Entertainment in Barcelona for children – list, prices 2021, photo, description, map

During the summer holidays, parents often think: what are the activities in Barcelona for children. At first glance, the resort is aimed at adult tourists. But in fact, in the capital of Catalonia, children of different ages will find activities of interest. At the same time, schoolchildren will be able to engage in additional education: information is given in an interesting way on a variety of subjects. And the kids will spend time not only on the playgrounds: special quests have been developed for them. Children learn something new in the process of an exciting game. In the meantime, young scientists are immersed in their studies, parents are invited to relax in the shade.

cable car

If the child does not have a fear of heights, he will enjoy the cable car journey. The cable car was opened after reconstruction in 2007, and was built in 1970. Now it is a modern lift with 55 powerful cabins. Each can accommodate up to 8 adults.

In 8 minutes of climbing, tourists climb 85 m, overcoming a path of more than 750 m. But it's not at all necessary to go to the end, you can get off at one of 3 stations:

1. Parc Montjuic invites you to get acquainted with the facilities built for the 1992 Olympics. Children like the Olympic rings, Olympic and Sports museums. If you're lucky, the guys will attend sports competitions in the Sant Jordi Palace. The Spanish Village and the Museum of Catalonia are located at the same station (the expositions will definitely appeal to young intellectuals).
2. In Mirador, botanists will visit the succulent garden, and creative people will admire the views of the sea and the capital of Catalonia. Future sailors and travelers will be interested in the panorama of the port.
3. Young historians will want to visit the last cable car station (Castell): here is the ancient fortress of Montjuic, built in the 17th century. Today you can not only see the building: cultural events are held on the territory of the castle. And in the restaurant, young linguists will have a delicious lunch and hone their knowledge of foreign languages: a friendly atmosphere reigns here.

It is important to remember: the cable car is not part of the city‘s integrated transport system: for an exciting journey, you need to buy a ticket.

Amusement Park Tibidabo

A visit to the amusement park is a mandatory program for children of any age. And Tibidabo is located on top of the mountain, which adds to its charm. At first glance, there are ordinary and familiar entertainment. But you will have to get here on the blue tram. This trailer has been bringing tourists to the mountain since 1901. By the way, the route was specially designed to take tourists to the amusement park built in 1889.

Tickets are sold by the conductor, and the trailer travels slowly, which allows you to enjoy the surrounding landscapes. In Tibidabo, guests are greeted by polite staff dressed in national costumes. And the panorama from the Ferris wheel will not leave anyone indifferent. While the children are having fun, their parents can spend time on the shady observation deck. In Tibidabo, time flies by for everyone.

Magic Fountain of Montjuic

This building will be of interest to young historians and future engineers. The project of the engineer Buigas, developed by him at the beginning of the 20th century, seemed to be impossible to implement. Everything was revolutionary.

But still, by the opening of the World Exhibition in 1929, the unique hydraulic structure started working. It was immediately called magical: for the functioning of the fountain, the efforts of 20 people were required. All the guests of Catalonia went to look at the unusual jets. The structure existed without changes until 1992. And for the opening of the Olympics, a large-scale reconstruction was carried out: the fountain became not only colored and dancing, but also singing. Today, during the show, modern and classical music sounds, the jets change color and move rhythmically. And it's all automated.

Interesting! The building is located on an area of ​​3000 square meters. Jets rise to a height of 16 floors. More than 4000 colors and shades were used for illumination.

Citadel Park

It is pleasant to take a walk in the park: here children of different ages will find something to their liking. Young historians will get acquainted with the artifacts of the fortress, zoologists will observe animals in the local zoo, and geologists will study the exhibits in the geological museum. After the defeat of Catalonia, the Spanish king Philip 5 ordered a fortress to be built in the center of the city. After 150 years, it ceased to be an important strategic object, but continued to remind the Catalans of the tragic days. That is why a significant part of the building was demolished.

Today, a park is laid out on the territory of the former fortress, the most visited objects of which are:

1. Zoo. 7,500 animals live in it, among them are representatives of rare species. And for lovers of entertainment, shows with the participation of marine animals (dolphins and sea lions) are held every day. The territory is decorated with a fountain Lady with an umbrella.
2. Fountain Cascade with a grotto. This is one of the first creations of the great architect Antonio Gaudí.
3. Dragon Castle. This interesting building is decorated with sculptures of animals and plants. It houses a zoological exposition.

