Month: March 2017
Top modernista buildings by Puig i Cadafalch
If you ever planned to visit Barcelona in 2017, this is the year of Puig i Cadafalch, one of Barcelona’s favourite architects. It’s a year where many institutions around the world, from Harvard to la Sorbone, commemorate a hundred and fifty years since the birth of this prolific architect, historian and politician. We first talked […]
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Happy Birthyear, Mr Puig i Cadafalch! A hundred and fifty years enjoying an outstanding “modernista” artist
Josep Puig i Cadafalch, famous portrait by Ramón Casas (1906) Source: MNAC Take a glass of Codorníu, 2017 has been declared the year of Josep Puig i Cadafalch due to his century-and-a-half anniversary. This year, many institutions are offering several events to commemorate the birthday of this master architect, archeologist and politician. In addition, it’s […]
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Etsuro Sotoo, escultor expert en Gaudí
Etsuro Sotoo escultor de la Sagrada Familia Etsuro Sotoo, escultor japonès col·labora en el Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família des de 1978. A l’arribar a Barcelona, impressionat pel temple va demanar feina com a picapedrer i superant una prova va entrar a formar part de l’equip d’escultors de la Sagrada Família. Es diu que […]
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Turó de la Rovira and Bunkers del Carmel
An Ancient Settlement In the 4th centrury BC, Turó de la Rovira (Rovira Hill) was occupied by the Laietani, an ancient Iberian tribe. Further north, the Laietani also occupied another hill peak at Puig Castellar, where remains of the settlement can still be seen. Historians believe that the settlements were abandoned because of the Second Punic War, fought between […]
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Fascinating facts about Antoni Gaudí
The great artist Antoni Gaudí Like most geniuses, the personality of Antoni Gaudí i Cornet (1852-1926) was complex and captivating at the same time. A man marked by his talent, his fervent religious faith and his fascination with nature translated into masterpieces of unforgettable architecture: buildings, churches or parks that are probably easier to understand […]
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José Antonio Donaire, expert en turisme
José Antonio Donaire va créixer a Sant Feliu de Guíxols José Antonio Donaire, Diplomat en Geografia i Historia és professor titular de la Universitat de Girona i ha estat responsable del Laboratori Multidisciplinar de Recerca en Turisme (LMRT). Actualment, dirigeix l’INSETUR i és professor a la Facultat de Turisme de la UdG. Jose Antonio […]
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