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Barcelona the magic city
Fall in love with the Barcelona’s magic It is magic to have lived two days of specific episodes of disturbances and then get up the following morning as if nothing had happened. This is because we, the people who live in Barcelona are open, welcoming, peaceful… we do not like confrontation. Thus, after two days of riots linked to the publication of the sentence of the so-called “procés” referring to the Catalan independence movement, Barcelona rose as if nothing had happened. With its bright sun and its charming, magical normality. Feeling the hospitality and tranquillity of Barcelona With this post we want to explain that traveling to Barcelona is absolutely…
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IBTM World: Inspiring Events from Barcelona
Barcelona hosts IBTM World from November 19 to 21, will you miss it? What is IBTM World? IBTM World is the leading global event for the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) industry, held annually in Barcelona. Its objective is clear: inspired the event’s world and offer exceptional experiences for its clientele and stakeholders. A meeting of those involved in the global meetings industry with a common purpose: to meet the people specifically focused on creating the best business results for your organization. Be able to establish personal connections and obtain updated information on the sector, spreading all opportunities that are concentrated in Barcelona during 3 days: from November 19…
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Barcelona’s Best Markets That You Can Walk To
Enjoy Barcelona best Markets: buy local, unique and live an authentic experience No need for a hire car, no need for complicated directions, and all the best market vibes in walking distance from the city centre. With a mix of seasonal and permanent fixtures, famous Barcelona markets and some lesser-known newer arrivals we’ve rounded up the best markets in Barcelona centre all in walking distance from Hotel Continental. Mercat del Mercats (18 October 2019 to the 20 October 2019) Quite literally the Market of Markets, this is one of the best markets in Barcelona. A collection of the best Catalan producers, cava merchants, local stallholders and even some excellent gourmet…
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Messi10 by Cirque du Soleil: a fascinating show at the Barcelona Forum
Barcelona has just released this amazing Cirque du Soleil show inspired by the life of Leo Messi. A perfect excuse to come to Barcelona these coming months. Reserve your tickets for this wonderful show, a true artistic jewel that will not leave you indifferent. The show takes place at the Parc del Fòrum in Barcelona, ??being the only city in Spain where it will be presented, and will start a world tour starting in 2020. It is a real luxury for our city that Cirque du Soleil has chosen us to present Messi10 by Cirque du Soleil. This show is simply amazing. A cast of 45 artists that transmit an…
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Hotel Continental Palacete – Landmark Hotel
Continental Palacete a Monument Hotel for your stay in Barcelona In recognition of its heritage and historical value, Hotel Continental Palacete has been awarded Monument Hotel status by the Gremi d’Hotels de Barcelona association. Read more about what makes the Hotel Continental Palacete deserving of the recognition and the historical riches associated with the property. Award of Distinction In a city with an estimated 75,000 hotel beds to choose from, to be one of only 18 properties awarded this status is a special honour for Hotel Continental Palacete. A specific set of stringent criteria ensures only the most deserving hotels qualify. Hotels must be listed in the Inventory of Architectural…
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Las Ramblas: our privileged situation and the top 5 points of interest
The location of the Hotel Continental Barcelona in Las Ramblas, corner with Plaza Catalunya is a totally privileged situation. The history of the Continental Hotel, with its family tradition since 1826, has witnessed the transformation that this avenue has undergone over the years. Las Ramblas are probably one of the best known avenues in the world. A tree-lined promenade of 1.2 Km. Born in Plaza Catalunya, the most central point of Barcelona, and ends at the monument to Christopher Columbus, in front of the old port of Barcelona, close to the sea. Do you know the history of Las Ramblas in Barcelona? Las Ramblas as a walking promenade for…
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The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) will meet in Barcelona
Hotel Continental welcome the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) The 55th Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) will be held at Fira Gran Vía in Barcelona from September 16 to 20, 2019. The global reference meeting point for research teams and care for people with diabetes. More than 15,000 international participants are expected. Barcelona: high quality science scenario For the third time, Barcelona will be the host city of the Annual Meeting of l’EASD after having previously hosted the conference in 1998 and 2013. A meeting of international medical relevance where the latest results of basic, transactional and clinical diabetes research will…
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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,…
