Without doubt, Barcelona’s Arc de Triomf is one of the most beautiful monuments in the entire city. Found between Paseo de Lluís Companys, Paseo de San Juan and the San Pedro roundabout, the landmark was originally built as the main entrance to the World Exhibition of 1888 in Barcelona that took place in Parque de la Ciudadela. Read full article
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There’s a huge number of museums in Barcelona and, whether indoors or out, there are thousands of different and exciting new places to discover when you’re here. Many of them aren’t too busy or well-known by tourists or locals alike, but they’re all certainly worth a visit for the curious among you. Here, we’ve put together a list of our favourite collections in Barcelona that you probably won’t have heard of before to inspire you. Read full article
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There are so many great places of interest to visit in Barcelona city centre. All the different neighbourhoods, streets, buildings and parks make the Catalan capital one of the most visited and loved cities in the whole of Europe. Its culture, varied tourist attractions and favourable climate see over 80 million tourists come from all over the world to enjoy it every year. Read full article
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It’s one of the most cosmopolitan cities, it sits on the Mediterranean and is the cradle of European and international modernism. Know which city we’re talking about? That’s right. It’s Barcelona, the Catalan capital that you’re guaranteed to fall in love within seconds. If you’re planning a trip to Barcelona any time soon, here’s our shortlist for ensuring you don’t miss a thing and truly make the most of your time in the city. Read full article
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Modernism is the unquestionable cornerstone of Barcelona’s identity. When analysing Gaudí’s presence throughout the city, we can both ‘trace’ the architect’s influence on Catalan modernism, through various projects, and explore the most typical and characteristic buildings in Barcelona through his cultural and artistic idiosyncrasies. Today, we’re getting to know Torre Bellesguard!
One of the city’s key buildings, Read full article
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Barcelona doesn’t lose any of its charm in the winter months, on the contrary, whilst any season is a good time to explore the city, its cultural, gastronomic and tourist potential only increases as winter rolls into Barcelona.
Visit the best museums in Barcelona in winter
Art and culture are always a safe bet for seeing what Barcelona has to offer when visiting the city. Read full article
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If there were one sweet treat that could define an entire time of year, it would certainly be nougat. A delicacy traditionally enjoyed at Christmas time, and although the recipe may be simple – just sugar, almonds, honey and egg whites – new and exciting twists, modern flavours and ingredients make it an unbeatable treat every year. Read full article
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Christmas is a time for indulging in the little things that bring us joy. Whether it’s visiting a new museum, taking in a musical with the family, buying gifts or, as we’ll show you in today’s post, enjoying a delicious ice cream at one of the best ice cream parlours in Barcelona.
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Christmas is coming and getting all that shopping done on time is going to be a challenge – as always! Barcelona offers a wonderful selection of shopping districts where you’ll find the perfect Christmas gifts, but if you’re looking for something different this year, here are four of our favourite stores for buying some truly unique presents. Read full article
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As the winter season grips the city, one of the most popular pastimes for locals and tourists alike is to brave the elements and head out for a heart-warming drink in Barcelona. Today, we’re thrilled to present the best chocolaterías in all of Barcelona for warming up properly this winter.
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