Stepping into the Gothic Quarter is akin to wandering around an elaborate and permanent corn maze. Yet instead of cornstalks and soft grass under foot you are treated to etched and painted walls, aqueducts, and cobble stone paths from history’s past. In order to get a real sense of the neighborhood, also known as el…
Las Ramblas is one of Barcelona’s top tourist destinations. Even though its a bit touristy, as an IESE student it should still be high on your list of the places to explore in the city. Chances are that you’ve already heard of Las Ramblas. It is a series of contiguous streets that stretches from Plaça…
In Barcelona, cobblestones and narrow winding streets are always within arm’s reach. Green space, on the other hand, is a little more difficult to find. Parc de la Ciutadella is a large and centrally located park within the city that boasts grassy lawns and plenty of picnic areas. It is Barcelona’s equivalent of Central Park…
After a couple of weeks in Barcelona, you’ll soon discover that Plaça de Catalunya is where many of the key features of the Catalan city converge. Plaça de Catalunya is a large and centrally located plaza. It is the structural heart of Barcelona. Yet beyond its Southern European grandeur, it subtly hints at the intangibles…
Barcelona has an excellent climate almost all year round, which is great because you can enjoy the city in all seasons. And what better way to discover this wonderful spot on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea than running – or footing (as they say in Spanish)? Considered by many as one of the liveliest…