The Palau de la Música Catalana: Harmony of Music and Palace Architecture.
The Palau de la Música Catalana (Palace of Catalan Music) is an architectural gem of Catalan modernism, built between 1905 and 1908 according to the design of the renowned architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner. The palace was established as the headquarters for the Orfeó Català choir and funded through public subscription, reflecting the dedication and…
Unveiling Barcelona’s Hidden Mysteries: From Alchemy to Ghostly Legends
As Halloween approaches, the air fills with whispers of ghost stories and mysterious legends. Barcelona, a city known for its vibrant culture, architecture, and history, harbors a lesser-known side—one steeped in myths and legends. These stories wind through its ancient streets and far beyond the city’s boundaries, captivating those with an affinity for the mysterious….
National Meeting of Giants: What Are Gigantes?
In Catalan culture, the Giants, known as “Gigantes” or “Gegants,” symbolize the essence of community, tradition, and celebration. These towering figures, often paraded through streets during festivals, represent historical and mythical characters, embodying the pride and identity of Catalonia. They evoke a sense of unity, heritage, and festivity, playing a significant role in…
Spanish Trails: The Full Story
Since 2001 Spanish Trails has been organising authentic small group and private tours in Barcelona and Catalonia. But where did it all start and how did Spanish Trails become the company they are nowadays? To celebrate over twenty years of success, hundreds of tours and thousands of satisfied customers we want to tell you more…
Winter in Barcelona
Thinking about going to Barcelona this winter? Excellent decision! Barcelona is an incredible spot to consider for a winter getaway. Here you find what to do if you visit Barcelona in winter times. Why Visit Barcelona in the Winter ? Barcelona is an amazing city to explore throughout the year, but during the winter season,…
8 differences between the USA and Barcelona
Map of the world | Photo by Andrew Stutesman on Unsplash As you probably know, both the USA and Spain have a western culture, but there are still some interesting differences. Barcelona is located in Spain, more specifically in the region Catalonia. This amazing area of Spain comes with its own culture, demographics, history and…
FC Barcelona: History & Highlights
Photo by Patrick T’Kindt on Unsplash Throughout FC Barcelona’s history, the club has been recognized for its lovable and highly entertaining brand that always appeared to deliver results. They have won the La Liga and Copa del Rey championships a few times. They also won the Champions League and the Cup Winners’ Cup during…
7 Things to do in Sants-Montjuic
Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya | Photo by David Rüsseler on Unsplash Barcelona, the Spanish city with beautiful landmarks and historic buildings, isn’t just famous for football and beaches. There are numerous neighborhoods in the city which make living here an easy and enjoyable experience. With friendly neighbors and accepting culture, Sants in Barcelona is…
The Porrón, a basis of the Spanish wine culture
Porrón is a unique drinking vessel that looks like a crossing between a carafe and a watering can. The neck is narrow like a bottle of wine and the bottom is wide like that of a wine carafe fitted with a long and skinny spout. Many who encounter the porrón for the first time ask…
Catalonia’s 12 wine DOs
Catalan wine: the 12 DOs you need to know A vineyard | photo by Markus Winkler on Unsplash Did you know that Spain has 96 individually recognized wine regions, and 12 of those are in Cataluña alone? They are called DO’s, Designations of origin. The reason they were created is because each area has a…