Barcelona, Spain (Point of interest)

Soaring above Plaça de la Seu square in Barrí Gòtic, attention-grabbing Barcelona Cathedral features smooth arches, skeletal spires and lofty towers. Inside the vaulted cloister awaits an oasis of palms and fountains. Take the lift for spectacul... Continue reading →

CaixaForum by Plaça Espanya square, is one of Barcelona's most exciting contemporary art spaces. Housed in an old modernista textile factory with a stylish modern walkway, courtyard and entrance, the gallery's three exhibition spaces display an ec... Continue reading →

Park Güell in the Gràcia district is Catalan architect Gaudí's modernist utopia. Lush, shady parkland overlooks the city and fantastical mosaic-covered, sculptural buildings are curiously inviting. In the scorching summer months this is one of t... Continue reading →

Rose windows and octagonal towers shape the Gothic Santa María del Mar Basilica in the heart of Barcelona's La Ribera district. Built to commemorate the conquest of Sardinia, the church's beauty lies in its simple contours and sense of space.... Continue reading →