When and how are the monuments of Barcelona going to open after the Coronavirus Lockdown? We finally see the light at the end of the tunnel! If everything goes on like this in the month of July, our country will finally come out of the State of Alarm and we will make the last… Read More
Report by Lucy Peters. As a cultural hotspot in Europe, Barcelona is a traveler’s dream and a hotspot for those looking to gain work experience. The balmy weather and relatively low cost of living compared with other big cities make it a popular choice among those looking to fill a gap year. A minimum wage of… Read More
Find out what a dragon and a school have in common in Barcelona… Ah, Barcelona! Home of Gaudí, the Sagrada Família, and Camp Nou; Barcelona is famous for many reasons. No trip to Barcelona would be complete without seeing the incredible works of Gaudí, and Park Güell is one of the best examples of the… Read More
La Pedrera – Casa Milà was built by Antoni Gaudí for the Milà family and finished in 1911. Its sculptured form has made it a reference piece in the past and nowadays. It is impossible to pass through Passeig de Gràcia without noticing this outstanding masterpiece. Getting more into detail with this building, here are… Read More
Post written for blog.barcelonaguidebureau.com by Georgina White Catalonia is home to FC Barcelona, one of the most popular football clubs in the world, located in one of the most historically rich cities in the world. Barcelona is full to the brim with historical and cultural sites, related to both football and Catalonia’s rich and turbulent… Read More
Report by Lucy Peters. Brushstrokes of Barcelona: Where to Find Inspiration for Your Artistry Barcelona is a city enriched with culture and beauty. When touring the city, every corner is marked with history. Many look towards this city to spark creativity; artist such as Picasso and Dalí have looked to the city for inspiration. Depending on… Read More
Barcelona engages all your senses. The swirling skirts of flamenco dancers, endless stalls of bright-colored produce at Barcelona’s mercats, and the twirling spires of the Sagrada Família are a feast for the eyes. The tempting aroma of tapas tickles your nose while the cool Mediterranean breezes dance on your skin. And all around you is… Read More
Whether you’re a first-time visitor to Barcelona or you’re coming back for more of its gorgeous Mediterranean vibe, you want to make every moment count. Barcelona is quirky, exotic, exuberant, and effortlessly cool… a Gothic and Modernist phenomenon begging to be explored. What’s your passion? Art, architecture, shopping, food, music? Barcelona has it all—from Gaudí’s… Read More
Barcelona is an excellent destination for a city break. There are millions of visitors who plan a getaway to the city. But for some reason, most of these tourists only plan a 3-day trip and not much longer. And that’s unfair for both the city and themselves because there’s so much they’re missing out on! That’s why… Read More
A painter friend of mine told me the other day “Picasso is my favorite Catalan artist”. Of course I like Picasso too, can we consider him as a Catalan Artist? Technically the answer is no. Pablo Picasso was born in Málaga (Andalucía) in 1881 and it was not until 1895 that he moved to… Read More
