Florentines had the Renaissance, New Yorkers had Abstract Expressionism, Parisians had Rococo and Catalans had Modernism. At first glance, Modernism – or Modernisme as the Catalans put it – is an artistic style that gained popularity in the Catalan region of Spain…
Europe is home to some of the most famous and revered theatres and Opera Houses in the world. From the State Opera House in Vienna and La Monnaie in Brussels. To the Palais Garnier in Paris and the Royal Opera House…
Barcelona is many things, but originally, it was a fishing town. For thousands of years the Barcelona harbour has played an important role in shaping the city and even Spain itself! The Port Vell is Barcelona’s most notable harbour front….
Perhaps a man remembered for high seas piracy should not be referred to as famous, but rather, infamous. This would be the perfect definition for the Spanish pirate Pedro Gilbert (or Don Pedro, as his comrades would call him). He is…
Victoria Moraru– Friday, 7th of October at 7:45 AM When it’s early in the morning and you’re wondering why you aren’t in bed at this hour, it means that you are ready to travel… Standing in front of the Citylife…
There are a lot of ways to fall in love with a city. You can embrace its culture, befriend its people or indulge in its food. But one of my most favorite ways to build a relationship with a city,…
The Madrid-Barcelona rivalry is the stuff of legend. What you may not know is that it extends to the music scene. Barcelona often nabs the big name acts, while other cities in Spain (including the capital) are tragically overlooked. We…
Personally, I love that Spain offers diverse climate, weather, and geography unique to each of its 17 autonomous regions. While Spain’s big cities embody the majority of popular tourist attractions, tucked away behind the hustle and bustle of the big…
If you are a fan of basketball, you probably know how successful FC Barcelona has been since the 1980’s. The oldest club in the Liga ACB (also competing in the EuroLeague), FC Barcelona was founded on August 24, 1926. Like…
The Catalan region of Spain takes pride in its unique traditions surrounding holiday rituals, seasonal foods, and numerous themed festivals that take place year round. Planning a trip to Barcelona? Make the most of your experience & educate yourself (and…
