Society, Politics
UNESCO summit in Barcelona ends with historic anti-racism pact
New global alliance aims to unite international institutions to 'redouble' efforts to fight discrimination
unesco
Tech & Science
UNESCO opens Ocean Decade Conference in Barcelona, calling for seas to be protected
Mayor announces plan to host partner center as 1,500 experts debate in Catalan capital
Politics
Miquel Iceta named Spain's new ambassador to UNESCO
Former Catalan Socialist leader served as Culture and Sports Minister for past two years
Culture
Timber rafters of Catalonia await UNESCO intangible cultural heritage decision this week
Joint application from Austria, Czechia, Germany, Latvia, Poland and Spain aims to preserve ancient river transport tradition
Podcast
PODCAST: Pa-tum Pa-tum Pa-tum – inside Berga's wild medieval rave
Fire-breathing dragons, dancing giants and thousands of people pack narrow streets for ancient festival like no other
Discover Catalonia
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
Discover Catalonia
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
Life & Style
Vilafranca 'castellers' create 10-tier human tower for first time since pandemic began
Culture
Palau de la Música Catalana - modernist gem in the heart of Barcelona
Culture
Romanesque and Roman wonders mark 20 years since UNESCO World Heritage recognition
Culture
A decade since human towers declared part of UNESCO Heritage of Humanity
Culture
Human towers get Tarragona's Santa Tecla Festival underway
Catalonia's unique custom of building 'castells' made of tiers of people the main feature on first Sunday of southern city's annual festivities
Culture