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 [...]

Carrer Petritxol

     There is one street in Barcelona that, to me, encompasses the old spirit of the city. Before the Olympics, before the sprawling tree-lined boulevards, even before the insanely popular tapas bars full of blond Scandinavian tourists, Barcelona was a mystical, inward-looking city full of dark narrow alleys and menacing gargoyles.
     My favorite street in [...]