El Palau de la Música Catalana (The Catalan Music Palace), Catalan Modernisme in its purest form
The Palau de la Música Catalana is an auditorium located in the neighbourhood of Sant Pere (Sant Pere, Santa Caterina and la Ribera) in Barcelona.
El Poble Espanyol, (The Spanish Village) one of the attractions of Montjuïc
El Poble Espanyol was built on the occasion of the International Exhibition of Barcelona that took place in 1929. Today it is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and the mountain of de Montjuïc.
The Palau Reial Major, admired since 1116
The Barri Gòtic is home to most of Barcelona’s important historic and cultural landmarks, and one of the most significant is undoubtedly the Palau Reial Major (Grand Royal Palace).
The Geek Triangle of Barcelona
Twenty-three shops related to the world of science fiction and video games located between Passeig de Sant Joan, Ronda de Sant Pere, Plaça Tetuán and Carrer Ali Bei, set against the backdrop of the Arc de Triomf, go to make up the famous Geek Triangle of Barcelona.
The magical mountain of Montserrat, a trip not to be missed
Montserrat is a rocky massif, considered by many to be the most important and symbolic mountain in Catalonia. Its peculiar morphology with its unusually shaped rocks make it a sight not to be missed, one of the most spectacular excursions outside the city.
Free outdoor cinema at the seaside in Barcelona
Every Thursday evening until 2nd August you can enjoy free films on Barceloneta beach thanks to the project entitled Cinema Lliure a la Platja, (Free Cinema on the Beach), an initiative from an idea original by Mago Production and organised by Associació Medusas.
La Rambla of Barcelona, a boulevard with definite tourist appeal
La Rambla is unquestionably the most famous street in Barcelona, a constant ebb and flow of people during the day and far into the early hours of the night.
Public transport in Barcelona, the best way for visitors to get about
As well as being one of the most amazing cities in the world, Barcelona also boasts one of the best public transport systems thanks to the integrated underground, bus, tram, train and bike networks.
Visit Barcelona’s Alhambra in Sant Gervasi
As unbelievable as it may sound, Barcelona is home to a building that is a replica of the famous Alhambra in Granada, located in Carrer Berlinès, 5 in the Sant Gervasi neighbourhood.
Barcelona and Saint John’s Eve, a popular tradition
Saint John’s Eve is celebrated throughout Catalonia, Valencia and the Balearic Islands, commemorating the summer solstice, an event of pagan origin.