March 11: Tour of Palau de la Musica Catalana
By Alex Ross From the moment we stepped in front of the Palau de la Música Catalana, the building was immediately striking. Looking up and around, the extraordinary level of architectural detail stood out—intricate designs inspired by nature and Catalan culture. Prominent busts of composers such as Bach, Beethoven, and Wagner look outward from the […]
March 10: Barcelona Consorci de Turisme
By Kyla Blocker “Thirty years ago, Barcelona was not a tourist destination,” says Anna Marquès, Strategic Projects and Alliances Director of Barcelona Consorci de Turisme, “now it is not a tourist destination – it is a city with tourism.” This sentiment framed today’s session about Barcelona Turisme’s efforts to rebrand the idea of tourism in […]
March 10: Espronceda Institute of Art and Culture
By Melissa Markstein A late morning stroll from Nau Ivanow brought our class to Espronceda Institute of Art and Culture, a technology-forward art factory located in Barcelona. Founded in 2013 by two brothers with many artist friends, Espronceda was created as a space where artists could experiment, collaborate, and share their work with the public. […]
March 10: Nau Ivanow
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March 9: La Sagrada Familia
By Nicole Schwarz What’s 566 feet tall, covered in fruit, and held up by turtles? Basílica de la Sagrada Família!
March 9: Casa Vicens
By Jeanmarie Exel Good morning from Barcelona! One of our quests today was to visit the Casa Vicens in the Gracia neighborhood.
March 9: Barcelona City Tour
By Yue Yao This morning we gathered at Plaça de Sant Jaume, the square where Barcelona City Hall and the Government of Catalonia are located. Our guide began by explaining that this place has served as the city’s political center for a very long time. Even during the Roman period, it was the heart of […]