Camino Barcelona Blog

Hi folks,

Don’t you know what to do this weekend in Barcelona?

Hi again!

If you were wondering what to do this weekend or looking for something different besides the usual tourist attractions to discover, this week Barcelona has another special event lined up for you!

This weekend Barcelona is putting on an ‘Open House’ event which for all you architecture lovers or simply those interested in discovering some hidden treasures of this cities history, is an exciting opportunity to gain entry to buildings throughout Barcelona that would not usually be open to the public.

On the 22nd and 23rd of this month, for the second year running, Barcelona invites you to come and visit more than 130 historical and architecturally innovative buildings that will be opened up to the public for this weekend only and what’s more is that it is completely free!!

Many buildings will have their creators there ready to talk you through the inspiration for the buildings construction and any other interesting anecdotes or information relating to each building. The types of buildings on offer to visit vary from old libraries, private houses, hotels and much more, all dotted around the ten ‘barrios’ of the city.

Last year more than 25,000 visitors partook in this event along with over 100 architects at the ready to tell the story of each of their creations.

This is an unusual but worthwhile activity that should not missed, even if you are not normally an architecture fanatic, this is an event of interest to all who love Barcelona and want to discover more of what it has to offer! For more information on this event you can visit the following website: Open House Barcelona

Enjoy the rest of the week and keep checking this space for more events and information to come!

Vahri

Hi everyone,

As you probably know, tomorrow is a bank holiday in Spain. Our school is closed and Cara is here to explain the reason why…

Hello again everybody!

It may come as no surprise that we are celebrating once again in Spain, this time on October the 12th with the “Día de Hispanidad”!

Known in Latin America as “Día de la raza” and as “Columbus day” in the states, this fiesta celebrates the day in 1492 when Christopher Columbus first landed in the Americas and it has been celebrated for many years, becoming an official holiday in the 20th century. The main event is a military march in Madrid, attended by the Spain’s royal family, important political figures and many of the governors from Spain’s different autonomies. The Patron Saint of this event is the “Santísima Virgen de Pilar”, being the patron saint of “Hispanidad”, a term referring to all people, cultures and communities which share the Spanish language.

The effect of this historical event on Spain and of course on Latin America too was monumental, with huge cultural, linguistic and economic consequences.

This part of history has had a profound effect on the Hispanic culture and language that we all know and love today, so what are you waiting for? Make the most of the bank holiday, get out there and celebrate with the Spaniards!

Cheers,

Cara