Authentic BCN

04/12/2013

Shôko Barcelona

Tonight in Shôko... we're up all night to get LUCKY! 😍

14/11/2013

Mariscal

RACONS DE BARCELONA
Carrer Flasaders
El Born

28/10/2013

architecture, nature, religion

24/10/2013

Shôko Barcelona

Almost weekend, hang in there ;)

23/10/2013

Shôko Barcelona

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22/10/2013

Espai31

Arquitecte Ricardo Bofill i decorat per Charles Farruggio. Una exhibició única de color i comoditat / Arquitecto Ricardo Bofill y decorado por Charles Farruggio. Una exhibición única de color y comodidad / Architect Ricardo Bofill and decorated by Charles Farruggio. A unique display of color and comfort

17/10/2013

Motos Únicas y Singulares

Museu de la Moto and Authentic place don´t miss it!!

Nueva exposición temporal del Museo de la Moto de Barcelona que se podrá visitar hasta Octubre de 2014

16/10/2013

COME AND FIND OUT ABOUT RITA ROW NEW COLLECTION IN IVORI BARCELONA
Next Thursday at 6,30pm Ivory Barcelona is going to launch “Smoke”, the new collection by Rita Row. Enjoy the latest trends and get a 15% discount on your “Smoke” purchase. Come and spend some time with us in the afternoon, we will invite you to a glass of wine and a snack. Hope to see you there!!
IVORI BARCELONA c/ Mirallers, 7 On Thursday, October 17th, from 6,30pm to 9pm

14/10/2013

2026 We build tomorrow | Construïm el demà | Construimos el mañana

Have you ever wondered how the Sagrada Família will look like once finished?
Don't wonder anymore and find out now!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcDmloG3tXU

[EN] Final stages of Gaudí's masterpiece. --- [CA] Recta final de l'obra mestra de Gaudí. --- [ES] Recta final de la obra maestra de Gaudí. Production|Realit...

11/10/2013

There is evidence from the 16th century that acolytes would place a dancing egg on the fountain of the Barcelona Cathedral's cloister. To accomplish this, the egg would have been emptied, with wax used to fill the hole and add some weight. When placed over a water jet from a fountain, the egg starts turning without falling, and thus "dances." Generally, fountains with a dancing egg are also decorated with seasonal flowers and fresh fruits, like cherries, which cover the bowl of the fountain, as well as weaver's broom and carnations.
From the Cathedral, the tradition also started at the patio of the neighboring Casa de l'Ardiaca (Archdeacon's House), and it spread to several other courtyards of the Barcelona city center beginning in the 1980s. More recently, other Catalan cities and towns assumed the tradition.

10/10/2013

The porters of La Ribera (Bastaixos), who collaborated in the construction of the church transporting stones, are represented on the doors of the main entrance...

10/10/2013

The first mention of a church of Santa Maria by the sea dates from 998. The construction of the present building was promoted by the canon Bernat Llull. Construction work started on 25 March 1329, when the foundation stone was laid by king Alfonso IV of Aragon (III of Catalonia). The architects in charge were Berenguer de Montagut (designer of the building) and Ramon Despuig, and during the construction all the guilds of the Ribera quarter were involved. The walls, the side chapels and the façades were finished by 1350. In 1379 there was a fire that damaged important parts of the works. Finally, on 3 November 1383 the last stone was laid and on 15 August 1384 the church was consecrated. In 1428 an earthquake caused several casualties and destroyed the rose window in the west end. The new window, in the Flamboyant style, was finished by 1459 and one year later the glass was added. The images and the Baroque altar were destroyed in a fire in 1936.

08/10/2013

Sales i concerts Barcelona - Grup Mas i Mas

Sales i concerts Barcelona - Grup Mas i Mas

El grupo Mas i Mas se dedica a la promoción de la música y a la programación de conciertos en directo en Barcelona. Gestiona las salas Jamboree, Tarantos, Moog y La Cova del Drac.

08/10/2013

Els 4 Gats

Esta noche actuación del 4 Gats Jazz Trío a las diez menos cuarto. A la trompeta Matthew Simon, a la guitarra K**e Angulo y al contrabajo Garry Fimister. ¡No dejarás de mover el pie!

07/10/2013

Mercat del Born is one of the most important buildings in Barcelona, constructed with iron. Located in the lower, east side of the la Ribera neighborhood, it is the largest covered square in all of Europe and marked the start of Modernisme in Catalan architecture. The market came into operation in 1878 and was in use as the central market in town until 1971. At its closure, it was functioning as a wholesale market, but was replaced with the opening of Mercabarna in Zona Franca. Currently, the market covers these archaeological ruins which were part of the la Ribera district that was demolished in the early eighteenth century after the defeat of Catalonia in the War of Succession in 1714. This portion of la Ribera was forcibly demolished to make way for the construction of the Ciutadella military structure as ordered by the new Spanish king, Felipe V.

