Architecture

A narrow street in the Gothic Quarter with the cathedral in the background.
This year, Barcelona takes center stage as the global hub for design and urban planning. Named the UNESCO World Capital of Architecture 2026, the city is buzzing with a packed schedule of exhibitions, guided tours, and workshops. We’ve curated the best highlights for you—and most importantly, the easiest way to get there. Hola Barcelona takes you there!
Child holding a basket full of colorful Easter eggs.
Barcelona feels like a world of its own thanks to the sheer number of experiences it offers, and in spring the city transforms to celebrate one of its most deeply rooted traditions. If you want to enjoy local customs, great food and mild weather during Easter Week in Barcelona, Hola Barcelona takes you there!
Vista aèria del litoral de Barcelona de nit. Una zona que convida a bucar-hi plans per fer després del Mobile World Congress.
The Mobile World Congress turns Barcelona into the global capital of technology during a few intense days at Fira de Barcelona Gran Via. But once the keynotes wrap up, the city keeps buzzing with culture, food, and nightlife, perfect for extending your experience beyond the event. Discover the best things to do in Barcelona after the Mobile World Congress and make the most of your stay. Hola Barcelona takes you there!
A front view of La Pedrera, one of the must‑see Modernista buildings if you’re exploring Barcelona in three days.
Barcelona’s architecture goes far beyond Modernisme and Gaudí. If you really want to get to know the city’s architectural soul in just three days, here’s the perfect itinerary—easily explored using public transport. Hola Barcelona takes you there!
The Most Unique Facades of Barcelona for Curious Tourists
Barcelona is a city that can be experienced both from the inside and the outside. All it takes is to look up while walking through its streets to discover true works of art. Beyond Gaudí’s most iconic creations, the city hides unique facades that tell surprising stories—small architectural gems that often go unnoticed. Today, we invite you to take a different kind of stroll: let curiosity guide you and discover some of the most distinctive facades in Barcelona… Hola Barcelona takes you there!
The reasons why Barcelona is the perfect destination this summer
Barcelona is one of the most attractive and exciting cities in the world, and its spectacularity invites you to enjoy it at any time of the year. But it's in the summer when it shows its most vibrant peak, offering countless opportunities that you can't miss. Immerse yourself in an exciting summer in Barcelona!
Open House Barcelona, ​​​​an essential appointment with architecture
Barcelona is a city that highlights innovation through its architecture. Discover more about this area on October 21 and 22 at the 14th edition of the Open House Barcelona festival, Hola Barcelona takes you there!
Barcelona lit at night / Photo: Bearfotos via Freepik
After two summers without it, the Barcelona Night Tour Bus is coming back, which will let you visit the city and its most emblematic places at night. Do not miss it and book your ticket through Hola Barcelona.
View of Casa Batlló from Diagonal Avenue
You have planned a five-day trip to Barcelona. It’s time enough to explore the city and discover its attractions. Plan your visit well so that you don’t miss anything of interest. We will help you choose.
Panoramic view of the Plaça Reial of Barcelona
Spring marks the arrival of Sant Jordi’s Day, an excellent excuse to discover (or rediscover) different literary and poetic settings in Barcelona. Walk through our city and move around with public transport feeling like a character from a novel!