Sant Pau Recinte Modernista is one of The 15 Best Historic and Protected Sites in Barcelona.

1. Sant Pau Recinte Modernista

9.4
Sant Antoni Maria Claret, 167 (Cartagena), Barcelona, Catalunya
Historic and Protected Site · El Guinardó · 97 tips and reviews

Fernando C.Fernando Covas: Worth the visit. Beautiful place housing amazing modernist architecture, rich history, and quaint gardens. Still houses global institutions.

Raluca M.Raluca Munteanu: If you are looking for modernism, search no more. Can't imagine it was once a hospital, what an amazing place!

Cristi B.Cristi Bârlădeanu: Catalan Modernism at its best!

Nativity Towers is one of The 15 Best Historic and Protected Sites in Barcelona.

2. Nativity Towers

9.2
(Torres Naixement)
C. de Mallorca, 401, Barcelona, Catalunya
Historic and Protected Site · Barri de la Sagrada Família · 10 tips and reviews

Ben P.Ben Patterson: Great place, tips already provided in other post regarding the Crypt. But definitely book.

Michael D.Michael Daneels: Amazing. Never seen anything like it. Ever.

Norbi W.Norbi Whitney: The tower visit leaves a little to be desired. 1 small space to take photos, and the just semi-obstructed windows on the way down. Still some wonderful close up views of the architecture.

Cripta de la Sagrada Família is one of The 15 Best Historic and Protected Sites in Barcelona.

3. Cripta de la Sagrada Família

9.2
C. de Mallorca, 401, Barcelona, Catalunya
Historic and Protected Site · Barri de la Sagrada Família · 53 tips and reviews

Morgan S.Morgan Skinner: The most phenomenal building I’ve had the pleasure of seeing. Pay the extra and see everything! It’s worth it!

Maria N.Maria Nemogai: Don’t forget to take a good look at Sagrada from the park with a small lake.

Olivia M.Olivia Marie: Stunning and unique, be sure to book ahead

Carmel Bunkers is one of The 15 Best Historic and Protected Sites in Barcelona.

4. Carmel Bunkers

9.4
(Búnkers del Carmel)
C. Marià Lavèrnia, Barcelona, Catalunya
Historic and Protected Site · El Carmel · 156 tips and reviews

Ozgur A.Ozgur A: Spectacular view, worth the long journey up there.

Josh™ ↙Josh™ ↙: Awesome view of Barcelona !!

OK Apartment |.OK Apartment | Barcelona - Costa Brava - Madrid - Sitges: Finally an incredible view of Barcelone without all tourists! My favorite!

Monestir de Sant Miquel is one of The 15 Best Historic and Protected Sites in Barcelona.

5. Monestir de Sant Miquel

8.6
Barcelona, Catalunya
Historic and Protected Site · Sants-Montjuïc · 1 tip

Luis U.Luis Urea: Replica con su claustro del Monasterio de San Miguel. Está muy guapo

Temple d'August is one of The 15 Best Historic and Protected Sites in Barcelona.

6. Temple d'August

8.2
Carrer del Paradís 10, Barcelona, Catalunya
Historic and Protected Site · El Barri Gòtic · 17 tips and reviews

Fluying ✅.Fluying ✅: Wow. Arqueología

Fluying ✅.Fluying ✅: En pleno barrio gótico se encuentran los restos del templo de Augusto que funcionaba como templo y forum durante el imperio romano. Imperdible joya escondida.

Maria B.Maria Benito: Entrada gratuïta.

Poble Espanyol is one of The 15 Best Historic and Protected Sites in Barcelona.

7. Poble Espanyol

8.2
Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13, Barcelona, Catalunya
Historic and Protected Site · Sants-Montjuïc · 214 tips and reviews

Deniz Y.Deniz Yetimoğlu Karslı: A really sweet village-like place where you should spend time wondering. There are also lovely cafes inside.

Oh-Barcelona.comOh-Barcelona.com: Poble Español is like a small village in the middle of Barcelona uniting all different styles of Spanish architecture in one small place. Perfect venue for concerts and gigs on a nice summer night. Read more.

Andrés O.Andrés Ortiz: not really an important attraction for tourists, almost a scam

Dragon Stairway is one of The 15 Best Historic and Protected Sites in Barcelona.

8. Dragon Stairway

8.0
C. Olot, s/n, Barcelona, Catalunya
Historic and Protected Site · La Salut · 1 tip

Rita L.Rita L: Cool place! There’s a free area where you don’t need tickets, you can just climb up the hills for the view!

