Cultural Immersion: Barcelona (Spain)
▪ The country (Spain)
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Spain, a country on Europe’s Iberian Peninsula, includes 17 autonomous regions with diverse geography and cultures. Capital city Madrid is home to the Royal Palace and Prado museum, housing works by European masters. Segovia has a medieval castle (the Alcázar) and an intact Roman aqueduct.
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Barcelona
Barcelona is a multicultural meeting place. It’s also a Mediterranean port and
commercial centre, is famed for the individuality, cultural interest and
physical beauty. (Read more)
▪ Tourist spots
▪ Sagrada FamíliaThe Basílica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família is a large unfinished Roman Catholic church in Barcelona, designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí. (360° view)
Architectural styles: Art Nouveau, Modernisme, Noucentisme, Spanish Gothic architecture (Read More)
▪ Montjuïc Castle |
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▪ Casa BatllóCasa Batlló is a renowned building located in the center of Barcelona and is one of Antoni Gaudí’s masterpieces. A remodel of a previously built house, it was redesigned in 1904 by Gaudí and has been refurbished several times after that. (Read More)
▪ Cuisine
▪ Crema Catalana
It’s a dish similar to crème brûlée, although the sugar is a recent innovation. Traditionally known as crema de Sant Josep, it was originally served on Saint Joseph’s Day although nowadays it is consumed at all times of the year. (Check out the recipe)
▪ Escalivada / Escalibada
Escalivada is a traditional dish from Catalonia, Valencia, Murcia and Aragón of smoky grilled vegetables. It typically consists of roasted eggplant and bell peppers with olive oil, and sometimes onion, tomato, minced garlic, and salt.
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▪ Sangria
Sangria is an alcoholic beverage of Spanish and Portuguese origin. A punch, the sangria traditionally consists of red wine and chopped fruit, often with other ingredients such as orange juice or brandy. (Read More)
(Check out the recipe)
▪ Leche de Pantera
This is a very popular cocktail not just in Barcelona, but Spain as a whole. Made popular during the 1970s, its general form consists of a mixture of milk and liquor. However, it can be elaborated to include condensed milk and also ginger and other variants of the drink can even include an egg yolk and cinnamon. (Check out more traditional drinks)
★ More Catalan dishes here.
▪ Habits
Indigenous people of Barcelona are very gallant and very serious. They are open for communication and have a wonderful sense of humor. The locals are very friendly to visitors and will gladly help them in most difficult situations.
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| Barcelona from above |
Spaniards have never been very punctual. This national trait is not a secret to anyone and so it is a typical reason for numerous jokes. Residents of Barcelona are accustomed to have a very late lunch, so local cafes start filling with visitors only after the noon. Dinners here are also fairly late, so many restaurants are open until midnight. (Read More)
Avery famous and important part of the
Spain culture, the bullfight known as “La corrida” have been present in civilisations as far back the Ancient
Greeks and Romans. Barcelona has staged its final bullfight after Catalonia became
the first region to ban the traditional spectacle. (Read more)
lot depending on where you look. If
you’re careful enough with your spensives and don’t plan to party too hard ,
wich is rather expensive, the city can be a good choice. (Read more)
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summers, Barcelona is a Mediterranean city. Because of the location on the east
coast of Spain, the city has a warm
temperature and subtropical climate. (Read more)
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Folk
music in Spain has a long and diverse history with influences from many
cultural streams , when the Roman
culture was dominant, it brought with it the music and ideas of Acient Greece,
the reciting of epic poetry and folk
music played an integral role. The tradictional music and dance can vary from
region to region. (Read more)
▪ Famous Personalities
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| Gerard Piqué One of the most famous soccer players. |
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| José Carreras – One of Barcelona’s best-known opera singers. |
Pablo Picasso – One of the most
famous artists of the modernism.