Hidden Gems in Barcelona: 7 Unique and Surprising Experience, Barcelona, Spain

Seen the Sagrada Fam铆lia? Great. Now let鈥檚 go underground. Or into a garden maze. Or onto a glowing paddleboard at midnight.

Barcelona has no shortage of iconic sights - but what makes a trip truly yours are the unexpected moments. The stories you didn鈥檛 plan for. The places you wouldn鈥檛 have found without a nudge.

And yes - many of these are just a short walk or metro ride from the hotels we featured in our Unique Places to Stay in Barcelona guide.

Tucked away in the quiet hills of Horta, far from the Gothic bustle and beach crowds, lies one of Barcelona鈥檚 best-kept secrets: a neoclassical garden maze straight out of a fairytale. If you鈥檝e ever dreamed of wandering through sculpted hedges, whispering fountains, and mossy statues - this is where it happens.

Built in 1791 by the Desvalls family (who lived in the adjoining palace), the labyrinth is the oldest preserved garden in the city. It鈥檚 designed in Italian neoclassical style, complete with a cypress maze, Greek-style pavilions, and a statue of Eros at its center. Later additions added a romantic touch - think cascades, staircases, and hidden grottos. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: Hidden Gems in Barcelona: 7 Unique and Surprising Experience
Guide Location: Spain » Barcelona
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Kitty Van Der Kroon
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:

Sagrada Fam铆lia
Parc del Laberint d鈥橦orta
Labyrinth of Horta
Casa Bonay
Museu de les Aig眉es
Casa de l鈥橝igua museum
Big Fun Museum
Gothic Quarter
Museu de la Xocolata
Museu de la M煤sica
Casa Batll贸

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