Catalan History

How Joan Brossa encapsulates Barcelona

Joan Brossa is one of the most prolific Catalan avant-garde poets whose works defied the construct of genres and dividing…

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The Catalan donkey: a symbol of Catalan culture

Many are familiar with the iconic bull that is known as the symbol of Spain: you see it on merchandise,…

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Tarragona, a city with a Roman history

Tarragona is one of Barcelona's most important Roman sites. Awash with the legacy of the Roman Empire this beautiful port…

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Everything You Need to Know About La Diada

La Diada is Catalunya’s National Day. Every 11th of September Catalonia’s streets are decorated with Catalan flags hanging from people's…

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An Introduction to the Catalan Language

Although Barcelona is a city in Spain, the first language of this city is not Spanish. After centuries of struggle,…

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