IN THE CITY
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Eldelmar - Hermanos Torres is one of the seven restaurants in the Balcó Gastronòmic. Image courtesy of Ajuntament de Barcelona.
El Balcó Gastronòmic: Barcelona’s New Seaside Dining Destination
Once a tourist hotspot filled with nightclubs, Barcelona’s Port Olímpic now offers an extensive public space with squares, viewing points, a promenade, green spaces and three new entrances open to the Vila Olímpica neighborhood and its beaches.
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Image courtesy of Sala Montjuïc.
Summer Cinema Under the Stars
A quick guide to all the great places in Barcelona you can enjoy cinema screenings in the open air.
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10 Outdoor Swimming Pools in Barcelona
Don’t just sweat it out at the beach this summer—cool off in one of the city’s outdoor pools.
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Image courtesy of Primavera Sound.
Sounds of the City: Summer Music Festivals
A summer music festival is a glorious thing, and there are plenty to choose from in Barcelona—so many that you could easily fill every night with a live music event. Check out our list of all of the city's music festivals scheduled this year.
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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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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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Map of Barcelona Museums with Free Entry for La Mercè
La Mercè is here! Check out our interactive map with a comprehensive list of the Barcelona museums and institutions that observe the holiday by throwing open their doors for free.
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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.
What's on in Barcelona
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