It is an unbelievable wonder for tourists that Barcelona’s culture dates back 2000 years in history and yet remains as lively as it is rich. Awarded the prestigious “world-class city” prize by Globalization and World Cities Study Group and Network, Barcelona presents a tapestry of different shades from its culture, including entertainment and performing arts, sculpture, architecture and painting beside sports and cuisine. The city is studded with some venues that host live music and theatre performances from international artists. The one and only Barcelona and Catalonia National Symphonic Orchestra is also an accomplishment to its credit. The plenty of artists’ museums, like the Picasso Museu and incredible Modernist architectural works spread through the city, also add a unique charm to its streets.
The city’s population is a mixture of different communities, ranging from Roman Catholics to Jews and Muslims. In fact, the province boasts of having the largest settlement of Muslim and Jewish communities in entire Spain. One may also find smaller groups like Evangelical, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Buddhists and Eastern Orthodox while travelling in the deeper city places.
But if you bear the regret of not having enjoyed any of Barcelona’s cultural treasures, then a tasting tour into city’s street food is sure to compensate for your loss. Delve into the traditional dishes of the Catalan community, dating back to thousands of years, at any restaurant or café in the city. The local taste of the seafood and rice in a paella, the bombing flavours of “La Bomba” and the seemingly simplistic Pa Amb Tomaquet with a drink of Sangria are sure to take all your blues away. Enjoy the food at a local business alongside a crucial football match to see the city’s thriving sports culture.