{"id":9066,"date":"2019-03-25T13:39:24","date_gmt":"2019-03-25T11:39:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/devourbarcelonafoodtours.com\/?p=9066"},"modified":"2024-08-07T23:14:11","modified_gmt":"2024-08-07T23:14:11","slug":"best-places-to-take-pictures-in-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/best-places-to-take-pictures-in-barcelona\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Picture-Perfect Places Not to Miss in Barcelona"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are a few hidden corners of the Ciudad Condal that even locals stop to capture.>No trip to Barcelona is complete without a visit to modernist architectural heavy-hitters like the Sagrada Familia and Casa Batll\u00f3, a trip down the Rambla with a stop at the famous Boqueria, and sipping a bit of vermut<\/em> on the Barceloneta before jumping fork-first into a plate of fideu\u00e0<\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\r\n

But these places only scratch the surface of what this splendid city has to offer. And visiting already over-crowded sights just to take a picture doesn\u2019t line up with the kind of responsible tourism<\/a> we encourage.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

With that in mind, we scoured the streets and compiled this list of the best places to take pictures in Barcelona. Some of our picks might even surprise its natives!<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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1. Caf\u00e9s on Carrer del Parlament<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Sant Antoni<\/a> is an up-and-coming neighborhood with new spots popping up every week, and its heart is Carrer del Parlament. You\u2019ll find Instagrammable corners and caf\u00e9s serving everything from gourmet donuts to vegan smoothies. Save room for a bite at each one!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Insider\u2019s Tip: <\/strong>Arrive before the lunch rush around to grab a window seat at either Caf\u00e9 Cometa<\/a> or Tarann\u00e0<\/a>. They are perfect for people watching!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Where to find them: <\/strong>Carrer del Parlament<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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2. Pla\u00e7a d’Isidre Nonell<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Hidden in an alley near the Gothic cathedral is a small and silent plaza. While there, you\u2019ll never know you\u2019re just steps from the throngs of people shopping on Portal de l’\u00c0ngel.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

\u201cEl Mon Neix en Cada Besada,\u201d or \u201cThe World Begins with Every Kiss,\u201d was designed by Joan Fontcuberta. Local residents were asked to send in photographs expressing a moment of freedom. When you see the wall from a distance you\u2019ll only see the kiss, but as you get closer to the mural, you\u2019ll see a world in each image.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Where to find it: <\/strong>Pla\u00e7a d’Isidre Nonell<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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3. Rooftop Views<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Ask anyone who has lived in Barcelona and they\u2019ll tell you: the best way to see the city is from above. A few of our favorites give you the perfect vantage point to contemplate the Sagrada Familia, Gothic cathedral, and the whole city as you avoid the crowds and sip on a glass of cava.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Where to find them:<\/strong> Ayre Hotel Rosell\u00f3n<\/a> for a view of the Sagrada Familia, Hotel Col\u00f3n Barcelona<\/a> for a view of Barcelona\u2019s cathedral, and Hotel Barcel\u00f3 Raval<\/a> for a view of the whole city.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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4. Pla\u00e7a de Sant Felip Neri<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Known by its neighbors as \u201cLa Pla\u00e7a del Silenci\u201d due to the tragic bombing it suffered during the Spanish Civil War, this plaza will beg you to stop and ponder the wounds still visible on the church walls.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

It\u2019s located in the heart of the busy Gothic quarter but somehow the volume of the city fades to a murmur as soon as you enter it. Bring your travel journal or a good book and enjoy a coffee at the only business in the plaza, Hotel Neri<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Fun fact:<\/strong> Evanescence filmed the video for \u201cMy Immortal\u201d<\/a> in and around this square, and we stop here on our Tapas, Taverns & History Tour<\/a>!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Where to find it:<\/strong> Pla\u00e7a de Sant Felip Neri<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Some of Barcelona’s most beautiful spots are the hidden corners few visitors stumble upon. Photo credit: This is the milk<\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

5. Rambla del Raval<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This lesser-known and highly-underrated rambla <\/em>is located in El Raval<\/a>, a neighborhood bursting with an eclectic mix of cultures, colors and flavors that its more famous counterpart just can\u2019t offer.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Insider\u2019s Tip:<\/strong> Check it out<\/a> on a Saturday or Sunday when local designers line the street with everything from jewelry to vinyl records.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Where to find it: <\/strong>Rambla del Raval<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

6. The Plant Wall<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This literal hole-in-the-wall has made a name for itself as one of the most Instagrammable places in Barcelona. (And it\u2019s well deserved, if you ask us!)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

El Born<\/a> is one of our favorite neighborhoods for cafe-hopping and people watching, making this stop all the more enjoyable.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Don\u2019t miss a caf\u00e9 con leche<\/em> or cheeky gin and tonic surrounded by antiques and locals in a hidden open-air cafe called Espai Mesclad\u00eds<\/a> just five minutes away.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Where to find it: <\/strong>Carrer de l’Allada-Vermell 12<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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7. Markets galore<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The Boqueria Market was once a bustling place for locals to get fresh ingredients every morning. However, in recent years it has become overrun with tourists who see it only as one of the best places to take pictures in Barcelona, rather than as a way to support local businesses.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you can\u2019t leave Barcelona without getting your Boqueria fix, make sure you visit the market the right way:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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But the Boqueria isn\u2019t the only market in town. And you don\u2019t have to limit yourself (or your Instagram) to just one kind of market!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A few of our favorites are Palo Alto Market<\/a> which promises a day of food trucks, music, and local artists and designers selling their wares; Mercat de la Terra<\/a>, a market that prides itself on all locally-sourced, seasonal, and ecologically-grown food; and Mercat Port Antic<\/a>, where for over 20 years antiques fanatics have been showcasing their treasures for visitors to take home as a more original souvenir.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Let\u2019s put it this way: would your dad rather have a Barcelona magnet or a coin from the Spanish Civil War?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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