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View of Barcelona from Doctor Pla i Armengol Gardens in the Guinardó neighborhood. Photo by Xavi Torrent courtesy of Ajuntament de Barcelona (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).
What Do You Know about Horta-Guinardó?
Located on the northern outskirts of the city, with the wide, green hills of the Collserola at its back, this district is a collection of mostly Catalan neighborhoods, each with a proud history and a personality all its own. Read more
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Festa Major de Gràcia: A Lasting Tradition
For one week in August, Gràcia’s narrow streets are embellished with decorations and artwork, each one forming a tunnel that transports you to a different wonderland. Read more
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Kids climbing one of the "Guardians" sculptures in the Superilla de Poblenou in El Parc i la Llacuna de Poblenou neighborhood. Photo by Curro Palacios courtesy of Ajuntament de Barcelona (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0)
Getting to Know Poblenou (All of It): Barcelona’s Arts and Tech Hub
This beachside "barri" is not necessarily on the to-do list for tourists looking to snap a selfie in front of the Sagrada Familia, but it's increasingly popular with visitors and residents looking for an alternative, authentic Barcelona experience. Read more
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The sculptire "Carmela" by Jaume Plensa (2015) sits next to the Palau de la Música Catalana. Photo by Antonio Lajusticia Bueno courtesy of Ajuntament de Barcelona (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).
Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera
Many of the walls of this part of the city date back over 1,000 years. The past few decades have seen it transform into a warren of trendy coffee and craft beer bars, tapas restaurants, alternative fashion shops, artists’ studios and upscale hotels. Read more
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View of Barcelona from Montjuïc. Photo by Vicente Zambrano González, courtesy of the Ajuntament de Barcelona (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).
What Do You Know about Poble-sec?
Just outside the old city walls, Barcelona's Poble-sec neighborhood is a vibrant melting pot of history and modernity. Read more
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How do you motivate people to recycle properly when there’s no tangible reward, and no repercussions for doing it wrong?
Your Garbage Never Really Goes "Away"
We’re drowning in a sea of plastic and swimming against the tide of disposable convenience takes time, patience and effort. Read more
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Photo by Erin Dolson.
Meet the Charity Trying to Save Horses from Starvation
Humans aren’t the only ones struggling under the lockdown that has restricted our movement; animals are wrestling with the repercussions as well. Read more
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Providing Meals to Barcelona’s Homeless and At-Risk
Comer Contigo (Eat with You) is a solidarity meal initiative that has provided more than 1,000 meals per day to people who are homeless or at risk of social exclusion. Read more
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Facing the Coronavirus Crisis Together Could Lead to Positive Psychological Growth
Although news reports of hoarding, and panic-buying might make it hard to believe, research shows that natural disasters, like the novel coronavirus pandemic, can actually bring out the best in people. Read more
