Leslie Livingston 
Casa Amatller is a standout piece of Barcelona’s architectural scene, right next to the famous Casa Batlló on Passeig de Gràcia. Designed by Josep Puig i Cadafalch, it mixes Gothic and Flemish styles, creating a facade that’s really eye-catching. Its unique stepped gable roof is a rare sight in Spanish architecture! Inside, the mix of … Read more
Barcelona has long been a rebel. Artists still break new ground. And the city is a bastion in the fight for Catalan independence. Barcelona is a delightful kaleidoscope of modernity and history. You can visit spectacular Modernista mansions, walk down winding cobbled lanes, and go to ultra modern art galleries. Each and every barrie (neighborhood) … Read more
If you’re a history buff or ruin luster visiting Barcelona, be sure to put the city’s Museu d’Histoire de Barcelona (“MUHBA”) on your itinerary. Just off the Place del Rei is the entrance to the Casa Pedallas, a 15th century mansion through which you enter the museum. It’s a history and archeological museum, with zero … Read more
Barcelona is a city with a vibrant culture, stunning architecture, and bustling street life. It’s packed with age old bodegas, bohemian neighborhoods, and cool cultural spaces. If you’re planning a trip to the Catalan capital, you’ll want to make the most of every moment. In this blog post, I share essential tips, tricks, and hacks … Read more
Picasso, Miro, Dali — giants of the art world — all once called Barcelona home. The city is still pumping out artists to the day. Its institutions continue to mount masterpieces for the public to swoon over. There are a huge variety of museums in Barcelona — cutting edge contemporary spaces, modern art, traditional art, … Read more
Opened in 2021, the MOCO Museum is a pure delight. It’s situated in a 16th century Gothic Quarter palace once reserved for the city’s elite. The fresh-faced museum is the city’s most photogenic gallery. The walls are hung with contemporary artworks by the likes of Banksy, Warhol, Kusama, Basquiat, and Dali. There are immersive digital … Read more
Love him or hate him, Pablo Picasso was the most famous, and for me then greatest, artist of the 20th century. Though he made his career in Paris, the most formative years of his life were spent in Barcelona. It was here that a young Picasso mastered the painting techniques of his artistic forerunners. And … Read more
So you may be wondering, should you visit the Mies van der Pavilion when you’re on Montjuic Hill? The answer is it depends. If you are a devotee of modern architecture, a visit is a must do. If not, given the rather hefty entrance fee, it’s skippable. Instead, you can walk around the minimalist building … Read more
Casa Vicens is a magnificent Antoni Gaudi creation located in Barcelona’s Gràcia neighborhood. The vivacious Casa Vicens splashed onto the Gaudi tourist circuit in Barcelona in November 2017. It opened flamboyant doors to the public after 130 years of private ownership and a massive renovation. It’s an intense burst of exotic color. Casa Vicens is … Read more
The Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya (“MNAC”) is absolutely wonderful! It’s housed in a grandiose Neo-Baroque palace on Montjuic Hill designed by architects Eugenio Cendoya and Enric Catà. The museum has the best art in Barcelona. You could easily spend several hours immersing yourself in its artistic and architectural marvels. The museum’s mission is to … Read more