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Plaça del Consell de la Vila in the Sarrià neighbothood, photo by Vicente Zambrano González courtesy of Ajuntament de Barcelona (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0)
Sarrià-Sant Gervasi District: Barcelona’s “Zona Alta”
Many Barcelona natives and long-time residents are unfamiliar with this part of the city, which tends to be quiet and contains few tourist attractions, yet it's one of the districts with the most green spaces in the city. Read more
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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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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
