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Find Maneki Neko cats in Japanese shops
Maneki Neko and Japanese Shops in Barcelona Maneki Neko (or Manekineko) are Japanese handcrafted ceramic (or porcelain) sculptures which have existed for over 150 years in Japan. Their precise origin is unknown but there are several legends about it. Maneki Neko literally translated means “Beckoning Cat” and they have the same function as mojo. They [...]
Timeout at Jardins Walter Benjamin
Escape from busy city life at Walter Benjamin Gardens The connection between Walter Benjamin and Barcelona seems to be quite random. So do these small gardens located next to Placa de la Carbonera. However, the missing link here is Catalonia itself, where Walter Benjamin died in 1940. He committed suicide in the small Catalan port [...]
Mies – Barcelona Pavilion
Barcelona Pavilion – Fundació Mies van der Rohe The Barcelona Pavilion is also recognized as the German Pavilion which was originally created by the German Bauhaus architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for the International Exposition Barcelona in 1929. It was the official pavilion for Germany at the exhibition. In 1986 the city of Barcelona [...]
Find organic food in Barcelona
Looking for the best organic food in BCN? One of the best places for organic food in Barcelona is Marius’s fruits and vegetables shop. It’s called Santamaria Herrero and located in the cosy borough of Barceloneta. “El Mas del Ares” (the rural shop) is a slightly hidden place. When you enter this lovely shop you are [...]
TABOO Burlesque night at Apolo
TABOO – Burlesque nights in Barcelona Vintage lovers and retro fans shouldn’t miss TABOO – Apolo’s Burlesque night. The event takes place once a month at the second floor of the club. The show comes up with a brilliant mix of live music, cabaret, comedy and sexy international Burlesque dancers. The audience consists of a [...]
Palau de la Musica Catalana
Palau Música Catalana The Palau de la Múscia represents Barcelona’s most famous concert hall. It’s been hosting world class musicians such as singers, orchestras, choirs and operettes since over 100 years now. Built between 1905 and 1908, designed by the Catalan architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner, the Palau is regarded as one of the worlds’ most [...]
