Here’s to a city of effortless charm, a coastal gem blessed with an agreeable climate and beautiful beaches. But before you get lost in that glass of vermut, look around – there’s more to the Catalan capital than sun, sea and sand.
With a vibrant blend of architecture, dining and culture on the shores of the Mediterranean, it’s not just elite yachtspeople and amateur sailors flocking to Barcelona for sailing’s biggest race.
You could say that Barcelona is too famous for its own good: a reputation for tapas, football and raucous parties attracts blinkered visitors by the busload. But there’s much more to Barna – as it’s affectionately known …
The architecture of Antoni Gaudí has branded this city but until now this masterpiece has been off-limits. As it finally reveals its secrets, it’s caught up in a Catalan identity crisis.
Rural retreats don’t have to be
stone cottages. There’s room for sophisticated buildings that complement their surroundings too. Seeking inspiration? Barcelona-based architecture firm Mesura will have
you breaking new…
Ricardo Bofill’s utopian vision for social living found form in the cubist heights and halls of Walden 7. Monocle discovers a community-minded building that turned science fiction into harmonious fact.
Founded ahead of the 1992 Olympics as part of Santa & Cole’s remit to regenerate Barcelona, Urbidermis is setting the blueprint for enhancing cities with innovative and sustainable urban furniture, while harnessing the…
