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Barcelona is a truly stunning city. Looking for that perfect Instagram shot? Well, when it comes to Instagrammable spots in Barcelona, we've got you covered.

With stunning architecture, beautiful parks, and colorful cafes, we've compiled a list of the most photogenic spots throughout this Spanish city. Here are 16 of the most Instagrammable spots in Barcelona, Spain.

Instagrammable Spots in Barcelona #1: The Outside of Sagrada Familia

The Sagrada familia Cathedral is the icon of Barcelona, and one of the most beautiful religious sites you'll ever see. It is stunning both inside and out, but is pretty much always packed in and around it.

So how do you get the perfect Instagrammable shot exactly? Well there is a small lake behind the cathedral where you can get an unobstructed view of the beautiful Sagrada Familia. It's free of charge to be in the area, and a beautiful place to escape some of the crowds for a great photo.

Want to also check out the inside? Here are a few different tours you can take to learn more and skip the line:

Instagrammable Spots in Barcelona #2: Ayre Hotel Rosselon Rooftop

Want another insane view of Sagrada Familia without a tons of people around? Ayre Hotel Rosselon is just a block away from the cathedral, and has a great rooftop getting you right in front of Sagrada Familia.

Make sure to reserve in advance, as there are limited spots, and you must book a one hour time slot. This place gets reserved days out, so try to book as soon as you know when you'll be able to go. Entrance is free, but you just need to buy a drink.

When we went they weren't very strict on times of arrival or of time slots particularly, but they do reserve the tables for your party. Drinks aren't nearly as expensive as we were anticipating. We got a jar of sangria for just 9 euros and it was delicious. Talk about the best of both worlds!

Want to spend a night at the Ayre Hotel? Just click on the link down below:

Instagrammable Spots in Barcelona #3: Park Guell

Park Guell is another one of the most popular places to visit in Barcelona. The large green area is famous for Gaudi's beautiful color structures made of vibrant tiles. The most famous photo spots are along the balcony looking over his designs. However, there are tons of photo opportunities in Park Guell!

The park is open from 9 am- 10 pm for tourists, and 7 am to 9 am is just for those that are residents (so no sunrise opportunities unfortunately). Tickets are 10 euros to enter the park, and must be purchased before 6 pm in order to enter. Another important thing to note is that the ticket is for one entry only.

Check below for some of our favorite Instagrammable spots in Park Guell, Barcelona.

Looking for guided tours of Park Guell? Here are a few different options to choose from:

Instagrammable Spots in Barcelona #4: Casa Vicens

This is the first house made by Gaudi, and my god what a masterpiece this place is. The outside is truly beautiful, and worth a photo or two, which you can see below.

However, we do suggest heading inside to see all of the beauty that this place has to offer. Our favorite photo spot is actually just when you walk in the entrance on the outside of the building. But go inside and you will have tons of other photo opportunities, as well as learn a lot about Gaudi's architecture.

Tickets seem to vary in price a bit, as we read different rates than when we went for. We paid 16 euros by booking online, and it is 1 euro extra to purchase from the ticket booth upon arrival.

Want to see some of the tours that include Casa Vicens? Here are a few you can choose from:

Instagrammable Spots in Barcelona #5: Casa Batllo

Head over to Casa Batllo to see another beautiful architectural piece by Antoni Gaudi.

Casa Batllo truly can't be missed, as it stands out just walking down the street. The price to enter is 35 euros, so we opted to skip going inside. However, we hear that it is also stunning inside, and surely it has plenty of photo opportunites.

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Casa Batllo is open from 9:30 am to 6:30 pm on Mondays to Thursdays, and from 9 am to 8 pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Ready to check out Casa Batllo and some other similar locations? Here are a few different tours that you can take:

Instagrammable Spots in Barcelona #6: Casa Mila

This spot is another of Gaudi's masterpieces, located just down the road from Casa Batllo. The outside architecture is beautiful to photograph, but the most Instagrammable shot is on its rooftop, where you can get a great view of Sagrada Familia in the back.

The price to get in is 28 euros, and it is open from 9:30 am to 6:30 pm. It then opens again from 7 pm to 10 pm.

