When visiting Barcelona for the first time, it is inevitable to spend most of your time on the most iconic buildings, such as the Sagrada Familia, Barcelona Cathedral or the Basilica of Santa María del Mar. Even though they will undoubtedly leave you breathless, this may imply that you will not dig deep into a no less interesting aspect: discovering how the day to day life of the inhabitants of Barcelona has evolved with the passage of time. To settle this matter, we invite you to delve into 12 famous historic buildings in Barcelona that where once actual homes and are now open to the public

What secrets and mysteries can the fourth most visited European city keep for international tourism? Even at the risk of you thinking that we are bluffing, we already anticipate that there are actually many. Some of these unkown facts about Barcelona even remain untold to vast majority of its neighbors.

In the vast majority of cities, the arrival of the warm weather invites you to pack your bags and set course to destinations where the thermometer does not get the best of you, a place where all the leisurely activities do not hang a CLOSED FOR HOLIDAYS sign. Fortunately, Barcelona is one of those exceptions where activities suddenly multiply instead of being reduced or disappearing. If you are wondering what to do in Barcelona in summer, you will be surprised by the number of opportunities that await in the Catalan capital.

Are you visiting Barcelona for the first time and only have 48 hours to discover it? We will not deny that the challenge before you is not easy, since the incentives of the Catalan capital are practically countless. In any case, what is there to lose? When it comes to one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, any traveler’s duty is to enjoy it to the fullest.This is why we want to give you a hand, in explaining what to see in 2 days in Barcelona.

Little by little, the tapas culture is making its way into Barcelona. And although this habit is not as deep-rooted as in other parts of the peninsula, the Catalan capital is an excellent option to enjoy this delicious afterwork habit. Does the idea tempt you? In that case, it’s enough to get an urban map and mark the best tapas bars in Barcelona on them.

The history of Barcelona began more than two millennia ago, when it was founded as a small Roman colony on the top of Mount Táber. However, this is just one part of the story, which coexists with many others; as many as the number of neighborhoods and districts that form the city Barcelona.

When we talk about guided tours in Barcelona, it is inevitable to think of one of its great classics: the modernist tour. Something which is totally understandable, but that often makes us lose sight of other cultural tourism options in the Catalan capital: for example, the best themed tours in Barcelona.

It is no secret to anyone that Catalan cuisine is one of the most irresistible in Europe. Now, in Barcelona, you can not only eat well, but also do it in a unique and truly amazing environment. So you can check it out during your next weekend getaway, we invite you to visit one of these 12 original restaurants in Barcelona.

Barcelona plays an essential role in the Spanish theater scene for various reasons. In addition to accommodating around 50 theaters, the Catalan capital has seen two of the greatest opera figures of all time: Montserrat Caballé and Josep Carreras. And that’s not all: in fact, did you know that theater in Barcelona has a history that goes back more than 400 years? It was at the end of 1579 when the Teatro del Hospital de la Santa Creu, renamed as Teatre Principal, was permanently granted exclusive theatrical performances. Therefore, the city has now turned into a compulsory stop for fans of dramatic art.

Barcelona is much more than Gaudí and his countless modernist wonders; If culture is your thing, you will love knowing that the Catalan capital puts in your hands 55 museums dedicated to the most varied themes: art, science, sport, history … It will take you a long time to visit them all, without a doubt, but this will be another pretext so that your next visit to Barcelona is not the last.

It’s not Vienna or Munich, but that doesn’t prevent Barcelona from being a regular venue for concerts and tours by the main singers and bands of the moment. Hence, the coming months come loaded with shows that you cannot miss. After a 2017 marked by the passage of such legendary groups such as U2 and the Rolling Stones, this year it’s time to surrender to artists of the caliber of Shakira, Beyoncé, Queen or Lenny Kravitz.

Barcelona is not only enjoyed with the eyes, but also at the table. We don’t say it ourselves, since Catalan cuisine is subject to all kinds of scrutiny. Without going any further, a Catalan restaurant, El Celler de Can Roca, has been in the top three in the world for almost a decade, according to the ranking that’s produced annually by the prestigious Restaurant magazine. In addition, the Ciudad Condal has a dozen long distinguished restaurants with one or more stars in the Michelin Guide. Hence, this top 10 of typical dishes to try in Barcelona.