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Rubbish and Neglect Bury Forgotten Monastery in Barcelona: ‘It’s a Disgrace It’s in This State’

Hidden along the winding Arrabassada road in Collserola lie the crumbling remains of the Sant Jeroni de la Vall d’Hebron monastery, once a royal...

Barcelona Cathedral hosts tribute for late Pope Francis

The death of Pope Francis was commemorated at Barcelona Cathedral with a memorial space and a book of condolences.

15th-century ship skeleton unearthed near Barcelona’s old Fish Market

Excavations in Barcelona have uncovered the skeleton of a 15th-16th century ship named Ciutadella near the old Fish Market site.

Barcelona’s Teatre Arnau finally set for long-awaited revival after 20 years

The historic Teatre Arnau in Barcelona is set to undergo a major transformation after almost two decades of waiting for a solution.

Blu’s ‘Capitalist Bull’ in Carmel highlights Barcelona’s street art edge

Italian street artist Blu is known for his politically and socially themed murals, starting in Bologna in 1999 and creating iconic pieces like the "Capitalist Bull" in Barcelona's Carmel district.

Barcelona fossils reveal 130000-year-old rhinoceroses in Castelldefels

A study by the Universitat de Barcelona discovered fossils of various animals, including rhinoceroses, in Castelldefels dating back 130,000 years.

AI ranks Eixample as top Barcelona neighbourhood for lifestyle and culture

Barcelona is praised for its blend of history, culture, and modernity, with diverse neighbourhoods like Barceloneta, the Gothic Quarter, Gràcia, and the AI-recommended Eixample district.

Barcelona’s Enric Sagnier, master architect of Eixample, remembered

Enric Sagnier Villavechia (1858-1931) was a prominent Catalan architect known for his work in Barcelona's Eixample district.

Barcelona records coldest March day since 2011 with 9.5°C in Raval

Barcelona experienced a record low maximum temperature of 9.5 degrees in the Raval neighborhood, the coldest March day since 2011.

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