On the territory of the Citadel complex there is a building where the Parliament of Catalonia sits. The park is shady: there are many flower beds and trees (there is even an orange grove).

spanish village

Young ethnographers will appreciate the project. The politician Pucci-Cadafalk proposed to create a colorful village on the territory of Mount Montjuic. Architects and artists were involved in the implementation. They visited villages in Spain, chose the most colorful buildings. Then buildings and streets were built on the allocated area: some on a 1:1 scale, some on a reduced scale. The work was appreciated by the critic Miguel Utrillo.

The result is a comprehensive image of the life of the Spanish provinces:

For the construction, the authors tried to use original (or close to them) materials. Project goal: to help guests get to know Spain in 1 hour. And the village was built for the opening of the World Exhibition in 1929.

Bolshoi Theater “Liseo”

This theater will be interesting for young historians and musicians. Liceo was created with the money of honest investors, which is a rarity for such a large-scale structure. At first, it was planned to hold concerts and give those who wished a musical education. But in 1847 a new, more spacious building was built.

The theater was destroyed and rebuilt several times:

At the beginning of the 20th century, the Liceu hosted the troupe of Sergei Diaghilev (the famous Russian Seasons). After the last reconstruction, the theater became the second largest European theater.

Park Guell

Teenagers will appreciate Park Güell: even after 100 years, it looks like a challenge to boring everyday life. And the ensemble was created unusually:

1. The philanthropist Eusebi Güell decided to create a garden city on the outskirts of Barcelona (a fairly common idea for the early 20th century). But the author of the project faced unexpected difficulties: the price of land was high for those Catalans who wanted to live on the outskirts. Those who could pay were not satisfied with the location: they preferred the city center.
2. It seemed that the project collapsed. But one of the plots was acquired by the talented architect Antonio Gaudi. The infrastructure and the unusual design of the territory made the plots a desirable acquisition (Gaudi himself lived in Park Güell for more than 20 years).

Gaudi was the ancestor of architectural solutions, which are based on… garbage. For his compositions, he demanded that workers bring him broken dishes, shards from bottles – everything that people throw away and forget about. The famous bench encircling the hillside is inlaid with crockery shards. And the ceiling of the hall with amazing acoustics is lined with glass bottles for rose water. Guests entering the park are greeted by gingerbread houses, the roofs of which seem to be doused with glaze.

Gaudi also acted as a landscape designer: he developed a system of passages and paths in the park. Today, the park is a nice place to relax or enjoy cultural events: concerts are regularly held in the hall, and the Gaudí Museum has an interesting permanent exhibition. For smaller children there is a playground. And you can satisfy your hunger in a restaurant located in the park.

Labyrinth Horta

Movie fans will be happy to walk in the Labyrinth of Horta: after all, it was here that part of the film Perfumer was filmed. And the rest of the children will have a good time in the oldest park in Catalonia.

The labyrinth of Horta was not created immediately:

1. The park was designed in the 18th century as a private garden of the Marquis Desvalls. Then the romantic part of the park was laid.
2. Then, in the 19th century, the adjacent territories were attached to the palace, the park expanded and became accessible to the townspeople.
3. In the 20th century, a private garden was transferred to the city, and a large-scale reconstruction was required. After it was held, access to the Orta Labyrinth became free, but then it was limited due to damage to park equipment.

The labyrinth itself consists of cypress trees arranged in a certain order, it is located in the neoclassical part of the garden. It is not easy to get out of it: therefore, walkers get to know each other, looking for a way out. And after the successful completion of the test, it’s nice to take a walk through the romantic part of the garden. Rare species of herbs, flowers and trees are planted in the Orta Labyrinth, therefore, in order to minimize human intrusion into nature, a limited number of tourists are allowed in here: until the first groups finish visiting the garden, the next ones have no right to enter here.

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Oceanarium

This is an ideal place for a young zoologist or chemist to relax. The rich exposition of the Oceanarium will introduce children to the inhabitants of the depths of the Mediterranean, tell about their habits and lifestyle, and describe the properties of water at different depths.

You can watch the inhabitants of the sea both standing in the hall and being in the tunnel. Conventionally, the Oceanarium consists of 2 parts:

1. Systems of aquariums and a tunnel 80 m long. Here, visitors watch the marine life for hours.
2. A section that tells about the properties of the water of the Mediterranean Sea and their influence on the inhabitants of the depths. Here are the penguins. Moreover, this is the best collection of these mammals in Europe.

