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From Port Vell to the Parc de Montjuïc
Barcelona can boast of many things, but it is its status as a Mediterranean, historic, cutting-edge, cultural and cosmopolitan city that make it truly special. Here are two great ideas for your visit that will take you from the old harbour, the Port Vell, right by the sea, to Barcelona's green lung, the Parc de Montjuïc, to make sure you enjoy your visitor experience to the full with a perfect combination of sea and city.
Bohigas, Bofill and Barcelona: contemporary architecture starts with a B
Barcelona's architectural heritage is usually associated with modernism and the iconic Gaudí, but you only have to take a walk through the city to discover the buildings and infrastructure that make this city a benchmark in contemporary architecture.
We want to share with you a series of plans that ensure laughter, complicity and surprises to share with your family, and that we are confident you will always remember.
A walk around Barcelona's bookshops
If literature is your passion, bookshops are your go-to place, the pages of a book are your way of escaping and the locations in novels places to explore, Barcelona is waiting for you.
Discover everything Barcelona has in store for you in 2022. You won't want to miss it!
Unique exhibitions, historic concerts, festivals that are an absolute must, and much, much more, are waiting to satisfy your appetite for culture, sport, art, literature, music and popular traditions. Make a note of the dates in your diary, because you won't want to miss out on a single one.
Barcelona, a city that is passionate about classical music
Barcelona has become a referent in classical music at the European level thanks to a prestigious offer, a continuous program, and spectacular spaces that were designed to enjoy classical music at an exceptional level.
Barcelona is the perfect place to go shopping whether you're wanting to renew your wardrobe with clothes by leading brands, or want to browse shops with soul and take away some local products. As you wander through its streets, you'll find everything from fashions and hand-made items to decorative goods and gourmet produce. A love of design is part of the city's DNA so if you're interested in unique and inspiring shops, you've come to the right place.
Museum Night: art in the moonlight
The Barcelona moon bears witness to thousands of magical nights. Although, if you asked it about La Nit dels Museus (Museum Night), it would say that it casts its own peculiar spell, and has a special magnetism that is hard to explain, making it into a night that nobody, whatever their age, should miss.
Summer festivals in Barcelona: the definitive guide
Barcelona's fine weather and eclectic, cosmopolitan spirit make it one of the world's festival capitals. And we're not just talking about music but practically every artistic trend: literature, film, design, theatre, dance, food… Get ready to cool off with our great choice of culture, concerts and leisure attractions.
Plans for the summer in Barcelona: grab your diary
Summer's here and the city is awash with things to do! Festivals, summer nights, tapas restaurants and terraces… Choose yours and enjoy!