Gaudí and the Modernisme movement, Catalan language and identity, and a history that runs from Roman Barcino to the 1992 Olympics. Context that makes the landmarks make sense.
The movement, the man, and how to spot it around the city.
Read the guide →From Roman Barcino to the 1992 Olympics, briefly.
Read the guide →What's distinct about Catalonia, and the language basics.
Read the guide →Castellers, correfocs, and the festivals worth planning around.
Read the guide →His formative years in the city, and where to see the work.
Read the guide → 🏛️ArchitectureDomènech i Montaner, Puig i Cadafalch, and Modernisme's other names.
Read the guide → ⚽IdentityMore than a football club — its role in Catalan identity.
Read the guide → 📜HistorySites and context for a difficult chapter.
Read the guide → 🗣️LanguageA quick, practical explainer, not a politics essay.
Read the guide → 🎭PerformanceThe circle dance you'll see in plaças on weekends.
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