La Esquinica originally opened in 1972 on a corner in the El Turó de la Peira neighborhood. In 1997 it relocated to larger space with aragonese decor on Passeig Fabra i Puig, far off the beaten track. Authentic tapas along with friendly staff and fast service have made this restaurant a favorite among locals.
Carlos Abellan was trained at the legendary elBulli and is also the owner of Comerç 24 in La Ribera. His Tapas 24 restaurant offers gourmet versions of classic tapas in a well decorated Eixample basement, just off Passeig de Grà cia.
MOB (Makers of Barcelona) is housed in a 1000m2 former textile factory in Eixample. Surrounded by beautiful modernist buildings, MOB is conveniently located a short walk from either Urquinaona or Arc de Triomf metro stations.
The BasÃlica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada FamÃlia is a Roman Catholic basilica designed by Antoni Gaudà (1852–1926) and probably the most emblematic of all Barcelona’s attractions. It is the second most visited church in Europe after the Vatican and is among the top three attractions in Spain, along with the Prado Museum in
Located just steps from La Rambla, Palau Güell is one of Antoni GaudÃ’s earliest architectural triumphs and a cornerstone of his creative evolution. Commissioned by industrialist Eusebi Güell in the 1880s and completed in 1888, this urban palace in Barcelona’s Raval district blends Gothic revival with Catalan Modernisme, Moorish motifs, and Art Nouveau flair.
Originally intended as a housing development project for the elite of Barcelona, Park Güell was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984 and now stands among the top tourist attractions in the city.