Architecture

The Palace of the Marquis of Alfarràs, one of the buildings open to visitors during the festival. © Jose Masterton, one of the buildings open to visitors during the festival. © Jose Masterton
Architecture

What if architecture disappeared? 48h Open House Barcelona reveals another side of the city

Ainara Valadez Medina
The Barcelona that has captivated the world with its architecture is defined by headline names: Gaudí, Domènech i Montaner, and Puig i Cadafalch. Their works – characterised by sinuous lines and ornamental detailing across Eixample façades – have forged a globally recognized urban identity. Yet Barcelona's architecture extends far beyond...
Interior of the Sagrada Família bathed in the colors of the stained-glass windows.
The city

Ten years to finish the Sagrada Família, but one building stands in the way

Ainara Valadez Medina
The year 2026 will be remembered as the moment millions of eyes around the world turned towards the Sagrada Família – and with it, towards Barcelona. The blessing of the Tower of Jesus Christ on 10 June turned the city into the backdrop for a spectacle of fireworks, drones, and mass celebrations,...