Restoration of Casa Vicens, Gaudi’s masterpiece, is finally complete
The first creation of Antonio Gaudi to be included in the list of UNESCO cultural heritage has been completely restored and is now open to the public as a museum.
City authorities plan to save Park Güell from the crowds of tourists
Ada Colau’s government will spend 25 million euros to make Park Güell a more accessible place for Barcelona’s local residents. At the same time, the city plans to reduce the flow of tourist activities through this area within the next five years.
According to the latest polls, tourists, unemployment, and street traffic are the main issues that worry Barcelona’s local residents
As the annual polls conducted by the municipal services demonstrate, the city’s local residents maintain that tourism is the biggest problem in Barcelona. The figures show the numbers of those concerned about problems related to touristic activities have doubled to reach 15.6 %.
The average price of rental housing in Barcelona increases by 100 euros per year
As the official data collected by Secretaria d’Habitatge demonstrate, the average price for rental housing in the Catalonian capital constituted 864.98 euros per month between April and June—almost 100 euros higher than the cost for the same period last year (774.10 euros).
Spanish vacations
Legendary cafe “Navarra” on Paseo de Gracia closes after an 85-year history
Barcelona is about to lose another iconic site in the heart of the city: cafe “Navarra,” situated at the corner of Casp Street and Paseo de Gracia, 4.
Barcelona mayor’s office unhappy with the city port’s expansion
The relations between Barcelona authorities and the management of the seaport have always been complicated. Meanwhile, the port’s infrastructure expansion plans have caused concerns in several subdivisions of the mayor’s office.
Biciclot, “paradise for bicycles,” opens in a new location
The most frequented and oldest bicycle center of Barcelona, Biciclot, has moved to the building of Can Picó, located on the street of Pere IV in the district of Poblenou.
Message
Error in text
Your message will be sent to the author. Thank you.