Dan Blystone

Barcelona enthusiast and writer Dan Blystone has spent over a decade uncovering the city’s history, culture, neighborhoods, and local events.
Mercat del Born

The Mercat Del Born

After twelve years of renovation and an investment of €84 million, the Mercat del Born has reopened to house the Born Cultural Center.

W Hotel Barcelona

The iconic 5 star W Barcelona, also known as Hotel Vela (sail), was designed by the Barcelona-born Spanish architect Ricardo Bofill.

Palau de la Música Catalana

The Palau de la Música Catalana was designed in the Catalan modernista style by the architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner.

Hospital de Sant Pau

Hospital de Sant Pau is a breathtaking Modernist complex, designed by Lluís Domènech i Montaner. No longer a functioning hospital, it’s now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and cultural center.

Hotel Neri Barcelona

Hotel Neri

Hotel Neri, a Relais & Châteaux boutique hotel in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, is set in a 12th-century palace overlooking Plaça Sant Felip Neri. With artistic rooms, gourmet dining, and a lush rooftop terrace, it blends medieval heritage with modern luxury in the city’s historic heart.