48h Open House Bcn
FAMILY FEATURED LOCAL -If you are in Barcelona next weekend (27-28th October) and you love the city and its buildings you have a very interesting plan that you can not miss. The architecture festival the 48h Open House BCN is taking place in Barcelona. You will have the chance to see the...
Curiosities about The Eixample, the iconic Barcelona neighborhood
FAMILY -The Eixample is, without a doubt, the most emblematic, photographed, shared and recognizable neighborhood of Barcelona. Here are some surprising curiosities about this 19th century neighborhood that has become the emblem of the city. The Eixample (that...
Mecanic, art and cafe at Gracia
LOCAL -Mecanic has become, with only some months being opened, one of the hot spots of the upper part of Gracia neighborhood. Xenia and Jean, "two-mad-about-books" people decided to open a new space dedicated to the things they loved: photography and art. The place is...
Casa Vicens, first Gaudí house
FAMILY FEATURED -Casa Vicens is a house, located in the upper part of Gracia, near Park Güell, designed by Antoni Gaudi. It is considered one of the firs buildings of Modernisme or Art Nouveau and was the first house designed by the beloved architect Antoni Gaudi. The house belongs to...
Fundació Antoni Tàpies, spectacular art in a modernist building
FAMILY -Antoni Tàpies was a catalan painter, sculptor and art theorist who became one of the most famous European artists of his generation. The Fundació was created in 1984 by the artist Antoni Tàpies to promote the study and knowledge of modern and contemporary art. It...
Pizzeria L’Antica Da Michele arrives to Barcelona
FEATURED LOCAL -The authentic Napolitan pizza has arrived to Barcelona. It has been a success since the pizzeria opened its doors. And it makes sense because they prepare the best pizzas we tried in the city. L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele it's here! The Condurro family started making...
Bonavista street, where Eixample meets Gracia neighbourhood
FEATURED LOCAL -Bonavista street is one of our favourites in Gracia. We call it “where Eixample meets Gràcia” because it is a good place to notice the difference between the two neighbourhoods that meet there. In one hand, Eixample designed by the urbanist Ildefons Cerdà with its...
We love Seneca street
FEATURED -Seneca street is one of our favourites in Barcelona. It is not very long, a little bit hidden but with little jewels you can not miss if you are taking a walk around Gracia or Passeig de Gracia. Otras Cosas (AOO) is a beautiful furniture and design showroom created by...
Galeria h2o, the best art Gallery in Gracia
FEATURED -Very close to Park Güell and in the upper area of Gracia, you can find a small and fantastic art gallery. This little gem is located inside an old house, like one of those that you can barely see now in Barcelona. It’s a green retreat within the city. When passing by,...
