5 Attractions to Explore Near Montserrat

A large park created by the renowned architect Antoni Gaudí. Sculptures, mosaic-covered terraces and steps, and many other stunning works from Gaudi can be seen here. It also has great views of Barcelona city.

The hundred-plus years old masterpiece of Antoni Gaudí that is still under construction. Towering over the city of Barcelona, one of the most artistic buildings in the world.

Contemporary Art Museum situated amongst the old and narrow streets of Barcelona. Displays mostly Catalonian and Spanish art from three time periods- the first one from the forties to the sixties; the second spans the sixties and seventies; the third period is contemporary.

Gothic cathedral with large sculpture heavy hall, and gargoyles on its roof featuring mythical animals.

Dedicated to shipbuilding between the thirteenth and eighteenth centuries. It shows the history of the navigation from the early days together with the history of the Spanish Navy since the Catholic Monarchs, in the 15th century, up to the present. It also hosts several navigation instruments, weapons, portolans and paintings