The author Carlos Ruiz Zafón as soon as described Barcelona as being a city that's 'extremely vain'. From the indescribable appeal of the Sagrada Família and other Gaudí wonders to the city's selection of well-known beaches and parks where you can soak up the sun, Barcelona has it all.

1. Sagrada Família

Skyrocketing above Barcelona's cityscape, the Sagrada Família will be the world's tallest church upon completion (approximated for 2026). This 130-year labour…