nuns residing in one of the most famous monasteries in Barcelona: the Royal Monastery of Santa Maria de Pedralbes
after almost 700 years of the order residing in the monastery
Founded by Queen Elisenda de Moncada in 1326
The Sisters will now move to another monastery of the same order in Vilobí d'Onyar
The monastery is currently home to three nuns
all local governments have had a close relationship with the religious site
coinciding with the Saint of the city's old patroness
city mayors and councilors visit the nuns and offer them a dozen eggs in exchange for good weather and the Clarisses' secret-and-traditional Catalan Mató fresh cheese
The Clarisses or Poor Clares are an order founded by Clare of Assisi and Francis of Assisi in 1212
three years after founding the order of the Franciscans in 1209
the order founded the Santa Clara convent in Barcelona
the Poor Clares bid farewell to their last Abbess Montserrat Casas
She passed away a few months after the traditional February 12 city council visit
Saint Clare is the patron saint of good weather
which is why many people used to offer eggs to the nuns ahead of special occasions
authorities asked nuns to pray for rain as Catalonia was in the midst of one of the worst droughts ever recorded
Local media reports that Poor Clares nuns will leave Barcelona on February 15
after the feast of Santa Eulàlia and the last mass
Church authorities report that the three nuns voluntarily requested to be transferred as they are elderly and there are only three of them
important as the order states that there should be at least five nuns per monastery
Poor Clares nuns are organized so that their financial sustainability comes from their work and subsistence
which was difficult to achieve in Barcelona's Monastery of Pedralbes
To avoid the Monastery's closure and allow the Poor Clares order to continue in the Catalan capital
a new request was filed on Change.org calling to "avoid the eviction of the Clarisses nuns from the Monastery of Pedralbes."
"Their eviction does not only represent a material loss but also the disappearance of a symbol of the fight and devotion in women's history," Sarai Román Cortés
who "not only have a religious role but are also a living example of how women have helped preserve culture across centuries."
"Are we going to stare at how these nuns leave the city
or are we going to demonstrate that we take care of what we believe in?" she asked in the text
Over 960 people have already signed the petition.
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The Monastery of Pedralbes has recently revealed new and surprising archaeological findings that provide a renewed vision of the economic activities that took place in this emblematic place
Excavations carried out in the small houses of the Baixada del Monestir
have brought to light a complex structure dedicated to wine production
which positions the monastery as an important wine center since the 17th century
These discoveries not only expand the knowledge about the history of the monastery
but also highlight its role in the local economy of the time
Recent excavations have uncovered the remains of a beam press with a huge buttress
grape seeds and various stone deposits known as trujales or lagares
the archaeologist in charge of the intervention
these remains confirm that wine production in the monastery was considerably more extensive than previously thought
“Wine has been produced here since the 17th century
and it seems to have been produced quite intensively,” says Bordas
Archaeologists have found wine-making structures not only under the chapter house
where some remains had previously been identified
but also in adjacent areas such as the parlatorio
a large circular structure was discovered in a passage between cottages 3 and 5
was confirmed to be related to wine production
These findings underline that the monastery was not only a space of enclosure and prayer
but also an active economic center with a remarkable wine-making activity
The findings in the Monastery of Pedralbes have opened new lines of research on the economic history of the place
director of the monastery museum and doctor in medieval history
these discoveries require a re-reading of the existing documentation
“The excavation confirms what we intuited
but from what was found it may be even more than we initially thought,” explains Castellano
The production of wine in the monastery was relevant not because the nuns cultivated vines
but because they owned vast lands in the areas of Collserola and Sarrià
the grapes harvested from these lands were brought to the monastery for processing
This implied a well-organized system of production and distribution
where wine not only served for internal consumption
but probably also played a role in the local economy
the excavations have provided a rich source of information on the evolution of the monastery from medieval to contemporary times
initial walls from the 16th and 17th centuries have been identified
archaeologists found a cannonball from the Guerra dels Segadors
suggesting that the monastery was the scene of conflict during this period
Another significant finding is a water channel
discovered under the structures of one of the houses
fell into disuse when it was covered by sediments
but its existence demonstrates the complex hydraulic infrastructure that supported the monastery and its surroundings
a water mine still supplies the monastery today
irrigating the medieval orchard that was recovered a few years ago
One of the oldest and most mysterious discoveries is that of bioarchaeological remains related to a farmhouse called Pedralbes
which existed before the foundation of the monastery in the 14th century
which include seeds and other agricultural remains
suggest that the site was already a center of cultivation and production before becoming a monastic space
The small houses on the Baixada del Monestir
are now at the center of conservation and renovation plans
Authorities are considering converting these spaces into offices for museum staff or material reserves
The possibility of opening a bookstore and museum store is also under consideration
it remains to be decided whether some of the archaeological remains discovered will be preserved and exhibited or whether they will be re-covered
This decision will depend on the Comissió Territorial del Patrimoni Cultural de Barcelona
given that the monastery is a cultural asset of national interest
The preservation and enhancement of these findings would offer a unique opportunity for visitors to explore and better understand the rich history of the Pedralbes Monastery
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and the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown nominated for eight awards including Best Picture and Best Director
now is a good time to revisit Dylan’s 2020 masterpiece
the nearly 17-minute long Murder Most Foul
a freewheelin’ ride through the JFK assassination and the Americana of that time
the first single from Dylan’s 39th studio album
Dylan was saying “they” — not “he” (meaning Lee Harvey Oswald) — but “they” killed Kennedy
‘What Everybody Is Missing About Bob Dylan’s JFK Song’ — WhoWhatWhy’s analysis of the song — is second to no one
In the rash of hot takes that followed Bob Dylan’s release of a previously unknown track
most commentators tiptoed around the true news value: a major cultural icon has boldly given voice to a widely held
but professionally radioactive belief: that John F
but as part of a plot that was tantamount to a coup d’etat
And one that reshaped and misdirected his own generation and those that followed
but most commentary on the newly released track came from writers who were either ill-informed about its controversial subject or felt more comfortable in some safe corner (competing to catalog the song’s many cultural references
is based on a conclusion that is flat-out wrong
“Like most honest chroniclers of the assassination,” writes Michael Hogan
“Dylan invokes the conspiracies without attempting to either confirm or deny their validity.”
Dylan is clearly saying Kennedy was killed by a group of conspirators so that they could seize power
He’s saying it happened before our very eyes
and that Dylan’s generation — the cohort he supposedly represented in the 1960s
when the press dubbed him “the voice of a generation” — couldn’t or wouldn’t see it
Dylan is hardly alone in making the claim. Even a governmental body, the House Select Committee on Assassinations, declared in its final report
released 16 years after Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas
Public sentiment in most opinion polls leans that way too
and there are enough books and movies making the case to fill a small library
chief of the Dallas Police Department at the time of the event
We don’t have any proof that Oswald fired the rifle
Nobody’s yet been able to put him in that building with a gun in his hand
And the few who have bothered to study the voluminous exhibits accompanying the Warren Commission Report know how often the panel’s own evidence contradicts its conclusions
No less than Bobby Kennedy, the attorney general under his brother, in the hours after Dallas turned to CIA Director John McCone, demanding to know if the agency had been involved
Bobby himself would five years later be taken out
reportedly by another person characterized as a “lone assassin.”
