{"id":81532,"date":"2016-10-25T14:04:30","date_gmt":"2016-10-25T12:04:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?p=81532"},"modified":"2022-02-15T11:09:08","modified_gmt":"2022-02-15T10:09:08","slug":"province-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/province-barcelona\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover the Lovely Province of Barcelona"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Just when you think you\u2019ve seen everything there is to see in<strong> Barcelona<\/strong>\u2026 there\u2019s more. More than a city, Barcelona is a <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Province_of_Barcelona\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>province<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 and a very large one at that. Outside of the city that names it, there are plenty of <strong>municipalities<\/strong> and <strong>natural landscapes<\/strong> that are well worth your visit.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">So, if you\u2019re staying in the capital of Catalonia, don\u2019t miss the chance to explore the region further \u2013 take a look at our suggestions, get on the road and have fun <strong>exploring<\/strong> the city\u2019s surroundings.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-chevron-circle-right broken_link\" style=\"background-color: #850909; color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/short-term-rentals\" rel=\"nofollow\">Holiday in Barcelona?<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Top reasons why kids love Barcelona<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/province-barcelona\/#What_places_to_visit_in_the_province_of_Barcelona\" title=\"What places to visit in the province of Barcelona\">What places to visit in the province of Barcelona<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/province-barcelona\/#Collserola_Park\" title=\"Collserola Park\">Collserola Park<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/province-barcelona\/#Mount_Tibidabo\" title=\"Mount Tibidabo\">Mount Tibidabo<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/province-barcelona\/#Montserrat_Mountain\" title=\"Montserrat Mountain\">Montserrat Mountain<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/province-barcelona\/#Sitges\" title=\"Sitges\">Sitges<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/province-barcelona\/#Church_of_Colonia_Guell\" title=\"Church of Col\u00f2nia G\u00fcell\">Church of Col\u00f2nia G\u00fcell<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/province-barcelona\/#The_Dali_Museum\" title=\"The Dal\u00ed Museum\">The Dal\u00ed Museum<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_places_to_visit_in_the_province_of_Barcelona\"><\/span>What places to visit in the province of Barcelona<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Collserola_Park\"><\/span>Collserola Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Created in 1987 in order to guarantee the<strong> preservation<\/strong> of the <strong>mountain range<\/strong> of the same name, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/the-natural-side-of-barcelona-collserola-mountains\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Collserola<\/strong> <\/a>is the <strong>largest<\/strong> <strong>metropolitan park<\/strong> <strong>in the world<\/strong>, with an area of 84,650 km2.&nbsp;How big is that? Well, let\u2019s just that say you could replicate New York\u2019s famous Central Park no less than 22 times inside it.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_104491\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-104491\" class=\"size-full wp-image-104491\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/barcelona-4576038_640.jpg\" alt=\"collserola park barcelona\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-104491\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo via Pixabay<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Home to many species of flora and fauna, it is the<strong> ideal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/montsec-hiking-and-camping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hiking spot<\/a><\/strong> for lovers of nature in the province Barcelona, offering 6 circuits of varying lengths (where you can also opt to ride a bicycle).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you\u2019re not afraid of heights, don\u2019t miss the chance to stand on top of the <strong>Collserola telecommunications tower<\/strong>, where you can enjoy an unbelievable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/bunkers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>panoramic view<\/strong><\/a> of the region.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mount_Tibidabo\"><\/span>Mount Tibidabo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.es\/maps\/place\/Tibidabo\/@41.394452,2.0822845,11.75z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x12a49789cff3db45:0xdb92ebc64b4e2a63!8m2!3d41.4225!4d2.118611\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Tibidabo<\/a><\/strong> is the <strong>highest peak of the Collserola mountain range<\/strong>. Standing tall at 512 meters, it can be seen from the distance in Barcelona, dominating the scenery.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A <strong>popular tourist destination<\/strong>, it features an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/tibidabo-amusement-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>amusement park<\/strong><\/a> and the famous <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.es\/maps\/place\/Temple+of+the+Sacred+Heart+of+Jesus\/@41.4222916,2.1165105,17z\/data=!4m8!1m2!2m1!1schurch+perto+de+Sagrat+Cor,+Barcelona,+Espanha!3m4!1s0x12a4982761d1d1e3:0x1252eb2e9b2d5c7!8m2!3d41.4220752!4d2.1187873\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Sacred Heart Temple<\/a><\/strong>, which is topped by an impressive statue of Jesus.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Montserrat_Mountain\"><\/span>Montserrat Mountain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Located about 60 km from the city, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.es\/maps\/place\/Montserrat\/@41.5957917,1.8210594,15z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x12a45fe93018cfe7:0x1ebab017ff86d3c!8m2!3d41.5957765!4d1.8298142\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Montserrat<\/a><\/strong> is one of the most <strong>famous mountains<\/strong> in the province of Barcelona. Home to the <span class=\"removed_link\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attraction_Review-g187501-d191040-Reviews-Montserrat_Monastery-Montserrat_Catalonia.html\"><strong>Benedictine abbey of Santa Maria de Montserrat<\/strong><\/span>, it is a <strong>popular destination<\/strong> amongst catholic believers.