Museu de la Xocolata (Chocolate Museum), Barcelona

As its name suggests, the Chocolate Museum is a place that delves into the rich history of chocolate in Europe. Within its walls, visitors can explore the origins of chocolate, its legends and realities, and its diverse uses in food, beverages, and medicine. One can take a comprehensive journey through the entire chocolate-making process, from cocoa beans to the final packaging.

Exhibits of impressive chocolate sculptures, informative panels that detail the fascinating history of chocolate, and displays of the machinery used in the chocolate-making process, are all here to be seen. As a delightful touch, the ticket itself is a charming small bar of dark chocolate. If you pre-register, you can also participate in interactive workshops, which are particularly enjoyable for children (and apparently free with registration).

At the museum shop, one can purchase delectable chocolates to take home, and upon exiting, it is highly recommended to visit the cozy café. There, you simply must indulge in a cup of heavenly hot chocolate or try the "mocha", which is that same hot chocolate mixed with an equal amount of espresso. Both options are truly divine and not to be missed!