Things to Do in Poble Sec, Barcelona

Poble Sec developed outside Barcelona's old city walls in the 19th century, now blending old and new. It borders Montjuïc mountain, home to Montjuïc Castle, Fundació Joan Miró, and the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc.

  • Poble EspanyolAmusement Park
  • Museu Nacional d'Art de CatalunyaArt Museum
  • Magic Fountain of MontjuïcFountain

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Poble Sec in Barcelona

Top things to do in Poble Sec

  • Poble Espanyol

    Poble Espanyol

    4.2 · 40.8k
    Amusement Park

    Open-air museum, built in 1929, with 117 buildings showcasing Spain's typical regional architecture.

    Mon
    10 AM – 8 PM
    Tue–Fri
    10 AM – 12 AM
    Sat
    10 AM – 12 AM
    Sun
    10 AM – 12 AM
  • Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

    Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

    4.7 · 38.7k
    Art Museum

    Palatial, hilltop museum for 11th- to 20th-century Catalan art plus important Romanesque collection.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    10 AM – 8 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 8 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 3 PM
  • Magic Fountain of Montjuïc

    Magic Fountain of Montjuïc

    4.6 · 90.7k
    Fountain

    Huge circular fountain renowned for its scheduled shows of water & light choreographed to music.

    Mon–Wed
    Closed
    Thu–Fri
    9 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    9 PM – 10 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Montjuïc Castle

    Montjuïc Castle

    4.4 · 61.3k
    Castle Museum

    17th-century hilltop fortress & former prison, housing a military museum with impressive city views.

    Every day
    10 AM – 6 PM
  • Montjuïc

    Montjuïc

    4.7 · 5.6k
    Mountain Peak

    Historic site on a hill with a cablecar, harbor views & a park with a castle & museums.

  • Fundació Joan Miró

    Fundació Joan Miró

    4.5 · 14.7k
    Art Museum

    Showcase of Joan Miro's modern, colorful artworks in hilltop museum with courtyards and terraces.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    10 AM – 8 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 8 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 7 PM
  • Barcelona Pavilion

    Barcelona Pavilion

    4.5 · 3.7k
    Museum

    Reconstruction of pavilion from the 1929 World's Fair, home to architectural lectures & exhibitions.

    Every day
    10 AM – 8 PM
  • Montjuïc Cemetery

    Montjuïc Cemetery

    Cemetery

    This cemetery features modernist statues as strange as its name.

  • Jardí Botànic de Barcelona

    Jardí Botànic de Barcelona

    4.3 · 7.3k
    Botanical Garden

    botanical garden in Barcelona, Spain

    Every day
    10 AM – 8 PM
  • La Carbonera Bookstore

    La Carbonera Bookstore

    4.8 · 375
    Bookstore
    Mon
    10 AM – 2 PM
    Tue–Fri
    10 AM – 2:30 PM, 4 PM – 8 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 2:30 PM, 4 PM – 8 PM
    Sun
    Closed

Where to eat & drink in Poble Sec

  • La tasqueta de Blai

    La tasqueta de Blai

    4.5 · 10.8k
    Dessert Shop· €10–20

    Laid-back bar with sidewalk seating featuring a wide selection of pre-made tapas, plus beer.

    Mon–Thu
    11 AM – 12 AM
    Fri
    11 AM – 1 AM
    Sat
    11 AM – 1 AM
    Sun
    11 AM – 12 AM
  • Quirat

    Quirat

    Michelin
    Fine Dining· €€€€

    The gourmet restaurant at the Intercontinental Barcelona is another example of a hotel keen to diversify its services for guests by transforming itself into a foodie destination in its own right. ...

  • JOMO Cafè i Brunch

    JOMO Cafè i Brunch

    4.7 · 1.4k
    Coffee Shop· €10–20

    A cafe in Barcelona offering brunch and specialty coffee, known for its "Joy Of Missing Out" concept.

    Mon–Thu
    9 AM – 5 PM
    Fri
    9 AM – 11 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 11 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 11 PM
  • Syra Coffee - Poble Sec

    Syra Coffee - Poble Sec

    4.8 · 879
    Coffee Shop· €1–10

    A specialty coffee house in the Poble-Sec neighborhood, known for its excellent coffee, self-roasted beans, and pastries like lemon cake and croissants.

    Mon–Fri
    8 AM – 8 PM
    Sat
    8 AM – 8 PM
    Sun
    8 AM – 7:30 PM
  • BRASA GAUCHA GRILL

    BRASA GAUCHA GRILL

    4.9 · 5.7k
    Argentinian· €20–30
    Every day
    1 PM – 12 AM
  • Tinta Roja Bar - Teatro

    Tinta Roja Bar - Teatro

    4.6 · 1.0k
    Bar· €10–20

    Tango, Latin music & artistic events in a 1920s-style theater cafe located in an old dairy.

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Map of Poble Sec with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Poble Espanyol
  2. 2Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
  3. 3Magic Fountain of Montjuïc
  4. 4Montjuïc Castle
  5. 5Montjuïc
  6. 6Fundació Joan Miró
  7. 7Barcelona Pavilion
  8. 8La tasqueta de Blai
  9. 9Montjuïc Cemetery
  10. 10Jardí Botànic de Barcelona

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