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_81541\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-81541\" class=\"wp-image-81541 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/6466798903_79923d822f_z.jpg\" alt=\"province barcelona montserrat mountain\" width=\"640\" height=\"370\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-81541\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo by Xevi V via Visualhunt<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p>In addition to <strong>breath-taking views<\/strong>, the <strong>mountain<\/strong> offers its visitors plenty of <strong>activities<\/strong>, with many <strong>hiking trails<\/strong>, <strong>climbing routes<\/strong> and<strong> caves<\/strong> to explore.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sitges\"><\/span>Sitges<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.es\/maps\/place\/Sitges,+Barcelona,+Espanha\/@41.2549133,1.7802891,12z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x12a37fe8157601d9:0x400fae021a412c0!8m2!3d41.2558303!4d1.8611011\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Sitges<\/a><\/strong> is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/sitges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>seaside town<\/strong><\/a> located about 40 minutes (38km) from Barcelona. A very<strong> crowded place<\/strong> during the warmer months, in great part due to its <strong>beautiful beaches<\/strong>, it hosts several <strong>festivals<\/strong> and <strong>traditional celebrations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_104492\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-104492\" class=\"size-full wp-image-104492\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/sitges-1477826_640.jpg\" alt=\"sitges\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-104492\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo via Pixabay<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you decide to check it out, make sure you visit two of its most symbolic buildings \u2013 the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.es\/maps\/place\/Palau+de+Maricel\/@41.2348893,1.8103986,17z\/data=!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x12a38048237ee4df:0x8f12f5db88d21ce3!2sMuseum+Maricel+de+Mar!8m2!3d41.2348853!4d1.8125873!3m4!1s0x0:0xd4a0bc056c653fa1!8m2!3d41.2349858!4d1.8123338\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Maricel Palace<\/a><\/strong> and the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.es\/maps\/place\/Parr%C3%B2quia+de+Sant+Bartomeu+i+Santa+Tecla\/@41.2366095,1.8100278,17z\/data=!4m8!1m2!2m1!1sLa+Punta+church+sitges!3m4!1s0x12a3804821656681:0x6032a24df8915ac3!8m2!3d41.2346949!4d1.8116606\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">La Punta church<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Church_of_Colonia_Guell\"><\/span>Church of Col\u00f2nia G\u00fcell<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you\u2019re a fan of <strong>Gaud\u00ed<\/strong>\u2019s work, you certainly won\u2019t mind travelling only 23 km outside of Barcelona to admire one of his most <strong>beautiful designs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_81543\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-81543\" class=\"wp-image-81543 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/207420309_5d7208a621_z.jpg\" alt=\"colonia guell church \" width=\"640\" height=\"455\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-81543\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo by Jorge Franganillo via Visualhunt<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Built between 1908 and 1914, yet never fully finished, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.es\/maps\/place\/Gaud%C3%AD's+Crypt\/@41.363881,2.0256573,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x12a49b0962df0849:0x6fb05ae7667e0085!8m2!3d41.363877!4d2.027846\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Gaud\u00ed&#8217;s Crypt<\/a><\/strong>, as it is also known, is located in the industrial area of <strong>Santa Coloma de Cervell\u00f3<\/strong>, a small Barcelona municipality with a population of only 7081.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Commissioned with the goal of providing the local working class with a <strong>place of worship<\/strong>, this <strong>church<\/strong> is considered as somewhat of a predecessor of the more famous<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.es\/maps\/place\/La+Sagrada+Familia\/@41.4036339,2.1721671,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x12a4a2dcd83dfb93:0x9bd8aac21bc3c950!8m2!3d41.4036299!4d2.1743558\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Sagrada Familia<\/a><\/strong>, with which it shares several architectural features.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-chevron-circle-right broken_link\" style=\"background-color: #850909; color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/yearly-rental\" rel=\"nofollow\">Already living in Barcelona? Check this out<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/park-guell\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A visit to Park Gu\u00ebll<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Dali_Museum\"><\/span>The Dal\u00ed Museum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The highly-recommended <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.es\/maps\/place\/Teatro-Museu+Dal%C3%AD\/@42.2679918,2.957474,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x12ba8ddd391db6c9:0x493f0fc6074ca1f0!8m2!3d42.2679879!4d2.9596627\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Teatro Museo Dal\u00ed<\/a><\/strong> is located in the town of <strong>Figueres<\/strong>, which is actually not a part of Barcelona \u2013 it belongs to <strong>Girona<\/strong>, another Catalan province.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Still, it\u2019s just around one hour away, and due to its <strong>cultural relevance<\/strong>, should definitely be part of your list of places to visit outside the city.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_104493\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-104493\" class=\"size-full wp-image-104493\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/dali-museum-898317_640.jpg\" alt=\"dali museum\" width=\"640\" height=\"438\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-104493\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo via Pixabay<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Rebuilt after being burnt down during the <strong>Spanish Civil War<\/strong>, it\u2019s home to the bulk of the artist\u2019s work \u2013 actually, the building itself is something to behold, with its <strong>facade<\/strong> serving as an example of the<strong> imaginative surrealism<\/strong> that the painter is known for all over the world.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Which one of these places in the <strong>province of Barcelona<\/strong> (and beyond) will you visit first? 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