Instagrammable Spots in Barcelona #7: Carrer del Bisbe

This is another popular spot to photograph in Barcelona. Carrer del Bisbe features a bridge connecting Palau de la Generalitat with Casa dels Canonges, and is super Instagrammable. This is one of the best Instagrammable spots in Barcelona, also because it is free of charge!

Instagrammable Spots in Barcelona #8: Carrer Padua 75

This is nothing more than a pure photo opp, but we definitely think it is worth a stop. The front of this building sticks out with its beautiful green & red contrast, and its intricate designs. Stop here before heading to Park Guell and grab a great Instagram shot.

Instagrammable Spots in Barcelona #9: Parque De La Ciutadella

Parque De La Ciutadella is a beautiful place to spend a few hours, as it is one of the biggest green spaces in the city. The whole place is super photogenic. Our personal favorites are the arc of triumph located at the entrance, and the large two-tiered fountain in front of the extravagant monument behind it.

Instagrammable Spots in Barcelona #10: Bunkers El Carmel

This is one of our favorite spots for the best views of Barcelona. Bunkers El Carmel is located just outside of Park Guell, but is an area that is free of charge to visit.

Just a few minute walk uphill, and you'll be greeted with breathtaking views of the city below. Here you'll be able to appreciate everything from the Sagrada Familia, to the dark blue waters of the sea behind the city.

We suggest coming here for sunset, and then staying to watch the city light up for a truly magical experience.

Instagrammable Spots in Barcelona #11: Tibidabo

Tibidabo is hands down the best view that you can get of Barcelona. We unfortunately didn't have the chance to go because we locked our keys in our car on our final day in Barcelona, but we are definitely adding it to our itinerary next time!

Instagrammable Spots in Barcelona #12: La Barceloneta

People flock to Barcelona for its beach. While it may not be a Caribbean beach, it certainly has plenty of beauty to it. Check out the interesting art piece Homenatge, which looks like a wonky and creepy building. 

In addition you can enjoy this piece of art, as well as the beach itself for a stunning sunrise photoshoot. And as a bonus, you can capture the famous Hotel W for another perfect Instagrammable shot.

Instagrammable Spots in Barcelona #13: Palau de la Musica Catalana

Welcome to one of the most stunning concert halls in the world. Palau de la Musica Catalana is elegantly designed with taste and a pop of color, Tickets to enter are 18 euros, and the hours are from 10 am to 2 pm and 4:30 to 8:30 pm from Monday to Saturday. Sundays and festivals it is open from 10 am to 1 pm.

Make sure get a photo both inside and on the side balcony for two amazing Instagrammable shots.

Want a guided tour or to see a show inside? Here are some other fun options to choose from:

Instagrammable Spots in Barcelona #14: "The World Begins With Every Kiss" Mural

This gorgeous mural is more than just what you see at first glance. From a far, you can see two pairs of lips intimately kissing, but up close is a large mosaic  mural. Created by Joan Fontcuberta, there are an outstanding 6,000 photos that make up this masterpiece. We think that's definitely worth taking a photo of!

Instagrammable Spots in Barcelona #15: Eixampeling Cafe

Welcome to the most Instagrammable Cafe in Barcelona. Eixampeling Cafe is not only an exceptional brunch spot with delicious food, but the cafe is covered in colorful flowers and vibrant neon signs. We suggest getting here as soon as they open as the line to get in can take a while.

Instagrammable Spots in Barcelona #16: Hospital de Sant Pau

Want to know the most gorgeous hospital in the world? Sounds kind of weird right? Well, Hospital Sant Pau in Barcelona is another true work of art. We only stopped for a wick photo in the front, but there are several buildings that make up this complex, one more beautiful than the next.

Want to get the full experience? Make sure to check out these different guided tours:

These 16 Instagrammable spots in Barcelona are just the tip of the best spots to photograph in the city. There are tons of other hidden gems awaiting.

So grab your camera, and be ready to up your Instagram feed with all of the gorgeous places that Barcelona has to offer. Planning on visiting other cities in Spain? We have guides for the area of Costa Blanca and Madrid that you can also check out, as well as a bunch of Canary Islands travel guides.

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