The best images of Sant Jordi 2024
Roses chosen, pages turned, kisses exchanged, crowds navigated: the pleasures of Sant Jordi in Barcelona this 2024
Tuesday, 23 of april of 2024 - 21:48
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The reality behind the urban legend: Barcelona rejected three proposals for Eiffel-style towers
Barcelona rejected three monumental towers that would have rivalled that of Paris, although none proposed by Gustave Eiffel
Sunday, 14 of april of 2024 - 14:07
The video for Dua Lipa's new single: Barcelona, Sagrada Família, 'castells' and water sports
The municipal swimming pools of Montjuïc are the setting for the music video for Dua Lipa's 'Illusion'
Friday, 12 of april of 2024 - 21:40
Barcelona's Sant Jordi 2024 will see the books and roses celebration return fully to La Rambla
Catalonia's epic festival of books and roses, the Diada de Sant Jordi, returns on Tuesday April 23rd
Monday, 8 of april of 2024 - 23:27
Almost two-thirds of all Catalan actors and dancers live below the poverty line
A study by the Fundación AISGE finds that three out of four Catalan performing artists earn less than 18,000 euros a year
Tuesday, 20 of february of 2024 - 23:24
'Zorra' controversy rages on: is Spain's Eurovision song "anti-feminist" or "empowering"?
Already the second most viral song on Spotify worldwide, the lyrics of 'Zorra' have led to some sharp divisions of opinion
Saturday, 10 of february of 2024 - 11:49
Elena Martín's 'Creatura', best Catalan film and best director: all the 2024 Gaudí Award winners
Catalan cinema's big night saw the triumph of 'Creatura' (6 awards), 'Saben Aquell' (7) and '20,000 Especies de Abejas' (4)
Monday, 5 of february of 2024 - 10:04
The unexpected connection with Lenin in a unique Barcelona monument
The Fossar de les Moreres Memorial in Barcelona and the Lenin Mausoleum in Moscow have a curious point in common
Sunday, 4 of february of 2024 - 01:02
Which Catalan movies are favourites for the 2024 Gaudí Awards?
The Catalan Film Academy will celebrate its 16th Gaudí Awards gala on Sunday, February 4th at the CCIB
Thursday, 1 of february of 2024 - 01:37
"Society of the Snow" brings Catalan director J.A. Bayona to the Oscars with 2 nominations
Catalan production 'Robot dreams', by Pablo Berger, also competes for Best Animated Film at this year's Oscars
Tuesday, 23 of january of 2024 - 23:20
Messages of peace from Italian street artist TVBoy on Barcelona traffic signs
The Barcelona-based artist said he was "looking for a sign of peace, but couldn't find any" - so decided to create his own
Friday, 12 of january of 2024 - 23:05
Catalan film director Ventura Pons dies at 78
Key figure of reference for the Catalan film industry has died in Barcelona
Monday, 8 of january of 2024 - 20:48
Who's got the bean? And who is king? US consulate in Barcelona acts out a Catalan 'Reis' tradition
As the 'Tortell de Reis' is served on January 6th, that's when the fun begins, as the staff of the US Consulate found out
Friday, 5 of january of 2024 - 22:09
The two Catalans, deliberately hidden, who founded Real Madrid
Catalan speakers, merchants and autonomists, the two brothers are strange and foreign characters in the club's story
Thursday, 4 of january of 2024 - 23:22
MAP | The Three Kings in Barcelona: where to see the parade on January 5th
The traditional 'Reis' parade is back with the Three Kings touring Barcelona in extravagant and colourful floats
Thursday, 4 of january of 2024 - 22:40
The Top 10 Catalan songs of 2023
These are the 10 best Catalan songs of 2023 as voted by the writers of El Nacional's cultural section, Revers
Thursday, 21 of december of 2023 - 23:13
Fragments of Christ's 'True Cross' and the Virgin Mary's milk: astonishing relics held in Barcelona
One of the treasures of the 'Associació Antic Gremi de Revenedors 1447' is an amazing collection of relics
Wednesday, 20 of december of 2023 - 23:16
From 'Blackadder' to Barça Women's football: Catalan digital platform 3Cat expands its offer
'Allo, 'allo! TV3's digital platform offers a swag of classic UK comedy, as well as 10 live Women's Champions League matches
Friday, 1 of december of 2023 - 23:05
Lana del Rey, Justice, and Pulp head a 150-band line-up for Barcelona's Primavera Sound 2024
SZA, PJ Harvey and The National also join the edition that will be held from May 29th to June 2nd
Friday, 24 of november of 2023 - 22:50
The tragedy of Ukraine, the Iranian protests: World Press Photo 2023 comes to Barcelona
The itinerant exhibition of photojournalism award winners will be at the CCCB from November 10th to December 17th
Friday, 10 of november of 2023 - 23:09
Want to see a frozen Francisco Franco in a Coca-Cola cooler?
