Last Friday we went for a hike in the Collserola Natural Park with our students. Among other things, we could switch off from the everyday hustle and bustle, take a deep breath of mountain air, and get some spectacular views of Barcelona. After our little… More
Today is a special day in Barcelona. Apart from being the first day of fall and the Day Without Cars, it’s also the day when Barcelona’s greatest event of the year begins: La Mercè 2016! La Mercè (also known as “Les Festes de la Mercè”) is the Festa… More
Montserrat is sometimes called the magic mountain and that’s for a good reason. Just the view of it is magic itself! Montserrat is a massif near Barcelona and it is visible from great distances. The literal meaning of Montserrat is “Serrated Mount”,… More
If you are staying around the city this weekend, you will have the opportunity to see spectacular castellers’ (human towers) live performances in two of the most well-known squares in Barcelona. Castellers de Barcelona are celebrating their 47th anniversary… More
Today is the International Museum Day, and Barcelona is not going to remain passive about it. Since 1977, a growing number of museums all over the world have joined this initiative with a common purpose: to raise awareness of the key role that museums… More