And what he has to say — plus how he says it — matters to more people than
the independent journalists and amateur researchers who have pursued this story for more than half a century
and even plain: an unnamed “they” killed the king to seize his kingdom
Dylan is saying that the seminal event of the 1960s was a magic trick
an act of misdirection that shifted history before the eyes of a world that would not or could not see
a generation built its own world on an architecture of illusion
Observers have tended to assume that the song is recent
but Dylan’s voice seems more ragged on his recent recordings
Judging by the tone of Dylan’s ever shifting whiskey-and-cigarette vocal overtones
“Murder Most Foul” sounds more like something from his “Time Out of Mind” era in the 1990s
the commentators who tried to decode its historical and cultural references are playing games on the song’s surface without looking beneath it
This is no “American Pie,” no upbeat folk-pop confection meant to be deciphered at parties or on first dates
from the gravity of Dylan’s delivery to the somber strings layered behind him
“Murder most foul” is the phrase used by the dead king in Shakespeare’s Hamlet
and namesake that he has been murdered by his own brother
The words were chosen by a songwriter who is also an extraordinarily literate and careful reader — so much so
that he has been accused of “stealing” lyrics and ideas from sources as varied as a retired Yakuza gangster and an obscure poet from the 19th century antebellum South
deserve as criminal an appellation as “theft.” Personally
I hope he committed those “crimes,” and I hope he got away clean.)
The full exchange from which his song gets its title goes as follows:
GHOST: If thou didst ever thy dear father love —
GHOST: Revenge his foul and most unnatural murder
professed their love for JFK and what he represented
they rarely inquire into the nature of his death
“President Kennedy was riding high,” sings Dylan
adding the traditional words of a warrior about to die: “A good day to be living and a good day to die.”
we know who you are,” the conspirators answer
They’re talking in the language of gangsters
And the plural form — “boys” — makes it clear that Dylan believes the assassination was the work of more than one person
Dylan is rejecting the idea that Oswald fired the shots on his own
and that his bullets performed magical feats of trickery as they penetrated more than one occupant of Kennedy’s limousine
“Then they blew off his head when he was still in the car.”
the slaughter of a man in the presence of his wife and a cheering crowd
“Shot down like a dog in broad daylight,” Dylan sings
“it was a matter of timing and the timing was right.”
Why was it “a matter of timing,” and why was the timing right
Kennedy was reportedly at odds with the CIA after the Bay of Pigs fiasco
Other reports suggest that Kennedy may have been winding down the presence of US “advisers” in Vietnam
although this remains a matter of speculation
More than half a century later, Dylan describes the violence of the act with an undiluted intensity that startles the listener. He seems to be fixated on frame 313 of the Zapruder film
bafflingly withheld from the public for years by Time-Life
which shows a bullet shattering the president’s skull
The media as a whole softened the violence of the act in the wake of the assassination, studiously avoiding presenting its more violent images. Those only began to appear years later. The Zapruder film was not shown on television until March 6, 1975
The public outrage that followed led to investigations in both the House and Senate
“No one saw a thing.” The assassination was seen firsthand by hundreds of people
and the Zapruder film would eventually enter the public consciousness
But somehow the real act remained — and remains — invisible
while the violence of his death — and the forces that might have been behind it — are rarely recalled
It’s as if everyone who lived through it suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder
excising the painful memory from conscious recall
Here’s what is really strange: The darker implications of the assassination have been obscured by what looks like a huge and almost inexplicable collaboration involving media
and academia to foster the “lone gunman” myth
These unanswered questions go largely unaddressed
in a kind of collective amnesia that’s been passed on
the assassination was a masterful deception — one that led his generation into distractions and misdirection
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JFK Had Ordered Full Withdrawal from Vietnam: Solid Evidence
Magic tricks are impressive because they seem to defy the laws of nature
an inverse of biblical deeds like walking on water or reviving the dead
Even these affirmative miracles violate the laws of nature
which is why Ralph Waldo Emerson rejected them in a speech to the Harvard Divinity School
Such miracles were “monster,” in Emerson’s words
“not one with the clover and the falling rain.”
Kennedy’s death was the opposite of a miracle. It was a dark and monstrous act that changed the course of history. We will never know how events would have unfolded if Kennedy hadn’t died on that day. Kennedy had recently signed the Limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
and was known to be an opponent of nuclear bomb tests
In one of his bolder and less-remembered peace initiatives, JFK had proposed making the moon landing a joint US–Soviet mission
which could have led to a powerful shift in the culture of the Cold War
was raised just two months before his murder in Dallas
Would JFK have de-escalated the conflict in Vietnam
Would he have done more to rein in the CIA
Or do ideas like these come from a desire to airbrush history
a sentimental impulse to elevate the young president’s memory
Dylan implies that Lyndon Johnson knew what was happening
and that the killing was a deliberate power play
Dylan presumably has no access to secret information
But the public record itself raises deep questions about the official story
This unnatural killing brought forth monsters
But in this case they are monsters that entertain
The cultural miracles of the 1960s brought forth colorful mutant foliage
flora that distracted a generation from its stolen destiny
Dylan follows his “magic trick” lyric with a shout-out to his generation’s most famous radio personality
first came to fame on “border radio” in 1963
They could send high-powered signals that covered much of North America
and he described the station this way: “We had the most powerful signal in North America … A car driving from New York to LA would never lose the station.”
He also said this: “Birds dropped dead when they flew too close to the tower.”
As anyone who has seen the old Lon Chaney films knows
a wolfman is someone who can’t suppress the monster inside him
Dylan has some requests for the howling and disembodied voice from across the border:
if not to the living JFK then to the idealistic image that lingered after his death
JFK Assassination Anniversary: Oswald Murder Witness Speaks
JFK Assassination Triggered More Than Kennedy’s Death
Kennedy rides to his doom as Dylan marks the landmarks along the way
“Try to make it to the triple underpass,” but we already know he won’t make it to this journey’s end:
The road’s dark ending brings to mind the poem “The Highwayman,” by Afred Noyes
which the voracious reader Dylan undoubtedly knows
But Noyes’s highwayman found honor and love
and as a result was shot down by King George’s men
was murdered by the true powers behind the throne
He seems to be saying that Kennedy expediently gained the presidency through some deals with bad people
then didn’t carry out his part of the bargain
“You got unpaid debts and we’ve come to collect,” the killers tell Kennedy
“Revenge his foul and most unnatural murder”
The ghosts of the murdered cry out for vengeance
But murders can’t be avenged until the killers are identified
a lone and disaffected stranger murdered the president almost by chance
If Kennedy knowingly defied some ruthless people
then to deny the existence of a conspiracy is to deny Kennedy the martyr’s death he deserves
For the generation that most admired Kennedy
the generation to which Dylan himself belongs
The failure to confront this betrayal arguably allowed the “coup” to stand
shifting the balance of political power and leading to decades of failure
“Birds dropped dead when they flew too close to the tower.”
if all the analyses of this song missed the point
if the commenters got lost in a maze of song references and cultural puzzle-play — well
“Look for me by moonlight,” says the highwayman to his lover
“Play ‘Stella by Starlight’ for Lady MacBeth,” says Dylan
no matter how much we have ignored it or wished it away
because there is a damned spot of blood on our history and it can’t be washed away
Related front page panorama photo credit: Adapted by WhoWhatWhy from National Archives and Alberto Cabello / Flickr (CC BY 2.0).
Wednesday's traditional Santa Eulàlia visit of the Barcelona mayor and city councilors to the Poor Clares nuns in the Pedralbes monastery had a very different atmosphere following January's news that the Sisters would have to end their residence at the temple after almost 700 years.
Every February 12, coinciding with the day of the patron saint of Barcelona, Santa Eulàlia, mayor Jaume Collboni and councilors visit the nuns and offer them a dozen eggs in exchange for good weather and the order of Saint Claire's secret and traditional Catalan mató fresh cheese dessert.
Collboni committed to maintaining the tradition in future years, even though the nuns will no longer be living in the monastery, instead inviting them back to the city for the annual feast day from their new residence.
