Suquet de l’Almirall, moderate, 011-34-93-221-6233. The signature item at this cozy seafood spot is the suquet, a sort of savory steamed-shellfish stew. But if you’re not a fan of fish, don’t fret; there are also lots of tasty rice dishes on the menu.

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Museu de la Xocolata, 011-34-93-268-7878. You’ve toured the Picasso, Gaudí, and Miró museums, now visit a temple of another kind of art, one you can really sink your teeth into — chocolate. Exhibits at the museum, brought to you by the local confectionery guild, are strictly in Catalan, but that won’t hinder you from admiring the incredible chocolate sculptures, not to mention savoring some chocolatey nibbles in the museum’s café. Besides, food is a universal language.

Torre Agbar, located at Avinguda Diagonal and Carrer de Badajoz. We don’t often classify office buildings as attractions, but this two-year-old skyscraper, brought to our attention by Slate architecture critic Witold Rybczynski, is a sight to see. Its bullet-shaped edifice spears the skyline like a rocket at liftoff.