Skip the town. Go straight to the crypt. An incomplete, yet amazing church. The arches,…read morebuttresses, just the overall design and beauty of the building are worth the trip and will leave you wondering how one man could be so different than his and my contemporaries and so inspiring. A masterpiece.

Excellent three story Ancient Egypt museum from a private collection. It's well laid out, not too…read morecrowded, with very good informative labeling. Price of admission is well worth it, even better if you have the Barca pass discount. The only negative is the wonderful rooftop cafe....not open. I would come here, pay full admission, JUST to sit on the rooftop to sip espresso and contemplate ancient history. But of course I can't resist a good museum, and the way this is organized, it's impossible to not learn something. Cute but cramped gift shop.

Going to Spain to look at Egyptian artifacts?…read more Barcelona's Museu Egipci has around 1,200 artifacts and is considered to be one of Europe's best private collections of Egyptian art and culture. There are some interesting artifacts, some over 4,000 years old. This stuff was made to last! Other pieces of note include mummies and a scale replica of the Rosetta Stone. Overall though, this place felt a bit dry. You'll probably enjoy it more if you're Indiana Jones or a like-minded archaeology buff. The museum is not too big, with content split across three small floors. Most signs are in Catalan, Spanish and English, but the lower floor does not have English translations. At least there is free WiFi so you can bust out the Google Translate. Entry costs around half of what other museums in Barcelona typically charge. We came here only because admission was included with our Barcelona Pass, though we elected to not rent an audio guide. It was an ok experience, but not very memorable.

Simple design museum but more from the angle of Spanish design. I think it was 6 euros to get in…read morebut you get to reuse your ticket for up to 6 months. Basement floor had an exhibition showcasing winners of a design competition (graphic, ad, fashion, architecture, interior). Other floors had a collection of objects from various modern and past centuries of industrial design, a short history fashion over the centuries which was interesting to see, and examples of Spanish graphic design since the 1980s. The basement floor has a nice looking cafe which seemed very popular for lunch (ie. After 1pm) and had a good prix fixe deal, starter, main, dessert, drink, bread for 13 euros on a weekday, or 10 euros without dessert.

Great David Bowie Is exhibit here!…read more Very expensive but I do understand, because it is a private collection! Definitely go and see the David Bowie exhibit, you will not regret it! It includes tons of his music, artwork, costumes, and more! Downside: no photos allowed. Upside: if you're sneaky, you can sneak some pics. Best part of exhibit is definitely the Space Odyssey part! If you have limited time do not do this because it is going to mesmerize you and you will spend 2 to 3 hours here!

Amazing. Tapas is refined, service impeccable. Lara was an amazing server and tolerant of our…read morebroken Spanish. Best place we've eaten so far. I recommend the mango avocado, anchovies, bread and tomato.

We were lucky enough for our trip to Barcelona to coincide with the first weekend of the month when…read morethe Palo Alto Market takes place. We heeded the warning and purchased our tickets online and bypassed those that were in line to purchase theirs. This place was magical even in the rain. The food truck offerings were incredible, offering tons of variety of delicious noms at reasonable prices. Eating our way through the market we shared an incredible pastry, coffee, an empanada, and paella. We obviously didn't leave hungry. When the rain was heavier, we ducked into the various buildings set up with local vendors and designers. It looked like Etsy threw up! Shoes, clothing, leather goods for starters. The vendors were friendly and met us halfway with our mangled Spanish. There are various bars set up around the market. We grabbed some Vermut and ducked in to catch some live music. Don't let people scare you away. It's totally worth cost of admission!

This first weekend of the month staple of Barcelona is well deserving of its popularity. A mixture…read moreof food trucks, flea market and music, the atmosphere is friendly and easy-going. We've even taken our dog a few times. Many complain about the €3 entry fee and the long line (sometimes over an hour) to get in. But the fee and the line ensures that inside, it does not become overly crowded and there is not crazy long lines for the food trucks (although the lines can get long, they are not too bad). Personally, I would much rather pay to get in and have a relaxing time inside, than not-pay and spend most of the time waiting in line to get food and drinks. Only advice would be ensure you get there on the early side, or well after the lunch rush. The line to get in can get too long during lunch time.