The nuns have to be transferred to a site near the northern Catalan city of Girona as they are elderly–aged 90, 73, and 66–and there are only three of them, important as the order states that there should be at least five nuns per monastery.
As such, the nuns are leaving against their will, and against the will of the roughly 50 locals from the Sarrià neighborhood who came to demonstrate outside the event.
In his speech following a choir performance in the monastery, Collboni added that he hoped "that monastic life will return" to the Pedralbes site, that it doesn't have to be a permanent situation, and pointed out that in the 698 years of nuns living in the temple, they have moved out on 25 other occasions.
After the speeches, all members of the council delegation, along with the nuns and even the demonstrating locals, enjoyed cups of the traditional sweet mató creamy cheese dessert.
Sister Sor Isaura, one of the three nuns still living in the religious facility, expressed to Catalan News her dismay at having to leave the site.
She said that she and the other Sisters are feeling "a lot of pain to be leaving the monastery, but also a lot of support" from friends as well as the people of Sarrià, many of whom turned out at the monastery on Wednesday morning to voice their support for the nuns to remain in the neighborhood.
"They’ve done everything possible, letters to the Pope, to the mayor, to the cardinal," Isaura said.
She is also confident that she will be able to return to Barcelona when the time is right. She explained that her order has received news that two convents of cloistered nuns in Nicaragua have been thrown out of their monasteries, and are now without a home. As there should be at least five nuns to maintain a monastery, there is a possibility that the Sisters from Nicaragua could be moved to Barcelona.
"I’m being transferred to Vilobí but I’m thinking about it as though it were holidays, to see some countryside life," she said, adding that "hope is never lost. They told us they’re fighting to reverse the situation. But I think it might take some time."
Jordi Bosch, president of the Sarrià neighbors association, told Catalan News that the locals feel bad for the nuns: "We’re at a loss about this outcome."
"The locals think this monastery can’t be lost, it has 700 years of history. Its patrimony and tradition are very important," Bosch explained.
"As neighbors of Sarrià, we want this space to once again be a monastery for Poor Clares, and for the space to be somewhere the city can enjoy, where there is also monastic life," he added.
Saint Clare is the patron saint of good weather, which is why many people used to offer eggs to the nuns ahead of special occasions, including their wedding day.
During the last city council visit, authorities asked nuns to pray for rain as Catalonia was in the midst of one of the worst droughts ever recorded.
The Poor Clares nuns will leave the Pedralbes monastery on February 15 after the feast of Santa Eulàlia and the last mass, which took place on February 9.
Poor Clares nuns are organized so that their financial sustainability comes from their work and subsistence, which was difficult to achieve in Barcelona's Monastery of Pedralbes.
This physiognomy allows for different formats; while the outdoor pool area represents a lounge space to enjoy a more relaxed atmosphere under the sun
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The Monestir de Pedralbes (that is, the Royal Monastery of St. Mary of Pedralbes)
it stands as a captivating testament to Barcelona’s rich history
Located in the now upscale Pedralbes neighborhood of Barcelona
the monastery offers a glimpse into the medieval past of the city
while giving both tourists and locals a serene contemplative oasis amidst the bustling modern streets surrounding it
It is often the case that the original Latin names of these monasteries naturally evolve into local languages. Take, for example, the Carthusian Monastery of St. Mary of Escaladei
Escaladei is a phonetic corruption of the original Latin Scala Dei
“the ladder of God,” or even “the ladder unto God.” The original name of the Monestir de Pedralbes was Petras Albas – Latin for “white stones”: the whole monastery had been originally built using pearly white stones alone
with all its delicate symbolism pointing to both the Garden of Eden and the Virgin Mary
is green and blooming as it was in the 14th century
an emblematic element of monastic architecture
features delicate arches surrounding this serene courtyard
fostering an ambiance conducive to meditation and study
One of the most remarkable aspects of Monestir de Pedralbes is the Sala Capitular
with its stunning polychrome wooden ceiling
This space served as the main meeting place for the nuns and remains a marvel to this day
showcasing the simple lifestyle led by the nuns and providing insight into the many challenges and rewards of monastic life
The Monestir de Pedralbes stands as a living historical document amidst the city
housing and sharing stories that speak of exceptional faith
Its preservation and accessibility provide modern-day individuals with an opportunity to step back in time and admire the convergence of faith
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the distinctive that marks authentic and popular places
have distinguished the Frankfurt Pedralbes
point to popular and authentic restaurants that “have a something that makes them special”
The list includes more than 4,400 distinctions throughout Spain
it was to be expected that such an iconic snack as the frankfurter
the hallmark of Barcelona’s street food
Founded in the 60s, the Frankfurt Pedralbes was a pioneer in Barcelona in the sale of frankfurts, making it an iconic snack of Barcelona
As the same guide says: “Among the most famous ‘frankfurts’ in the city and with branches in Terrassa and Badalona
its German-style sandwiches have fed generations of Politècnica students.”
it continues to serve its mythical frankfurt for 3.5€
and other classic snacks such as cervela or bratwurst
making it one of the most accessible Soletes Repsol in Barcelona
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the owners of this prestigious hotel and its key investor
are announcing a long-term agreement by which Meliá will manage the former Rey Juan Carlos Hotel in Barcelona
The hotel will be operated under the luxury Gran Meliá brand with the name "Miranda de Pedralbes"
a tribute to the residential area in which the hotel is located
next to the exclusive Polo Club and enjoying exceptional views of the city and surrounded by beautiful gardens
make it an oasis of tranquillity within the city
The current owner of the hotel and Tyrus Capital
have entrusted Meliá Hotels International to manage the hotel and the Congress Centre attached to it
and to elevate it to a new phase of success
after having been closed since the suspension of its operations in 2020
offering guests a genuine leisure and lifestyle experience without having to leave the city
the new Gran Meliá hotel will enhance the unity of the hotel spaces and the magnificent Romantic Gardens
which will be integrated with the hotel to bring greater light and life to its common areas
The planned renovation is intended to raise the hotel and the customer experience to the recognized standards of the Group's luxury brand
These will include a spectacular rooftop area with the best views of the city
which is expected to become a leading meeting point in Barcelona following in the footsteps of the roof-top bars and lounges that Meliá successfully operates in Madrid
In alliance with the best partners in dining and music
and by leveraging the exceptional swimming pool and garden area
the hotel will also offer a cutting-edge urban "pool club" designed to amaze its customers
and the experience can be complemented by visiting the beach and Beach Club at the ME Sitges hotel
The addition of a signature restaurant of the highest international prestige is planned for the most discerning guests and local residents who will enjoy exclusive dining experiences in the exceptional space included in the hotel renovation project
The Gran Melia Miranda de Pedralbes will also offer a spectacular signature spa operated by a top international partner and a wide range of experience and leisure activities throughout the day
the facilities also include the Palau de Congressos de Catalunya
a magnificent congress with state-of-the-art facilities and winner of the National Architecture Award in 2001
With an extensive track record and experience in the management of spaces for congresses and meetings
with highly successful examples such as the Palau de Congressos Convention Centre in Palma de Mallorca
Meliá is confident that Palau de Congressos de Catalunya will soon be seen as among the best in Europe
as well as boasting a prime location next to one of the most important avenues in Barcelona
and the ring road that connects it within 15 minutes to the port
the airport and to the top city attractions of the city
With this potential and with the new brand
the hotel has everything to become the best urban resort in Barcelona
and one of the best hotels for a holiday in southern Europe
who explained that Meliá Hotels International aims to create a "hotel-destination" for leisure travellers and also for business travellers and conference delegates who wish to enjoy their stay to the full in an urban oasis overlooking the city
and the adjoining Congress Centre will reopen in the coming months on completion of the renovation and enhancement of guest rooms and public areas
and the addition of new leisure and dining facilities
actions planned by the property owners and new management team to enhance the customer experience and to maximise the excellence and sustainability of the operations of both the hotel and the Congress Centre.
