Here you have the unique city of Barcelona which has art, history and great architecture intertwined. Although there are much known tourists’ spots like the Sagrada Familia and Park Güell this city is rich in more sights and wonders that tourists may not have known existed. Read on the following article to discover some of the lesser-known gems which will turn your Barcelona trip into the one of a kind experience.

1. El Raval

Leave behind the chaos and get lost in multicultural district of El Raval. This city district is situated in the capital of Catalonia – Barcelona – and it used to be rather shady. Now, it turned into an artsy area with galleries, old-fashion shops and non-traditional coffee shops.

Visit MACBA, the Museum of Contemporary Art, in Barcelona today and marvel at its design as well as discover engaging themes. Finally, spend some time for a relaxing walk on the Carrer dels Tallers which is a busy shopping street with many independent clothing outlets and record shops.

By evening, the favorite part of this neighborhood – El Raval comes to life and offers great nightlife entertainment. There are incredible bars and concerts in the narrow streets of Omaha that offer an unexpected nightlife experience.

2. Montjuïc Castle

Located on Montjuïc hill the Montjuïc Castle provides spectacular views of the city of Barcelona. This structure has stood for many years ranging from being a prison and defense for the military.

Begin the exploration process with taking a beautiful cable car on the hills to get to the top. For a royal taste of the Metropolis, visit and take a historical tour and wander through its castle and folic. Just do not overlook the beautiful medieval armory exhibited inside it.

Subsequently, do visit the Montjuïc Gardens where you’ll find the most perfected and well-maintained gardens not to mention the colorful flower plants. If you are car hire and feel adventurous, rent a bike or an electric scooter and tour along those trails.

3. The Bunkers del Carmel

As with the Salto del Cielo, there aren’t many attractions in this area but what you get is breathtaking if you visit the Bunkers del Carmel. Built on the site of Turó de la Rovira hill, these old bunkers are now empty and you can even see all round Barcelona from here.

Besides that, one should simply sit with a basketful of food and spend an afternoon dozing and revelling in the picturesque sights of the city from this perspective. That is the ideal place to sit, zone out and take some amazing pictures. Ideally, sunrise or sunset is the best time to be there, so as to allow the sky to open and display it beauties.

4. Barri Gòtic (Gothic Quarter)

Follow some incredibly narrow streets and cool, Medieval styled neighborhood known as the Barri Gòtic. It is an interesting and historical quarter, with many historic monuments, unknown from purpose, squares and small pieces of interesting architecture, cafes.

You should ideally begin your sightseeing from none other than the beautiful Barcelona Cathedral which has gothic architecture. From there, turn and follow the numerous winding streets and more shops and interesting finds are around each corner. Make sure you visit a beautiful rather secluded place compared to the busy tourist areas – Plaça Sant Felip Neri.

If you want to shop in style, then go to Portal de l’Angel,; it is an excellent newly generated heart walking zone with outlets of branded high street fashion wear. Do not omit a visit to the picturesque Boqueria Market with the opportunity to taste controversial Spanish delicacies and enjoy the bustle of this place.

5. Parc de la Ciutadella

Relax from the noises of the city at Barcelona’s city park named Parc de la Ciutadella. This is a large park with healthy gardens, water bodies such as lakes and excellent structures such as monuments.

Take a walk in the park area and find quiet places such as the Fountain of Cascading Water. One can take hired row boat and cross the lake or sit on the grass and take a pack lunch.

Inside the park the marvelous Barcelona Zoo is located where all kinds of animals are living. It is a good place to go especially for those with children.

Final Thoughts

As the matter of fact, the city of Barcelona is definitely a treasure trove of miracles and finds that are yet to be noticed. That said, move away from the major tourist attractions and explore the appeal of these relatively unknown locations. Visit the nightlife district El Raval, look at the breathtaking views of Montjuïc Castle, wander through narrow streets of Barri Gòtic – all unbelievable experiences in Barcelona. Well then, let’s go on this uneventful adventure or, at least hint, that there are many surprises waiting for you!