The Museum of Forbidden Art opens in Barcelona featuring forty censored art pieces from around the world
Friday, 27 of october of 2023 - 18:41
10 music documentaries to see at Barcelona's In-Edit Festival
The film festival of music documentaries will be held in Barcelona from October 26th to November 5th with sixty productions
Wednesday, 25 of october of 2023 - 23:07
Miró and Picasso: major joint exhibition of two essential artists opens in Barcelona
With works gathered from many sources, spread across 2 museums, the exhibition delves into the artists' fruitful friendship
Friday, 20 of october of 2023 - 22:53
The Catalan capital's most architectural weekend is back: 48H Open House Barcelona
Almost 200 emblematic buildings and spaces in and around Barcelona open their doors for free visits this weekend
Friday, 20 of october of 2023 - 19:37
Enormous eagle takes its place above the Sagrada Família, as the Evangelist John tower is finished
With the placement of the symbol that identifies Saint John, the ensemble of the evangelists' towers is completed
Thursday, 28 of september of 2023 - 23:22
The Sagrada Família tops off the third of its Evangelist towers: that of Matthew | VIDEO
This same week, the final Evangelist tower, that of John, will also be finished, with a lighting up ceremony on November 12th
Wednesday, 27 of september of 2023 - 22:09
Rosalía, Daft Punk or Chic: the Sónar-created soundtrack to the Pyromusical at Barcelona's La Mercè
Barcelona's 'festa major' closes on Monday 25th with the fireworks and music spectacle, this year selected by the Sónar team
Friday, 22 of september of 2023 - 13:51
La Mercè 2023: all the information on Barcelona's 'festa major'
From concerts to 'castellers', here's our guide to Barcelona's La Mercè 2023 festivities, from September 22nd to 25th
Monday, 18 of september of 2023 - 17:38
Diada of Open Doors: museums and spaces open for visits on September 11th
Consult all the museums and spaces opening to the public this September 11th for Catalan National Day 2023
Wednesday, 6 of september of 2023 - 23:21
Visiting Barcelona from America: what you need to know
Barcelona is an amazing tourist destination and here are some quick tips to enjoy it to the fullest
Sunday, 27 of august of 2023 - 05:30
Day trip to Girona: everything you need to know
Girona is one of the most wonderfully historic and unique cities in Catalonia
Friday, 25 of august of 2023 - 05:30
5 best photo spots in Barcelona: perfect places for an incredible picture
Surrounded by mountains and filled with gorgeous architecture, Barcelona has many spots for breathtaking photos
Wednesday, 23 of august of 2023 - 05:30
Five things you mustn't miss at the Festes de Sants 2023
They're on now and until August 27th! Don't miss the street festivals in Barcelona's Sants neighbourhood
Monday, 21 of august of 2023 - 22:54
Visiting Barcelona's Gothic Quarter: history, landmarks, and more
Everything you need to know to visit Barcelona's oldest and most iconic neighbourhood
Saturday, 19 of august of 2023 - 05:30
Barcelona in film: 6 great movies set in Barcelona
Whether you're planning to visit Barcelona or experience it from afar, film is a wonderful way to get a sense of the city.
Thursday, 17 of august of 2023 - 05:30
Day trip to Montjuïc: exploring Barcelona’s historic mountainside
Experience a bird’s eye view over the city while immersing yourself in Catalunya’s diverse cultural background
Tuesday, 15 of august of 2023 - 11:00
Spanish culture ministry obstructs plans to declare the Catalan rumba a UNESCO heritage item
The Platform for the Defence of the Catalan Rumba explains that the label "Catalan" has made the process more difficult
Friday, 11 of august of 2023 - 19:01
Festes de Gràcia 2023: all the details of Barcelona's most wonderful street parties
The uptown district of Gràcia begins its annual summer 'festa major' on August 15th. Here's our guide.
Thursday, 10 of august of 2023 - 05:30
Catalonia's sardana dance has now inspired a platinum disc, thanks to The Tyets' 'Coti x coti'
From the dancefloors to the beaches, the reggaeton-sardana tune 'Coti x coti' has almost a million listens a month on Spotify
Tuesday, 8 of august of 2023 - 22:10
