Vintage markets, rollercoaster physics, and jazz: what's on this weekend
From concerts, exhibitions, festivals, and family-friendly events, there are always plenty of things to do in Barcelona and the surrounding area
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Barcelona council denies planning to charge entry to Boqueria market
Head of markets regulator had briefly mentioned possibility of implementing tickets or closing site to refocus its use
Catalonia to commemorate National Day in 23 countries with cultural events, concerts, and gastronomy
President Illa to go to Paris, foreign minister to participate in Vienna, while Brussels to host Anna Amigó concert
El Celler de Can Roca enhances chocolate tastings with mixed reality glasses
Famous Girona restaurant now considering expanding experience
Barcelona metro opens Correus and Gaudí ghost stations for first time
Eight sites accessible for centenary celebrations, including warehouses and metro simulator room
Sagrada Família opens its doors for La Mercè with 20,000 free tickets
Visitors can enter raffle for chance to visit Gaudí's basilica on September 19, 20, 21 or 24
Catalonia to witness 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse Sunday night
Astronomical phenomenon to begin before sunset and will last until 9 pm
Montjuïc Magic Fountain to premiere its new show on La Mercè
Renovation job is part of €6.6 million investment into fountain improvements
Barcelona Aquarium celebrates 30th anniversary with special program of activities
Renowned pastry chef Christian Escribà makes birthday cake for occasion, while tickets discounted 20%
Corn field labyrinth for tourists brings in half of farmer's total income
Marc Pujol celebrates success of maize maze but laments that people are unwilling to pay more for quality crops
'Correfoc' themed Carrer Progrés takes first prize in Festes de Gràcia decorations contest
Carrer Mozart comes second with 'La Jordina', Carrer Jesús in third with 'Cooltura Popular'
What do locals think of the huge crowds that attend the Festes de Gràcia?
Neighbours say essence of festival is 'changing', but anti-tourism graffiti and sentiment is ‘misdirected’
Fire at 'Festes de Gràcia' burns down the Carrer Verdi decorations
Blaze started at 5.45am Sunday morning, over two hours after the end of activities, and no one was injured
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