Photography & Digital Art
Photography & Digital Art
In the 16th century Barcelona was one of the most important textile production center. During the industrial revolution the city consolidated its position as a leader in the field, and was known as the “little Manchester”. Today, almost nothing remains of this glorious past.…
The first railway ever built in Spain was the Barcelona-Mataró line which opened in 1848. The Estació de França was erected at the beginning of the 20th century. Today, it is the second train station of Barcelona after Sants in…
August: the high season is in full swing. For some tourists, it is hard to choose between loafing on the beach, and visiting some must-see attractions like the Park Güell or Montjuïc. One can buy souvenirs literally anywhere in the…
There is an aspect of Barcelona which I have not mentioned yet. It is the series of beaches which attract tourists all year around. The fact that these strips of sand are part of the city means that they have…
Barcelona is known around the world as an art center, and it seems that a sense of aesthetics is built into the DNA of its inhabitants. We have an example here of what a simple curtain can do to convert…
In Barcelona, like in many cities around the world, there are residential areas with just houses and trees. It usually costs more to live there, and going shopping can be quite an ordeal since there is no supermarket, or any…
The good thing about Barcelona is that there is always a light (or strong) breeze blowing. If the heat is giving you hallucinations like this one, go out and sit in the shade. Close your eyes and listen to the…
I suppose you have a better idea now of what I mean by “souls of Barcelona”. I invite you to visit areas away from the Ramblas where you are sure to find charming details and exciting surprises. You don’t have…
Sometimes I go around the city looking for colors I cannot seem to find anywhere. Then I put on my Mexican eyeglasses, and I let them take me where only children and poets have been before.