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Les Nits de Barcelona is a festival that turns the iconic Pedralbes Palace Gardens into a unique constellation of musical and cultural experiences
where national and international stars illuminate Barcelona's most magical summer nights
the emblematic gardens of the Pedralbes Palace are transformed into an urban refuge
offering a natural oasis in the heart of the city
audiences can fully immerse themselves in the unique experience of Les Nits de Barcelona
attendees enjoy a cozy and relaxed atmosphere
far from the hustle and bustle of urban life
This fusion of nature and culture creates an unparalleled experience
where art flourishes in perfect harmony with the environment
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The Les Nits de Barcelona festival returns in July to the gardens of the Palau de Pedralbes with a diverse program of local and international artists
and Lax’n’Busto are among the first batch of headliners confirmed to play at the cycle of concerts this summer
Also sure to be extremely popular are tribute acts to Queen
the Australian show based on the musical legacy of ABBA
Gastronomy and other cultural activities will be on offer in the Palau de Pedralbes gardens in addition to the concerts
The Village space will combine examples of the restoration of the city of Barcelona with performing arts shows that complete the experience
said organizers are working to offer a program that "not only brings together great names in music
but also creates a comprehensive cultural experience in a unique space."
He added that "this 2025 edition reinforces the commitment to a diverse
quality program that connects with the public through music
Tickets for these concerts will be available from Friday, January 31 at 9 am from the festival's official website.
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singing… And while every spectator going to a concert expects the artist to do at least one
and what are we missing now?" singer-songwriter Mika asked the public mid the 'Love Today' song almost at the concert's end
But turns out that "before making love in the Royal Gardens
and Lebanese singer had been performing for almost 1:45 hours
but he and the thousands of fans could easily continue
Mika's gig at the summer Les Nits de Barcelona music festival
as he referred to it during the whole night: 'Jardines Reales,' was a party
as he has been working during this last year to improve the language
Something which he succeeded with a high mark
despite saying 'gambas' instead of 'piernas' (legs) and considering the meaning in Spanish
Mika quickly realized the error and acknowledged it was his only mistake during the whole night
"Me disculpo a tots porqué me falta un poquito de Catalán," (forgive me
as I am missing a little bit of Catalan language) the musician said early in the concert
"Aquesta nit esteu molt elegants," (you are dressed very smart tonight) he said when talking to the audience with Ada's help
was well dressed because they were attending a concert at the "Jardins de Pedralbes," even though he first said 'Jardines reales' in Spanish
but his translator switched it to the location's name
It was the second time I got to watch the singer performing in Catalonia. My first time was at the Cap Roig festival in the seaside town of Calella de Palafrugell two years ago.
And as back then, Wednesday's concert was unique, excellent, fun, fabulous, lovely, and, why not... a little bit hot, as it had been a sunny and warm day in Barcelona, and temperatures were already relatively high at the start of the gig at around 10 pm.
Mika did not cease to surprise us with hit after hit, such as 'Lollipop,' 'Relax, Take it Easy,' or the beautiful 'Happy Ending.'
It may be impossible for him to stay on stage the whole night as he looks to interact with the audience and dances and sings surrounded by his fans. Two years ago, he started seated in the middle of the audience, and no one knew where he was. Not even the person by his side, who, as I recall, Mika said he was looking on Google, the artist. He was not aware the artist was explaining the situation to the whole audience over the speaker.
On Wednesday's show, he appeared on stage directly, full of energy and already jumping around in a white suit. He wore five different suits: the first one, followed by a very colorful suit, a glittery one, another white one with a large embroidered white flower, and a dark green one.
'Big Girl (You Are Beautiful)' was the song that made Mika get off the stage and sing it with the audience while walking, or in some cases, running, around the seats. It was his playground, his 'Butterfly Lounge,' and he checked the different areas of the stands to see who were the "most crazy" fans.
One of the most beautiful moments was during the song 'Underwater' when spectators held hundreds of paper fish, which surprised Mika. The female fan, who had prepared all these fish, had been cutting paper fish for around two days, as she told Mika during the middle of the song. She was invited to go on stage to help the singer conduct the audience as the choir.
But after 'Underwater,' there were still hits such as 'Live Your Life,' 'Billy Brown,' or 'Elle me dit.' These were marking the end of the show, which had 'Grace Kelly,' and 'Happy Ending,' as the main closers, without forgetting the big hit: 'Love Today.'
"And now that we have flown," he said at the song's end, "we can finally make love."
"Moltes gràcies, us estimo Barcelona," were Mika's last words on stage.
The nightly summer concerts in the Jardins del Palau de Pedralbes, accompanied by the sound of singing cicadas, continued on Friday with 80s new wave legends Simple Minds.
The Scottish group, currently on their 2024 Global Tour, returned to Barcelona for an unforgettable trip down memory lane.
Frontman Jim Kerr took to the stage in a heatwave-defying attire of a white denim jacket, long multicolored scarf, skin-tight jeans, and black leather boots, and immediately took command of the crowd, shouting “Everything okay?” to the roaring fans before kicking off the concert with their 83 hit “Waterfront,” which got everyone on their feet and dancing from the start.
Although the band’s big break came over forty years ago, they have kept busy with 18 studio albums released and many hits, including “Someone Somewhere (in Summertime),” “Sanctify Yourself,” “New Gold Dream,” and “Promised You a Miracle,” all of which they played in the park on Friday.
Throughout the night, Kerr’s presence, from singing, dancing, waving, and shaking hands with fans, and the synergy with co-vocalist Sarah Brown made sure that everyone was present, with the breathtaking backdrop of the Palau de Pedrables, which lit up in different colors throughout the night.
But Simple Minds isn’t just a band that makes great dance songs, they also have political tunes, such as “Mandela Day” from 1989, which was written for the then-imprisoned Nelson Mandela as an expression of solidarity.
Later, an absolute silence descended upon the crowd, as the group played “Belfast Child,” a melancholy tune about the Troubles, with the famous black-and-white video playing in the background, and fans quietly swaying back and forth as if mesmerized by the lyrics.
Of course, the concert could not end without the 80’s smash hit "Don’t You (Forget About Me)", a song that had everyone in the concert dancing and singing along to the characteristic chorus of “la-la-la-la” over and over again.
And just when everyone thought that the concert was over, Kerr announced, “We don’t want to go home! Please let us play some more!”
As promised, the group returned to play “Alive and Kicking,” making sure that no one would ever forget that hot night in Barcelona, dancing and singing along to the songs of the legendary Simple Minds.
the Monastery of Pedralbes will open its 14th century cloister to the public twice a week free of charge and without prior reservation
it was inhabited by the Poor Clare nuns and houses inside the tomb of Queen Elisenda
where her image appears dressed as a sovereign
where she is shown as a widow and penitent
Concert Studio, the promoters behind all previous editions of the Pedralbes Festival in Barcelona, have moved and renamed their event for this year after not being granted the license to hold the music festival in the Pedralbes garden site.
Instead, Concert Studio will organize 'Alma' in Poble Espanyol between July 10-27 this summer, and the director of the promoting company considers this to be the 11th edition of the Pedralbes Festival.
The lineup for Alma will be unveiled on Tuesday and will include national and international artists along the same lines as the original Pedralbes Festival over the past decade.
