Antoni Gaudí in Barcelona: the 10 Major Works
This post may contain affiliate links. Most people visiting Barcelona will have heard of the major works of Antoni Gaudí, such as the Sagrada Família and Casa Milà. Other equally interesting buildings by Gaudí lie tucked away, sometimes in quiet residential neighborhoods. We’ll cover the ten major projects of the great Catalan architect and their […]
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The Namesakes of Barcelona’s Most Iconic Streets and Plaças
Barcelona’s street names read like a compressed history of Catalonia itself. Politicians, royals, philosophers, poets, artists, generals, and saints all leave their mark, etched into plaques on street corners across the city. Look up as you walk: these names quietly reveal how Barcelona was shaped as much by ideas, ambition, and power struggles as by […]
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Barcelona’s Top Chefs Share their Favorite Tapas Restaurants
Barcelona may be famous for avant-garde gastronomy, but ask the city’s top chefs where they go on their days off, and you’ll often find them tucked into traditional bars, sipping vermouth and sharing small plates. Tapas—simple, flavorful, and rooted in local culture—remain a cornerstone of the Catalan dining experience. Here’s a look at some favorite […]
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Pa amb Tomàquet: A Catalan Tradition
Pa amb Tomàquet, or «bread with tomato,» is a quintessential Catalan dish that has become a beloved part of the region’s culinary identity. Simple yet flavorful, it consists of rustic bread rubbed with ripe tomatoes (tomacons), drizzled with olive oil, and sprinkled with salt. Sometimes, it’s enhanced with garlic, rubbed before the tomato, making it […]
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Henri Cartier-Bresson. Watch! Watch! Watch!
Key witness to the history of the 20th century, the French photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson (1908, Chanteloup-en-Brie, 2004, Montjustin), was known as the “eye of the century”. A patient and silent observer, but at the same time agile and expeditious, the artist captured scenes of people and events with his compact 35 mm Leica camera. With […]
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Date Ideas and Romantic Escapes in Barcelona
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. You have met a special someone and you need some inspiration for a perfect day or evening together. Let’s dive in and take a tour through some of the most romantic places and things to do in Barcelona. Boating in Parc de la Ciutadella […]
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Tips for Budget-Conscious Travelers to Barcelona
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Barcelona, the alluring capital of Catalonia, offers a sensory extravaganza, from the modernist marvels of Passeig de Gràcia to the sun-drenched beaches of Barceloneta. While the city has plenty of glamour, it doesn’t have to be expensive to visit. With a bit of savvy […]
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