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In About Barcelona we have information of things that are happening in the city, events, fairs, congresses, or popular events that will take place together with Festivals and Concerts, Sporting Events and Art Exhibitions. Also information on interesting places to vist and what we like to call our favourite places, museums and outdoor sculptures. And if you are interested, we can provide your Barcelona Accommodation for your stay during the events, congresses or Festivals you are willing to participate.
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Barcelona > Neighborhoods
The Poble-sec is one of the 10 neighborhoods of which is formed the Sants-Montjuic District of Barcelona. The Poble-sec neighborhood is located in a narrow strip area between Montjuic Mountain and the Paral.lel Avenue, the limit on the other side with the Ciutat Vella District and Raval neighborhood.
The history of the neighborhood goes back to the 19th century. At that time the city of Barcelona was still enclosed by walls, and those who couldn´t afford to live in the walled city began to move to Poble-sec. This area was, in fact, the first extension of Barcelona, earlier than the great...
Poble-sec Neighborhood
The Poble-sec is one of the 10 neighborhoods of which is formed the Sants-Montjuic District of Barcelona. The Poble-sec neighborhood is located in a narrow strip area between Montjuic Mountain and the Paral.lel Avenue, the limit on the other side with the Ciutat Vella District and Raval neighborhood.
The history of the neighborhood goes back to the 19th century. At that time the city of Barcelona was still enclosed by walls, and those who couldn´t afford to live in the walled city began to move to Poble-sec. This area was, in fact, the first extension of Barcelona, earlier than the great...
Barcelona > Neighborhoods
The Sant Pere Santa Caterina i La Ribera is one of the Neighborhoods of the Ciutat Vella District, the old town of Barcelona. It is located within the north perimeter of the last walls of the city that still existed mid of 19th century. The boundaries of the neighborhood are to the north Passeig de Lluis Companys and the Parc de la Ciutadel.la; to the south, Via Laietana; to the east the Barceloneta Neighborhood (Ciutat Vella District) and to the west with the Eixample District.
The Neighborhood is formed as the name it says, from the old neighborhoods of Sant Pere that limits west with...
Sant Pere Santa Caterina i La Ribera Neighborhood
The Sant Pere Santa Caterina i La Ribera is one of the Neighborhoods of the Ciutat Vella District, the old town of Barcelona. It is located within the north perimeter of the last walls of the city that still existed mid of 19th century. The boundaries of the neighborhood are to the north Passeig de Lluis Companys and the Parc de la Ciutadel.la; to the south, Via Laietana; to the east the Barceloneta Neighborhood (Ciutat Vella District) and to the west with the Eixample District.
The Neighborhood is formed as the name it says, from the old neighborhoods of Sant Pere that limits west with...
Barcelona > History
Barcelona, capital of Catalunya and second largest city in Spain after Madrid, has a population of 1,621,537 within its administrative limits on a land area of 101.4 km2 (39 sq mi).
The Metropolitan Area of Barcelona, often referred to as Greater Barcelona, extends beyond the administrative city limits with a population of around 3,500,000 within an area of 636 km2 As a whole serves Barcelona city and also 35 municipalities around the city.
The city of Barcelona was founded by the Romans with the name of Barcino (legend attributes the foundation of the city directly to the historical...
From Barcino to Barcelona
Barcelona, capital of Catalunya and second largest city in Spain after Madrid, has a population of 1,621,537 within its administrative limits on a land area of 101.4 km2 (39 sq mi).
The Metropolitan Area of Barcelona, often referred to as Greater Barcelona, extends beyond the administrative city limits with a population of around 3,500,000 within an area of 636 km2 As a whole serves Barcelona city and also 35 municipalities around the city.
The city of Barcelona was founded by the Romans with the name of Barcino (legend attributes the foundation of the city directly to the historical...
Barcelona > Districts
The Barcelona Metropolitan Area( Àrea Metropolitana de Barcelona -AMB), also called Greater Barcelona, is an administrative area formed by the City of Barcelona and also 35 municipalities around the city and a population of 3,218,071 within an area of 636 km2. Divided in three executive bodies: the Mancomunitat de Municipis (Union of Municipalities), covering 31 municipalities, that manages common services affecting public spaces, infrastructure, facilities, urbanism and housing; the Entitat del Transport (Transport Body): Covering 18 municipalities created to jointly manage public...
Barcelona City Districts
The Barcelona Metropolitan Area( Àrea Metropolitana de Barcelona -AMB), also called Greater Barcelona, is an administrative area formed by the City of Barcelona and also 35 municipalities around the city and a population of 3,218,071 within an area of 636 km2. Divided in three executive bodies: the Mancomunitat de Municipis (Union of Municipalities), covering 31 municipalities, that manages common services affecting public spaces, infrastructure, facilities, urbanism and housing; the Entitat del Transport (Transport Body): Covering 18 municipalities created to jointly manage public...
City Info > Restaurants, Bars & Pastry Shops
In the Ramblas close to the Boqueria Market there is a place that must be visited not only for the modernist façade but as for the delicious croissants, pastries, chocolates they serve, enjoy a coffee or buy a box of bonbons or a bottle of dessert wine to take home.
During Easter, the windows display the traditional monas, elaborate chocolate sculptures decorated with jewels and feathers.
Pasteria Escriba is a family institution in Barcelona with a large tradition as pastry shop, 104 years old. The actual manager Mr. Escriba is a fourth generation creating confections in chocolate,...
Pasteleria Escriba in the Ramblas
In the Ramblas close to the Boqueria Market there is a place that must be visited not only for the modernist façade but as for the delicious croissants, pastries, chocolates they serve, enjoy a coffee or buy a box of bonbons or a bottle of dessert wine to take home.