"Festivals have a soul," Martín Pérez, director of the original promoters Concert Studio, said. "The soul is in the people, the talent, the interest, the enthusiasm, the initiative, the smile, the education, the way of doing things of those who have made the Pedralbes Festival." The festival will aim to keep the same combination of music, food, and entertainment for all audiences.
Meanwhile, Clippers Live, the promoting company that won the public competition to organize the music festival in Pedralbes this summer, will go ahead with their event on the site of the Pedralbes gardens, where the original festival has always been held.
The public tender to award the rights to organize the Pedralbes Festival went to Clipper's Live, beating three other candidates. The group also organizes the Festival Cap Roig and the Cambrils International Music Festival.
Clipper's Live will have a permit to host the event for three years (2023, 2024, and 2025), between June 19 and August 2 in the Pedralbes gardens.
First published: February 13, 2024 10:11 AM
The Catalan government has announced an agreement in principle with the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) over granting the organizaton more space at the Palace of Pedralbes.
Following a meeting on Monday evening between President Pere Aragonès and the general secretary of the UfM, Nasser Kamel, at the headquarters of the government, Catalan foreign minister, Meritxell Serret, explained that a solution has been found to the dispute over the use of the building.
It will allow the UfM to use another floor in the palace, granting it an extra 1,000 square meters of floor space approximately.
There are still some technicalities to work through to seal the deal.
In an interview with the Catalan News Agency (ACN) in July, Kamel accused the Catalan government of asking him to pay for the use of meeting rooms.
The Palace of Pedralbes came under government ownership in February 2022 when the building and gardens were transferred free of charge from Barcelona City Council.
The Catalan executive welcomed the return of top-level relations with the UfM after the first meeting between leaders since 2016.
The Union for the Mediterranean is an intergovernmental institution that brings together the European Union member states and 16 countries from the southern and eastern shores of the Mediterranean to promote dialogue and cooperation. Its permanent headquarters are at the Palace of Pedralbes in Barcelona.
One of Barcelona's summer festivals may not be able to go ahead this year as Concert Studio
claim they still do not have a license granted to hold the event despite the previous Catalan government signing a letter in 2019 allowing them to schedule shows for five years
responsible for managing the Jardins de Pedralbes venue
confirms their interest in the event taking place but only if Concert Studio wins a public tender
expected to be announced by the end of March.
This new administrative procedure is set to enter into force because a second company is interested in organizing a music festival in the Jardins de Pedralbes area of Barcelona.
But, for Concert Studio, the letter signed during former Catalan president Quim Torra's mandate by the presidency secretary-general confirms they can manage the festival until 2023.
"The agreement is written down, but [the government] does not want to comply with it," Martín Pérez, director of the festival, told the Catalan News Agency (ACN). He believes that the Catalan executive "does not want for the show to take place," and even if they win the public tender, it will be already too late for them.
"We usually work with a deadline of 10 to 12 months, but they want to have everything ready in two months. This shows that they are not interested in the festival going ahead," he concluded.
As the license is still not granted, Concert Studio believes the vast majority of international performers will have to be pulled off the lineup, including Bob Dylan, Norah Jones, Madness, Blondie, The Corrs, Lang Lang, Cat Stevens, Earth Wind & Fire, Rod Steward, and Sting.
This festival usually takes place across June and July in a cozy setting surrounded by nature, with a small-scale audience compared to what national and international artists performing are used to. Around 1,200 spectators are lucky to get a unique experience in a site that does not feel like being in Diagonal avenue, one of Barcelona's main central roads, adjacent to the site.
The Catalan cabinet believes Barcelona's Pedralbes Festival will go ahead, but the public tender needs to take place first.
The venue where the event is organized is owned by the city council but managed by the government. However, the license did not allow for music festivals to happen, a restriction changed in November.
Officials are currently working "as fast as possible," taking into account "economic and quality criteria" but also "transparency, unanimity, and general interest," sources confirmed to ACN.
First published: November 21, 2023 12:33 PM
A light show with more than twenty installations that reveal the "unknown world of mushrooms" has opened in the Torre Girona gardens in the Pedralbes neighborhood of Barcelona.
'Origin' runs until January 21, with organizers saying it offers "a luminous experience in which you will discover one of the earliest known life forms on Earth" via light tunnels, projection mapping, glowing figures and other lighting effects.
'Origin' is the latest 'Natura Encesa' (Nature Aglow) project. The first show went on display in Madrid in 2020 before being installed in the Pedralbes gardens in Barcelona.
Visitors will "feel like Alice in Wonderland" when they walk through the display, said Iñaki Fernández, director LetsGo, the production company behind the show.
Although Spanish energy and petrochemical company Repsol is the principal sponsor, the installation is powered by "renewable energy," Fernández said.
A group of around fifty demonstrators gathered outside the show on Monday evening, claiming the installations compromise the biodiversity of the gardens.
The show "has already, before starting, caused serious damage to the flora and fauna of the area, which compromises its biodiversity indefinitely," the protesters argued, adding that the installations "produce light and sound pollution that seriously disturbs the life of the fauna in the park."
The director of LetsGo said that he were saddened by this attitude and insisted that they have complied with all requirements.
"I'm sorry that [protestors] think this about us, and I hope that little by little they will realize that 'Natura Encesa' is not bad for the park," Fernández concluded.
'Origin' is open at the Torre Girona gardens in Pedralbes, Barcelona from Monday to Sunday from 6 pm to 10:45 pm.
General tickets for adults cost €16.50, with family discounts available. It runs until January 21, 2024.
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Spain is one of Formula 1’s most storied Grands Prix
having first been held in 1951 – with five different venues having played host to the event
Ahead of this weekend’s race at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
here’s a brief history of all five Spanish Grand Prix venues
This Barcelona street circuit held the Spanish Grand Prix twice
as the last race of the 1951 and 1954 World Championships – Juan Manuel Fangio having won the former before Mike Hawthorn triumphed in the latter
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This rapid but lengthy 3.9-mile circuit comprised six corners and a whopping 1.2-mile-long straight
the most competitive cars taking just over 2m 20s to complete a race lap
Running along part of the massive Avenida Diagonal
the circuit cut past the former Pedralbes royal palace and then the Parc de Cervantes – around which the Turn 1 hairpin looped
After the deadly 1955 Le Mans 24 Hours disaster
this circuit ceased to exist – and Spain would have to wait more than a decade for its next World Championship Grand Prix…
Fans line Pedralbes in 1954 as Hans Hermann shoots by in a Mercedes W196
North of Madrid sits Jarama, this winding permanent circuit having opened in 1967. Designed by John Hugenholtz (other works including Suzuka, Zolder, Nivelles and Zandvoort) Jarama had 16 corners and clocked in at just over two miles when it hosted F1 rounds
The twisting nature of this circuit wasn’t the only challenge; drivers had to deal with banked corners and elevation changes throughout
Graham Hill won the first Jarama-held Spanish GP from sixth in his Lotus 49 on the way to the title
Jackie Stewart – in a 1970 Spanish GP marred by a fiery crash – and Emerson Fittipaldi winning the next two iterations
Given this circuit’s tight layout, it was perhaps inevitable that the next four Grands Prix would be won from pole position: Niki Lauda (1974 for his maiden win)
James Hunt (1976) then Mario Andretti (1977-78) winning out before Patrick Depailler bucked the trend… from P2 on the grid
Gilles Villeneuve produced a classic in 1981 to become the last F1 winner at Jarama, achieving his triumph from seventh on the grid – that drive regarded as one of the best ever
Gilles Villeneuve wins the 1981 Spanish Grand Prix
This stunning circuit surrounding Barcelona’s beautiful Montjuic Park shared hosting duties with Madrid’s Jarama – until a fatal 1975 Spanish Grand Prix
Half high-speed challenge, half low-speed thriller, Montjuic is often touted as one of F1’s greatest former venues. Now a 2.4-mile road winding past parks, museums and the Olympic Park, the site will always be an emblem of triumph (Lella Lombardi having become the first woman to score F1 points there) and tragedy
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Jackie Stewart’s wins in 1969 and ’71 were followed by Fittipaldi’s 1973 win
but drivers would voice concerns over safety throughout
those concerns were realised when Rolf Stommelen’s car flew into a crowd and killed four people – injuring the driver as well
