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Casa Milà or Casa Batlló: which Gaudí house is better

Ann Marie Brannigan 4 Comments

Casa Mila or Casa Batllo: which Gaudi house to visit

The most frequently asked question on our Gaudí Free Tour is this one: “Which Gaudí house is better, Casa Milà or Casa Batlló?”. The easiest answer is to visit both if you can as each one is a masterpiece in their own right. However, not everyone has enough time in Barcelona or maybe they prefer… Read More

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Casa LLeó i Morera: modernisme architecture in Barcelona

Ann Marie Brannigan 2 Comments

Casa Lleo i Morera Barcelona

Unfortunately, the visits to Casa Lleó i Morera have been discontinued. We recommend you 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… Read More

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Modernisme: an introduction to Catalan Art Nouveau

Ann Marie Brannigan 2 Comments

Casa Batlló by Antoni Gaudí

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

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Spring is definitely here. Umbrella color festival Spring is definitely here. Umbrella color festival at Poble Espanyol ❤️💚🧡💙💛
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Look what we found on our local magazine shop. It Look what we found on our local magazine shop. It looks like Pepa Pig also works as a tour guide! Good for her. Best job in the world! 🙌
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Barcelona Public Art. Work by Jordi Díez (2017). Barcelona Public Art. Work by Jordi Díez (2017).
Does anyone know where to find it in the city? 🕵️👀
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Spring is in the air 🌸🎶😄 . . . . . . . #s Spring is in the air 🌸🎶😄
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Today 11 years ago we started offering our tours i Today 11 years ago we started offering our tours in Barcelona. Great day to celebrate and to wish many more to come. Happy Birthday Runner Bean! 🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂😍
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Fantastic morning discovering the recently renewed Fantastic morning discovering the recently renewed Wax Museum of Barcelona.  New look, new themes, new interactions and... brand new improved figures! Just like the real people.  Thank you @museocerabcn for the invitation and the tour. It was great! 👍😃
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Today is the feast day of Saint Eulalia, patron sa Today is the feast day of Saint Eulalia, patron saint of the city of Barcelona. Pre-Raphaelite painter John William Waterhouse depicted the death and martyrdom of Saint Eulalia of Mérida (West of Spain) in the 4th century. The story of this saint was probably brought to Barcelona shortly after by its bishop, starting the devotion to Eulalia of Barcelona. 
Image: Close-up of "Saint Eulalia" by John William Waterhouse (1885, Tate Gallery, London)
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Discover or re-discover the Gothic Quarter with a Discover or re-discover the Gothic Quarter with a great guide 🏛️⛪⛲. That's a great outdoor plan during the pandemic! 👍  Miguel (first from the left) was the guide showing this lovely couple the beauty of Barcelona. As always, thank you for supporting a local company 😄  You can also book one of the scheduled daily free walking tours on the link in the bio 🔝
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Another great show at Raluy Circus, already a wint Another great show at Raluy Circus, already a winter tradition in Barcelona 🎪🤹🏾‍♀️🤡
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Mediterranean 🌊 Mediterranean 🌊
Hope Melchior, Caspar and Balthazar bring everyone Hope Melchior, Caspar and Balthazar bring everyone lots of presents tonight and make life a bit happier for the most needed. Happy Kings' Day everyone! 👑👑👑🎁
Photo: Romanesque altar frontal from Santa Maria de Avià Church (13th century) at Catalonia's National Art Museum (Barcelona).
Best wishes to all for a fantastic 2021! 🤗 and Best wishes to all for a fantastic 2021! 🤗 and a very big goodbye to 2020 🤕
"El viejo y el nuevo año (the old and new year), Pablo Picasso, 1953.
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