City stories

L’Arca Barcelona, the Titanic movie clothing store

We had heard about this Titanic movie clothing store in Barcelona that sold some items for the film. So out of curiosity, we wanted...

Cereria Subirà, the oldest shop in Barcelona

Right from the moment you enter the candle shop Cereria Subirà, the oldest shop in Barcelona, you somehow perceive those three centuries of History....

Meet the “panot”, Barcelona sidewalk tiles

When you first land in Barcelona (or even if it is not your first time visiting the city…) you can’t help but look up...

First picture of Barcelona is still a mystery

Many decades have passed since the first picture of Barcelona was taken, but its whereabouts still remain unknown. Where is that historical picture? We...

10 Barcelona curious facts

It is Trivia Wednesday! (Or was it on Tuesday?) Well, the truth is that we felt like launching this little game and challenging you...

The story of the golden fish sculpture in Barcelona

If you have ever walked the seafront in La Barceloneta you might have wondered this at some point: “What is this golden fish sculpture...