Kids will have a great time in the playroom: there are children's and sports grounds. While the children are having fun, parents can relax on the benches placed in the Oceanarium.

Casa Batlló

This project was the start of the independent work of the great Antonio Gaudi: from that moment on, the architect relied only on an independent vision, moving away from the accepted canons. Therefore, visiting the sights will be useful for future architects and designers. And the rest of the guys just admire the unusual building. Factory Batllo, who invited Gaudi to develop the project, intended to destroy the building of 1875 and build a house on the vacant site.

But the architect made an independent decision:

1. Taking the old building as a basis, Gaudi added 2 facades to it. Now the main facade turned out to be facing the avenue, and the back – to the courtyard.
2. The architect completely redesigned the lower floor, creating a basement and an attic. The roof is now stepped.
3. Gaudi created an internal light courtyard: this improved the lighting and ventilation of the building. As a result of all the events, the house became not only original, but also ergonomic.

The reconstruction turned an ordinary building into an unusual one: there are practically no straight lines in it. Until now, there are disputes about the symbolism invested by Gaudí in his creation. Maybe it is the young architect who will later answer all the remaining questions.

Blau Natural Science Museum

This is an amazing place where young naturalists will spend time to their advantage. Here, interactive simulators and screens tell about the history and life of our planet. Several sections:

1. The Living Planet tells about the origin of the Earth and the solar system. Here, in the twilight, the starry sky flickers.
2. In the Biography of the Earth, a young researcher can simulate situations that are unlikely to be seen in wildlife.
3. In the Earth today, the child will get acquainted with the creatures that live on the planet; learns about how diverse (and at the same time vulnerable) life is.

But that's not all. For additional (sometimes the most unexpected) questions, children will receive answers in the Islands of Science. And for kids there are scientific methods of cognition: children will receive answers to questions (of course, in a playful way) in the Scientific Nest.

By the way! The Blau Museum (as well as the Botanical Gardens and the Ciutadelle Park on Montjuic) is part of the larger Museum of Natural Sciences.

Cosmocais Museum

In its current version, the center began to work in 2004: it was previously part of the Science Museum of Barcelona. And the expositions will be interesting for children who are fond of natural sciences. Moreover, age does not matter: even a kid will find an interesting exhibition for himself.

Kosmokaisha has a permanent exhibition, which consists of thematic sections:

1. Department dedicated to matter. It consists of subsections: dead matter, living matter, civilized matter and smart matter. Information is presented in the form of interactive stands, which demonstrate seemingly ordinary things. Boring school experiences turn into interesting activities.
2. The stages of the formation of the planet are fascinatingly described in the Geological Wall section. The screens show the mountains in a section, describes the movement of the plates.
3. A corner of wildlife is presented in the Flooded forest section. The Amazon forest has been recreated here. You can observe both through the glass and directly from inside. Young biologists have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the cradle of life on the planet.
4. The interactive planetarium will show our solar system and neighboring galaxies.
5. The interactive playground is designed for the youngest guests of Cosmocais. Here they will receive basic knowledge in a playful way.

For hungry guests, Kosmokaisha offers a bite to eat at a local cafe. The prices here are very pleasant. And the dishes are delicious. The center is supported by private investors (La Caisha companies), so children do not need to purchase tickets.

Chocolate Museum

An excursion to the chocolate center is a gift for young sweet tooth. This exposition was opened in 2000 at the initiative of the inhabitants of Catalonia: after all, their ability to prepare chocolate products is known throughout the world. In addition, chocolate came to Europe thanks to the conquistadors. They brought cocoa beans and the first drink recipes to the continent.

The first chocolate was bitter: it was prepared without sugar, with the addition of bitter pepper. But the queen liked it, and soon coffee houses opened in the capital of Spain, offering to try the queen's favorite drink. Soon the recipe was changed: sugar, vanilla, cinnamon were added instead of pepper. And after a while, the chocolate became hard: they began to pour tiles from the powder, and then cook the figures. Today, the chocolate center not only exhibits products of famous chocolatiers, but also gives a master class.

Participants are offered plastic mass, from which (under the guidance of the master) an author's figurine is prepared. You can take it with you. And the delicious tour should be completed in a cafe, where you will continue to get acquainted with the traditions of chocolate making in Spain.

