Following the same line from the previous post (today I feel inspired by history!), this new one is about history as well. So, it’s about a community of people that has always been amongst all civilizations even before Christ times, the Jews. Being Barcelona in the beginning of its history of Roman domain, it’s more than natural that it had a jewish comunity within its walls. Today we present two points of interest that used to be occupied by this community and the remains still can be seen in the city: the Montjüic and the Call quarter.
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BARCELONA FAMOUS FOR…
Gaudi, the architect who left an unmatched mark on Barcelona, designed the best-known buildings (and parks!) in the city.
Gastronomy, with Ferran Adriá talking the lead as a creator and research. He has his workshop in the city where he experiments and creates new flavours and textures.
Shopping. Barcelona created the Barcelona linking a wide variety of stores. Shopping is quoted as the preferred activity by tourist when asked about their activities in Barcelona.
Las Ramblas, one of the famous single streets in the world, charms visitors with its small flower and animal stalls, human statues and vibrant street life. Read more... (147 words, estimated 35 secs reading time)
