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“The Olympics that Never Were”

On the eve of the anniversary of the opening of the 1992 Olympic Games, I thought it would be interesting to focus on one of Barcelona’s other (and most interesting) Olympic bids: the 1936 Olympic Games, or, the Olympics that … Read More

Olympic Barcelona: 27th Anniversary

The 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona were held from July 25th to August 9th. In just a couple of days it will be the 27th year since those Games. During those same dates I will be offering my Olympic Barcelona … Read More

Patrick Guide Barcelona Presents Fun with Flags Episode 3: The Barcelona Flag

Its time for another episode of Fun with Flags!  After explaining the Catalan flag in our first episode and its Independence spinoff, La Estelada, in our second; it is time to talk about the flag of the city.  The Barcelona … Read More

Sala Montjüic: Open-Air Cinema

One of my favorite parts about the summer in Barcelona are the open-air cinemas, none are better than the Sala Montjüic.  With a screen set right outside the Montjüic castle walls and movies playing every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday until … Read More

Aerobús Barcelona

Since I moved to Barcelona my preferred method of transportation has always been the Aerobús.  In my opinion there is no easier way to get to and from Barcelona’s El Prat airport.  Other modes exist but for time, price, and … Read More