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Torre Agbar - 142 m high
office building in Barcelona.
Architect - Jean Nouvel
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National day of Catalonia - 11th Of September |
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Rafael Casanova (1660 - 1743)
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Catalonia's National Day
The Catalans have celebrated their National Day, which is September
11th, since 1980. September 11th is a historic date in Catalan history. It
refers to September 11th in 1714, when Barcelona was forced to surrender
to the French and Castilian soldiers after a 13-month siege.
One of the rituals on National Day is the floral offering at the Rafael
Casanova monument, one of the war heroes during the siege in 1714. The
statue stands in Sant Boi, a suburb to the south of Barcelona.
Els Segadors - the national anthem
Sing along:
Catalunya, triomfant,
tornarà a ser rica i plena!
Endarrera aquesta gent
tan ufana i tan superba!
Bon cop de falç!
Bon cop de falç, defensors de la terra!
Bon cop de falç!
Ara és hora, segadors!
Ara és hora d'estar alerta!
Per quan vingui un altre juny
esmolem ben bé les eines!
(tornada)
Que tremoli l'enemic
en veient la nostra ensenya:
com fem caure espigues d'or,
quan convé seguem cadenes!
(tornada)
English translation:
Triumphant, Catalonia,
Will once again be rich and full!
We must not be the prey
Of those proud and arrogant invaders!
Chorus:
Let us swing the sickle!
Let us swing the sickle, defenders of our land!
Let us swing the sickle!
Now it is moment, oh reapers!
Now it is moment, to be alert!
Awaiting the arrival of another June
Let us sharpen our tools!
Chorus
May our enemy tremble
On seeing our noble flag:
Just as we reap the golden corn,
May we also cut free of the chains!
Chorus
La Senyera - the Catalan lag
According to a legend, La Senyera - as the
Catalan flag is called- was first used during the 900's. That makes it one
of the oldest flags in Europe still in use.
Legend explains that the four red bars represent the impression left by
the fingers of King Charles II (the Bald) drenched with blood from the
wounds of King Wilfred I (the Count of Barcelona, also known as Wilfred
the Hairy) on Wilfred’s golden shield prior to his death in 897 during the
siege of Barcelona.
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 Interested in Barcelona's modern
historia? Find out
more here.
Why not seeing a football match while
in Barcelona?
Fixture list and information about how to get tickets.
Learn how to book low-cost accommodation
We have put together a
3-step Guide
for accommodation in Barcelona. We explain the different types of accommodation
available and how you can get the best rates.
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Save time and money. Avoid taxiqueues and high rates. |
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Save time and money. Prebook your tour! |
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The latest from Barcelona.
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Free things in Barcelona!
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In Barcelona you can do a lot of fun things for free! Follow the link below to see our best tips! |
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One street festival after another in Barcelona
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Festa Major de Gràcia had barely finished when the neighbourhood Sants launched their own annual "Fiesta Mayor". The party was launched today August 23 and runs until August 29. Parades, concerts and competitions are just some of all activities taking place. |
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Summer with children in central Barcelona
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Join Marta when she visits the smallest beach in town. Perfect for small children. |
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FC Barcelona s home debut at the Camp Nou approaching
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On Saturday FC Barcelona play Sevilla in the second leg of the Spanish Super Cup. A few days later it is time for the Gamper trophy that Barca this year play against AC Milan. |
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It is time for the Festa Major de Gràcia
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Festa Major de Gràcia is one of the biggest and most colorful festivals in Barcelona. During the festival from the 15th to the 21th of August, the streets and balconies in Gràcia are decorated. Do not miss if you are in Barcelona! |
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Save time and money with our Airport Transfers
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Up to 13 people can travel in our cars for only 99 € each way. |
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Sales on hotels in Barcelona
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It is not just the shops that are having sales in Barcelona! Book your hotel now. Tip: The further in advance you book, the better price you will get! |
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Free street music festival takes over Barceloneta
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The festival starts tomorrow, Thursday, and goes on until Sunday. Over 50 groups perform at 10 different street corners of the district. |
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Barcelona stops in August
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The month of August is finally here. In Barcelona, many factories, offices and shops close down so that their employees can take leave. Barcelona is a different city in August, with less traffic and stress. The only exception is Barcelona s beaches which are filled to the brim. |
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Bullfighting in Catalonia banned from the 1st of Jan 2012
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Yesterday, the politicians in the Catalan parliament voted YES to ban bullfighting in Catalonia. |
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Summer is here! Beach Time!
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Sunshine and temperatures above 25 degrees have made Barcelona s beaches popular in recent days. |
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Did you know that the Barcelona metro is open all night every Saturday?
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Read more about Barcelona s buses and subway (Metro). |
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Lose yourself in the Labyrinth Park
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The Labyrinth Park is the oldest park in Barcelona and since it is located outside of the tourist radius, it is something of an undiscovered treasure. |
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In Barcelona for shopping?
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Read our shopping guide to Barcelona! |
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The most popular sights in Barcelona
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Follow the link below to see the full list of the most popular sights in Barcelona. Maybe you can guess which is number one? |
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Cristóbal Colón - 50 m high statue at the bottom of Las Ramblas.
Barcelona metro map
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If you are pickpocked
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