Everyone who wants to visit this city for the first time has the curiosity to know what are the things to do in Barcelona. 

So, here is the list of places which are within one hour’s distance away from Barcelona and makes your visit unforgettable. Take some time on your trip to discover these beautiful places to visit near Sagrada Familia, Barcelona. 

Montserrat

Montserrat is a must-see nearby attraction of Barcelona. This lovely monastery is embedded in a beautiful and amazing mountain range. It is the place where Catalonia’s patron saint (Virgin of Montserrat) once lived. 

Girona 

It takes one and a half hours to reach Girona from Barcelona. This beautiful and small city is famous for being the location for the hit TV show Game of Thrones. People also come here to explore the ancient historical monuments and dreamy landscapes. Girona is also famous in the world for kept Jewish neighborhoods. 

Sitges

Just at a distance of 40 kilometers from the south of Barcelona, There is a most stunning and incredible coastal town called Sitges. Sitges is considered once as the town of Fisherman. The tourists on the way to their trip to Barcelona, hardly miss visiting Sitges. Sitges offers the number of beaches, Mediterranean cuisine and low rises on the beachfront. The famous festivals of Barcelona, Carnival to Barcelona is celebrated here every year. Sitges also hosts the Sitges International Film festival. 

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Dali Museum

The Dali Theatre-Museum is one of the most recommended trips from the city of Barcelona. This famous museum near Barcelona is famous for the collections of Dali paintings. It is located in Figures which is the hometown of Salvador Dali who was a world-famous Spanish and Surrealist painter.  Spend some extra days in luxury hotels in Barcelona and explore the beautiful paintings of Dali. 

Penedes Region 

Vilafranca del Penedes or Penedes Region is located in the west of Barcelona. As the name suggest it is the place where the Penedes wines and cava are produced. Visitors come here to see and learned about the Penedes wine which is one of the most famous wines in Catalonia. 

Costa Brava

On heading north to Barcelona we find one of the beautiful places of Catalonia, Costa Brava. The Costa Brava offers the most beautiful and mesmerizing views of beaches and coves. There is an arrangement of coastal towns Palamos, Pals, Calella de Palafrugell or Cadaqués. At this place, the famous painter and architecture Salvador Dali lived here for many years and worked. 

Nuria Valley

If you are a nature lover, then this place is for you. Nuria Valley offers the beauty of the Pyrenees to the visitors (A chain of mountains between France and Spain). In the winter season, you can enjoy the ski slopes 

Port Aventura and Ferrari Land

If you are on the trip to Barcelona or planning a trip to Barcelona, then this is the most recommended for you. Port Aventura is the most famous and most visited amusement park in Spain. The Ferrari Land is a brand new park just one hour away from the city of Barcelona. 

Costa Daurada (Golden coast)

Also famous as a Golden coast, Costa Daurada is located at a distance of 100 km towards the south of Barcelona. It is one of the most visited tourist attractions sites in Catalonia. There is an array of golden beaches and resorts Salou, Cambrils, and La Pineda. 

These are the list of beautiful places to visit near Sagrada Familia Barcelona. So, next time whenever you book online tickets to visit Barcelona, take some time to explore these beautiful nearby places.  

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How to buy tickets for Sagrada Familia

Tickets to La Sagrada Família can be bought directly from the ticket offices located just outside the monument but there are great advantages if you buy your tickets online. Not only you will be able to purchase your tickets in advance, but it will save you a lot of time and money. 

The ticket prices are as follows:

1. Regular ticket: 18€ at the ticket office or 15€ online. Retirees pay 14€ or 11€, and students pay 16€ or 13€, respectively. Free entry for children under 11 years old age. This ticket does not include a visit to the towers and a guided tour.
2. Guided tours: 29€ at the ticket office or 24€ online. Retirees pay 23€ or 18€, and students pay 27€ or 22€, respectively. The guided tours will be available in English, French, Catalan, Spanish,  Italian or German.
3. Audio guide: 26€ at the ticket office or 22€ online. Retirees pay 21€ or 17€, and students pay 24€ or 20€respectively. There are audio guides also, available in the same languages as the guided tours are given.
4. Top Views (visit to towers included): 35€ at the ticket office or 29€ online. Retirees pay 28€ or 22€, and students pay 33€ or 27€, respectively. This ticket provides you an audio guide. 

