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.
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Poble Espanyol ★ 4.2 · 40.9k★
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 ★ 4.7 · 38.9k★
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 ★ 4.6 · 91.8k★
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 ★ 4.4 · 61.7k★
17th-century hilltop fortress & former prison, housing a military museum with impressive city views.
Every day 10 AM – 6 PM
Montjuïc ★ 4.7 · 5.6k★
Historic site on a hill with a cablecar, harbor views & a park with a castle & museums.
Fundació Joan Miró ★ 4.5 · 14.7k★
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 ★ 4.5 · 3.7k★
Reconstruction of pavilion from the 1929 World's Fair, home to architectural lectures & exhibitions.
Every day 10 AM – 8 PM
Montjuïc Cemetery
This cemetery features modernist statues as strange as its name.
Jardí Botànic de Barcelona ★ 4.3 · 7.3k
botanical garden in Barcelona, Spain
Every day 10 AM – 8 PM
La Carbonera Bookstore ★ 4.8 · 376
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 ★ 4.5 · 10.9k· €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
JOMO Cafè i Brunch ★ 4.8 · 1.6k· €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 · €€€€
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. ...
Syra Coffee - Poble Sec ★ 4.8 · 887· €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.
Every day 8 AM – 8 PM
Spice Café ★ 4.7 · 853· €1–10
Mon–Tue Closed
Wed–Fri 5 PM – 7:30 PM
Sat 5 PM – 7:30 PM
Sun 10 AM – 2 PM
Tinta Roja Bar - Teatro ★ 4.6 · 1.0k· €10-20
Tango, Latin music & artistic events in a 1920s-style theater cafe located in an old dairy.
Mon Closed
Tue 7:30 PM – 11 PM
Wed Closed
Thu 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Fri 7:30 PM – 1:30 AM
Sat 7:30 PM – 1:30 AM
Sun Closed Planning time in Poble Sec?
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1 Poble Espanyol 2 Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya 3 Magic Fountain of Montjuïc 4 Montjuïc Castle 5 Montjuïc 6 Fundació Joan Miró 7 Barcelona Pavilion 8 La tasqueta de Blai 9 Montjuïc Cemetery 10 Jardí Botànic de Barcelona Ready to plan Poble Sec? Turn these Poble Sec picks into a day-by-day Barcelona plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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