Arco de Triunfo de Barcelona

Amazing spot to visit. During day or night. Obviously is free and just to mention if you are planning to go at night make sure to go before midnight, since they turn off the lights at midnight and the arc is dark.

It is a very nice square and architecture. If you visit when the sun shines and the colors are vivid, you can take great pictures. We also recommend spending time at the bar across the street with a beer or sangria. There is not much shade, so be careful of the heat on a very sunny day.

Beautiful location to walk around. Easily accessible by metro and bus. We saw some outdoor musical performances and reminded me of Washington Square Park in NYC.

2min visit.
Pretty. Nice little park to walk around.

In the Comic Book Quarter if you like DC/Marvel...check out Norma Comics just up the road.

Beautiful monument in Barcelona which is possible to see when you're going by street.
The story of this is different compared to other triumphal arches that you can admire around the world: no celebration of battles won but a quite recent Universal Exposition in Barcelona.

Located at the beginning of a wide pedestrian promenade this Triumphal arch celebrates no triumph whatsoever. It was built simply to look good for the world fair of 1888. Its pretty enough to look at but ultimately there is just not that much to do there. You will see some street performers however along with the ubiquitous flamenco dancer or two, and some homeless people to go with the masses of tourists. It is my belief that not a single native Barcelonan comes around here making this one of the least genuine Barcelona experiences.

Great photo spot! Felt so magical especially with the kind man blowing huge bubbles in the middle. Literally a dream spot and was a great central space for us to meet up at! Definitely recommend a sun hat as it is a nice long walk to the other end!