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Barcleona is a city that's rich in culture and has a unique architecture, which can be seem in each of the different neighbourhoods. On this page you will find articles about the most interesting and curious aspects about Barcelona. There are many and can either be defined as 'unusual activities and things to do in Barcelona' or 'unique insights into history, architecture, and culture'.

Every year, millions of tourists visit the Catalan capital for its attractions. In fact, the city offers many activities, you can discover Passeig de Gracia and its luxury shops, stroll down the Ramblas, enjoy the beaches, or admire the city from Montjuic from its famous castle... But that's what everyone does! We show you here alternative activities that you wouldn't have considered.

Things to do in Barcelona that are novel, unconventional, and authentic. To make the most of these activities you can stay in an apartment in the city centre to be able to easily visit all the points of interest mentioned throughout the articles.

Original activities in Barcelona

Activities doesn't just include attractions to see, but also bars, restaurants, and all-round bizarre places. We try to keep the articles about places that not many know about, so your time in Barcelona will be absolutely unique and away from the tourist track, though sometimes there are hidden treasures hidden in plain sight in the more busy areas. Theses articles are all about making your time authentic.

There are weird events to discover around the city, strange celebrations, and also tips you've probably never contemplated like choosing great gifts while in Barcelona.

Curious facts about Barcelona's culture, history, and architecture

There are also things you never knew about Barcelona, like how locals here celebrate Halloween and New Year. Not everything is rosy, so you can also read about the worse aspects of Barcelona that no one else will tell you about, because nowhere is perfect!

In these articles, we help you to look beyond the tourist routes and see that a place like Barceloneta is more than just a beach, Parc de Ciutadella is more than just a park, and Port Vell isn't only a port...

The city has a rich history, and with so many years behind that can only mean lots of interesting things to learn! Does Barcelona have any dark mysteries? Why are there statues of Hermes everywhere? What's up with the amount of dragons around the city? And with so many attractions, each with their own personalities, which one does your own personality most resemble? Well... we even made a test so you can find out!

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