Barcelona is set to be the global centre of the architecture and construction industries as the European BIM Summit comes to town. The city has long been a worldwide icon for its avant-garde architecture and capacity for innovation. The event will take place at the World Trade Centre Barcelona (WTCB) and will play host to all the latest news and innovations from the BIM collaborative work model within the architecture and construction sectors. Read full article

The most romantic day of the year is fast approaching and what better way to celebrate than experiencing Valentine’s Day in Barcelona. This year, we want to help all our guests celebrate, so we’re offering the most romantic way to see our great city with your loved one.

If you’re unsure what to do on Valentine’s Day, Read full article

Joan Miró is one of Cataluña’s most internationally renowned artists. His works are considered the foundations of Europe’s surrealist movement. Throughout his career he dabbled in all kinds of work, from paintings and ceramic mosaics to sculptures and engravings. In this post, we’ll introduce you to the places where you can explore the legacy of one of Barcelona’s greatest sons. Read full article

Looking for some great live music in Barcelona? Unsurprisingly, given it’s a city that’s home to so many bars and restaurants offering every kind of sound, melody, track, rhythm and instrument to attract their customers, the Catalan capital is at the heart of an amazing live music scene right now, with every kind of genre on offer, Read full article

Christmas is all but a memory now and the slow march through January is already starting to weigh heavy. That’s why January is the perfect time to treat yourself to a sunny getaway. Prices are much more affordable, the city is much less crowded, and the possibilities for great things to see and do only get better. Read full article

If you love running and taking part in new and exciting events to really test yourself and push your limits – perhaps even beating your personal best – you can’t miss out on the chance to take part in a Barcelona marathon. More specifically, the Catalan capital plays host to some of the biggest and most popular road races and, Read full article

Barcelona is a modern, cosmopolitan city with thousands of great things to see and do. That’s why knowing where to find your nearest tourist information point can be so useful when planning your time in and around Barcelona.

Plaça de Catalunya tourist information office
Opening hours: 08.30 – 21.00

Christmas opening hours:

24 December: 08.30 – 19.00

25 December and 1 January: closed

26 and 31 December: 08.30 – 20.00

Location: 08002, Read full article

Barcelona is known for its many hidden treasures that make it a truly special, unique place to visit. And the Old Hospital of Sant Pau is one such destination that’s well worth experiencing on your next trip to Barcelona.

History comes to life at the Old Hospital of Sant Pau
Designed as a central place to cover all the health and medical needs of the Catalan people, Read full article

Barcelona owes a great many of its best-known buildings and landmarks to the genius mind of its most famous son, Antonio Gaudí. One building that’s perhaps not so well known – but that perfect encapsulates all that Gaudinian style – is Palacio Güell. Here, the Reus-born maestro perfectly combined all the best features of Catalan modernism with the most oriental touches to create a residence fit for one of Catalan society’s wealthiest families towards the end of the 19th century. Read full article

Barcelona is a cosmopolitan city where there really is something for everyone, so it should come as no surprise that there are two must-see destinations when it comes to trying the very best food and drink in town: Calle Blai and Calle Parlament.

Blai – find your favourite terrace for dining out in style
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