Catalans take to the streets en masse to delight in Sant Jordi festivities
Over 320 book stalls in Barcelona's 'literary superblock' alone
April 23, 2023 09:22 AM
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What are Catalan politicians, journalists, writers, and musicians reading for Sant Jordi?
List of recommendations includes classics, contemporary literature, and translations
April 22, 2023 05:24 PM
Best libraries to go to across Catalonia
Old maternity wards or buildings designed by Gaudí among some of most beautiful sites
April 22, 2023 10:57 AM
International journalists get ready to discover Catalonia’s day of love, Sant Jordi
Italian, German, and British reporters experience tradition of gifting books and roses to loved ones firsthand
April 21, 2023 05:34 PM
Best places to celebrate Sant Jordi 2023 in Catalonia
Along with stalls selling books and roses, a range of cultural activities are organized for April 23
April 21, 2023 03:53 PM
Books and roses from London to Tokyo: where to celebrate Sant Jordi around the globe
Find out how the rest of the world observes the most romantic day of the year
April 19, 2023 12:23 PM
[INTERACTIVE MAP] Where to find international authors signing books in Barcelona on Sant Jordi
John Boyne, Camilla Läckberg and Henrik Fexeus, Sari Arponen, and Robin Sharma among writers
April 20, 2023 06:54 PM
Florists hope to sell 6 million roses over Sant Jordi weekend
Over 90% of flowers from Colombia, Ecuador and the Netherlands
April 18, 2023 12:31 PM
How to choose the best rose on Sant Jordi
Check some tips to know which flower to choose from during Catalonia’s special love day
April 14, 2022 01:07 PM
Legendary elBulli restaurant to reopen as a museum on June 15
Kitchen or dining room up for visits during three months as space will remain gastronomy research center rest of year
April 15, 2023 12:49 PM
First-ever vertical garden with trees and over 100 plant species in Barcelona
Refuge for birds and pollinators located beside entrance to CaixaForum museum on Montjuïc
April 13, 2023 08:31 PM
The espadrille revolution: worldwide demand for traditional Catalan footwear
Around a dozen artisans in Catalonia still make the shoes by hand
April 7, 2023 01:25 PM
Sugar-free Easter cakes make their way to bakeries as health consciousness grows
Alternative sweeteners let 'Mones de Pasqua' makers continue tradition and offer more varied products
April 10, 2023 10:00 AM
Ratafia: Catalan liqueur gaining popularity among Gen Z
Centuries-old sweet beverage seeing resurgence as way to embrace rural roots
April 9, 2023 11:17 AM
Bakeries expect to sell 700,000 'Mones de Pasqua' Easter cakes
Chocolate cakes have similar price to last year despite inflation, while sponge cakes cost 5% more
April 9, 2023 10:16 AM
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