Plaça de la Natura is one of The 15 Best Historic and Protected Sites in Barcelona.

9. Plaça de la Natura

7.8
Barcelona, Catalunya
Historic and Protected Site · La Salut · 2 tips and reviews

Andreas H.Andreas Holzapfel: Great for a walk

Dominic P.Dominic Paris: Lovely open space.

Muralla Romana is one of The 15 Best Historic and Protected Sites in Barcelona.

10. Muralla Romana

7.6
Plaça de Frederic Marés, Barcelona, Catalunya
Historic and Protected Site · El Barri Gòtic · 3 tips and reviews

c0uPc0uP: This, and everything around it for a few km that make up El Gotic are infinitely walkable, with alleys upon alleys surrounded by grand old buildings, bars and cafes.

KatrinaKatrina: Cool monument.

Sr. Ferran T.Sr. Ferran T.: Gran monument de Barcelona

Antic Hospital de la Santa Creu is one of The 15 Best Historic and Protected Sites in Barcelona.

11. Antic Hospital de la Santa Creu

7.4
Carrer Hospital, 56, Barcelona, Catalunya
Historic and Protected Site · El Raval · 11 tips and reviews

Karine H.Karine Hagemeister: incredibly beautiful garden with a nice cafe on the grounds! In the evening perfect place for a drink)

Sanne v.Sanne van der Beek: Free art/ photography exhibitions from Barcelona based artists. Also, the Catalunian library is breathtaking: really worth checkin it out for a minute

Jose H.Jose Hoyos: Precioso, digno de ver

Torres de la Passió is one of The 15 Best Historic and Protected Sites in Barcelona.

12. Torres de la Passió

7.4
plaça sagrada da familia, Barcelona, Catalunya
Historic and Protected Site · Barri de la Sagrada Família · 2 tips and reviews

Amit G.Amit Gaharwar: Climb up the tower for some of the best views of the city.

Julien D.Julien D: Plus haute que celle de la nativité, vue imprenable sur Barcelone

Besòs Water Tower is one of The 15 Best Historic and Protected Sites in Barcelona.

13. Besòs Water Tower

7.2
(Torre de les Aigües del Besòs)
Carrer de la Selva de Mar, Barcelona, Catalunya
Historic and Protected Site · Diagonal Mar i el Front Maritim del Poblenou · 3 tips and reviews

Luis U.Luis Urea: una joya escondida. La visita vale mucho la pena. Cuenta la historia de la torre, su importancia y hay una vista espectacular arriba. Son los sábados a las 12 PM

Abel R.Abel Romero: Fue construida en la década de 1880 para abastecer de agua a la ciudad de Barcelona recolectada del río Besós. Hoy funciona como mirador

1k1k: Sus alrededores son muy agradables.

Triumphal Arch is one of The 15 Best Historic and Protected Sites in Barcelona.

14. Triumphal Arch

9.4
(Arc de Triomf)
Pg. Lluís Companys (Pg. Sant Joan), Barcelona, Catalunya
Monument · Sant Pere-Santa Caterina i la Ribera · 270 tips and reviews

Apartment BarcelonaApartment Barcelona: Beautiful structure in Barcelona. Perfect for an evening stroll, or even roller blading down the wide walk way!

Oh-Barcelona.comOh-Barcelona.com: After 125 years, not much has changed about Barcelona's Arc de Triomf.

GowithOhGowithOh: It's not just Paris that can boast having an Arc de Triomphe. Barcelona has its very own Arc de Triomf too!

Palau de la Música Catalana is one of The 15 Best Historic and Protected Sites in Barcelona.

15. Palau de la Música Catalana

9.4
C. Palau de la Música, 4-6 (Sant Pere més Alt), Barcelona, Catalunya
Concert Hall · Sant Pere-Santa Caterina i la Ribera · 341 tips and reviews

Ioannis P.Ioannis Papapetrou: One of the most beautiful places to be and enjoy an interesting show...You should book tickets online and be 1 hour before the show...

Oh-Barcelona.comOh-Barcelona.com: How beautiful is the Palau de la Música Catalana?!?! We love the many different colours!

The TelegraphThe Telegraph: Day two - 9am: Have a coffee downstairs at the Palau de la Música Catalana concert hall (0034 902 442 882; palaumusica.org) to sneak a peak at the lobbym or book a guided tour for the whole thing.