7 unusual visits to do in Barcelona
Barcelona is one of the most attractive cities across Europe. It evokes celebration and constant renewal, in addition to having a climate that remains favorable most of the year. For your stay in this flagship Spanish city located on the Montjuïc hill and the coast, we offer you a stay off the beaten track with 7 unusual spots that will leave you with unique memories.
Discover Barcelona in a more adventurous way
Far from the most touristic places, Barcelona can also be explored through less traditional paths. And to discover the best tourist spots in Barcelona as well as to visit the less traditional addresses, it can be very interesting to choose an application like Coddy. The concept of the escape game represents a new mode of discovery in an urban environment which makes it possible to bring a more playful dimension to simple tourist visits.
The Hospital of Sant Pau
This hospital in Barcelona is probably one of the most unusual addresses to visit during a tourist stay. The site became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997 and was designed by a renowned Catalan architect. You will appreciate or discover with this site one of the emblems of the Art Nouveau style.
The last years that this hospital was in operation coincided with the beginning of the transformation of the city, with important architectural changes.
Sant Felip Neri Square
This small square located in the Gothic quarter of the Ciutat Vella takes its name from the eponymous church. The square houses in its center a fountain in the shape of an octagon, which would symbolize life. The architecture is characteristic of a baroque style specific to the period of the Middle Ages.
You will definitely have the feeling of a timeless visit to this square which also housed the Neri Palace in 1752.
Poble Nou Park
For your stay in Barcelona, we recommend that you go through Sant Marti, the Provençal district of Poblenou. The park there is actually far from being the only relative attraction, with beautiful beaches, museums, but also factories restored with great charm.
Horta’s Labyrinth
The Labyrinth of Horta park or gardens are one of the oldest sites in this style in the city of Barcelona. You can admire a beautiful garden in the neoclassical style of the 18th century. This historic garden conceals treasures which generally delight the little ones, with in particular plant sculptures of the most diverse shapes.
Torre Agbar
This tower was built at the very beginning of the 20th century, and it has the particularity of combining various styles of architecture. It only opened its doors to the public in 2005, when it was inaugurated by the Spanish royal family. The Torre Agbar is now perceived throughout the world as a true masterpiece. The spectacle of its thousands of facets is indeed special.
These are devices designed for the creation of images visible from the outside. With its sensors that allow the opening and closing of the building’s windows, this unique monument in the world is well worth a visit. The Torre Agbar is located near the Place des Glories Catalanes, on Diagonal Avenue.
The Viewpoint of the Turo de la Rovira
Turó de la Rovira designates a hill that dominates the city of Barcelona from its 262 meters. This high point served in different ways, especially during the Spanish Civil War or during the Iberian era. The hill is characterized by a geographical situation which made it a privileged spot to defend the city and to build in particular an effective anti-aircraft base.
The military structures that were erected there were then used as shelters, including water reservoirs that can still be admired there.
Barrio El Raval
El Raval is a district in the center of the city of Barcelona. It is outside the walls of the Middle Ages, but within the walls of the city within the limits which were its until the 19th century. This district is bordered by Chinatown or Barri Gòtic in which immigrants from eastern countries, Moroccans and Pakistanis live.
If you like graffiti, you will certainly appreciate the diversity of the works carried out there. The district is indeed asserted as one of the most prominent addresses in the city of Barcelona for amateur or professional graffitiors.