Old city Tour
Behind any European city, there are many facts and legends that
combine in shaping the distinctive cultural heritage of a region.
Learning about the past should then make the present much more
comprehensible.
At the core of the Catalan psyche there is a spirit of independence and resistance, going back hundreds of years. As a small area surrounded by powerful neighbours, Catalonia’s geography condemned it to struggle for its integrity against French and Spanish ambitions. Integration with Spain made resistance second nature to the Catalans, in a never ending battle to be recognised as a community. It is hardly surprising that the Anarchist movement became so active in Catalonia. And during the Spanish civil war, Barcelona became the capital of resistance to the dictatorship. The ability to resist, resilience, and pride in integrity are dear values to Catalans.
We will take a leisurely paced walking tour of Barcelona old town: from its inception as a Roman
settlement in Augustus time to the 1992 Olympic games brilliant
marketing operation, that would made the city one of the most loved tourist destination in Europe.
Let me walk you through Barcelona quintessential sightseeing: El Born,
Fossat de les Moraes, Santa Maria del Mar, Via Laietana, La Merce,
Roman walls, Cathedral, Bishop's bridge, El Call, Synagogue Major,
Political square.
We will provide further
insights into Catalan mentality by learning about : Castellers, Saint
Jordi, Diada, Correfoc, Sardanas, caganers, petardes , casa pairal.
