The Christoffer Columbus Monument was built in 1888 in honor of the renowned explorer and discoverer of America. It consists of a statue of Columbus standing on a tall column. The Corinthian style made pillar is located on the Plaça del Portal de la Pau at the southern end of the Rambla. High up on the Monument is the actual monument, a statue of Colom (Columbus), which shows the direction of America.

This unique sculpture is indicative of the themes of many other Frank O. Gehry works.

The Royal Palace of Pedralbes serves as the Barcelona residence of the royal family of Spain. Two museums are also housed here, a ceramics museum and a museum of decorative arts.

This is one of three houses in this fashionable block designed by a prominent Modernista architect, the other two being Casa Morera by Domènech i Montaner and Casa Batlló by Gaudí. But each of the houses is in a very different style, giving rise to the punning term Mançana de la Discòrdia, meaning "apple of discord" (mançana is the Catalan word for both "apple" and "block"). These three houses were all essentially remodelling jobs with alterations to existing buildings. Here Puig i Cadafalch designed the facade, a foyer, and the owner's residence in the "new" Modernista style.

Built in the 1770s, this building was the former home of Manuel d'Amat, a wealthy viceroy who had made his fortune in the Americas. Set slightly back from the street, this grand structure is marked by typically Spanish top-heaviness. Inside there is a patio featuring columns, and a staircase to the right leads to the interior, most of which is not open to the public, as it is home to the city's cultural events committee.

Considered one of the most notable examples of Catalan Gothic architecture, Santa Maria del Mar is one of Barcelona's most beautiful churches. Built from 1329 to 1383, Santa Maria del Mar's striking exterior features can be seen from far away distances, and inside, it's excellent acoustic conditions make it one of Barcelona's most sought after spaces for classical and Oriental Music. It is not uncommon for Santa Maria del Mar to host jazz concerts as well. Santa Maria del Mar is located on the Carrer Montcada end of Passeig del Born.

La Barceloneta is a neighborhood in the Ciutat Vella district of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The neighborhood was constructed during the 18th century for the residents of the Ribera neighborhood who had been displaced by the construction of the Ciudadela of Barcelona. The neighborhood is roughly triangular, bordered by the Mediterranean Sea, the Moll d'Espanya of Port Vell and the El Born neighborhood. The neighborhood is serviced by its own stop on the Barcelona metro. Torre Sant Sebastià is the terminus of the Port Vell Aerial Tramway opened in 1931 and connecting Barceloneta with Montjuïc across Port Vell.

The present Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau in the neighborhood of El Guinardó, Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain), is a complex built between 1901 and 1930, designed by the Catalan modernist architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner. Together with Palau de la Música Catalana, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was a fully functioning hospital until June 2009, it is currently undergoing restoration for use as a museum and cultural center. As of December 2009, there are still tours of the hospital being given several times a day.

Estadi Olimpic has 70,000 seats and it features a museum (the Galeria Olimpica) and the nearby Palau Jordi Sports Place. The museum houses the Hall of Fame, an observatory, and the Samaranch Collection.

Tibidabo is a mountain overlooking Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. At 512 meters, it is the tallest mountain in the Serra de Collserola. Rising sharply to the north-west, it affords spectacular views over the city and the surrounding coastline.