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Roots Earth in Barcelona: audio stories about 57 places

Roots Earth has audio stories about 57 places in Barcelona, Spain, in Europe. The Barcelona stories are in all seven Roots Earth languages: English, German, Spanish, Italian, French, Dutch and Albanian. The app needs no account: open Barcelona, pick a place on the city's map of places and play. Download a city's audio, then it plays without a connection. The stories are written by local people.

The 57 places are listed below in the order the app shows them, and again further down with their coordinates. The lists were taken from the Roots Earth catalogue on 15 September 2026.

Published 16 September 2026. Markdown: barcelona.md

The 57 places in Barcelona with audio stories

In the order the app shows them.

  1. Sagrada Família
  2. Park Güell
  3. Casa Batlló
  4. Casa Milà (La Pedrera)
  5. Casa Vicens
  6. Palau Güell
  7. Barcelona Cathedral (La Seu)
  8. Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar
  9. Plaça del Rei
  10. Gothic Quarter (Barri Gòtic)
  11. Plaça Reial
  12. La Rambla
  13. Mercat de la Boqueria
  14. Palau de la Música Catalana
  15. Hospital de Sant Pau
  16. MNAC – National Art Museum of Catalonia
  17. Montjuïc Castle
  18. Magic Fountain of Montjuïc
  19. Poble Espanyol
  20. Picasso Museum
  21. El Born Cultural Centre
  22. Arc de Triomf
  23. Parc de la Ciutadella
  24. Casa Amatller
  25. Camp Nou
  26. Tibidabo (Temple & Mountain)
  27. Bunkers del Carmel (Turó de la Rovira)
  28. Plaça de Catalunya
  29. Columbus Monument (Mirador de Colom)
  30. La Barceloneta
  31. Monastery of Pedralbes
  32. Torre Glòries
  33. Santa Caterina Market
  34. Temple of Augustus
  35. Roman Walls of Barcelona
  36. Gran Teatre del Liceu
  37. Fundació Joan Miró
  38. Plaça d'Espanya
  39. Refugi 307 (Civil War Shelter)
  40. El Raval
  41. Gràcia
  42. Poble-sec
  43. Poblenou
  44. Sant Antoni Market
  45. Els Quatre Gats
  46. Poblenou Cemetery
  47. Parc del Laberint d'Horta
  48. Fossar de les Moreres
  49. Mercat del Ninot
  50. Bar Marsella (Absinthe Bar)
  51. La Monumental (Former Bullring)
  52. Estació de França
  53. Rambla del Raval
  54. Mercat de la Llibertat
  55. Bellesguard (Torre Figueres)
  56. Parc del Guinardó
  57. Museu Can Framis

Is there an audio guide for Sagrada Família?

Yes. Sagrada Família has its audio stories in the Roots Earth app: a short introduction and a deeper story, in English, German, Spanish, Italian, French, Dutch and Albanian.

It is place 1 of the 57 Barcelona places in the app, at 41.40369, 2.17433. Every one of the other 56 places in the list above has the same two stories.

Roots Earth is not a guided tour: you choose the place on the city's map of places and play its story yourself.

How to use Roots Earth in Barcelona

Open Roots Earth and choose Barcelona. The city has its own map of places with all 57 of them on it. Tap the place you are standing in front of, or any other, and play its short introduction or its deeper story. You decide what to listen to and in which order.

You can listen in English, German, Spanish, Italian, French, Dutch and Albanian, and there is no account. Download a city's audio, then it plays without a connection.

In full

All 57 places in Barcelona, in the app's order, with their coordinates.

All 57 places in Barcelona, with coordinates

Every place below has a short introduction and a deeper story in the Roots Earth app, in English, German, Spanish, Italian, French, Dutch and Albanian. The names, the coordinates (latitude, longitude) and the one line descriptions are the app's own catalogue values of 15 September 2026; a place without a line here has none that this page can print.

