Category Soft Memories

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Here is a picture of the Plaça del Mercadal which is located in the heart of the Sant Andreu neighborhood. It was built in the mid-19th Century to accommodate a covered market at a time when Sant Andreu del Palomar…

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If you are a fan of this blog, you know that the Turó de la Rovira is one of my favorite spots in Barcelona. Up on the hill, sweethearts make plans for the future, tourists admire the view, teenagers play…

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At the Jardí Botànic of Barcelona , one can admire plants and trees coming from Mediterranean regions of the five continents. All year round, one can enjoy guided tours, activities for children and adults, like bird watching, as well as…

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Barcelona is the dream come true of cold meat lovers. In every market of the city one can find delicatessen stalls offering a wide variety of fuets, dried sausages, cured hams, etc. which go so well with some Priorat or…

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Antoni Gaudí was an unparalleled architect. This Catalan maestro who was born in 1852 still inspires artists today. The first time I saw the ceiling of the Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família, I could not believe my own eyes:…

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Four years ago I had the opportunity to visit the Spriritual Center Casa Sant Felip Neri in the Les Tres Torres neighborhood. It is one of the well-kept secrets of Barcelona. There, every detail takes part in the overall peace…

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I love bougainvilleas because they are synonyms of color and warm weather. The climate of Barcelona is ideal for this flowering shrub which thrives all over the capital city of Catalonia.

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Archaeologists study the remains of ancient civilizations. What will say about us these broken plates I found in the porcelain factory of Montgat which closed down in 2010 after running for 75 years?

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