In the heart of Barcelona is the Museum of Modernism (Museu del Modernisme), a gallery and exhibition space designed to showcase Catalan modernist art. This petite museum has a collection that far surpasses its small size, and includes sculptures, stained glass, and paintings. See works by Antoni Gaudí, Joan Busquets, and Ramon Casas, and enjoy learning about a movement that inspired many artistic developments across Europe in the early 20th century.
Situated on the banks of the Llogrebat River on the outskirts of Barcelona, RCDE Stadium is the home field of the RCD Espanyol football (soccer) club, one of the top teams in the Spanish league and the crosstown rival of FC Barcelona. Built in 2009, the 40,000-capacity stadium ranks among the best sporting venues in Spain.
Spanning an area of 38 square miles (98 square kilometers), Delta del Llobregat is one Catalonia’s most important wetland zones and its second largest delta. Here you will find 20 natural habitats and designated areas of conservation that support a rich biodiversity of plant species—and make it an excellent spot for bird-watching.
Learn about the past, present, and future of cannabis and hemp at the Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum in Barcelona—one of the largest cannabis museums in the world. Housed in the historic Palau Mornau, the museum’s collection of art, artefacts, and exhibits cover the history, cultivation, and use of the controversial plant.
Nestled in Catalonia’s eastern Pyrenees, the Masella ski and snowboard resort forms half of the Alp 2500 ski area with neighboring La Molina. It’s perfect for beginners and intermediates. Masella’s 17 lifts span 65 ski runs covering 46 miles (74 kilometers) and a snowpark. Thirteen runs and the park are open for night skiing.
The Zoo del Pirineu (Pyrenees Zoo) focuses on the wildlife, especially birds, of the Pyrenees mountains. Besides eagles, owls, vultures, and other birds, come to see polecats, wild boars, foxes, and a petting zoo. In high season, enjoy shows, workshops, and hands-on experiences.
One of Barcelona’s most fascinating museums, the Museum of Forbidden Art (Museu de l'Art Prohibit) is true to its name, exhibiting banned, censored, and controversial artworks. The collection spans pieces by Ai Weiwei, Andy Warhol, Banksy, and Robert Mapplethorpe, as well as Picasso etchings, a Klimt sketch, and Andres Serrano’s notorious Piss Christ.
Tucked down a side street in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, Els Quatre Gats (The Four Cats) is one of the city’s most famous restaurants and a memorable location for a cup of coffee or some Catalan cuisine. The tavern was fashioned after Le Chat Noir in Paris and quickly became a favorite haunt of Pablo Picasso and Antoni Gaudí.
