A boho weekend in Barcelona
Barcelona is a city of many faces: a seaside resort, the capital of art nouveau, a design paradise… its mediterranean feel and cultural heritage also give it a bohemian, liberal,…
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Ski trips from Barcelona, for a day or for longer: our top tips
Barcelona is one of the few cities in Europe where you can go skiing and go to the beach on the same day (although you’ll need to be quick!) The…
Poble Espanyol: travel around Spain without leaving Barcelona
Poble Espanyol is a major tourist attraction, combining architecture, shops, restaurants and museums in a “village” setting. The project was the brainchild of Josep Puig i Cadafalch, one of the…
Museu del Modernisme Català: a broader vision of art nouveau
Barcelona’s Art Nouveau buildings are so famous that modernism is sometimes seen as a purely architectural phenomenon. The reality is much more complex! Visit the Museu del Modernisme Català to…
10 ideas for trips you can take from Barcelona
Barcelona is a dynamic and lively city where it is impossible to get bored. But if you have time, the rest of Catalonia also has plenty to offer. Sitges Beach,…
Hospital de Sant Pau: a mini art nouveau village
The hospital de Sant Pau is a unique art nouveau architectural ensemble as, unlike the Pedrera, or the Casa Batlló, it is not a residential building, but a medical centre. The…
Christmas and New Years in Barcelona: our advice for the holidays
Barcelona is always a great holiday destination, even during the end of year holidays! If you’ve planned to come and stay at the end of December-beginning of January, here is…
Christmas markets and traditions in Barcelona
If you feel like doing Christmas a bit differently, and even in a sunny location, then Barcelona is perfect. The Christmas markets are always great for helping you get right…
New Year’s in Barcelona: traditions and events not to miss
Barcelona is a very festive city so it’s a great destination for New Year’s eve. If there’s one night in the year for partying, it’s 31st December! Dinner, a show…
Museum of the history of Barcelona: a surprising tour of ancient and medieval sites
The Museum of the History of Barcelona (or MUHBA) retraces the history of the Catalan capital from its origins right through to today. Established in 1943, it has many centres…
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