What is urban art? The concept of urban art, which is a translated version of the English expression “Street art”, refers to all the art that is made on the street. This type of urban art includes Graffiti, being the first artistic expression associated with the streets, but there are other ways of artistic expression such as posters and stickers….
You have not heard about it yet? It is a meeting organized by the Poblenou Urban District that invites everyone to know some of the district’s most emblematic spaces and projects throughout the day. In this 7th edition there is a program full of concerts, workshops and various other events. From 12 am to 11 pm, more than 80 spaces,…
Every April 23rd, Sant Jordi Day is celebrated in Barcelona! It is the combination of roses, books and lovers. The International Book Day is a particularly romantic day in Catalonia. It is when the Catalans celebrate their patron, Sant Jordi, going out into the street to celebrate this fabulous tradition. On this day couples exchange gifts: men receive a book…
Barcelona is one of the perfect places to spend your Easter holidays. With the arrival of spring, sunny weather and rising of the temperatures, the city becomes even more beautiful and the streets are less crowded than at other times of the year. This year, Easter is later than we are used to. It begins on April 14th, Palm Sunday,…
Sangria, have you not tried it yet? Or did you try it and do not know its history? In this blog post we tell you about this delicious drink and we recommend the best places to try it in Barcelona. What is it made of? It is a mixture of red wine with fresh fruits and fruit juices, brandy, soda…
The eighth edition of the Barcelona Beer Festival is about to arrive in the city, it’s the perfect event for lovers of craft beer. The beers are exhibited in a large bar of more than 120 shooters in which they rotate the 350 beers that are presented at this yearly event. After having received about 33,000 visitors last year, this…
Casa Vicens is the first masterpiece by Antoni Gaudí. You can see the freedom of styles, the fantasy and the use of different influences, it is an imaginative, modern and innovative project. Shortly after finishing his architecture studies, the young Antoni Gaudí received the order from Mr. Manuel Vicens to build a summer house for him and his wife in…
Many visitors of Barcelona still do not really know what Calçots are. In this blog post we are going to tell you all about it! This Catalan tradition is carried out during this time of year (when winter ends and spring begins). Calçots are long onions with a peculiar shape and you eat them with romesco sauce. It’s really delicious! The best thing is that this dish is actually accompanied by a ritual: put on a bib, take…
Have you seen this magic event yet? The Magic Fountain of Montjuïc lights up at night in a magical spectacle of colors, water and music. It is a recommended show for all those who are visiting Barcelona and also for those who live there. An ideal show to go with children and the whole family or also with friends or…
As Valentine’s Day is approaching, you can see hearts and chocolates all around… But it is not only a special day for couples, but also for the singles it is a day to celebrate friendship and go out with your favorite friends. So, don’t worry, there are many fabulous plans to get out there tomorrow. Friends dinner Make a reservation…
