![]() Now it’s one of the most popular places for photo lovers… but it’s still well worth a visit, even if you’re not into selfies. ![]() Until not so long ago, this was a hidden gem of the city. Once the home of anti-aircraft guns, now this place – at the top of El Carmel mountain – only guards the best views of the city. Pro tip: if you have a fancy camera and big lenses, try to be discrete or use a smaller device, since lately some security guards are asking for signed permissions to take photos in this place if they consider your equipment to be professional. The best part, for shutterbugs, is that there are no turnstiles to access the trains area, you can walk in and get as close as you need to get your shot. Not only that, but the distinctive brown and cream aesthetic of the main foyer is also extremely photogenic. The last remaining classic train station of Barcelona is a mine of cool photo opportunities! The steel structure of the ceiling and the curved platforms are a perfect canvas to compose your pictures, along with the way light filters in from the roof. Pro tip: The ideal time to go here for photos are on sunny and bright days, so the colours of the graffiti works stand out even more. It’s easy to find them working on the walls and, since in this place it is perfectly legal to paint, they’re not hiding and usually open to be interviewed or photographed. This concrete park is rich with graffiti-covered walls that are in a constant state of renewal… and if you’re lucky you might even run into one of the world’s top street artists in action. Street art lovers, this is your paradise. Pro tip: For some super cool images, bring your tripod after the sun goes down to try some amazing long exposure shots of the lighted Agbar Tower and the lights display at the Plaça de Glòries square.ģ. You can also visit the market for second hand articles and some bargains (be aware that it’s closed on Tue, Thu and Sun), although the vendors prefer you to buy their stuff than photograph it. There are many intriguing new buildings here, but I particularly like the new spacecraft-shaped Encants flea market infrastructure and its glass rooftop, which appears straight out of Star Wars. With the smart buildings and brand new museums, this is place to take advantage of all the geometry, colour and shapes that its modern architecture affords the photographer. On its way to become the modern district of Barcelona, the area of Glóries is going through a lot of changes. Pro tip: For amazing light coming through the narrow and full of hanging clothes streets, go an hour before sunset… specially at Tallers street! There are loads of great characters and people watching opportunities (obviously abide by the rules of courtesy when shooting people), and several signature locations like La Rambla del Raval, the courtyard of the old Gothic hospital and Plaça del Angels (which I mention later in this guide). Next to the iconic Ramblas, El Raval is the most multi-cultural and diverse neighbourhood of Barcelona, so if you’re a street photography enthusiast, this is the place to be. I’ve also tried to offer some tips on taking the best possible shots while you’re there. Whether you’re an old school professional shooting with a DSLR, or a travel influencer looking for the most Instagrammable spots in Barcelona, these locations will offer your lens plenty of material to work with. There are literally hundreds of amazing places to capture with your camera, but if you really want to skip the classic tourist shots and treat your portfolio or social media timeline to some truly cool photos, then take a look at this list. There are literally hundreds of amazing places to capture with your camera, but if you really want to skip the classic tourist shots… then take a look at this list. Crowned with the unique visions of the architect, Antoni Gaudi, it’s no exaggeration to say that the Catalan capital is one of the most photographed cities in the world. With its abundance of magnificent medieval behemoths, its ubiquitous Catalan art nouveau treasures, and colourful bursts of eye-catching modern architecture, Barcelona is every photographer’s dream.
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