1. Sagrada Família

Coordinates
41.40369, 2.17433
In one line
Antoni Gaudí's unfinished basilica has been rising over Barcelona since 1882 and is still under construction today. Its tree-like columns, glowing stained glass, and sculpted facades make it the most visited monument in Spain.

2. Park Güell

Coordinates
41.41361111, 2.15277778
In one line
A hillside public park where Antoni Gaudí blended architecture, mosaics, and nature into a single dreamlike landscape. Once a failed luxury estate, it is now famous for its serpentine bench, mosaic salamander, and sweeping views over Barcelona.

3. Casa Batlló

Coordinates
41.39158, 2.16492
In one line
One of Antoni Gaudí's most imaginative buildings, this remodeled apartment house on Passeig de Gràcia is nicknamed the House of Bones for its skeletal balconies. Its shimmering facade and dragon-scaled roof make it a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

4. Casa Milà (La Pedrera)

Coordinates
41.39527778, 2.16166667
In one line
Known as La Pedrera, the stone quarry, this was Antoni Gaudí's last private residence. Its undulating limestone facade, twisting iron balconies, and surreal rooftop of warrior-like chimneys broke every architectural rule when it was completed in 1912.

5. Casa Vicens

Coordinates
41.40358, 2.15079
In one line
Antoni Gaudí's first major work, this colorful summer house in Gràcia is considered one of the earliest Art Nouveau buildings anywhere. Its facade of green and white tiles draws on Moorish influences and hints at the genius to come.

6. Palau Güell

Coordinates
41.3793, 2.1744
In one line
An opulent urban mansion built by a young Antoni Gaudí for his patron Eusebi Güell. Just off La Rambla, it features a soaring central hall crowned by a star-pierced dome and a rooftop of colorful mosaic chimneys.

7. Barcelona Cathedral (La Seu)

Coordinates
41.38388889, 2.17638889
In one line
The Gothic cathedral at the heart of the old city, dedicated to Saint Eulalia, whose tomb rests in the crypt. Its soaring nave, quiet cloister, and resident flock of thirteen white geese have anchored Barcelona's religious life for centuries.

8. Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar

Coordinates
41.3839, 2.1819
In one line
Considered the finest example of Catalan Gothic architecture, this Ribera church was built in just fifty-four years by the people of the maritime neighborhood. Slender columns and luminous space earned it the name the People's Cathedral.

9. Plaça del Rei

Coordinates
41.3839, 2.1776
In one line
A medieval stone courtyard in the Gothic Quarter, ringed by the former royal palace of the counts of Barcelona. By tradition Columbus was received here in 1493, and Roman ruins survive beneath the square in the city history museum.

10. Gothic Quarter (Barri Gòtic)

Coordinates
41.38277778, 2.17694444
In one line
The ancient heart of Barcelona, a labyrinth of narrow medieval streets built atop the Roman city of Barcino. Roman walls, hidden squares, and Gothic churches layer two thousand years of history within a few atmospheric blocks.

11. Plaça Reial

Coordinates
41.3796, 2.1751
In one line
A grand arcaded square just off La Rambla, ringed with palm trees, yellow facades, restaurants, and nightlife. Its lampposts were among Antoni Gaudí's first public works, and its fountain depicts the Three Graces.

12. La Rambla

Coordinates
41.3797, 2.1746
In one line
Barcelona's most famous street, a tree-lined pedestrian boulevard running from Plaça de Catalunya down to the waterfront. For centuries it has been the city's promenade, passing markets, the opera house, and a constant swirl of activity.

13. Mercat de la Boqueria

Coordinates
41.3819, 2.1716
In one line
Barcelona's most famous food market, opening onto La Rambla through an ornate iron-and-glass entrance. Its hall overflows with fresh produce, seafood, and jamón, drawing cooks and curious visitors to stalls and tapas bars alike.

14. Palau de la Música Catalana

Coordinates
41.3875, 2.17555556
In one line
A dazzling concert hall built as a temple to Catalan music by Lluís Domènech i Montaner. A masterpiece of Catalan Modernisme and UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is famous for an inverted stained-glass skylight that floods the auditorium with daylight.

