A visit to Barcelona, Spain, wouldn’t be complete without seeing the city’s most famous points of interest, like Sagrada Familia, Park Guell, and La Rambla. But you definitely shouldn’t stop there. The city offers an abundance of lesser-known but exciting and unusual tourist attractions that are worthy of your time.
Poble Espanyol
Want to explore the whole of Spain in one place? Then, you have to check out the open-air museum Poble Espanyol. Built in 1929 for the Barcelona International Exposition, the museum features 117 full-scale replicas of buildings from different regions of Spain arranged into a small town. It showcases the country’s diverse architectural styles and culture while also offering a number of other activities, including museums, art galleries, shops, and restaurants.
Park of the Labyrinth of Horta
Opened in 1971, Park of the Labyrinth of Horta (Parc del Laberint d’Horta) is a historical garden consisting of neoclassical and romantic sections and is the oldest park of its kind in Barcelona. Considering it has the status of a “garden museum,” the park has a limited capacity to ensure the preservation of its environment and structure. It is known for its hedge maze, which visitors are welcome to explore and get lost in.
Poblenou
Barcelona’s former industrial neighborhood of Poblenou is the place to see some of the best street art in Europe. The old walls of torn-down and abandoned factories have been turned into canvases for stunning murals and graffiti. You’ll be able to see the works of some of the best local and international street artists while also getting to explore various urban bars and eateries.