Jochen Rindt leads the field in the 1969 Spanish Grand Prix
big wings threatening to trim the trees around Montjuic Park
Perhaps best known for the title-deciding 1997 European Grand Prix in which Michael Schumacher collided with Jacques Villeneuve
Jerez also hosted a quintet of Spanish Grands Prix after construction was completed in 1985
Of those races on the clockwise circuit that consisted of 13 corners, Ayrton Senna won the nailbiting 1986 debut by 0.014s and the 1989 race; Nigel Mansell won in 1987; and Alain Prost in 1988 and ’90 – Martin Donnelly suffering horrific injuries in qualifying for the final Spanish GP at Jerez
Formula 1 did return to Jerez after the 1997 European Grand Prix for more than 80 pre- and in-season test days between 1999 and 2015
Ayrton Senna wins the 1986 Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez
Only three F1 circuits on the 2022 calendar – Monza
Hungaroring and Silverstone – have hosted more consecutive Grands Prix than the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
Pastor Maldonado producing a shock win for Williams six years later – before Alonso took his final victory to date in 2013
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And, of course, Max Verstappen opened his account here in 2016
With a mix of medium and high-speed corners
Barcelona’s 2.9-mile venue is also seen as a valuable testing ground – and has hosted more than 120 days of testing from 1999 to the present
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where hundreds of travelers waited to touch the hand of the revered Black Madonna
I’d hoped to miss out on crowds by traveling in early December
but that wasn’t the case—with one exception
During an hour and a half at Pedralbes Monastery
located in a leafy residential area just a 15-minute subway ride from the center of the city
I wandered through the world’s largest Gothic cloister
peered into small cells where nuns once embroidered and prayed
and marveled over a chapel adorned with colorful 14th-century frescoes
I had this serene spot almost entirely to myself
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Known in Catalan as Reial Monestir de Santa Maria de Pedralbes
the monastery was founded in 1327 by Queen Elisenda de Montcada as a home for the Poor Clare Sisters
While the sisters lived lives of quiet contemplation
they also accumulated a surprising number of religious treasures
from altarpieces and alabaster sculptures to gold and silver chalices
richly illustrated choir books.) Many of these artifacts are on display under the vaulted ceiling of what was once the nuns’ dormitory
you’ll see the sepulcher of Queen Elisenda
the refectory where the nuns took their meals
the abbey room (the oldest part of the building)
where I loved the colorful tiles added in the 19th century
It’s easy to imagine what life may have been like here
especially when you stand in the center of the cloister with its trees
It’s a perfect place for quiet contemplation—and a balm to anyone seeking to escape the crowds at Barcelona’s top tourist spots
To reach the monastery, you can take the FGC train (which connects easily to the Metro) from Placa Catalunya to the Reina Elisenda station, a 10- to 15-minute walk from Pedralbes. Barcelona’s hop-on, hop-off bus and several public buses also run out to the monastery
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Editor’s note: This story was originally published in 2017
It has been updated to reflect the most current information
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Vita Group has confirmed the sale of two PBSA properties in Barcelona to a fund managed by Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing (MSREI), as reported previously by PropertyEU
Vita Student Pedralbes was Vita Group's first venture outside the UK
The property consists of 274 studios located near business schools like IESE and ESADE and offers amenities such as rooftop gardens
Vita Student Poblenou opened in September 2023 in Barcelona's 22@ district
Vita Student will continue to manage both residences on behalf of MSREI
CIO for Vita Group said: ‘Spain and specifically Barcelona have enjoyed significant student growth over the last decade
attracting top talent from around the world to study at their leading institutions
Vita Student Pedralbes and Poblenou are perfectly placed to service Barcelona’s active market and the businesses’ performance since opening our first scheme in 2022 is testament to this.’
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The Pedralbes Gardens in Barcelona have been transformed into a forest of light for the Christmas season.
Inaugurated on Tuesday, the lighting installation in the park, titled 'Natura encesa', reinvents Christmas lights to become a new immersive experience this holiday season.
A million LED lights stretching more than a kilometer of wiring now decorate the city gardens forming different shapes such as flowers, schools of fish, vultures, storks, and more.
The figures light up to represent different life forms on the planet as well as the four elements of air, water, earth and fire.
The artistic lumination is also aimed at acting as an “environmental critique,” pushing for more protection of biodiversity and the conservation of natural space, as explained by Iñaki Fernández, producer of the light show, at the inauguration.
Following past successes in the other Spanish cities of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Madrid, the installation has landed in Barcelona with a special lens pointed at 'Life'. It proposes a route through the gardens to immerse yourself in the four elements of the earth.
'Natura encesa' is a show appropriate for all ages and can be visited every day from 6pm to 10pm until 9 January.
The organization highlighted the "wonderful" reception it has received from the public, as 50,000 tickets had already been sold before opening.
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The hotel group signed a long term agreement with the luxury property’s owner and key investor, Tyrus Capital, and will rebrand it as Miranda de Pedralbes
will be operated under the luxury Gran Meliá brand
with Meliá also tasked with managing the Palau de Congressos de Catalunya congress centre attached to it
After having been closed since the suspension of its operations in 2020
the property will now be repurposed into a quality resort-destination
The new Gran Meliá hotel will enhance the unity of the hotel spaces
its Romantic Gardens and the old Torre Melina
The planned renovation is intended to raise the hotel and the customer experience to the recognised standards of the group’s luxury brand
This will include a rooftop area with city views
By leveraging the swimming pool and garden area
the hotel will also offer an urban ‘pool club’
Other additions will be a signature restaurant and a signature spa
The CEO of Meliá, Gabriel Escarrer
believes that the hotel will have everything to become the best urban resort in Barcelona
He detailed that Meliá Hotels International aims to create a “hotel-destination” for leisure and business travellers and conference delegates who wish to enjoy their stay to the full in an urban oasis overlooking the city
He added: “We are very satisfied with the agreement reached with Tyrus Capital
with whom we have had a close relationship and strong ties for many years
We would also like to thank Barcelona City Council for their support in recovering a key tourism asset for the city which
under our expert management and with the prestige that comes with the Gran Meliá brand
will continue to contribute to the creation of social and economic value for the destination.”
Tyrus’ CEO Tony Chedraoui stated: “We are really excited to start this new journey with Meliá Hotels International
with whom Tyrus has had a longstanding relationship for more than a decade
and we are confident that the re-opening of this hotel will be a success story that will revive this iconic asset in Barcelona
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The Monestir de Pedralbes celebrates summer with 'L'hora màgica'
when the cloister opens to the public for free on Tuesday and Friday evenings from 6pm to 9pm
the monastery was founded in 1326 by the widowed Queen Elisenda de Montcada
and nearly since its beginnings until 1983 it was inhabited by the Poor Clare order of nuns
The architecture of the space revolves around the cloister
which is considered one of the biggest and most harmonious examples of Gothic architecture in the world
This was where the nuns would walk and meditate
contemplating nature; the medicinal garden is an elaborate re-creation based on ancient texts
adorned with elements of nature and heraldic shields of the royal house and the Montcada family
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Vita Student Pedralbes and Vita Student Poblenou will still be managed by Vita on behalf of Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing (MSREI)
Student accommodation provider Vita Group has completed the sale of two Vita Student residences in Barcelona
totalling 624 purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) beds to a fund managed by MSREI
Vita Student Pedralbes was the company’s first development outside of the UK
The building includes 274 studio apartments set within the university district of Barcelona
Barcelona’s esteemed business schools – IESE and ESADE – are both within a short walk away
with Universitat de Barcelona and Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya also within easy reach
“We’re delighted to complete this transaction
Spain and specifically Barcelona have enjoyed significant student growth over the last decade
Vita Student Pedralbes and Poblenou are perfectly placed to service Barcelona’s active market and the businesses’ performance since opening our first scheme in 2022 is testament to this.”
