Arts & Culture

With easy access to the masterworks of Gaudí and Picasso, contemporary creative arts are often overlooked by travelers visiting Barcelona. However, the Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona (CCCB) is a must during your trip to the creative capital. Its forward-thinking, modern-day work brings a new dimension to the art world you don’t want to …

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Barcelona is an architect’s Eden. Comprised of Catalan Gothic, medieval, Modernism and more, the city sets itself apart from the world with its alluring, almost impossible designs. During your visit at The Gates Hotel Diagonal, we suggest you take in all the different forms of architecture found around the city, some located as close as next …

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Barcelona is home to nine UNESCO World Heritage sites, many the works of beloved architects of Catalan Modernism, Antoni Gaudí and Lluís Domènech i Montaner. These sites are some of the most-visited in the city. Here’s a list of some of the city’s must-see sites on the UNESCO list. 1. Park Güell A public park …

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There’s something unique about parenthood that makes time feel like it’s moving at the speed of light, when years at a time feel like a single moment. If you have school-aged children, it probably feels like it was only yesterday that you were changing their diapers. There’s only one anecdote for this phenomenon, one thing …

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Palau de la Música Catalana is a must-see sight for music and architectural buffs. Over a century old, this concert hall boasts modernist design work and impeccable acoustics that stand the test of time. History Palau de la Música Catalana was built by architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner between 1906 and 1908 for Orfeó Català, a …

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Visiting Barcelona this winter? Be sure to stop by our famous holiday markets, full of gifts, food, entertainment, light shows, and parades the whole family will love. We’re here to help you get into the holiday spirit with five of our favorites. 1. Fira Santa Llúcia Christmas Market Perhaps Barcelona’s most-popular market, Fira de Santa Llúcia provides …

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When night falls, the romance of Barcelona takes full effect. We’ve gathered up our favorite nighttime activities for an unforgettable evening in the city, whether you’re sharing a date or hitting the streets with friends. Tapas: Pan & Oil; Carrer de Galileu, 30, 08028 Barcelona, Spain   Don’t start the night on an empty stomach. …

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Montjuïc Castle is an old military fortress that resides on the famous hill of the same name, standing at a vantage point of 173 meters above sea level. To prep you for your journey to the top, we’ve constructed a handy timeline to help illustrate the castle’s rich history, which dates back over 300 years. …

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An uncommonly known fact about Halloween is that the name is a contraction, short for All Hallows’ Evening. Long before children were going door-to-door, dressed as Batman and Elsa and begging for candy, the evening was a celebration leading up to All Hallows’ Day. More commonly known today as All Saints Day, the Western Christian …

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