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La Boqueria Market in Barcelona - A Colourful Experience
August 30, 2009 - 1:30 pm | 4 Comments
La Boqueria Market in Barcelona - A Colourful Experience

Markets have a deeply-rooted history in Catalonia, because most of the towns and villages were founded on the markets’ outskirts. The market of Sant Josep, also better known as ‘la Boqueria’, is one of Barcelona’s markets which has a long history…

The only Barcelona Cathedral: La Seu Cathedral
August 21, 2009 - 4:55 pm | 2 Comments
The only Barcelona Cathedral: La Seu Cathedral

Cathedrals aren’t everybody’s thing but this one has an extra twist. Within the grounds of it there is actually a cloister which has 13 swans roaming about.The Barcelona Cathedral is worth a visit

Palau de la Musica Catalana - Nearly but not quite a hidden gem
August 14, 2009 - 2:08 pm | No Comment
Palau de la Musica Catalana - Nearly but not quite a hidden gem

You couldn’t quite say that the Palau de la Musica Catalana is a hidden treasure as it’s well known with the locals but with tourists is perhaps a little less famous.

Enjoy a Day Out in Ciutadella Park
August 14, 2009 - 11:28 am | No Comment
Enjoy a Day Out in Ciutadella Park

Ciutadella Park is the ideal place to spend the afternoon in Barcelona. There is a cool and friendly atmosphere with a multitude of events that guarantee you an afternoon full of new experiences…

The Modernist Trail, An Itinerary Covering the Monuments of Barcelona
July 10, 2009 - 4:07 pm | No Comment
The Modernist Trail, An Itinerary Covering the Monuments of Barcelona

The Modernist Trail offers you an itinerary, allowing you to witness the master works of Modernist architecture which make up the splendour of Barcelona. If you wish to know more about this route, this article is for you…

Montjuic Barcelona - A Small Hill With a Long History
July 3, 2009 - 2:19 pm | No Comment
Montjuic Barcelona - A Small Hill With a Long History

Montjuïc is a small hill with a long history and has been very important for Barcelona’s identity. You can find great monuments, museums and historical places there which…