In 2008, on June 23rd, one of the most insane festivals in the world grips the night air of the City of Barcelona. Its “La revetlla de Sant Joan” as the locals say in Catalan, translated to “The festival of St. John”. The night celebrates the midsummer solstice, and the beginning of the summer period. [...]
El Born
I’d like to focus on one of my favorite districts of the city of Barcelona – El Born. Many people think that the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona is one large area that encompasses the oldest parts of the city. While this may be true, the Gothic Quarter is divided into various districts each with its own flavor, history, architectural style and even [...]
May 5, 2008
Categories: Neighborhoods . Tags: Barcelona, Barceloneta, barri gotic, custo barcelona, el born, Gothic Quarter, parc de la ciutadella, Spain, xocoa . Author: mambo2 . Comments: Leave a Comment
