Finally! We have a video for our company… and we love it! A great way to show what we do to the world in a quick less-than-a-minute short film. Here it is, enjoy! Runner Bean Tours on Vimeo.
Casa LLeó i Morera: modernisme architecture in Barcelona
Unfortunately, the visits to Casa Lleó i Morera have been discontinued. We recommend visiting Casa Amatller instead, another beautiful Catalan Art Nouveau masterpiece in the same block. Want to visit an architectural gem without the crowds? The Art Nouveau Casa Lleó i Morera, designed by Lluís Domènech i Montaner, opened its doors to the public… Read More
‘El Raval’ and the story behind the City of Contrast Tour
A visit to Barcelona for many people is a chance to marvel at the past while living in the present. The idea for the City of Contrast tour came to me from doing just that! For many years my walk to work has taken me through the streets of ‘El Raval’ and I found myself… Read More
Modernisme: an introduction to Catalan Art Nouveau
What is Modernisme? How does it relate to Gaudí and Barcelona? Let me give you some handy background information on this wonderful Art movement that revolutionised the face of the city. When I was a humble Art student many years ago, our final year trip was planned for Barcelona. Three things sprung to mind: sun… Read More