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.
Torre Bellesguard, still privately owned and lived in, sits in the exclusive Sarrià-Sant Gervasi district, perched in the upper reaches of the city.
Barcelona’s technology sector is flourishing and the city has earned a place among Europe’s leading startup hubs. The sector is underpinned by a healthy ecosystem of investors, development entities and local talent. A lower cost of living compared to cities such as London and Paris and being the location of the Mobile World Congress also … Read more
Discover the best coworking spaces in the city, with settings ranging from former industrial warehouses to beautiful modernist buildings.
Explore the architecture of Barcelona, from Gothic to Modernist to Art Deco, through seven unique spiral staircases.