Zoo

One of the most interesting zoos in Europe will be interesting for children of any age. It is located in the Citadel Park. The animal collection consists of over 300 animal species and 400 plant species. The administration of the center is guided by the principle of comfortable keeping of animals: each copy occupies a spacious aviary or pool. Nearby are signs with a brief description of the species and its habitat. Employees of the complex participate in national programs to help rare animals.

One of the projects is the restoration of the otter population. The zoo conducts scientific work, wins grants that allow not only to comfortably keep existing animals, but also to acquire new ones. You can have a bite to eat on the territory, and if you wish, you can have a picnic, there is a playground for the kids. Several shops offer souvenirs. And it is proposed to move not only on foot, but also by train or electric car.

Maritime Museum

It will be interesting for young sailors and travelers to visit the exposition. Vessels have been built and repaired in the old shipyards since the 13th century. Few exhibitions boast seven centuries of history. The shipyard developed simultaneously with shipbuilding: in the 18th century, it was necessary to widen the passage to create a capital ship. Until the middle of the 18th century, the docks were used for the repair or construction of ships. Then it was used as a city arsenal.

And in 1936, the army handed over the shipyard to the city. The opening of the first exposition took place in 1941. And in 1976 the building of the shipyards was recognized as an architectural monument, and in 2006 the center turned into a national museum. It will be interesting for boys and girls to look at the place where ships were created in the century of discoveries, military ships were built. Some caravels are displayed in dry dock. You can even climb them.

Camp Nou Stadium

Young fans will have a great time at the five-star stadium. It was built more than half a century ago in order to provide the legendary Barcelona (Barcelona) with a new training ground. Camp Nou is still perfectly suited to its purpose: but a decision has already been made to reconstruct it. The stadium will be able to accommodate up to 112,000 people, a retractable roof will appear. Camp Nou has a museum. The permanent exhibition offers documents, photographs of club members, personal belongings of football players.

Fans can trace the history of Barça from its inception to its last days. Part of the exhibition is dedicated to the work of Spanish artists. The center has an amazingly friendly atmosphere: they believe that Barça is more than an ordinary football club. And in terms of attendance, this place is second only to the exposition of Salvador Dali.

Port Aventura

Children of all ages will have a great time here. In Port Aventura there is not only a water park with all water activities. On the territory of the complex it is proposed to visit several corners of the globe at once:

1. Mediterranean. In this part of the center, visitors not only have fun, but also get to know the Catalan culture, of which the cuisine is a part.
2. Wild West. This department repeats the situation of the western American states. Visitors will shoot at a shooting range, see a rodeo, ride a train.
3. Mexico. Young historians will have a great rest and study the Mayan culture.
4. China. All attractions are the embodiment of ancient culture: this is a tea ceremony, and a flying dragon.
5. Polynesia. Spectators will descend into the mouth of the volcano, see and hear the drums.
6. Sesame. This is a place for dreamers: fairy tales from all over the world come to life here.

There will be no boredom in PortAventura: every day the center presents more than 100 programs.

Shop-Museum of Magic

It will be interesting for any child here: after all, childhood itself consists of dreams and illusions. At first (in 1881) it was an ordinary store where magicians and sorcerers purchased the necessary accessories. Subsequently, the owner decided to supplement the sale with an exposition. And today the center offers:

Not only children, but also their parents will gladly rest in this center.

Rope Park Barcelona Bosc Urba

It is difficult for active kids to view the expositions, but they will not refuse to spend time in the real jungle. Routes are laid above the ground at different levels. Plank paths, rope railings, reliable insurance and a roof over your head – everything for outdoor activities in any weather.

Routes have different degrees of difficulty:

1. The orange trail is for the little ones. The tracks hang 1.5 m above the ground, and 14 obstacles are offered to pass.
2. The height of the Blue Trail is 4 m. There are already 19 obstacles. And children from 8 years old are allowed here.
3. The red track consists of 20 obstacles and is located at a height of 6 m. Children over 12 years old participate.

Each child receives reliable insurance, so injuries are excluded. You have to fight with your own fear and weakness.

Children's Gallery PLOM

This unusual place will appeal to creative guys. And it doesn't matter if they can draw or not. Contemplation of the works of famous artists, participation in master classes develops abstract thinking and promotes relaxation. Children create works both individually and collectively. And as tools, paints, pieces of fabric, colored paper are used – everything that is needed to create a masterpiece. Time flies by in the gallery.

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