Since the very beginning of the urbanization of Barcelona’s Montjuïc hill, there was a plan to make the top of the hill a centre for art and culture. Or “a great Temple of Art, a summary and compendium of our…
In parts 1-3 we covered the Old City, Eixample, Gràcia and Sagrada Família. This time we will be covering the lovely Sants & Montjuïc neighbourhoods. The area is made of the modern barrio of Sants and the nature filled Montjuïc Mountain…
In part 1 we discussed the Old City, known as Ciutat Vella. And in part 2 we discussed the massive Eixample neighbourhood of Barcelona. Now, in part 3 we will discuss two special regions of the city, both known as…
In part 1 we focused on the Ciutat Vella region of Barcelona, the “Old City”. In part two we are going to look at the largest central region of the city, known as Eixample. The name itself means “extension” and…
Barcelona is unarguably Spain’s most famous city. There are many things about the city that makes people flock to Catalonia from all over the world. It’s the second largest city in the country, it’s home to some of the most famous…
Barcelona is a city made to dazzle its visitors. The decorated plazas, the breathtaking coastline, the romantic architecture – it’s all a part of the Barcelona experience. One of the most iconic things to see during your time in Barcelona…
Antoni Gaudi is the famous Monderisme architect from Catalonia, Spain. He was famous for his groundbreaking ideas that changed Barcelona’s fate and position in the world of art and architecture. The majority of Gaudi’s buildings have been given the title of World Heritage…
