Antoni Gaudí's unfinished basilica featuring stunning stained glass
Carrer de Mallorca, 401, L'Eixample, 08013 Barcelona, Spain Get directions
"A monumental basilica in Barcelona often photographed framed by palm trees on sunny mornings; this iconic architectural and religious landmark draws heavy visitor traffic during peak season and serves as a vivid example of the kinds of high-appeal sites that contribute to overtourism pressures in the city." - Opheli Garcia Lawler
"This iconic Gaudí basilica is widely regarded as the city's most famous attraction and can be seen unobstructed from the hotel's rooftop, serving as a prominent landmark for orienting and planning an itinerary." - Sean Flynn
"A monumental Antoni Gaudí-designed basilica whose long construction history is noted—slated for completion in 2026 after more than 140 years—and presented as a must-see architectural highlight." - Evie Carrick Evie Carrick Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing or L'As du Fallafel. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"One of the essential works by Catalan modernist architecture's leading figure; this monumental basilica is a must-visit for its singular design and its status as a defining visual for the city's modernist heritage." - Anne Olivia Bauso Anne Olivia Bauso Anne Olivia Bauso is a travel writer and hotel expert based in New York City. She has written hundreds of hotel reviews, from 5-star Ritz-Carlton properties to treehouse eco-resorts in the jungle. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
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