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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 [...]
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 rebuilt [...]
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 going [...]
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 [...]
