Torre Glòries lit in red and blue at night

5 of the best · Barcelona, Spain

New Developments and Landmark Projects in Barcelona

The Sagrada Família’s central tower, the rebuilt Camp Nou, a park at Glòries, a tram along the Diagonal and the 22@ district. We give status, not prices.

Our 5 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026

Insiders' picks

Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Barcelona.

  1. Inaugurated June 2026

    The Sagrada Família: Tower of Jesus Christ

    Eixample·Basilica

    The basilica’s central tower, blessed and inaugurated in June 2026; work continues inside.

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  2. Reopened, works continue

    Spotify Camp Nou

    Les Corts·Stadium

    FC Barcelona’s rebuilt stadium, reopened in November 2025 while works continue.

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  3. Traffic underground, a park on top

    Plaça de les Glòries

    Glòries·Urban park

    A former motorway junction turned into a park, with Torre Glòries beside it.

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  1. Factories into offices

    22@ Poblenou

    Poblenou·Innovation district

    The former industrial district of Poblenou, rebuilt as a district of technology firms, studios and homes.

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  2. Traffic underground, a park on top

    Plaça de les Glòries

    Glòries·Urban park

    A former motorway junction turned into a park, with Torre Glòries beside it.

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  3. Reopened, works continue

    Spotify Camp Nou

    Les Corts·Stadium

    FC Barcelona’s rebuilt stadium, reopened in November 2025 while works continue.

    Explore View on map

  4. Inaugurated June 2026

    The Sagrada Família: Tower of Jesus Christ

    Eixample·Basilica

    The basilica’s central tower, blessed and inaugurated in June 2026; work continues inside.

    Explore View on map

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