Vita Student Poblenou is situated in Barcelona’s vibrant 22@ district
close to the city and its renowned nightlife culture
a rooftop pool with views out to the sea and the city’s landmarks
co-working spaces and private dining rooms
As well as being conveniently placed nearby 22@s vibrant leisure offering and being within walking distance of the beach
Vita Student Poblenou is ideal for those studying at EADA
Vita Student will continue to operate the buildings on behalf of MSREI
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which has been designed to help students get ahead in their studies with everything from inspiring talks delivered by titans of industry to CV writing workshops
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Video: Vita Student Pedralbes purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Barcelona
which will also feature as a site tour during The Class Foundation Conference
Student accommodation provider Vita Student opened the doors to its first residence in Spain
Vita Group’s Chief Investment Officer and orchestrator of the company’s expansion into Europe
Vita Student’s lead interior designer on the project
an architect from the prestigious Barcelonian studio BatlleRoig take you on a guided tour of the scheme in the video below
This scheme is the first of two Vita Student buildings to open in Barcelona
Its unique sage green building became popular amongst Esade and IESE students
The scheme was fully occupied within in the first couple of weeks of opening
Vita Student Pedralbes will also feature as a site tour as part of The Class Foundation 2023 Conference taking place in November this year.
She holds a Degree in Art History (University of Barcelona) and Journalism (Pompeu Fabra University).
The 3D digital space allows visitors to explore each and every one of the construction phases of the monastery grounds
© Reial Monestir de Santa Maria de Pedralbes
Set-cents anys d’una història en femení [Behind the Monastery Walls
Seven Hundred Years of a Female History] allows us to explore the building’s periods of construction of the Royal Monastery of Santa Maria de Pedralbes
through 3D reproductions from the 14th century to the present day
while unravelling all the secrets of how the Poor Clare nuns lived
Recipes for chicken with coriander and ginger; home remedies made with the cloister’s medicinal herbs; passageways to communicate with the outside world; maps
wills and documents from each period… We can now learn all about the monastery of Pedralbes and the women who lived there
Set-cents anys d’una història en femení is a long-term exhibition mounted in the monastery’s infirmary
but it is also a 3D digital space to gain an insight into each and every one of the construction phases of the monastic complex
as well as the documentary texts and photographs that have been preserved
you can play a simple online educational video game that takes you on a tour of various rooms
the Royal Monastery of Santa Maria de Pedralbes has undergone several architectural transformations corresponding to different artistic trends
Its main attractions for visitors include a unique Gothic church and stained-glass windows
a chapel decorated by the painter Jaume Ferrer Bassa and a spectacular three-storey cloister
How did the first nuns in the 14th century live
What conflicts did the female abbesses have with the royal power and how did this affect monastic life
Thanks to the tremendous efforts put into rigorous documentation
the exhibition offers a truly immersive experience in the 15th-century monastery
we can step inside the great images that allow us to see what the cloister garden was like and how the gilding of the chapel of Sant Miquel shimmered while it was adorned with frescoes
it has been included so that visitors can enjoy a veritable jewel created by Ferrer Bassa
We can also recreate the atmosphere of the kitchen and the infirmary
The long-term exhibition has been set up in the infirmary
such as an altar frontal and the Tapís de Mallorca ceramic panel
it exhibits furniture that provides an insight into the monastery’s day-to-day life: a 15th-16th-century lectern for singing and storing sheet music
a trunk with a 19th-century camp bed designed for travel purposes
and a 16th-century box-bed that was used for both sleeping in and storing bedding
One of the fundamental pieces is the queen’s wardrobe
one of the few remains preserved from the time of Elisenda de Montcada
with Gothic-shaped openings to provide ventilation
The exhibition is accompanied by an audiovisual that clearly illustrates the power that the female abbesses of Pedralbes held in the Middle Ages and the early Modern Age
The conflicts between lineages are brought to life in the story of Violant de Montcada
who explains her dismissal by Ferdinand the Catholic and her intrepid seven-year journey to get the Pope of Rome to receive her in person and reinstate her to her post
a wonderful story of female empowerment that is sure to be a hit on the big screen
And a note to visitors: this is the room where you will find the 3D glasses; it would be a shame to leave without trying them out
We can see the virtual recreation of the monastery from the 15th century to the present day
so that we can retrace each period of construction and its most salient features
as well as the community’s most noteworthy history
The exhibition starts with the origins (14th century)
such as the monastery’s founding charter and a detailed description of the Gothic stained-glass windows
which are just as impressive as those of the Sainte-Chapelle in Paris
We discover that the infirmary distilled rose water
so widely used in the Middle Ages; and we see how the spectacular dormitory with its diaphragm arches and wooden ceiling evolved from an empty nave to the construction of small rooms
The cloister of Pedralbes is one of the largest in medieval Europe
We can see in detail how it was built in several phases
The most entertaining anecdote about life in the monastery in the 15th century is provided by the educational game with the same title as the exhibition (https://www.monestirpedralbes.barcelona/rereelsmurs/en/accio)
courageous and determined lay nun Alemanda de Cànovas as our avatar or character to play
a lively and inquisitive eight-year-old servant
With them we can stroll through the cloister
try our hand at fresco painting in the chapel of Sant Miquel
cure the sick in the infirmary with remedies prepared using medicinal plants from the garden and prepare a chicken casserole in the kitchen
Reial Monestir de Santa Maria de Pedralbes
www.monestirpedralbes.barcelona/rereelsmurs
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MSREI acquires Vita Student Pedralbes and Vita Student Poblenou in Barcelona
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Vita Group invests in European expansion programme with its first building - Vita Student Pedralbes - in Barcelona set to open in September
Renowned for delivering some of the biggest regeneration projects in purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA)
Vita Group announces it will invest €350m in its European expansion programme
The Group is preparing to launch its first scheme outside of the UK – Vita Student Pedralbes in Barcelona which is expected to open in September 2022
Vita Student Pedralbes is the Group’s first residence to open in Europe
The PBSA scheme has been designed by prestigious architectural firm Batlle I Roig
The design-led building will deliver 274 student beds and will create a thriving community thanks to its amenities
which include private study and dining rooms
Vita Student Poblenou – the Group’s second PBSA scheme in Spain – will bring a further 349 student beds to Barcelona
opening in the 22@district – another of the city’s student hotspots
Vita Group will directly employ over 50 new jobs in Barcelona
with total investment into the European expansion set to exceed €350m
The business is expected to indirectly contribute to circa 750 jobs throughout Spain
with the ambition of creating more beds to meet Barcelona’s growing demand for PBSA and ease existing pressures on the city’s housing stock.
In January 2022, Vita Group also opened its first offices in Barcelona as the business looks ahead at new opportunities both in Barcelona and across Spain
“It’s incredibly exciting to take the Vita Student brand into Europe and we’re confident that Barcelona will make the perfect host city thanks to its superb reputation for outstanding higher education on the international stage
Over the last three years we’ve been working tirelessly to create a proposition which truly reflects the brand in a new territory and we’re sure that Pedralbes and Poblenou will do just that for us in Spain.”
