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https://www.barcelona-metropolitan.com/features/history/la-casa-de-la-misericordia-de-barcelona/?ct=t(THIS_WEEK_IN_BCN_APR_9-15)
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La Casa de la Misericòrdia de Barcelona
Founded in 1581, the Casa offered aid and shelter to the city’s poor and homeless population, which represented an important and growing problem for the urban center.
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https://www.barcelona-metropolitan.com/travel/travel-vic/?ct=t(THIS_WEEK_IN_BCN_APR_9-15)
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Weekend Getaway to the Ancient Town of Vic
Take a walk through Vic, past and present.
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https://insideecology.com/2026/04/09/europe-needs-affordable-low-carbon-homes-heres-how-barcelona-is-reimagining-its-housing-system/
Inside Ecology
Europe needs affordable, low‑carbon homes – here’s how Barcelona is reimagining its housing system - Inside Ecology
Across Europe, housing is in crisis.Limited social housing and a 93% rise in short-term rentals are driving prices up while wages stagnate, leaving millions unable to afford secure homes. Beyond the current geopolitical crisis, extreme temperatures continue…
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https://barcelonasecreta.com/de/zug-der-seen-katalonien-2/
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https://barcelonasecreta.com/en/catalonia-lakes-train-2/
Barcelona Secreta
The train that crosses 75 bridges and 40 tunnels in Catalonia: tickets for the Tren dels Llacs are now available
The 89-kilometer route between La Plana de Lleida and La Pobla de Segur is part of FGC’s new Passaport Turistren.
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https://barcelonasecreta.com/fr/train-des-lacs-de-catalogne-2/
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https://barcelonasecreta.com/it/tren-dels-llacs-catalunya-2-it/
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https://russpain.com/en/news-3/why-writer-eduardo-mendoza-demands-renaming-sant-jordi-day-in-catalonia-434032/
RUSSPAIN.COM
Catalonia debates the name of the book festival
Why writer Eduardo Mendoza demands the renaming of Sant Jordi Day in Catalonia A controversy has erupted in Barcelona over Sant Jordi Day. Renowned writer Eduardo Mendoza has suggested abandoning...
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https://russpain.com/en/politics/comuns-leader-demands-clarity-from-rufian-political-uncertainty-grows-434164/
RUSSPAIN.COM
Why Rufián Keeps His Plans Under Wraps
Comuns leader demands clarity from Rufián as political uncertainty grows Tension is rising in Catalonia due to disagreements among left-wing parties. ERC's refusal to join forces with others...
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https://barcelonasecreta.com/en/500-viewpoints-in-catalonia/
Barcelona Secreta
Where are Catalonia’s more than 500 viewpoints: how to find everything from castles to lighthouses on this map for your getaways
Catalonia has more than 500 cataloged viewpoints: from castles and lighthouses to a simple bench with elevated views.
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https://barcelonasecreta.com/de/500-aussichtspunkte-katalonien/
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https://barcelonasecreta.com/fr/500-belvederes-en-catalogne/
Barcelona Secreta
Où se trouvent les plus de 500 belvédères de Catalogne : comment trouver des châteaux et des phares sur cette carte pour tes escapades
La Catalogne compte plus de 500 points de vue répertoriés : des châteaux et des phares jusqu’à un simple banc avec une vue en hauteur.
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https://barcelonasecreta.com/it/500-belvedere-in-catalogna/
Barcelona Secreta
Dove si trovano gli oltre 500 belvedere della Catalogna: come trovare da castelli a fari su questa mappa per le tue gite
La Catalogna ha più di 500 punti panoramici catalogati: dai castelli e dai fari fino a una semplice panchina con vista dall’alto.
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https://www.barcelona-metropolitan.com/in-the-city/things-to-do/what-to-do-for-sant-jordi-day/?ct=t(THIS_WEEK_IN_BCN_APR_16-22)#page=1
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What to Do for Sant Jordi’s Day
Ready to celebrate Sant Jordi? From a stroll among book sellers and rose vendors, to the BCN Film Fest and live music to the "portes obertes" at one of the city's historical buildings, we've got you covered. Check out our list of what to do!
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https://www.barcelona-metropolitan.com/living/community/discover-barcelona-historic-parc-de-la-ciutadella/?ct=t(THIS_WEEK_IN_BCN_APR_16-22)
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Discover Barcelona’s Historic Parc de la Ciutadella
Thid 18-hectare park is filled with paths and green spaces that tourists and residents of all ages can use to escape from the heat and the noise of the city and is one of the most relaxing places to spend a weekend afternoon in the center of town.
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https://www.barcelona-metropolitan.com/living/europe-needs-affordable-low-carbon-homes/?ct=t(THIS_WEEK_IN_BCN_APR_16-22)
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Europe Needs Affordable, Low‑Carbon Homes—Here’s How Barcelona Is Reimagining Its Housing System
Across Catalunya in north-eastern Spain, an alternative housing system is emerging: one that recognizes housing as a human right, a pillar of the welfare state and a path to addressing inequality and climate change.
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https://www.barcelona-metropolitan.com/events/bcn-film-fest/?ct=t(THIS_WEEK_IN_BCN_APR_16-22)
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BCN Film Fest 2026
Faithful to the cultural spirit of Sant Jordi, the BCN Film Fest offers films that revolve around the thematic axis of cinema-literature-history.
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https://www.barcelona-metropolitan.com/events/record-store-day/?ct=t(THIS_WEEK_IN_BCN_APR_16-22)
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Record Store Day 2026
Ready for some stacks of wax? Record Store Day Spain is the world’s largest celebration of vinyl records!
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https://www.barcelona-metropolitan.com/events/fira-modernista-del-penedes/?ct=t(THIS_WEEK_IN_BCN_APR_16-22)
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Fira Modernista del Penedès 2026
L’Arboç celebrates its modernist heritage with the Fira Modernista del Penedès.
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https://www.thetimes.com/world/europe/article/barcelona-world-book-day-get-britain-readinga-day-barcelona-does-it-each-year-d25cxx7tq
Thetimes
How to sell two million books in a day: close the streets and sell roses
World Book Day spread across the globe after being founded in Catalonia and Barcelona is still showing the rest of us how it should be done