With ample attractions to witness across Barcelona there exists no more optimal manner to fully encounter it than from an elevated perspective. The combination of multiple viewpoints reveals globally prominent architecture designs and showcases Barcelona’s grid layout system and lets you truly experience the magnificent scope of this city.
Barceló Raval Hotel
Located in Barcelona’s vibrant district El Raval this modern hotel provides visitors with a 360-degree terrace that delivers premium urban vistas. Hotel residents can use the rooftop pool while anyone may join them there after 6pm to see the sunset.
Location: Rambla del Raval, 17-21
Metro: Liceu (5-10min walk)
Las arenas rooftop
Several years back Plaça d’Espanya showcased Barcelona’s historic bullfighting ring before developers renovated it into a modern retail center in 2011. Visitors who climb to the roof at this location will discover remarkable perspectives throughout Plaça d’Espanya and Palau Nacional while they spot the famous magic fountain in the distance.
Location & Metro: Plaça d’Espanya
Park Güell
Barcelona’s top attraction presents spectacular views of the city along with its incredible mass tourist presence. Barselona identified Park Güell as both its most important public garden and its leading modernist architectural site that emerged from an initial master plan for urban gardening. While standing in this park you see most important landmarks in Barcelona including La Sagrada Familia and all the way down to the beach.
Metro: Vallcarca (20min walk)
La Pedrera
Among the renowned buildings created by Gaudi stands La Pedrera which residents call Casa Mila. Walk into La Pedrera through Passeig de Gracia for two things: see Gaudi’s design processes and enjoy rooftop views of his modernist chimneys along with the cityscape from an extraordinary vantage point.
Location: Provença, 261-265
Metro: Passeig de Gracia/Diagonal
Bunkers del Carmel
You should embark on the small bunker hike because los bunkers deliver unparalleled panoramic vistas of the city. The bunkers which were built against aerial attacks during the Spanish civil war now host two things: a small museum exhibiting free historical archives to visitors and a circular 360-degree visibility of Barcelona’s cityscape. At sunset and sunrise visitors can climb up to these bunkers to experience Barcelona’s stunning cityscape while drinking wine alongside locals as daily activity in the city reaches its end.
Location: C. Maria Labernia
Metro: Alfons X (30min walk – very steep!)
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