15. Hospital de Sant Pau

Coordinates
41.41277778, 2.17444444
In one line
The largest Art Nouveau site in the world, a sprawling complex of garden-linked pavilions designed by Lluís Domènech i Montaner. Built on the belief that beauty helps healing, it served as a hospital before reopening as a cultural monument.

16. MNAC – National Art Museum of Catalonia

Coordinates
41.36833, 2.15331
In one line
The national museum of Catalan art, housed in the monumental Palau Nacional crowning Montjuïc.

17. Montjuïc Castle

Coordinates
41.3636, 2.1659
In one line
An old military fortress atop the hill of Montjuïc, with commanding views over Barcelona and the sea. Once a prison and place of execution, it is now a peaceful destination reached by cable car, ringed by ramparts and a moat.

18. Magic Fountain of Montjuïc

Coordinates
41.3711, 2.1518
In one line
A grand fountain at the foot of Montjuïc that comes alive on select evenings with choreographed jets of water, light, and music.

19. Poble Espanyol

Coordinates
41.369, 2.1475
In one line
An open-air architectural museum on Montjuïc that recreates regional styles from across Spain in a single walkable village. Built for the 1929 International Exposition, it now houses artisan workshops, restaurants, and museums among its full-scale reproductions.

20. Picasso Museum

Coordinates
41.3852, 2.1808
In one line
Spread across five medieval palaces in El Born, this museum holds one of the world's most complete collections of Pablo Picasso's early work, tracing his formative years in Barcelona and his deep ties to the city.

21. El Born Cultural Centre

Coordinates
41.3852, 2.183
In one line
A former iron-framed market turned cultural centre, built above excavated streets of the 1700s. The preserved ruins reveal the neighbourhood razed after the 1714 siege, making the site a powerful memorial to Catalan history.

22. Arc de Triomf

Coordinates
41.3911, 2.1806
In one line
A grand red-brick arch built as the gateway to the 1888 Universal Exhibition. Its Moorish-influenced design and sculpted friezes welcome visitors along a broad promenade leading toward Parc de la Ciutadella.

23. Parc de la Ciutadella

Coordinates
41.3884, 2.187
In one line
Barcelona's central green space, laid out on the grounds of a former fortress. Home to a monumental fountain, a boating lake, and the Catalan parliament, it remains a favourite spot for relaxing and gathering.

24. Casa Amatller

Coordinates
41.39166667, 2.165
In one line
A Modernista mansion by Josep Puig i Cadafalch, crowned with a stepped Flemish-style gable. Standing beside Casa Batlló on the Block of Discord, it blends Gothic and Catalan craftsmanship in striking detail.

25. Camp Nou

Coordinates
41.3808, 2.1228
In one line
The legendary home stadium of FC Barcelona and one of the largest football grounds in Europe. Open since 1957, it draws supporters from around the world and anchors the club's identity and history.

26. Tibidabo (Temple & Mountain)

Coordinates
41.4225, 2.11861111
In one line
The highest peak overlooking Barcelona, crowned by a neo-Gothic church and a historic amusement park. Sweeping views stretch across the city to the sea, reached by a vintage funicular and tram.

27. Bunkers del Carmel (Turó de la Rovira)

Coordinates
41.4194, 2.1622
In one line
Ruins of Civil War anti-aircraft batteries perched atop Turó de la Rovira.

28. Plaça de Catalunya

Coordinates
41.38666667, 2.17
In one line
The vast central square where the old city meets the Eixample. A busy hub of fountains, statues, and transport links, it serves as the symbolic heart and meeting point of modern Barcelona.

29. Columbus Monument (Mirador de Colom)

Coordinates
41.37580278, 2.17776111
In one line
A towering monument to Christopher Columbus at the foot of La Rambla, raised for the 1888 Universal Exhibition. An interior lift climbs to a viewing platform overlooking the old harbour and waterfront.

