue to shape the city, are waiting for you.

Roman Route
Two thousand years later, numerous archaeological remains tell us about a flourishing colony known as Barcino.

Medieval medieval
The city walls conceal the splendour of palazzos and Gothic churches.

Modernista Route
Discover a vast, open-air museum of architecture. The Eixample, the Quadrat d'Or and many more… will amaze you.

Contemporary Route
The modern Barcelona of the 20th and 21st centuries has set the benchmark for European cities and continues to keep its eyes on the future.

Gaudí Route
The foremost genius of modernisme chose Barcelona as the setting for a body of work which remains unmatched today.

Picasso Route
The genius who reinvented painting trained as an artist painting the light of Barcelona. Today you can follow in his footsteps.

Ruta Miró
Works by the great Barcelona artist can be discovered in many places around the city. Look for them in museums and in outdoor spaces.

Parks
The bustle of Barcelona coexists with the peace and tranquillity of its parks: hundreds of hidden corners to energise you.

Other zones of interest

Lluís Domènech i Montaner

Josep Puig i Cadafalch

Barcelona Restaurants
The Catalan capital is also a culinary capital: prestigious chefs serve up our traditional cuisine and the flavours from around the world. Can you decide on one?

The bestsellers

This winter in Barcelona

In winter, Barcelona reveals its cultural activities and invites you to take a stroll, discover its shops and gastronomy. Here are some suggestions:

Take a stroll through the parks, discover new exhibitions, go to a concert or take a short trip out of town.

Barcelona welcomes you to...

Mitja Marató Barcelona. 26 February 2012
The 22nd Half Marathon covers an urban circuit of 21,097 km, is the first big race of 2012.
Mobile World Congress. 27 February – 1 March 2012
The most innovative industry-leading event in global mobile communications.
Alimentaria. 26-29 March 2012
The most important International Food and Beverages Exhibition in Spain and one of the world’s leading events of this type.
SITC. 20-22 April 2012
The biggest range of travel options, services and ideas for your free time.

Themed routes