Joan Miró and Barcelona

This tour explains the life and work of Joan Miró. This Catalan artist who was born in Barcelona in 1893, later moved to Majorca where he set up his studio and where he died at years of age. (more…)

Music tour in Barcelona: Part 1, The Gran Teatre del Liceu

In the old quarter we have 2 spectacular buildings devoted to the world of music, the Palau de la Musica Catalana (Modernista concert hall) and the Gran Teatre del Liceu (Opera House). Come and see the settings Montserrat Caballé and Josep Carreras have sung in so often, discover their beauty and the role they have played in the history of Catalonia. Remember, you do not need to waste time queuing if you go with a licensed guide. (more…)

Shopping in Barcelona: part 3 The Ribera Quarter

This neighborhood was formed by the people that settled around the church. In those days it was called Vilanova del Mar and the people that settled there were skilled and unskilled workers who benefitted from the maritime and economic growth of the Catalans in the Mediterranean which started during the reign of Jaume 1. The street names bear witness to this: Argenteria, the silversmiths; Espaseria, swordmakers; Mirallers; mirrormakers; Vidreria, glassblowers… (more…)

Shopping in Barcelona: part 2 Gothic Quarter

This is the old city of Barcelona where you find the main public buildings: the Palace of the Generalitat (Autonomous Government of Catalonia), the City Hall, and the Cathedral; narrow winding streets and pretty squares steeped in history. (more…)

Shopping in Barcelona: part 1 Catalonia Square

Innovation or tradition? Great European cities are important commercial centres at the forefront of change and, at the same time, keepers of tradition. They are showcases that attract interest from around the world. Barcelona today offers a wide range of commercial establishments: cutting edge, famous labels, fine craft, traditional firms with a hundred year’s experience…

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Picasso and Bohemian Barcelona of 1900

Special places related to Picasso and our city in the beginning of the 20th Century. Unknown places for most of the people…

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