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One of the charms of Barcelona is the Mediterranean Sea. I mean not only the beaches and the beach cafés, but also this natural environment that local people enjoy all year round come rain or shine.
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Photography & Digital Art
One of the charms of Barcelona is the Mediterranean Sea. I mean not only the beaches and the beach cafés, but also this natural environment that local people enjoy all year round come rain or shine.
In the neighborhood of Besòs i el Maresme, west of the Rambla de Prim, one can still see today houses which were built in the 50’ by low-wage workers with their own hands, at a time when the area was…
Here is a picture of the Plaça del Mercadal which is located in the heart of the Sant Andreu neighborhood. It was built in the mid-19th Century to accommodate a covered market at a time when Sant Andreu del Palomar…
If you are a fan of this blog, you know that the Turó de la Rovira is one of my favorite spots in Barcelona. Up on the hill, sweethearts make plans for the future, tourists admire the view, teenagers play…
At the Jardí Botànic of Barcelona , one can admire plants and trees coming from Mediterranean regions of the five continents. All year round, one can enjoy guided tours, activities for children and adults, like bird watching, as well as…
Barcelona is the dream come true of cold meat lovers. In every market of the city one can find delicatessen stalls offering a wide variety of fuets, dried sausages, cured hams, etc. which go so well with some Priorat or…
Antoni Gaudí was an unparalleled architect. This Catalan maestro who was born in 1852 still inspires artists today. The first time I saw the ceiling of the Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família, I could not believe my own eyes:…
Four years ago I had the opportunity to visit the Spriritual Center Casa Sant Felip Neri in the Les Tres Torres neighborhood. It is one of the well-kept secrets of Barcelona. There, every detail takes part in the overall peace…
I love bougainvilleas because they are synonyms of color and warm weather. The climate of Barcelona is ideal for this flowering shrub which thrives all over the capital city of Catalonia.