Discover why Tibidabo is the soul of Barcelona. Explore the history of the Catalan peaks, the vintage charm of the oldest amusement park in the country, and the breathtaking views from the Temple del Sagrat Cor in this guide to Catalunya. The Neo-Gothic Temple Expiatori del Sagrat Cor at the summit of Tibidabo in Espana. The summit of Tibidabo stands as a majestic sentinel overlooking the vibrant...
When you think of Barcelona, names like Gaudí, Sagrada Familia, and Casa Batlló immediately come to mind. But for travellers seeking a quieter, less-visited slice of the city’s Modernista charm, Casa Pàdua is a hidden treasure worth discovering. Casa Padua, Barcelona Located at 75 Carrer de Pàdua in the Sant Gervasi neighbourhood, Casa Pàdua stands out with its striking green-and-red floral...
Barcelona has plenty of buildings that look good on Instagram. The Sagrada Família isn’t one of them. It doesn’t perform for the camera — it overwhelms it. This is not a church you “tick off.” It’s a building that unfolds slowly, often long after you’ve left. And if you’ve ever found yourself staring up at its ceiling in silence, you’ll understand why some places don’t belong only in memory —...
Barcelona is not short on architectural drama. You’ve got Gaudí bending stone into submission, medieval alleys that feel suspiciously cinematic, and beaches that somehow coexist with brutalist apartment blocks. And yet, tucked just far enough off the standard tourist conveyor belt, La Monumental Bullring still manages to surprise. Yes, a bullring. And no, not in the way you might expect. La...
Visiting Casa Batlló in Barcelona is like stepping into a living legend. While the building itself—remodelled by Antoni Gaudí between 1904 and 1906—stands as one of the crowning achievements of Catalan Modernisme, the rooftop is where the magic truly comes alive. Known as the “House of Bones” or the “House of the Dragon,” Casa Batlló’s terrace unfolds as an extraordinary blend of myth, colour...