30. La Barceloneta

Coordinates
41.37988889, 2.18936111
In one line
A former fishermen's quarter of narrow streets beside the sea, built in the eighteenth century. Famous today for its broad city beach, seafood eateries, and lively waterfront promenade.

31. Monastery of Pedralbes

Coordinates
41.3954, 2.1124
In one line
A serene Gothic monastery founded in 1326, with a three-storey cloister at its centre. Once home to an order of nuns, it preserves medieval murals, a chapel, and centuries of monastic life.

32. Torre Glòries

Coordinates
41.40333333, 2.18944444
In one line
A bullet-shaped glass tower by Jean Nouvel, glowing in shifting colours after dark. Opened in 2005, the landmark skyscraper has become a defining symbol of Barcelona's modern technology district.

33. Santa Caterina Market

Coordinates
41.3866, 2.1782
In one line
A historic food market famed for its undulating, brightly tiled roof. Renovated by Enric Miralles, it blends fresh produce stalls with archaeological remains uncovered beneath the building.

34. Temple of Augustus

Coordinates
41.3833, 2.1772
In one line
Four towering Corinthian columns hidden inside a Gothic Quarter courtyard, all that survives of a temple from Roman Barcino. The remains mark the ancient city's highest point and civic centre.

35. Roman Walls of Barcelona

Coordinates
41.3839, 2.1781
In one line
Massive defensive ramparts that once encircled Roman Barcino, with sections still standing in the Gothic Quarter. The surviving towers and stonework reveal the ancient foundations on which the city grew.

36. Gran Teatre del Liceu

Coordinates
41.38027778, 2.17361111
In one line
Barcelona's grand opera house on La Rambla, opened in 1847 and rebuilt after fire. One of Europe's most prestigious stages, it remains a cornerstone of the city's musical and cultural life.

37. Fundació Joan Miró

Coordinates
41.36861111, 2.16
In one line
A light-filled museum on Montjuïc dedicated to the painter Joan Miró. Designed by Josep Lluís Sert, it holds a vast collection of his paintings, sculptures, and works on paper.

38. Plaça d'Espanya

Coordinates
41.375, 2.149
In one line
A monumental square built for the 1929 International Exhibition, framed by twin Venetian-style towers. It opens onto Montjuïc and the Magic Fountain, serving as a major gateway and transport hub.

39. Refugi 307 (Civil War Shelter)

Coordinates
41.3715, 2.16669
In one line
An air-raid shelter dug by hand into Montjuïc by the people of Poble-sec during the Spanish Civil War. Its low tunnels, infirmary and children's room are preserved as a Barcelona History Museum site that remembers the bombing of the city.

40. El Raval

Coordinates
41.37972222, 2.16805556
In one line
A dense, multicultural neighbourhood in Barcelona's old town, long known for its grit and its red-light past. Today it mixes immigrant communities, contemporary art and old taverns, giving visitors one of the most genuinely lived-in corners of the city.

41. Gràcia

Coordinates
41.400224, 2.157576
In one line
A former independent town swallowed by Barcelona, Gràcia keeps the feel of a village with its narrow streets and lively squares. Famous for cooperatives, a rebellious spirit and the riotous August street festival, it remains one of the city's most distinctive neighbourhoods.

42. Poble-sec

Coordinates
41.37361111, 2.16333333
In one line
A working-class neighbourhood pressed between Montjuïc and the old theatre avenue of Paral·lel. Once the city's entertainment quarter, Poble-sec is now best known for Carrer de Blai, a street of cheap, delicious pintxos where locals graze bar to bar.

43. Poblenou

Coordinates
41.39916667, 2.20388889
In one line
Once the industrial powerhouse known as the Catalan Manchester, Poblenou is a Barcelona neighbourhood of old factories, a leafy rambla and fierce community pride. Now reinvented with tech offices, lofts and beaches, it still fights to keep its working-class soul.

44. Sant Antoni Market

Coordinates
41.37861, 2.16208
In one line
A grand iron-and-glass market hall from 1882, recently restored, serving its Eixample neighbourhood with food and goods. On Sunday mornings it hosts a beloved market for old books, comics, stamps and collectors of every kind.