During Easter, the windows display the traditional monas, elaborate chocolate sculptures decorated with jewels and feathers.
Pasteria Escriba is a family institution in Barcelona with a large tradition as pastry shop, 104 years old. The actual manager Mr. Escriba is a fourth generation creating confections in chocolate,...
Art and Culture > Barcelona Highlights
The Barcelona Modernisme Route, organized by the Institut Municipal del Paisatge Urbà, is an itinerary that takes you through the Barcelona of Gaudí, Domènech i Montaner, Puig i Cadafalch, than together with others, made Barcelona the world capital of Modernisme. This Route enables you to get to know thoroughly impressive palatial residences, amazing houses, the Sagrada Famila Temple, a symbol of the city, and a huge hospital complex, and includes also humbler and more everyday buildings and items such as chemists’, shops, lampposts and benches - 115 works in...
Casa Santurce, Modernist building, Barcelona apartment accommodation
The Barcelona Modernisme Route, organized by the Institut Municipal del Paisatge Urbà, is an itinerary that takes you through the Barcelona of Gaudí, Domènech i Montaner, Puig i Cadafalch, than together with others, made Barcelona the world capital of Modernisme. This Route enables you to get to know thoroughly impressive palatial residences, amazing houses, the Sagrada Famila Temple, a symbol of the city, and a huge hospital complex, and includes also humbler and more everyday buildings and items such as chemists’, shops, lampposts and benches - 115 works in...
Fairs and Congresses > Congresses
The seventh edition of BCN Design Week 2012 will open its doors from 01 to 05 October to celebrate an event that is the main design and business benchmark in Barcelona and one of the leading Design Weeks within the international calendar. This event, organized by BCD Barcelona Design Centre, is an international event focused on design, innovation and business addressed to companies and professionals in any industry or productive service that use knowledge and creativity as a driver of its business activity. BCN Design Week 2012 has an extensive program of activities that brings design and society...
BCN Design Week 2012
The seventh edition of BCN Design Week 2012 will open its doors from 01 to 05 October to celebrate an event that is the main design and business benchmark in Barcelona and one of the leading Design Weeks within the international calendar. This event, organized by BCD Barcelona Design Centre, is an international event focused on design, innovation and business addressed to companies and professionals in any industry or productive service that use knowledge and creativity as a driver of its business activity. BCN Design Week 2012 has an extensive program of activities that brings design and society...
Musical Events and Dance > Concerts
Norah Jones will be back in Barcelona on September 20 in l’Auditori of Barcelona. Jones has been performing during this 2012 at a mixture of festivals, amphitheatres and theatres in the US and now she is in her European tour presentation of her new album Little Broken Hearts.
Norah Jones (Geethali Norah Jones Shankar, born March 30, 1979) is an American singer-songwriter, pianist, and actress, daughter of Indian sitar player Ravi Shankar and Sue Jones. In 2002 Norah Jones released her first solo album Come Away with Me, a fusion of jazz, pop, and country music that was commercially...
Norah Jones - L'Auditori - Barcelona
Norah Jones will be back in Barcelona on September 20 in l’Auditori of Barcelona. Jones has been performing during this 2012 at a mixture of festivals, amphitheatres and theatres in the US and now she is in her European tour presentation of her new album Little Broken Hearts.
Norah Jones (Geethali Norah Jones Shankar, born March 30, 1979) is an American singer-songwriter, pianist, and actress, daughter of Indian sitar player Ravi Shankar and Sue Jones. In 2002 Norah Jones released her first solo album Come Away with Me, a fusion of jazz, pop, and country music that was commercially...
Fairs and Congresses > Fairs
Fall is coming and the fair season in Barcelona begins to get interesting. One o f the first events of this season will be the 30th Edition of the International Book Fair Liber 2012. The Liber International fair is an annual event that alternates the cities of Madrid and Barcelona. This year the fair will take place in the Hall 1 of the Gran Via Exhibition Centre of the Fira Barcelona in l’Hopitalet, from October 3 rd to 5th.
This year’s edition in Barcelona will bring Paraguay as a guest of honor and there are various cultural, recreational and literary activities organized...
Liber 2012 International Book Fair
Fall is coming and the fair season in Barcelona begins to get interesting. One o f the first events of this season will be the 30th Edition of the International Book Fair Liber 2012. The Liber International fair is an annual event that alternates the cities of Madrid and Barcelona. This year the fair will take place in the Hall 1 of the Gran Via Exhibition Centre of the Fira Barcelona in l’Hopitalet, from October 3 rd to 5th.
This year’s edition in Barcelona will bring Paraguay as a guest of honor and there are various cultural, recreational and literary activities organized...
Fairs and Congresses > Fairs
The 51st edition of the annual Barcelona International Boat Show (Salon Nautico), will take place for the first time at the ends of September and in only one venue: The Port Vell. The biggest in Spain and one of the top events of its kind in Europe, will take place this year from September 26 to September 30 in the areas of the Moll de la Fusta and the Moll d’Espanya of the Port Vell of Barcelona.
The different sectors (Accessories – Brokers; Canoes-Kayaks - Nautical Charters; Decoration – Electronics; Sailing and motor boats; Typical Minorcan boats; Fishing and recreational...
51 Salon Nautico 2012 - Barcelona Port Vell
The 51st edition of the annual Barcelona International Boat Show (Salon Nautico), will take place for the first time at the ends of September and in only one venue: The Port Vell. The biggest in Spain and one of the top events of its kind in Europe, will take place this year from September 26 to September 30 in the areas of the Moll de la Fusta and the Moll d’Espanya of the Port Vell of Barcelona.
The different sectors (Accessories – Brokers; Canoes-Kayaks - Nautical Charters; Decoration – Electronics; Sailing and motor boats; Typical Minorcan boats; Fishing and recreational...
