The Dream of Güell and Gaudí Eusebi Güell was a rich industrialist in Barcelona. He was also Gaudí's most important patron and friend. In the 1890s, he moved his textile…
Montjuïc Castle sits on top of Montjuïc hill, watching Barcelona from above.When you arrive, the city noise slowly disappears. The air feels fresher, the sea looks closer, and everything becomes…
A New Chapter in My Barcelona Journey After exploring the Gothic Quarter, the beaches, and the colorful streets of Gràcia in my previous articles, this time I wanted something different—something…
Arriving to Tibidabo – The Mountain That Watches Over Barcelona During my years living in Barcelona, Tibidabo quickly became one of my favorite escapes. It sits high on the Collserola…
In the sunny squares of Catalonia, you can witness something both ancient and alive: the human towers, called castells. These amazing towers are not made of stone or steel, but…
Arriving and the Teleferic Experience Leaving the busy streets of Barcelona behind, I boarded the train toward Montserrat, a place locals call the “Sacred Mountain.”The most exciting part of the…
Getting There and Practical Tips Montjuïc Hill rises gently above Barcelona’s harbor, offering one of the most scenic and historical walks in the city. It’s easy to reach by walking…
Who Was Eusebi Güell and His Connection with Antoni Gaudí Every great artist needs a visionary who believes in them.For Antoni Gaudí, that person was Eusebi Güell, a wealthy industrialist…
There I was, strolling down the broad promenade of the Passeig de Lluís Companys until I reached the red-brick arch rising ahead of me: the Arc de Triomf. At first glance it…