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27/01/2024

From a Sagrada Familia tour during golden hour!

22/04/2023

Explaining the genius of Antoni Gaudí around the Sagrada Familia for the

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20/04/2023

One of the most iconic photographs of the Spanish Civil War in Barcelona taken by Antoni Campaña1906-1989 coloured by Julius

Antoni Campañà, a native of Catalonia, documented the conflict that raged between 1936 and 1939 by taking thousands of photographs. Using his Leica camera, he captured iconic images of militia members, including a young woman smiling while holding up a flag of the anarchist labor union confederation CNT in the middle of Barcelona's La Rambla. This image became emblematic of the war after it was disseminated by the CNT, but Campañà did not receive recognition for it until 2019, as he was not considered a Civil War photographer at the time.

Following the war, Antoni hid all his work because he was upset by the way the regime of Spanish dictator Francisco Franco used it for propaganda and repression purposes. The new regime used some of his photographs as evidence of crimes committed by the war's losers.

What is truly remarkable is that Antoni Campañà's collection of photographs documenting the war remained concealed for many years inside two red boxes in the garage of a house that was soon to be sold. Despite his death in 1989, he never disclosed the existence of these boxes to his family, and it was only by chance that one of his grandchildren discovered the trove of images. This discovery represents a valuable and significant addition to Spain's photographic archives of the era.

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Join our Spanish Civil War Tour in Barcelona at www.somosnostos.com

05/04/2023

One of the most iconic photographs of the Spanish Civil in Barcelona A police officer is pictured shooting his rifle from behind a barricade of dead horses in Barcelona, on July 19, 1936 - just a few hours after the beginning of the military uprising that led to the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). The shot was taken by Agustí Centelles.

The photo caption, however, only talked about "a man behind a barricade" and "a defender of the Republic." Now we know that his name was Mariano Vitini, and that Centelles' children, Sergi and Octavi, have given a copy of the famous photo to Vitini's daughter and grandchildren, 75 years after the event, at the very same spot where it was taken.

Mariano did not like to talk about the war. "He always said it had cost him two brothers." José and Luis were executed by Francoist forces in 1944 and 1945. The first was 33 and after fighting in Spain, he also fought the N***s in World War II. After the liberation of France, he returned to Spain to try to help do the same here, but was arrested for organizing an attack against a Falange delegation in Madrid and was executed at Carabanchel penitentiary. Luis was 21 and tried to follow in his brother's footsteps. He was also caught, while breaking into a beer factory to obtain funds for weapons, and was executed after a court-martial at Camp de la Bota. Both brothers have a street named after them in Paris.

For more information on the subject
Book your place at the Spanish Civil War Tour in Barcelona at www.somosnostos.com

09/02/2023

The Santa Eulalia festival 2023 from the 10th till the 12th of February is Barcelona’s annual winter festival and a huge celebration of popular culture rooted in centuries old tradition.

Street parades, traditional dance exhibitions, cultural workshops, concerts and of course the Correfoc, the traditional Catalan fireworks parade!

For the detailed programme visit: 👇
https://www.barcelona.cat/santaeulalia/en/programa

16/11/2022

A tour about modern Spain's biggest taboo

Fascism, Anarchism, a young Republic torn apart in a bloody war that shaped modern Spain

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18/05/2022

17/05/2022

12/05/2022

04/05/2022

An incredible tour of Barcelona with the lads from

21/04/2022

07/04/2022

Spanish Civil War Tour in Barcelona

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https://www.guruwalk.com/walks/41570-spanish-civil-war-bombs-anarchism-and-life-under-dictatorship

03/04/2022

Photos from yesterday's Spanish Civil War Tour in Barcelona

30/03/2022

Next date for the Spanish Civil War in Barcelona Tour
Sunday the 3rd of April 2022 at 12:00

Book your place here
https://www.guruwalk.com/walks/41570-spanish-civil-war-bombs-anarchism-and-life-under-dictatorship

06/03/2022

19/09/2018

❗Barcelona is the 1st city in Spain to obligate the construction and real estate companies to provide 30% of their buildings for social housing. Thanks to the pressure of syndicates
Neighbourhood assemblies and the current local government.



https://www.ara.cat/societat/Avanca-obligacio-destinar-habitatge-social_0_2090791137.html

Colau i les entitats hi veuen un "punt d'inflexió" en la política d'habitatge de la ciutat

05/04/2018

In this city even the tiles have tales

Of the countless steps that can be taken through the alleyways and avenues of Barcelona, how many are contemplated in terms of their historical significance?

27/09/2017

What is going on in Catalonia? Why do some Catalans want independence? How did we even get here?

18/09/2017

https://theculturetrip.com/europe/spain/articles/the-best-spots-for-street-art-in-barcelona/

the whole city centre is a giant free gallery!

We've searched out some of the best corners of the Catalan capital for getting a taste of Barcelona's thriving street art scene.

17/08/2017

Police say they are treating incident in Spanish city as terror attack, amid local reports that armed men have entered restaurant

24/07/2017

Barcelona has a buzzing nightlife with thousands of great bars to spend a night out with friends. These 5 bars have been around for ages, and they are perfect places to visit if you're looking for that authentic Barcelona vibe.

23/07/2017

Remnants of a discreet code that once marked the city’s brothels remain hidden in corners of the Born.

08/07/2017

Support your local pirate market!

Hundreds of unlicensed traders plan to stock Top Manta clothes and trainers, an attempt to leave forgeries behind

08/07/2017

Some of the tricks used by Barcelona city’s pickpockets and basic security tips to minimize the risk of being robbed!

Barcelona’s pickpockets: how to avoid them

20/06/2017

Thanks to a lively arts scene, local festivities and a city council that is keen to promote all aspects of Barcelona, you can discover the city, take in some culture and have a good time, and still not break the bank!

11/06/2017

“Into the Night” is a project of light and colour that tries to show Barcelona, its surroundings and some specific areas of Catalonia, from a different, unusual and cinematic point of view.

“Into the Night” is a project of light and colour that tries to show Barcelona, its surroundings and some specific areas of Catalonia, from a different,…

30/05/2017

The story of Illdefons Cerdá, the man behind the expansion of Barcelona in the 19th century and the father of the science of urbanisation.

Constricted by its medieval walls, Barcelona was suffocating – until unknown engineer Ildefons Cerdà came up with a radical expansion plan. Rival architects disparaged him, yet his scientific approach changed how we think about cities

11/05/2017

For a magnificent view over the city that’s well off the beaten path, head to the neighbourhood of El Carmel and make the ascent up the hill to the Bunkers del Carmel viewpoint.

For a magnificent view over the city that’s well off the beaten path, head to the neighbourhood of El Carmel and make the ascent up the hill known as Turó de la…

07/05/2017

A closer look at the Catalan human towers