Barcelona

The Olympic games have developed over recent years into one of the most important and significant international sporting events across the globe. Not only does the games provide a platform for athletes to show there skills and talents, it also offers hosting cities to benefit through the accumulated investment triggered by staging the Games, both economically and socially. Its become quite clear the importance of securing such an event, with the increases of the number of cities bidding to host…

After years of discussing whether Catalonia should separate from Spain, Catalonians vote on Friday, declaring its independence; however, Spain dismissed their proposal and began taking control over the region. According to “Spain dismisses the Catalonia Government After Region Declares Independence” in the New York Times authors Raphael Minder and Patrick Kingsley guide readers through how the Spanish leaders dissolved and removed the Catalan Government official due to them “illegally declaring…

I do not agree with Ms. Taub’s opinion that these attacks will cause so much widespread fear that societies will divide. The attack in Barcelona used a van to drive into a crowd of people. There have also been some other attacks over the past two years involving people using vehicles to do harm to others. The thing is vehicles are a part of everyone’s lives. We all use them to get from one place to the next every single day. Vehicles are such a common occurrence in our lives that we don’t give a…

Spanish language of the Spanish language of the Spaniards, about 82% of the total population, according to the euro of the most Catalan native language, about 55%. In short, Catalonia is part of this current Spanish society , it is simple for Barcelona with all the other land that has confirmed Spain. Spain and Catalonia have also been closely linked to the economy: exports to Spain, about 40% of the remaining Catalonia is determined. In my personal opinion, emphasizing the difference between…

Description Antoni Gaudí’s Casa Batlló was built between 1904 and 1906 on Passeig de Grácia in Barcelona, Spain. The first thing I noticed in this picture of the building is that the balconies and window frames have organic form. The balconies and window frames reminded me of bones and the overall picture reminded me of a cave-like place because of the tan, earth color of the building and the similarities it has to certain aspects of nature. The balconies made me think of skulls, with the ovals…

The massive increase of tourism in Barcelona since the 1992 Olympics have sparked a heated debate about what impacts it has on the city. Many residents have through protests and articles expressed feelings of being dislocated and pushed away from their own neighborhoods. Other voices have argued that the increasing antagonism between local citizens and tourists just intensifies the problems and that tourists should be considered temporary citizens rather than visitors. This essay will explore…

Barcelona is a city which has to offer many interesting things by day. But the real life begins when the day says goodbye! Then, the city turns into a pulsating center of clubs, bars and restaurants! Are you ready to be involved? Are you ready to get to know the secrets? Then we are now going to introduce to you the 5 best party spots in Barcelona to dance, have fun and to just have the best time of your life! OPIUM MAR - the posh and classy nightclub at the sea front The first hot spot is one…

Modernism and Modernisms - Semester 1 The modernist building that I will be discussing in this essay is the Barcelona Pavilion. The Modern Period began from the late 19th Century all the way to early 20th Century. “Modernism, in the arts, a radical break with the past and the concurrent search for new forms of expression.” This was an era defined by industrialisation and social change after World War 2. Paul Greenhalgh using a postmodern perspective describes modernity as “a set of ideas and…

seeing landscapes, and history that has been made throughout generations. Barcelona is one of the most popular cities in Spain. It has an active nightlife and a wonderful climate. Barcelona is one of the cities known to sleep in the afternoon and party until sunrise. This offers everything from swinging jazz joints to salsa locations. This city appeals to to all the senses. Many people choose to visit the arty side of Barcelona by walking around the lush…

“Una vida en Barcelona”: A Life in Barcelona In the “City of Counts,” residents get to enjoy the stunning beaches of the Mediterranean while also admiring the breathtaking views of the Mountains of Montserrat! Unlike other Spanish cities such as Madrid, Barcelona is heavily influenced by Catalonian culture and cuisine with Catalan even being an official language. Not to mention, this cosmopolitan Spanish city dates back to ancient Roman times! With its historic architecture, rich culture,…