La Mercè is the patron saint of Barcelona since 1687. It is said that in that year there was a plague of locusts, and that people prayed to the Virgin of La Mercè. The city overcame the plague, so the City Council named her patron saint of Barcelona. Since 1868, festivities were held in September …
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What is there to do and see in Barcelona? Get to know the city and what it has to offer.
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Ruta a pie por Barcelona
por Elsa Valbuena
Barcelona is a beautiful city with many well-known sites. Given the current situation, it’s best to discover them on foot in order to avoid public transport crowds, so, if you’re new to the city or will be moving here soon, here’s a walking tour you can take to get to know the most representative! The …
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Festa Major de Gràcia virtual 2020
por Elsa Valbuena
The festival “Festa Major de Gràcia” is one of the most famous and crowded in Barcelona during the summer. It’s well-known for the street decorations and the magnificent hand-made figures as well as for its many live concerts and activities which last for about a week. This year it takes place between the 15th and …
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Primavera Sound Festival 2017 In Barcelona
por dimebarcelona
One of the hottest summer music festival tickets in Spain, let alone worldwide, is Barcelona’s Primavera Sound festival. Since 2001, Primavera Sound has been five days of warm sun, cool drinks, and great music going until the early morning hours, with a lineup of the hottest acts and DJs that span the globe. For …
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Sant Jordi Day 2017 In Barcelona
por dimebarcelona
Spring is the time of year in Spain when roses bloom and the language of love is in the air. It’s also when sweethearts both young and old in Barcelona have a special day: the Diada de Sant Jordi, which is a Catalonian twist on Valentine’s Day. Traditionally on this day, men will give red …