The Evolution of Catalan Gastronomy experience by Food Tours Barcelona begins in front of La Confiteria, a beautifully preserved bar on Carrer de Sant Pau. After being greeted by our vivacious host Jessica, we took a short walk to the oldest church and monastery in Barcelona, Sant Pau del Camp, dating back to the 10th century. Strolling along, … Read more
Barcelona’s biggest comedy event is back, with some of the world’s best improv comedians on stage right here at The BIG IF, one of Europe’s largest English language improv festivals, running from November 6th to 9th.
Arte Bar, launched by Americans Alisa Rosseter and Bruce Anderson in February of 2017 is quickly becoming a local sensation. The studio situated in the Eixample neighborhood offers no-experience-required painting and wine nights. Prior to moving to Barcelona, Bruce and Alisa had organized fine art summer camps in the US, France and in nearby Girona. … Read more
Originally intended as a housing development project for the elite of Barcelona, Park Güell was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984 and now stands among the top tourist attractions in the city.Origins of Park GüellAntoni Gaudí had a long working relationship with the Catalan industrialist Eusebi Güell prior to beginning work on Park Güell. The talent of … Read more
Frontera Virtual is the first virtual reality arcade in Barcelona, offering technologies that enable the feeling of being in another reality. Using the latest HTC Vive devices a variety of experiences are available ranging from horror style, shooter games, sports and immersion into drawing and music. Users have the feeling of being inside a virtual reality and … Read more
Dine in Dark is situated on Carrer del Carme, close to La Boqueria market in the El Raval neighborhood. The restaurant specializes in dinners that take place in absolute darkness and its main objective is for guests to experience the same sensations that blind people feel in their daily lives. Being without the sense of sight sharpens … Read more
Mosaiccos offers creative workshops for both children and adults to learn to make beautiful mosaics using Trencadís and other mosaic techniques. Trencadís is a type of mosaic found in Catalan modernism that uses broken tile shards and was adopted by Antoni Gaudí and Josep Maria Jujol. A famous example of Trencadís work is the dragon at the entrance of Park … Read more