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La Llotja de Mar opens on the Diada, offering a rare look at 700 years of Barcelona history

On Catalonia’s National Day, Thursday, 11 September, one of Barcelona’s most storied buildings opens its doors for free guided visits. La Llotja de Mar,...

Barcelona to Host Goya Awards 2026 and Launch “Walk of Fame”

Barcelona prepares to roll out its own filmic Walk of Fame as it welcomes the 40th Goya Awards—a tribute both grand and modest to...

Barcelona’s Mercè street arts festival keeps growing, now across six venues

Barcelona is preparing for another edition of the Mercè Arts de Carrer (MAC), now firmly established as one of Europe’s most prestigious street arts...

The Family Bank and Economist Running Gaudí’s Casa Vicens: ‘We Avoid Immersive Experiences’

In the quiet Barcelona neighbourhood of Gràcia stands Casa Vicens, Antoni Gaudí’s first major work and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Built between 1883...

Barcelona Gears Up for the Feria Internacional del Disco This October

Barcelona will once again become the capital of vinyl this autumn, as the Feria Internacional del Disco returns to Estació del Nord from 3–5 October 2025, bringing...

The most historic roast chicken with a glass of cava in Barcelona

The tradition of pollo a l’ast—spit-roasted chicken—runs deep in Catalonia, its technique rooted in medieval cookery while its cultural rise coincided with the industrial...

8 buildings you can visit for free during the Diada in Barcelona

On 11 September, Barcelona becomes the epicentre of Diada celebrations. Alongside the political demonstrations, concerts, and floral tributes, the city opens the doors of...

The Lady with the Umbrella, a hidden symbol of Barcelona in the Zoo

The Dama del Paraigua (Lady with the Umbrella) is one of Barcelona’s most iconic sculptures, though it remains tucked away inside the city’s Zoo. Created in...

Bellvitge Music Festival Seeks New Date Amid “Success Overload”

The Bellvitge Music Festival (BMF) in L’Hospitalet de Llobregat is facing a turning point. After more than seven years of steady growth, organisers have confirmed that the event...

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