Culture and traditions

Discover a spectacular heritage while strolling around villages and towns in Barcelona's regions. Participate in traditional festivals and let museums nourish your sensibility.

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<p>Castelltallat Astronomical Observatory</p>

Sometimes, to rediscover the miracle of existence, all you have to do is look up at the sky: far from the light pollution of big cities, you can see the grandeur of the cosmos quite clearly. However, if you want to do it properly, you will need to visit an astronomical observatory. These stargazing centres are located in privileged locations, with stable atmospheric conditions and unpolluted skies, and have such powerful telescopes that, when opened, a superb show unfolds before our eyes. In the regions around Barcelona, there are several of these perfect places for stargazing. Do you know where they are? 

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Have you been eagerly following every season of Game of Thrones? Or are you a fan of classic films such as Chimes at Midnight? Or do you prefer comedies like El pregón (The Opening Address)? Any film and series buff can visit an array of film locations in the regions around Barcelona. Below, we review some of the most notable locations, which are great for visiting and turning your getaway or outing into a day at the movies!

<p>An image of a person practising canyoning for beginners in Castellar del Vallès (photo: Pyrenees Extreme)</p>

Are you ready for a unique experience, one you will remember for a lifetime? We give you some suggestions if you feel like trying something completely different, something that will definitely leave a lasting impression. Whether you are daring and love heights or prefer to gaze at nature’s beauty from a privileged vantage point, here you will find a series of adventures that you must experience at least once in a lifetime. 

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Descobert l’any 1961 per Marià Ribas i Bertran i el seu equip, el Clos Arqueològic de Torre Llauder va ser declarat el 1964 Monume...

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The Colònia Borgonyà became one of the most important industrial model villages in Catalonia. Come and explore it on this gui...

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Cada primer dissabte de mes pots descobrir tots els secrets del jaciment de la mà dels arqueòlegs que hi treballem. Inscripció prè...

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Gaudeix d'una visita al monestir al teu ritme, amb dos recorreguts audioguiats que et permetran descobrir la història i l'arquitec...

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Recorregut d’aproximadament 1 km pels escenaris urbans de la vila que ens permeten identificar Vilafranca del Penedès com a Capita...

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Gaudeix del maridatge perfecte! Visita Parés Baltà, explora l’agricultura biodinàmica i gaudeix d’un maridatge de formatges artesa...

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