Celebrate a non-military victory. Barcelona’s triumphal arch, unlike the others, was not made to celebrate any military victory. It was built to be the gateway to the 1888 Universal Exhibition, located in the space previously occupied by the Citadel, which Philip V had built in 1714 after the War ofRead More →
The Egyptian Museum in Barcelona is a veritable collection of pieces that illustrate an era of great richness and cultural influence. First of all, it is important that you have a guide. This will give you a better idea of the location of the temporary and permanent exhibitions. The EgyptianRead More →
The Maritime Museum is dedicated to maritime culture with more than 80 years of history. Its mission is to preserve, study and disseminate the country’s maritime heritage, one of the richest in the Mediterranean. In 2006, the Maritime Museum of Barcelona was declared a Museum of National Interest. The BarcelonaRead More →
The Plaça de Catalunya is one of the largest and busiest squares in Barcelona. With an area of approximately 50,000 m2, the square is the second largest in Spain. The square is the starting point of the famous La Rambla street and is therefore very central in the city. AlthoughRead More →
CosmoCaixa proves that science does not have to be boring. The science museum, housed in a magnificent modern building, brings science closer to the experience of young and old alike. Experiencing science in an interactive way, that’s what it’s all about. Here you can learn all about the environment, nature,Read More →
Every day, hundreds of tourists invade the Boqueria market in search of the colours, tastes and smells of one of Barcelona’s must-see tourist attractions. Contrary to what many people think, this is not a central market but the market in the Raval district. In Barcelona every district has a market,Read More →
In 1999, the French architect Jean Nouvel designed his Torre Agbar in Barcelona’s 22@ modern technological district in collaboration with the Spanish architectural firm b720. Six years later, the glass building was completed. Not only an icon of Barcelona’s modern skyline, but also an example of ecological renewal. Modern iconRead More →
The greatest explorer in the history of the world is undoubtedly Christopher Columbus, better known in Spanish as Christóbal Colón. The Italian from the north of Genoa discovered the new world on one of his distant journeys. You can always go on a voyage of discovery with him. If onlyRead More →
The FC Barcelona Museum and Camp Nou discover the secrets of the club What makes the legendary FC Barcelona football club so special? Is it its impressive history, is it the excellent performance of its star players or the iron values of the football club itself, which claims to beRead More →
A museum of modern art. This is immediately obvious when you first see the MACBA museum building in Barcelona’s El Raval district. The special building was designed in 1995 by the American architect Richard Meier. The square in front of the museum is a popular meeting place for skaters. RenovationRead More →