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Barcelona City Guide
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Spain’s second largest city, also the capital of Catalonia, Barcelona,
with a wealth of unique architecture has become one of the most popular
tourist destinations in Europe. If we would only be able to describe
the city in three words, the most appropriate ones would be culture,
style and harmony. Barcelona is a mixture of modern architecture,
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The busiest time in Barcelona is August,
though about 10% of shops and restaurants are closed from mid August to
early September, when owners have their vacations. Due to high
humidity, 19-23 degrees Celsius is the most comfortable weather to
discover the beauties of the city.
Language - Barcelona's
official languages are Catalan and Spanish. It is good to keep in mind
that most inhabitants do not speak English, so a tiny word book would
come in handy in helping us to get understood. Most signs are indicated
in Catalan, as most inhabitants speak both languages, this is not an
issue .Here are well as in other European countries and attempt by a
tourist to use one of the native languages, is always appreciated.
Remember that Catalan is a complete language just as French, Portuguese
or Italian so to avoid offending someone, never refer to it as a
dialect.
Festivals and events - Sant Jordi 23rd of April, a
bit similar to Saint Valentine’s when people give roses and books
around the streets. Is one of the most popular and interesting
celebrations in Catalonia. Casa de l'Ardiaca during CorpusChristi
day late in May is also popular. An egg is put over the fountains (most
of them in the churches, and decorated with flowers), and "magically
dances" over the water. Most of the churches are in the city centre:
Cathedral's cloister, Santa Anna, Casa de l'Ardiaca, Museo Frederic
Marés, and over 10 more fountains.
Another celebration, worthy
of a try out is the Festes de Gràcia around the 15th of August;
decorated streets, live music, good food and a long night of party.
The
main festival in the city is Festes de la Mercè around the 24th of
September. Visitor and locals can enjoy live music all day and night
long, theatre, street life and much more, and most of it for free!
Don’t miss it! Fira de Santa Llúcia from December 2nd/3rd to
December 23rd, to commemorate Santa Llúcia takes place in front of the
Cathedral, where Christmas objects are sold.
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