The origins of Sagrada Familia or how a universal work begins
The origins of Sagrada Familia, one of the most famous temples in the world The origins of Sagrada Familia are around 1866 when a congregation of devotees of St. Joseph had the idea of building a temple in his honor. The first stone was laid in 1882, on March 19, the...
Barcelona and the art of taking a good picture
We live in a strange time for photography. On the one hand, professional photographers and their work are valued appearing in the pages of the most prestigious magazines and exhibition halls of the world. On the other hand, technology allows both a wonderful...
La Pedrera in Barcelona will turn you to stone
Casa Mila in Barcelona will turn you to stone Welcome to Casa Mila in Barcelona, one of the most famous Gaudi buildings in Barcelona. Be ready to discover the secrets left by Gaudi in La Pedrera. What new could be say about this building? This is almost as famous as...
The subterranean Barcelona III: how to be protected and to have fun being underground
Today we are still writing about the city under our feet. One of the spots more upsetting spots is the anti-aerial shelters. Even if there is some previous ones, like the one under the Pati Llimona, it was during the Civil War when more than 1000 shelters were built....
Salvador Dalí or a three-strokes route
He is one of our most international genius. Even during Franco's dictatorship, when Spain was isolated at there was no cultural life, the painter Salvador Dalí i Domènech, obtained fame and recognition. His eccentric personality and his innate sense of marketing...
The subterranean Barcelona II: the mystery of the water
The subterranean Barcelona II: the mystery of the water Some posts ago, we wrote about the subterranean Barcelona and about the metro constructions, remembering the abandoned stations and recreating the Avenue of Light (Avenida de la luz, a disappeared...
Step by step through the Modernism, a stroll with Barcelonina
Its name was the Path of Jesus and it used to connect the walls of Barcelona with the village of Gracia. The temps went by and the city walls were destroyed in order ot allow the city to grow according the the plan designed by Cerdà. The Passeig the Gracia was born....
Barcelonina is a big team
A team with just three people but very big in professionalism and willing to show Barcelona to the visitors of this thrilling city. It seems like yesterday when I founded the company and started to receive the first guest. Thanks to them and their recommendations...
Barcelona, the chocolate and why in this city we love cocoa
Barcelona, the chocolate and why in this city we love cocoa Today we want to show you the sweetest face of the city through the history, the places and anecdotes about Barcelona's relationship with chocolate, the holy seed of the old Aztecs and Mayas. In order to...
The 22@: the coolest district in Barcelona
This is called the 22@ and this is defined as the innovation district. Is this really a cultural and technological pole? The area has been under big changes but there is a lot to do and, more important, a lot to show to people. Today, we introduce you the coolest...