03/10/2013

Secrets de Barcelona

Solters i solteres, pels que estigueu interessats, Selectia Singles Club i Secrets de Barcelona organitzem una ruta de 7 pecats 7 secrets de Barcelona pel 13 d'Octubre. Descobrirem la Barcelona més pecaminosa... ;).

Solteros y solteras, para los que estéis interesados, Selectia Singles Club i Secrets de Barcelona organizamos una ruta de 7 pecados 7 secretos de Barcelona para el 13 de octubre. Descubriremos la Barcelona más pecaminosa... ;).

23/09/2013

Program | La Mercè 2013

Tomorrow (tuesday) some of the most important museums in Barcelona will be free to visit, as well as Gaudí's Palau Güell and Torre Bellesguard (Guided tour at 10:30 for the latter).

If you prefer some live music, there will be concerts tonight at several spots until 3 am!

Don't forget to check the official program for details and the whole list of free museums and events:
http://merce.bcn.cat/en/programa-per-dia

20/09/2013

BARCELONA “GIANTS” EXHIBITION
Would you like to see more than one hundred giants, dwarfs and big-headed figures owned by different neighbourhood associations in Barcelona? You can do it right now! The “Museu Maritim” shows the figures of the 32 “colles” that are part of the Barcelona Giants’ Associations Coordinator. Remember, no later than September 23rd !!!

www.gegantsbcn.cat

17/09/2013

Are you ready for La Mercè? Barcelona's greatest festival is around the corner!
To make sure you don't miss anything, check out the official schedule and keep an eye on our page for more news!

http://www.bcn.cat/merce/recursos/docs/ProgramaMerce2013ang.pdf

04/09/2013

WE LOVE ART!
Tomorrow at 7,30pm, don't miss the opening of the collective exhibition called "en petit format" by Grup GAP. Enjoy the artwork of 15 artists at Olivart Art Gallery ( c/ Grunyi, 6, El Born)

31/08/2013

Sanela from Croatia

20/08/2013

They are already enjoying the experience!

30/07/2013

ENJOY THE BEST LIVE MUSIC IN BARCELONA
The San Miguel Mas i Mas Festival brings you the opportunity to enjoy all kind of concerts during August: jazz, flamenco, blues, classical music… Many of them will take place at Jamboree and Tarantos Halls. What are you waiting for? Consult the concerts schedule at: www.masimas.com

26/07/2013

ARE YOU READY TO TASTE THE BEST ICE-CREAM IN BARCELONA?
Hmm… it looks like it’s going to be a sunny weekend. A perfect opportunity to taste the VIOKO’s amazing ice-creams in la Barceloneta. Artisanal ice-creams made with natural products. Choose between more than 30 different flavours and tell us your experience!
Where? Passeig Joan de Borbó, 55 www.vioko.es

24/07/2013

TOMORROW ….OPEN AIR CINEMA AT THE BEACH!
Would you like to enjoy independent films at night with the sea as a spectacular backdrop? From Thursday on it will be possible at Sant Sebastian beach. Every Thursday at 9pm, until August 29. Don’t forget your towel!!!
For more information:www.cinemalliure.com

19/07/2013

STARTING SIGNAL TO THE 15th FINA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Today, Barcelona holds the opening of the 15th FINA World Championships. The best swimmers will join together for the next two weeks to show us their abilities in Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Synchronised Swimming, Diving, High Diving and Water Polo competitions. Welcome you all!
For more information: www.bcn2013.com

18/07/2013

Authentic BCN Users :)

17/07/2013

TODAY….JAPANESE ART
For those who love Japanese art, we recommend to visit the exhibition organized by Olivart Art Gallery. The opening takes place this evening at 8pm. Don’t miss it!
Olivart Art Gallery (c/ Grunyi,6)
Exhibition from July 17 to August 31. Sayōnara!

15/07/2013

This week we will be posting pictures of Authentic BCN users that are already enjoying the experience! :)

12/07/2013

MINI MIBA: SMALL INVENTORS CONTEST
Did you know that MIBA museum encourages children to create and show their own invent? A fantastic way to strengthen our children’s imagination! For more information: mibamuseum.com
In any case, we highly recommend a visit to this amazing museum. We are sure it will arise your inventiveness!
Have a good weekend!!

09/07/2013

El Rei de la Màgia

Today we want to show you a unique place that is also featured in the Authentic BCN map.

Check out our video of El Rei de la Màgia! Magic trick included!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53CAvOsDhKI

Did you know that...
Abracadabra is a magic word used to help magicians "make something happen". It is derived from ancient cabalistic symbols and during some time it was believed to hold real power. The word may be derived from the Hebrew "Ha-b'rakah", meaning "the blessing" or "the sacred name".

Teatre Museu El Rei de la Màgia