The Baroque royal palaces, the neoclassical museums, strolling through the tree-lined boulevards or the quaint narrow backstreets of Madrid is a marvel for the eyes. Barcelona, however, is an architectural dream. Baroque, Gothic, and early 20th-century modernist architecture all seamlessly merge together to create a unique architectural experience hard to beat. Antoni Gaudi was responsible for many of Barcelona’s most famous landmarks including the Gothic-inspired Sagrada Familia, Casa Milà and Park Güell. His name is still synonymous with the city.
Winner: As home to one of the world’s most eccentric and well-loved architects, the prize has to go to Barcelona.