Modernist Pharmacies of Barcelona
Modernist pharmacies of Barcelona feature stunning original woodwork, stained glass, ironwork, paintings and ceramic jars that transport you back over 100 years.
Month: October 2019
Guide to Roman Barcelona (Barcino)
Barcelona traces its origins over 2,000 years ago to the Roman colony called Barcino. It was founded by Emperor Augustus during the period of 15-10 BC, and the full Latin name of the colony was Iulia Augusta Faventia Paterna Barcino.
Masonic Barcelona
Many important figures in the history of Barcelona are known to have been Freemasons. These include Ildefons Cerdà, who designed the 19th-century extension of Barcelona called the Eixample and Lluís Companys who was President of Catalonia during the Civil War.