Spanish Civil War site in Barcelona's Turó de la Rovira temporarily closed
Works aiming to restrict night visits and ensure preservation begin in location that hosts traces of anti-aircraft batteries
Discover Catalonia
Discover what Barcelona and Catalonia has to offer
What makes Catalan Christmas markets different from other European ones
Santa Llúcia Christmas market prides itself on the amount and variety of traditional Christmas decorations
SNCF to operate Barcelona-Paris train route alone from December 11, tickets on sale
French company parts ways with Spain's Renfe after nine years of joint services
Catalonia recovers 88% of international tourism compared to 2019
Spending and overnight stays still below pre-pandemic figures as Asian markets still closed in summer
Breathtaking and fresh views of Barcelona from new Torre Glòries observation deck
Multidisciplinary installation and exhibition space brings together breathtaking sights, art, science, and technology
‘Indians’: Catalan merchants with a 200-year history
Architecture, food, traditions, and slavery are all part of their legacy
New 360º viewpoint in Barcelona overlooks Mediterranean
Beachfront site ideal for watching 2024 America's Cup sailing races
Remembering Ricardo Bofill, the cosmopolitan Catalan architect
An eternal utopian and nomad, he will be remembered for his talent, creativity and innovation
Discover Barcelona's 1,000 bomb shelters in new detailed interactive map
Map pinpoints exact locations of air raid shelters as well as displaying damage caused by Francoist air forces
Barcelona’s civil war bomb shelters
Underground bunkers likely saved thousands of lives when the city was the first in the world to become systematically bombed
Ghost stations of Barcelona’s metro and the historic underground shopping center
The Catalan capital has various unused subway stops, while Avinguda de la Llum was once the most vibrant social hub of the city
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Barcelona
Catalan capital has 9 modernist sites distinguished for their architectural value, created by Antoni Gaudí and Lluís Domènech i Montaner
Catalonia's UNESCO World Heritage Sites outside Barcelona
Catalonia boasts an ancient Roman amphitheatre, a fascinating model of the Sagrada Família, and the largest collection of Romanesque art in Europe
Symbolism and hidden meanings behind the Sagrada Família
Antoni Gaudí was hugely influenced by religion and nature, but not all of the iconic basilica is his design
22@, where contemporary architecture meets Barcelona’s old industrial heritage
The neighborhood for innovation, creativity, and design combines old and new construction ideas
Catalonia is a great place to live or visit. Between mountains and sea, cities and countryside, discover the richness of Catalonia and what it has to offer here, including the many UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the famous unfinished Sagrada Família basilica, ‘castellers’ human towers, local festivals and celebrations.