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Do you want to leave your mark in Barcelona? Sponsor a Mercè’s organ tube
In line with Mercè Barcelona Festival we present you the Basílica de la Mercè In our previous post, we reported on the most recommended activities around the celebration of the “Fiesta Mayor” of Barcelona. It is celebrated from September 20 to 24 following the feast of the Virgin of Mercy, (in catalan, Mare de Deu de la Mercè) patron of the city since 1687. In this publication we present you the Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy and Saint Michael the Archangel (in Catalan, Basilica de la Mare de Déu de la Mercè and Sant Miquel Arcàngel). A wonderful baroque architectural work located in the Plaza de la Merced, in…
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La Mercè 2019: TOP 10 activities and concerts you can’t miss!
La Mercè: Barcelona Festival from September 20 to 24 The “Fiestas of La Mercè” are the perfect occasion to learn about Barcelona traditions and also are a compendium of popular culture throughout Catalonia. In them they appear the “Sardana” from Girona, the “Castells and the devils” of the Camp of Tarragona, the dances that still remain alive throughout the Catalan geography… The great specialty of Barcelona is the parades, related to the colorful processions that were celebrated centuries ago with Corpus motive. It is the oldest street shows that still remain. Thus, from September 20 to 24, Barcelona dresses up and offers residents and visitors a wide range of cultural,…
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Montjuïc: the cultural and landscape jewel of Barcelona
Surprise yourself with Montjuic treasures The mountain of Montjuïc with 173 meters high above sea level is probably the area with the greatest concentration of cultural and landscape wealth in Europe. An amazing environment that would deserve a whole week to enjoy and discover it in depth. Montjuïc: a paradise for garden lovers An incredible urban park of 400 hectares in which we can find large forest spaces and gardens that were mostly created on the occasion of the Universal Exhibition of Barcelona in 1929. Such as the Viver Tres Pins, the Mirador del Migdia, the Gardens of Joan Brossa, the Font Florida Park, the Mirador Poble Sec Park, the…
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The Best July 2019 Summer Events in Barcelona
Unmissable Summer 2019 events in Barcelona Four unmissable Summer 2019 events within easy reach of Barcelona centre and Hotel Continental. From outdoor silver screen classics with a picnic and a live band to cutting edge dance creating electronica, Barcelona’s July lineup has something for everyone. Here’s some of our favourites: 1. Sala Montjuïc, at the castle Sala Montjuïc’s goal of enabling new audiences to discover cinematic diversity comes together in this summer evening open-air movie experience. Combining classic movies (Some Like It Hot), indie favourites (Lady Bird) and some silver-screen freshness (A Star Is Born), with a live concert before the film starts rolling and an iconic Barcelona castle setting,…
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Homage to Eileen O’Shaughnessy: Orwell’s ignored wife
Orwell couple is part of Hotel Continental history George Orwell and his wife Eileen O’Shaughnessy are part of our history. They are illustrious guests of the Hotel Continental Barcelona. They arrived for the first time in December 1936, just when the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) began. Why Orwell couple choose Hotel Continental? At that time, our hotel occupied the entire building of La Rambla 140 and probably Orwell chose us because we were in Las Ramblas corner with Plaza Catalunya, two places that he visited frequently and that excited him. This is explained in his book “Homage to Catalonia”, whose first edition was published in 1938. During the war,…
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Enjoy Las Ramblas from your balcony at Continental Barcelona
The pleasure of sitting on the balcony over “Las Ramblas” from your room at Hotel Continental Barcelona Enjoy watching life that takes place on the most famous avenue in Barcelona: Las Ramblas. A unique experience that we offer you to “live” and enjoy our city, from the comfort of being on the heights while watching life goes by under your feet. The Hotel Continental Barcelona has eight rooms “Superior Balcony Ramblas”, soundproof, totally exterior, spacious and functional. On your balcony, equipped with a table and two high modernist style chairs, you can have breakfast, lunch, dinner or snacks from our 24-hour buffet, always included in room price! The best located…
