IN THE CITY
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Celebrating Sant Jordi's Day. Photo by Elena Pastor, courtesy of Ajuntament de Barcelona.
What to Do for Sant Jordi’s Day
Ready to celebrate Sant Jordi? From a stroll among book sellers and rose vendors, to the BCN Film Fest and live music to the "portes obertes" at one of the city's historical buildings, we've got you covered. Check out our list of what to do!
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Placa del Milicia Desconegut. Photo by Adam Jones (CC BY-SA 2.0) via Wikimedia Commons.
Plaça del Milicià Desconegut
A previously hidden sign on the church of Santa Maria del Pi survived the dictatorship unnoticed until 2004.
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Fireworks and "taronjada" at Palau de la Virreina on the opening night of Carnaval. Photo by Manu González courtesy of Ajuntament de Barcelona (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).
It's Carnaval Time! Celebrating in Catalunya
Our pick of the best places to celebrate carnaval around Catalunya.
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Cases Lleó i Morera, Mulleras, Bonet, Amatller and Batlló line Barcleona's famous Passeig de Gràcia. Photo by Vicente Zambrano González courtesy of Ajuntamnet de Barcelona (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).
Barcelona's Lesser-Known Modernist Architectural Treasures
If you can’t face another trip to the Sagrada Familia with visiting family, it’s time to take them off the beaten track and explore some of the city’s lesser-known Modernista architecture.
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September Film Festivals in Catalunya
As summer draws to a close, September eases us into autumn with some of region's most interesting and eclectic film festivals.
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Top Vintage Shops in Barcelona
Fill your wardrobe with classic clothes and gorgeous gear from yesterday at these vintage shops in Barcelona.
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Image courtesy of Mercat dels Encants.
Barcelona's Specialty Markets
You can find pretty much everything you need at Barcelona's street markets. From books to antiques to vintage clothes.
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The Tibidabo Ferris wheel high above the city. Photo courtesy of Tibidabo Oficial (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons.
Joy Ride: Fun in Tibidabo
One of the oldest theme parks in the world, the Tibidabo amusement park has been entertaining the inhabitants of Barcelona for generations.
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Barcelona’s Best Rooftop Terraces
While away the balmy summer evenings on some of Barcelona's loveliest terraces. Here are some of our favorite places to chill out and sip on a cool cocktail when the city gets too hot.
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Learn to Make Paella Like a Pro: Cooking Workshops in Barcelona
Not sure what to do with the exotic vegetables on show at the market? Want to know the secret of a good escalivada? Tie your apron on and take a journey through the world of Mediterranean gastronomy with a hands-on cooking workshop.
What's on in Barcelona
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