Public art in Barcelona: works not to miss
Barcelona is one of the cities with the most public art in the world. But that hasn’t always been the case! Until the 19th Century, public space was limited due…
Visits
National Museum of Catalan Art (MNAC): eclectic and grandiose
The National museum of Catalan Art (MNAC) is unmissable: housed in a magnificent palace, it reigns over the city from the Montjuïc hill and exhibits paintings, frescoes, and sculptures dating…
CCCB: the museum that celebrates contemporary culture in all its forms
Located in the Raval, the Centre for Barcelona Contemporary Culture (CCCB) neighbours the Museum of Contemporary Barcelona Art (MACBA). Its pretty building fuses the old (a former charity building dating…
The Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art (MACBA): a dose of pure creativity
The MACBA, opened in 1995, has become a point of reference on Barcelona’s museum scene. Grandiose, daring and different, it’s well worth a visit if you enjoy contemporary art. The…
An alternative weekend in Barcelona: modern art, vintage shopping and wild nights out
Fan of all things quirky and original? We have good news for you: Barcelona is a city overflowing with creativity, and could easily become your favourite holiday destination! Are you…
Palau Güell: a superb private residence designed by Gaudí
Palau Güell, a superb private residence and a UNESCO world heritage sight, was one of the first major works of the worldwide architectural renaissance which took place in the late…
A hip and glamorous weekend in Barcelona
Over the last few years, trendy spots of all genres have been popping up all over Barcelona. Traditionally located on the north side of the town (around Avigunda Diagonal and…
Clubs and nights out in Barcelona: a weekend for party animals!
Barcelona is one of the world’s party capitals. With its Mediterranean climate, beaches, international vibe and a whole host of clubs, it has everything you could want for a great…
Unusual places to visit in Barcelona: the many-sided Liceu
Set on Las Ramblas, Barcelona’s Gran Teatre del Liceu is a prestigious opera house and performance venue. Seating 2292, the Liceu currently boasts the highest capacity of any opera house…
Barcelona’s Hash, Marihuana and Hemp Museum: fascinating exhibitions in a superb modernist setting
When someone says “cannabis”, we bet there are a few things which spring to mind – Bob Marley, for one, joints, marijuana or haschish. The Hash, Marihuana and Hemp Museum…
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