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What to do in Barcelona? MIBA, the museum of good ideas

What to do in Barcelona? MIBA, the museum of good ideas

A mop with a built-in microphone, a pre-crumpled paper to write curriculums, or a pot that moves by itself looking for the sun... these are just some of the crazy designs that can be seen in the Museu d'Idees i Invents de Barcelona (MIBA), the only one of its kind in...

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The Habaneras: Catalan or Cuban tradition?

The Habaneras: Catalan or Cuban tradition?

In Catalunya the habanera is the most emblematic song and representative from the popular festivals. Nowadays, it is difficult to find a celebration, popular festivity or similar that doesn’t include in its program an habaneras recital. Some of the habaneras have...

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BARCELONA: THE BEACH & THE CITY

BARCELONA: THE BEACH & THE CITY

As the temperatures are rising up and up during these days, what we are going to recommend you this week is a tour around Barcelona’s beaches once you finish your cultural daily activities. 😉 As we are a city open to the sea (thanks God), the wide 10...

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Castellers: one of the top Catalan traditions

Castellers: one of the top Catalan traditions

Castellers or mostly known as a “human tower” are recognized as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. From oldest to the youngest one, a lot of people take part in building of this human castle. The strongest people (usually men) are on the floor and some other people...

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Go to Montserrat because it’s so easy now!

Go to Montserrat because it’s so easy now!

Montserrat Express is already opened to connect Montserrat with Barcelona in a direct train! This Monday the FGC (Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat Catalana) train has inaugurated its first route, replacing the slower train that was operated this line earlier. You don’t...

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Top 7 greatest movies shot in Barcelona

Top 7 greatest movies shot in Barcelona

With its narrow streets, squares, avenues, charming parks and emblematic places that stand out for its beauty and architectural uniqueness, Barcelona has become a source of inspiration for directors from all over the world in recent decades. Filmmakers like Woody...

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New Year’s Eve Traditions

New Year’s Eve Traditions

2014 is coming! If you are planning a trip for these days, why don´t you celebrate New Year´s Eve in Barcelona? It is a perfect city to spend your holidays: lively atmosphere, Christmas decoration, temperate climate... In general, we start by dinning in family or with...

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Sant Jordi legend and the dragon

Sant Jordi legend and the dragon

The legend says that there was a dragon living in Montblanc (Catalonia). Everybody was very angry with the dragon because he was eating all animals and the people got more and more hungry. But the tragedy started when the dragon finally ate all the animals and there...

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