Travel Information Barcelona

Barcelona has been used as the setting for many films, many of which recount the story of Spanish figures who have emerged through history. One of these which had great success was 'Salvador'; the flim based on the life of Salvador Puig Antich, a young arnarchist who was part of MIL. He spent his whole life fighting for freedom even though he was acutely aware of the repercussions of his actions. This made him a hero among his peers and a symbo of an entire generation. His fate was not unexpected and he was executed under the Francoist regime for killing a police officer.

Origens is an amazing restaurant right in the heart of Borne. Their philosophy is locally produced ingredients and traditional recipes.

They serve lots of different dishes of meat, fish and pastas. For a starter you can have a "coca", chunky toast, with a delicious topping, or amazing stuffed vegetables, all for around the 5€ mark, and for your main dish of veal or cod you pay about 7 or 8€.

Calle Tallers is one of the oldest streets in Raval and it is known principally for its many shops which sell all types of music, new and old, and all things to do with music. There are shops selling music from all decades and all genres and the street has an added charm about it, you get a sense that everyone there is a huge music enthusiast and loves it for the right reasons. Besides the music it also has many tattoo parlours and gothic like shops selling clothes, shoes and accessories for that trend.

"Chocolat Factory" is an amazing shop owned by Michel Laline and Titus Ruiz. In fashionable decorated shops of this chain, you can find a wide selection of chocolate and gifts, which does not only taste delicious, but also have trendy, modern packages. It is a perfect place to look for some original gift, or simply buying for yourself a pleasure for the afternoon. Simply a paradise for those who like this speciality!

Since Barcelona is becoming everytime more and more multicultural city with the migration from many countries, the cultural character it's society varies each day. Adding the variety of successful business schools, some of them which are ranking at the top in Europe as well as the erasmus students exchange program from all over the continent, the emphasis on English language and any publications inthis language and different languauges as well considered to be a plus. Either you are a foreign student or a tourist who wants to learn more in your own language, we have gathered for you some options for finding books in Barcelona.
Please have in mind that finding books in different languages about Barcelona, Catalan culture and Spain is easier than finding the others as expected. Barcelona welcomes tourists and offers itself throuhg many different publications. Here are some points where you can get those:

Font Magica is a huge fountain, which was built at the bottom of the Montjuic hill to make the World Exhibition in 1929 even more attractive.The main designer was Carles Buigas. Unfortunately, after years of use the fountain and the grounds around became more and more neglected. In 1992 on the occasion of the upcoming Olympic Games fountain was restored to the original splendor.
Nowadays the fountain is one of the most impressive touristic attractions of Barcelona. Lots of people go to Montjuic to see the marvelous spectacle from water, light and classical music. Watching this gives a feeling of seeing pure magic, like in a Disney movies.