The Catalan Capital of Barcelona has fast become a popular destination for visitors to Spain, many often choosing the city over Spain’s capital, Madrid. It’s easy to see why: sandy beaches, hills and mountains, some of the world’s best architecture, parks and gardens and a heritage left behind from Roman times means that Barcelona is [...]
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A Night Tour of Barcelona – Lights and Magic!
December 11th, 2009 
Robbie
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No Comments »Animals of Barcelona in History
November 14th, 2009 RobbieAnimals form part of many cultures and pagan rituals involve many animals both fictional and non-fictional. Although Spain is a Catholic country, Barcelona in particular is not a particularly religious Christian community, and has a proud heritage. Many of the city’s festivals and traditional processions involve animals – or rather models of giant animals, such [...]
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