Soft Memories 10
Barcelona is known for its Modernistic architecture. The mansions of that time are quite huge, and most of them no longer belong to wealthy families. We can see here a detail of the Vil•la Florida which has been converted into…
Photography & Digital Art
Photography & Digital Art
Barcelona is known for its Modernistic architecture. The mansions of that time are quite huge, and most of them no longer belong to wealthy families. We can see here a detail of the Vil•la Florida which has been converted into…
Barcelona is famous the world over for its modernist buildings. They boast sensuous curves and details inspired by nature, such as leaves, trees, or waves. Modernist style broke away from straight lines and repetitive patterns.
The latest trend in Barcelona is to revamp older buildings which are historical landmarks or typical of a period. If they are in bad state, only their facade is preserved.
Globalization is here to stay, and one can find in Barcelona the exact same chain stores as in New York, Paris or Tokyo. However, unlike other cities which have lost their charm in the process, Barcelona boasts shops which have…
Autumn is in full swing and you can see dead leaves everywhere. You know I have a passion for their shapes and colors. Every year it never fails, I walk around parks and avenues looking for the prettiest ones I…
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…
How about a touch of color to start the week off right. Throughout the year in Barcelona there are dozens of special days and celebrations which convert streets and ramblas into open-air markets. There is no way we can stay…
It is hard to believe, but in some neighborhoods, people live just like they would in a small village. You see old ladies in their housecoat walking their dog, people taking their chairs outside to get some fresh air, and…