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‘El Raval’ and the story behind the City of Contrast Tour

Catherine Howley 1 Comment

Apartment blocks in El Raval Barcelona

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

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A walking tour down La Rambla (part 3)

Gorka Regidor 2 Comments

Plaça Reial in Barcelona

This is the last part of a walking tour that brought us from Plaça Catalunya through Pla de la Boqueria. Today we will end up at the Columbus Monument, that old sailor who has some stories to share about Barcelona. Join me on the last stretch of our adventure down La Rambla. Continuing on from… Read More

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A walking tour down La Rambla (part 2)

Gorka Regidor 2 Comments

Mural by Joan Miró in La Rambla

We left the bustling Rambla in the first part of this article on the corner of Portaferrisa Street. It is now time to continue on and find out what is waiting for us on the most famous street in Barcelona. The first building we see on our right, in front of the flower stands, is… Read More

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A walking tour down La Rambla (part 1)

Gorka Regidor 13 Comments

La Rambla of Barcelona

La Rambla, the most famous boulevard in Barcelona. I am starting a series of three articles that will help visitors discover this must-see attraction. This is not a regular walk to talk about the flower sellers or the human statues but a nice way to get a feel for the walkway that has been the… 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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