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The positive impact of Tourism in Barcelona
Do you want to discover what is the positive impact of Tourism in Barcelona? We analyze in this post how tourism has evolved in Barcelona, ??what Barcelonians think about it and what reputation give the people who visit us. With the internet arrival and the liberalization of air transport, the world has become increasingly smaller. The ease of organizing a trip at affordable prices has generated the global phenomenon of the “tourism boom”. According to the World Tourism Organization (WTO) based in Madrid, the number of international tourists (overnight visitors) worldwide grew by 7% in 2017, to 1,322 million tourists, a rate much higher than the trend sustained and constant…
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“World Press Photo 2019” and “Quantum” at CCCB await you in Barcelona
Visit two interesting exhibitions at the CCCB We present you two highly recommended exhibitions and the perfect excuse to visit the place that host them: the Center for Contemporary Culture of Barcelona (CCCB). You cannot miss them during your stay at Hotel Continental de Barcelona! At 5 minutes walking distance! The CCCB: where creation, research and art meet Located at 5 minutes walking distance from Hotel Continental Barcelona, on Carrer Montalegre 5, the CCCB is located in the heart of the Raval district of Barcelona. A space for creation, research, dissemination and debate about contemporary culture. Where the visual arts, literature, philosophy, film, music, performing arts and transmedia activities are interconnected in…
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Hotel Continental offers you a special Rose for Sant Jordi
Happy to offer you a special rose today “Diada de Sant Jordi” Today, Diada de Sant Jordi (Saint George in Catalan) we are offering to our guests and team a “special” rose. A rose full of emotion and solidarity. Because for this Sant Jordi (April 23, 2019), the Continental Hotel has decided to give roses that have been made by homeless people who live in Barcelona streets. Thanks to Arrels Fundació, this people receive attention and guidance to improve their living conditions. With this small gesture, Hotel Continental wants to join the Arrels Foundation campaign #ningúdormintalcarrer (nobody sleeping in the street, in Catalan), and collaborate with this cause. A very…
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Fall in love with Barcelona in Saint George Day
Celebrate Saint George Day staying at Hotel Continental Barcelona Sant Jordi, Saint George Day in catalan, next April 23, is the patron saint of Catalonia. The great celebration of culture and love. We invite you to share this party with the locals in our streets. A date that will thrill you and in which you will discover ornamental roses of all kinds and the latest books. On April 23 the streets of Barcelona become authentic showcases of roses and books. Why not live it from a room with a balcony on La Rambla? It is a real luxury to enjoy Saint George Day while enjoying a bottle of Catalan cava…
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The Hotel Continental Palacete lights up blue to raise awareness about Autism
April 2: World Day of Autism Awareness Today April 2 is the International Day to focus on people who suffer from some type of autism and those who accompany them. A day to raise awareness about this disorder that in Spain suffer more than 450,000 people. As a symbolic gesture, “Iluminarse de azul” is an international awareness campaign “Light It Up Blue” (LIUB), promoted by Autism Speaks and joined by the associative movement of autism in Spain. It is for this reason that today, numerous emblematic buildings and monuments of Barcelona and the world, also the Hotel Continental Palacete, are illuminated in blue. A symbolic gesture that aims to remember…
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Discover the best Barcelona plans in spring
Spring arrived in Barcelona! Spring came and with it the terraces, the flowers, the warmth of the sea breeze at sunset… Barcelona becomes spectacular in spring. Enjoy the tranquility in our Garden in the continental hotel it will seem incredible that you are in the center of Barcelona. Sit down to have a drink on the balcony on the Rambla de Catalunya Centennial Hall of the Hotel Continental Palacete. From there you can enjoy the life avenue and the sun all day! We are going to share with you in this post the greatest events that you cannot miss during this time of year in our city. Easter: traditions and sweets…
