Meet Barcelona

This building represents the artistic splendour of Gaudí, the Modernista fantasy par excellence that is distinguished by its roof in the shape of a dragon's back and a spectacular mosaic facade.

The large green zone in La Sagrera is the Parc de la Pegaso, land previously dedicated to factory use and reconverted, thanks to local residents, into gardens full of lush vegetation.

A decade after it opened, the Fòrum has found its identity and brought structures, transport and technology to an area practically ignored by the city.

The Royal Monastery, a gem of Gothic architecture in the upper part of the city, conceals an impressive cloister.

Set up as a cultural centre in 1998, the Nau Ivanow is a leader in the creation, production and diffusion of performing arts.

The historical Raval neighbourhood, which remained outside the city walls during the Middle Ages, is now the neighbourhood with the city's richest and most varied cultural offering.

The earliest records of this Romanesque hermitage in the Collserola Natural Park date back to the 9th century.

These amazing gardens at the foot of Montjuïc, facing the sea and with a microclimate all of their own, have over 800 cacti and succulent plants on display.

The underground air-raid shelter built by local residents during the Spanish Civil War can be visited via guided tours.

Popular, multicultural and always active, the Poble-sec neighbourhood rises up from Paral·lel to the foot of Montjuïc, forming a charming network of busy streets.

This is one of the city's largest green spaces, a place for enjoying sport, leisure pursuits and nature in all its splendour.

An old textile factory, recovered by residents in La Bordeta. The venue has become a focus for social and cultural activity and features, among others, a workshop, a library and a popular athenaeum.