Mercat de la Boqueria: Barcelona’s Famous Food Market

Colourful fruit and vegetables at La Boqueria market

Barcelona is famous for its gastronomy, and thousands of foodies flock to the city’s restaurants every year. The vibrant food culture is fueled by a series of historic markets selling the freshest produce supplied by local farmers and fishermen. Each of the city’s neighbourhoods has its own food market, many of which are housed in…

The Umbrella House: Casa Bruno Cuadros

Casa Bruno Cuadros, Barcelona

One of the most easily recognisable landmarks on Barcelona’s iconic Las Ramblas boulevard, Casa Bruno Cuadros is located half-way between Plaça de Catalunya and the Columbus Monument. Better known as The Umbrella House (Catalan: Casa dels Paraigües) due to the brightly coloured umbrellas which decorate the façade. The building dates back to 1858 and was…