45. Els Quatre Gats

Coordinates
41.38555556, 2.17333333
In one line
A bohemian tavern that opened in 1897 in a Modernista building by Puig i Cadafalch. Hub of Barcelona's artistic avant-garde, it hosted a teenage Picasso's first exhibition and still serves diners beneath its famous tandem-bicycle painting.

46. Poblenou Cemetery

Coordinates
41.39611111, 2.20305556
In one line
Barcelona's first walled cemetery, opened in 1775 beside the sea in Poblenou. Behind its neoclassical gates lie merchants, artists and the famous winged-skeleton sculpture known as the Kiss of Death, a quiet spot many locals still visit.

47. Parc del Laberint d'Horta

Coordinates
41.4396, 2.14333
In one line
Barcelona's oldest surviving garden, laid out from 1791 by the Desvalls family in the hills of Horta. Its centrepiece is a clipped cypress maze on a neoclassical terrace, ringed by pavilions, statues and pools, and kept quiet by a daily limit on visitors.

48. Fossar de les Moreres

Coordinates
41.38343, 2.18234
In one line
A memorial square beside Santa Maria del Mar, built over a mass grave of defenders who fell when Barcelona surrendered in 1714. An eternal flame burns above it, and every September 11 Catalans gather here on their national day to remember.

49. Mercat del Ninot

Coordinates
41.38806, 2.15444
In one line
A classic Eixample food market trading since 1893, its iron hall fully renovated in 2015. Locals do their daily shop at its fishmongers, butchers and greengrocers, away from the tourist crowds of La Boqueria across town.

50. Bar Marsella (Absinthe Bar)

Coordinates
41.378242, 2.17127
In one line
A faded nineteenth-century tavern in El Raval, long famous for serving absinthe in the old ritual. With its smoke-stained walls, antique bottles and dim chandeliers, it survives as one of Barcelona's most atmospheric drinking spots.

51. La Monumental (Former Bullring)

Coordinates
41.40007, 2.18122
In one line
Barcelona's last bullring, a tiled Modernista landmark on the Gran Via opened in 1914. It fell silent after Catalonia's parliament banned bullfighting, with the final fight held in 2011, and now stands as a venue for events and a museum.

52. Estació de França

Coordinates
41.38491111, 2.18406944
In one line
Barcelona's grand 1929 railway terminus near the old port, a curving hall of iron, marble and glass once the city's gateway to France.

53. Rambla del Raval

Coordinates
41.37897, 2.16924
In one line
A broad palm-lined boulevard opened in 2000 through the dense heart of El Raval, created by demolishing five blocks of old housing. Its bronze Botero cat and many-nationed crowd make it the neighbourhood's living room.

54. Mercat de la Llibertat

Coordinates
41.39972, 2.15361
In one line
Gràcia's oldest covered market, an iron-framed Modernista hall from 1888, designed by Miquel Pasqual i Tintoré, with ironwork by Francesc Berenguer i Mestres. Some forty stalls of fresh produce still serve the neighbourhood daily.

55. Bellesguard (Torre Figueres)

Coordinates
41.409444, 2.126667
In one line
A little-visited Gaudí house built between 1900 and 1909 on the foothills of Collserola, raised over the ruins of a medieval royal castle. Its dark stone, castle silhouette and Catalan symbolism make it the connoisseur's Gaudí.

56. Parc del Guinardó

Coordinates
41.41954, 2.16967
In one line
A large hillside park of pines and Mediterranean scrub above the Guinardó neighbourhood, opened in 1918 and rising to panoramic viewpoints over Barcelona. Used mainly by local residents rather than tourists.

57. Museu Can Framis

Coordinates
41.40311, 2.19414
In one line
A museum of contemporary Catalan painting in an old Poblenou textile factory, opened in 2009 by the Fundació Vila Casas. Architect Jordi Badia kept the original stone walls, joining industrial past and new art in the heart of the 22@ tech district.

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