Living and Travel
The culture of Barcelona is rooted in its 2000 years of history and although the peope and area are Catalan, the city is really a mix of this and Spanish that have united to create a unique combination. A bilingual city there is also a great selection of entertainment and food from both cultures and the Catalans are particularly proud of their traditions and history which is reflected in the promotion of past and recent works. Barcelona is dynamic and maintains its individuality, you will never h=be bored here as there’s plenty to keep you busy. A self catering apartment Barcelona in the heart of the city can be found for very reasonable prices and puts you right in the centre of everything going on. The city has been undergoing renovation since the 90’s when the Olympic games were held here and these days it’s a cosmpolitan and chic place that attracts visitors from all over the world for its Mediterranean flavour, beaches and historical architecture, never mind the arts, fashion and cuisine. Part of the Barcelonian culture is to socialise and the night life starts late and often goes on until the early hours of the morning.
Casa Batló from architect Gaudi is on the Passeig de Gracia 43 Website Casa Batló Entrance fee : 18,15 € (2012) audio guide included in the price You can purchase tickets online. Skip the line! Priority access buying online tickets. Schedule : everyday from 9 am to 9 pm Casa Batlló, built between 1904 and 1906 in the heart of the city, … [Read more...]
Castellers catalan word which means human castles or tower. Very friendly catalan tradition those Castellers in which you feel the intergenerational solidarity. Kids, young adults, adults work hard the all year … [Read more...]
Caixa Forum Social and cultural centre Monday to Friday: 10.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: to 10.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m. Av. de Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 6-8 08038 Barcelona Tel. +34 93 476 86 00. Fax. +34 93 476 86 35 Metro Plaza Espanya The CaixaForum Social and Cultural Centre is … [Read more...]
It is the 14th century and the city of Barcelona is at the peak of its prosperity. Those who live in the Ribera, a humble neighborhood of fishermen, decide to build the greatest temple to the Virgin Mary ever seen: Santa María de la Mar, Saint Mary of the Sea. It is not a cathedral but a church. There is only one cathedral in Barcelona, … [Read more...]
Children will love the Les Festes de Santa Eulàlia 2012, which is held annually in Barcelona and is regarded as one of the biggest festival for the little ones. It takes place between the 11th and 12th of February and during the festival, many attractions in Barcelona are open to the public such as the Cathedral and more than 30 museums as well as … [Read more...]
Barcelona Gothic Cathedral La Seu Adress: Plaza de la Seu (Metro Jaume) Entrance door on Plaza de la Seu and on carrer de la Bisbe (very nice old street) Barri Gothic district Entrance fee : … [Read more...]
In Spain and Catalonia the biggest Christmas celebration is not the 25th of December (as in many other countries) but on the 5th of Jenuary, when the three kings of the Orient - Balthasar, Gaspar & Melchior - arrive at the crib of the baby Jesus. This is celebrated with a big and very impressive parade that takes place on the evening before … [Read more...]
Monvínic opened just 2 years ago - but it is already considered one of the 5 best wine bars in the world, maybe even the best (according to the Wall Street Journal). So we were excited and pleased to hear that our Managing Director (Mathieu Quintart) had decided to spoil us this year with a Christmas dinner at Monvínic - what a treat! Alfons … [Read more...]
Known worldwide for its festive soul and endless nightlife, beautiful architecture, tempting gastronomy with the delicious tapas and much, much more, not everyone know that Barcelona is really into sport. And we are not talking here about football, ladies and gentlemen; we are talking of the Friday Night Skates, a wonderful way to stay in shape … [Read more...]
The FC Barcelona Camp Nou Stadium (Barça) Address: Avinguda Aristides Maillol, s/n 08028, Barcelona. FC Barcelona webpage for Camp Nou Where and how to buy match tickets? A comprehensive guide for purchasing match tickets is available on the club's official website You can also very easily purchase tickets … [Read more...]
The Sagrada Familia is Gaudis most famous building and certainly the most popular monument in Barcelona. The cathedral, which is still under construction and said to be finished in 2026, is defenitely a "must see" when visiting Barcelona. Like Critic Rainer Zerbst says "it is probably impossible to find a church building anything like it in the … [Read more...]
Too many people visiting me in Barcelona say that the paella in their respective country is better. This spanish national dish became a tourist trap and quality is mostly very disappointing. As I live in Barcelona, I had the opportunity to try various restaurants and found these 2 places to eat a great paella. You should not … [Read more...]
Palau Güell carrer Nou de la Rambla 3-5 Metro L3 Liceu or Drassanes +34 934725775 Website Palau Güell Open Tuesday to Sunday Summer (April 1st to September 30th) from 10 am to 8 pm Winter (October to March 31st) from 10 am to 5.30 pm Entrance fee : 10 € , 8€ for students and young people under 25 and people over 65. Audioguide … [Read more...]
The Barcelona World Race is a non-stop sailing race around the world with 15 double-handed (two-crew) teams sponsored by big brands as Hugo Boss, Renault and Mapfre. Some outside assistance is permitted, although subjected to rules and penalties. The Barcelona World Race 2010/11 is the second edition of the regatta. The first race was in … [Read more...]
At this time of the year Barcelona has been warmly decorated with many lights in the streets of the city center. The Plaza Catalunya ( especially El Corte Inglés), the Ramblas and Portal de l´Angel are the most wonderful iluminated spots. In Barcelona Christmas and New Year are celebrated in a quiet atmosphere and most of the time with family … [Read more...]
Jamon Serrano is the delectable cured Spanish ham that any visitor to Spain is sure to have encountered at one time or another. In many bars you will see these serrano hams hanging from the ceiling and also displayed prominently on a special stand known as a jamonera in the perfect position for cutting. This in itself is something of an art as … [Read more...]
Spain is getting prepaired for the visit of the Pope! On the first day of the trip to Spain on Saturday the 6th of November 2010, the pope will visit Santiago de Compostela, the northern Spanish city that became an important pilgrim destination in the Middle Ages. In the afternoon of the 6th the Pope is due to arrive at the airport El … [Read more...]
MMCAT - Modernism Museum Catalunya 350 works from 42 most important modernist artists as: Joan Busquets, Ramón Casas, Antoni Gaudi, Gaspar Homar, Josep Llimona, Joaquim Mir et Puig i Cadafalch, in their different styles : painting, sculpture, home furnitures, decoration. The Modernism Museum is located in a modernist building from the … [Read more...]
Every year in september Barcelona becomes a city of traditional spectacles side by side with the most contemporary artistic shows like theatre and independent musician. La Fiesta de la Merce is the cities most important festival of the year. The distant origin of the festival today: in the 17th century the city asked the Virgin of Mercy, la Mercé, … [Read more...]
30 Minutes of Classical at Caixa Catalunya's La Pedrera The perfect union between musical and architectural heritage is being presented in 30 Minutes of Classical at Caixa Catalunya's La Pedrera, a series of three daily chamber concerts throughout the month of August, which has become one of the most important summer musical events in … [Read more...]