Remembering Ricardo Bofill, the cosmopolitan Catalan architect
An eternal utopian and nomad, he will be remembered for his talent, creativity and innovation
January 29, 2022 01:52 PM
Discover Catalonia
Discover what Barcelona and Catalonia has to offer
Discover Barcelona's 1,000 bomb shelters in new detailed interactive map
Map pinpoints exact locations of air raid shelters as well as displaying damage caused by Francoist air forces
March 19, 2021 03:27 PM
Barcelona’s civil war bomb shelters
Underground bunkers likely saved thousands of lives when the city was the first in the world to become systematically bombed
January 23, 2022 07:23 AM
Ghost stations of Barcelona’s metro and the historic underground shopping center
The Catalan capital has various unused subway stops, while Avinguda de la Llum was once the most vibrant social hub of the city
January 22, 2022 12:01 PM
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Barcelona
Catalan capital has 9 modernist sites distinguished for their architectural value, created by Antoni Gaudí and Lluís Domènech i Montaner
July 16, 2022 11:30 AM
Catalonia's UNESCO World Heritage Sites outside Barcelona
Catalonia boasts an ancient Roman amphitheatre, a fascinating model of the Sagrada Família, and the largest collection of Romanesque art in Europe
July 16, 2022 11:29 AM
Symbolism and hidden meanings behind the Sagrada Família
Antoni Gaudí was hugely influenced by religion and nature, but not all of the iconic basilica is his design
December 12, 2021 08:55 AM
22@, where contemporary architecture meets Barcelona’s old industrial heritage
The neighborhood for innovation, creativity, and design combines old and new construction ideas
January 30, 2022 10:46 AM
A valley of breathtaking beauty where one can still hear the language of the troubadours
The Vall d’Aran, in the Pyrenees, is perhaps Catalonia’s most distinct county
August 20, 2021 05:46 PM
What you need to know if you're visiting Catalonia this summer
Which sights are open, under what Covid-19 conditions, and some alternative ideas for around different regions
June 20, 2021 09:03 AM
Montserrat: a mountain, a religious symbol, and a world-class choir
With its rocky peaks and an ancient monastery, it is a staple of Catalonia — and a tourist hotspot
May 29, 2021 12:28 PM
The 'other Sagrada Família' reopens
Designed by Gaudí disciple Jujol, La Mare de Déu de Montserrat is a favorite spot for weddings
February 8, 2021 05:26 PM
Myths and urban legends from Barcelona’s old town
From the good wizard who healed ailments, the Vampire of Raval, and the curse put upon the Liceu opera house, the Catalan capital is replete with mystery
February 27, 2021 09:45 AM
‘Alcarràs’ and the success of filmmaker Carla Simón’s personal touch
Director made history with her second feature by picking up the Golden Bear at Berlinale International Film Festival
April 30, 2022 10:36 AM
Catalonia is a great place to live or visit. Between mountains and sea, cities and countryside, discover the richness of Catalonia and what it has to offer here, including the many UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the famous unfinished Sagrada Família basilica, ‘castellers’ human towers, local festivals and celebrations.