[Note: The towers are sometimes closed to the public due to construction work so make sure to check online before purchasing your tickets.]

How to Reach Sagrada Familia

The Sagrada Família is located at Carrer de Mallorca, 401. The easiest way to get there is by using the metro train- the purple (L2) or blue (L5) line metro. You can also get there by using buses number 19, 33, 34, 43, 44, 50, 51, B20 and B24.

Opening Hours

The Sagrada Família has different schedules during the whole of the year. 

• November to February – 9 am to 6 pm
• March – 9 am to 7 pm
• April to September – 9 am to 8 pm 
• October – 9 am to 7 pm 
• The Sagrada Família is one of the few monuments that remain open on the 25th and 26th of December and also on the 1st and 6th of January from 9 am to 2 pm.

History of Sagrada Familia

Sagrada Familia is a large unfinished Roman church in Barcelona. It was designed by Antoni Gaudi, a Catalan architect who is famous for creating many masterpieces known all over the world. Gaudi constructed the church with his unique Nouveau and Gothic art style. Sagrada Familia’s construction was interrupted by the Spanish Civil War and after that, it was progressed slowly. 

Unfortunately, Gaudí passed away before the cathedral was finished, and the work was picked up by different architects. Gaudí’s technique has raised lots of controversies because of which some of the architects have decided to venture away Gaudí‘s original style.

The Sagrada Família has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The fact that it has been under construction for over a century is part of its history. It is estimated that the construction will end in the year 2026. Hope the wonder will do justice to people’s imagination.

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Top 10 Unknown Facts about La Sagrada Familia: 

1. In 1882, the initial plan and crypt were started by Vilar but due to some conflicts he resigned from the project and Gaudi came into the picture. Ace architecture Antoni Gaudi took over the project in 1883 and made radical changes to the original plans.
2. Sagrada Familia was an idea of Book Seller named Josep Maria Bocabella. After visiting numerous churches in Vatican he got an idea of building Sagrada Familia in Barcelona.
3. The complete name of La Sagrada Familia is Basilica I Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Familia and According to reports, Sagrada Familia attracts more than 5 million visitors every year.
4. Sagrada Familia is still under construction and expected to complete in the year 2026. As of October 2016, this basilica is estimated to be 70% complete.
5. Without the use of computers, it couldn’t be possible to speed up construction. As in the past architectures had to rely on paper sketches but thanks to the invention of computers in the 20th century and as result progress speeded up rapidly.
6. Money for constructing Sagrada Familia comes from the sale of the tickets and private donations. The annual cost for constructing this basilica is around 25 million Euros and the maximum amount is coming from the sale of tickets. In other words, all visitors who are coming to visit La Sagrada Familia are contributing to the construction.
7. Gaudi was very religious and wants manmade structures should be shorter than god made structure. Montjuic hill is the highest point in Barcelona of 171 meters and decided the basilica height should be 170 meters.
8. On its completion, it will be the tallest religious building in the whole of Europe with a remarkable 170-meter height.
9. During the Spanish civil war in 1936, most of Gaudi’s plans and models were destroyed by revolutionaries and anarchists.
10. Being not a big fan of straight lines, Gaudi said that nothing is straight in nature and he has done exactly in this church by making radical curves, patterns, sculptures, and pillars with freehand.

Want to visit Sagrada Familia? Then book your tickets in advance and free yourself from standing in long queues. Guided Tours are also available in different languages which help you to explore Gaudi’s work in this cathedral. After visiting Sagrada Familia we bet you will want to see Gaudi’s other creations in Barcelona which are Park Guell, Casa Vicens, Casa Batlló, Casa Calvet, Colonia Guell, and Casa Mila.

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