Culture and traditions

Visiting a monastery is always fascinating. Its monumental architecture, the sense of peace and quiet it exudes, the beauty of its cloisters, the works of art it treasures... But the experience is even better if we can discover their hidden mysteries. We’re going to tell you four stories and legends so that you can become familiar with the monumental sites in the regions of Barcelona.

What was Badalona like over two thousand years ago? The Romans founded the city as Baetulo and for several centuries it rivalled the neighbouring Barcino in importance. Join us on a stroll to discover a city of antiquity.

Do you know where the things we consume every day come from? Do you know how they’re made or done, and by whom? How is the copper wire that brings electricity into our homes manufactured? How does water reach our taps? Where does the cement used to build your home come from? How about the clothes you wear and the spaghetti you eat? Six museums in the counties of Barcelona explain the inner workings of everyday things. Is your curiosity piqued??

Which Barcelona do you know? The beaches of Maresme, Montserrat, Montseny or Sitges are some of the jewels you should visit if you come to Barcelona this summer. Set aside a couple of days to discover a unique region with a cultural, natural and culinary heritage that will surprise you.

Did you know that you can explore a world of fascinating heritage in the towns of the metropolitan area of Barcelona with the same travel card you use to get around the city itself? Well, you can! There are plenty of tourist attractions close to the capital and they can all be easily be reached by metro, bus, tram and train. 

Per fortuna, cada cop més persones gaudeixen dels plaers de la creació artística: formar-se, investigar, practicar, produir, difondre i exposar interessa a un bon grapat de gent de totes les edats, amb independència de gèneres, orientacions sexuals, recursos econòmics o nivells educatius. I ja ni tan sols és important viure a les grans capitals per rebre la visita de les muses! Les deesses que protegeixen el cant i la poesia, la dansa i la pintura, també van als pobles més petits, als boscos de roures i alzines, a les mansions elegants i a les esglésies de pedra integrades a la natura. No t'ho creus? Et presentem cinc racons de les comarques de Barcelona on l'art i la creativitat en són protagonistes.