Vita Student currently has 22 schemes in operation across the UK including sites in London
Vita Student goes above and beyond with its student centric experience which includes a roster of events bringing residents together – which supports supporting mental health
along with inspiring talks from industry leaders to support academic progression
“With a fantastic reputation for higher education
attracting over 40,000 students from all over the world each year and a student population which exceeds 210,000
Barcelona is the perfect place to start our European expansion programme
Vita Student Pedralbes will showcase our deep understanding of how to create and operate outstanding student accommodation which responds to its residents.”
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The European Heritage Hub recognises the garden as one of the ten best practices in cultural heritage in the European Union
The pilot project by the European Union was conceived to help drive the transition to a sustainable
and highlights projects that contribute to the digital
In this context, the medieval garden at the Monestir de Pedralbes, a walled area of nearly 3,000 square metres of cultivation space by the southern façade, has been recognised by the European Heritage Hub
The museum at the monastery started a project in 2017 to regain the original use of this space
to reconstruct an allotment with four plots
just as it would have been in medieval times
The little vegetable garden is used to grow crops typical in medieval Europe
and even to experiment with cultivation techniques from the time
acting as a space for learning and environmental culture
The monastery offers guided tours and activities, some of which enable people to discover the workings of the medieval garden. You can find these on the monastery website
Founded 25 years ago by writers/producers Nicolas Reyes and Tonino Baliarda and now perhaps the most recognised French musical group of all time
the Gipsy Kings are back with their ninth studio album and first release in six years
'Savor Flamenco’ marks the first time they've written and produced all the material themselves
It's also been released on a new label for the band: Knitting Factory Records
Their Friday concert is part of the Jardins de Pedralbes festival that lasts throughout the summer
was the first host to the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix
the single-seaters already raced along the streets of the quarter of Pedralbes at 300 km/h
More than 6,000 km in length and legendary winners such as Juan Manuel Fangio turn this urban circuit into a milestone in the history of motor sport in our country
Pedralbes Club gives access to a Suite located on the first floor of the Main Grandstand
the most emblematic grandstand of Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
It is the perfect place to watch the starting grid
you will be able to enjoy the atmosphere in the Fan Zone area
with the official products of teams and drivers
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The Les Nits de Barcelona festival will be held for the first time in the gardens of the Palau de Pedralbes from June 27 to July 26
The musical event will feature 30 concerts
including artists such as Natalia Lafourcade
The festival will be divided into two phases: the first
with 20 concerts until July 26 for 2,400 attendees in an auditorium located in front of the Palau
The programming of the first phase will include artists such as Sergi Carbonell
Natalia Lafourcade will open the nights at the auditorium with her new project
followed by Antonio Orozco on his “Mitad Antonio
Alizzz will present his new album “Boycott”
and David Bisbal will perform songs from his “I feel alive” tour
one of the most important Latin artists of the moment
a tribute band to the legendary British band Queen
The American Melody Gardot and the Spanish Ainhoa Arteta will also be present at the festival
The festival is the best opportunity to unite culture and music
It will be an unforgettable experience in a magical and privileged environment
such as the gardens of the Palau de Pedralbes
The festival has a wide and diverse program that covers different musical genres
The Les Nits de Barcelona festival will not only offer a variety of artists and musical genres
but will also have a focus on sustainability and the environment
According to the president of Grup Clipper’s
the festival will have a zero waste policy and different actions will be carried out to reduce its environmental impact
the festival will also feature a food court with different food and beverage options
Guiu stressed the importance of offering a complete experience to the public
Another highlight of the festival will be its focus on Barcelona’s culture and history
guided tours will be offered to the Palau de Pedralbes
one of the most emblematic buildings of the city
which is located in the gardens where the festival will take place
different cultural activities will take place
Urban Planning and Mobility Area is responsible for providing municipal services linked to the public areas and city services which make life easier for people who live and work in the city.
The City Council seeks to ensure a quality public space
a green and biodiverse city that is productive and resilient
a city committed to active and sustainable mobility with public involvement and commitment
Urban Planning and Mobility Area has different instruments as well as advisory and participatory bodies for effective involvement and collaboration in municipal projects with the general public
The Council sees to the smooth running of the city services
to ensure the daily wellbeing of the public and contribute towards the city's development
The first stage of work to recover the medieval vegetable garden at the Monastery of Pedralbes museum has now been completed
The walled area of nearly 3,000 square metres provided nuns with some of the vegetables
as well as medicinal herbs used by the community from the time the convent was founded in 1327 through until the end of the 20th century
The opening of this new museum space helps promote values and attitudes relating to the care of the environment
also providing a boost for culture through cooperative and inclusive work
The goal is to cultivate species characteristic of medieval Europe
leaving out those which arrived in Europe from America and the rest of the world after 1492
The project to regain the original use of this space began in 2017
the goal being to reconstruct a vegetable garden in four plots
just as it might have been in the Middle Ages
To get the best idea possible of what the medieval vegetable garden would have been like
a team was assembled with specialists from the field of history
environmental education and social services
who approached the project from different angles
The recovery of the vegetable garden from a historical perspective involved a thorough study to determine the species to be planted there
consulting medieval documents kept at the monastery itself and agricultural agreements from the time which set out the species and cultivation techniques during the Middle Ages
The garden includes native local species which are no longer planted or which are in danger of disappearing
Organic medieval agriculture techniques are being used in the vegetable garden
This type of agriculture is one of the cornerstones for what is currently described as eco-agriculture
which is complemented with contemporary science and tech knowledge
Archaeology work was carried out at the start of the project
allowing for five clear chronological stages to be established for the use of the space
the historical paths in the subsoil in the vegetable garden could be recovered
along with the traditional watering infrastructure
the design and the different museum elements of the space could be developed
the architecture and history of the monastery and the museum space
In the heart of the exclusive neighborhood of Pedralbes in Barcelona
a property that redefines the meaning of opulence and luxury is located
an architectural jewel built in 2020 and is on the market for almost €24.5 million
the Palacete is considered the most expensive property in Barcelona
The mansion has five floors and an area of 1,400 square meters
which can offer a level of luxury and comfort unparalleled in the city
From the moment you see this majestic residence
it is clear that you are in front of a somewhat exceptional construction
every corner of the house is designed for maximum comfort and elegance
But perhaps the most impressive feature of this property is its magnificent terrace on the third floor
which offers panoramic views of the city and the sea
With the possibility of installing a Jacuzzi or a swimming pool
this area is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the beauty of Barcelona
known for its atmosphere of luxury and exclusivity
is the perfect setting for this unique property
But this mansion is not the only real estate gem in the area; the Pearson Paradise Pedralbes
with one of its homes on sale for 21.4 million euros
other properties in the same neighborhood are available for equally impressive prices
Barcelona’s real estate market has witnessed record prices in recent years
with properties such as a duplex penthouse in the new luxury residential complex Mandarin Oriental Residences sold for €40 million earlier this year
These numbers demonstrate the sustained demand for exclusive properties in the city
where luxury and comfort combine to offer an incomparable lifestyle
The French mansion in Pedralbes represents the best of luxury real estate in Barcelona offering an exclusive and sophisticated lifestyle in one of the most prestigious neighborhoods of the city
this property is truly one-of-a-kind and offers its future owners an unparalleled living experience
In the hills of Barcelona’s exclusive Pedralbes neighbourhood
a new boutique development promises luxury city living on a grand scale
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Barcelona has long attracted some of the world’s best and brightest creative talent
Now offering much sought-after digital nomad visas
which give holders permission to work remotely for an initial period of 12 months (extendable to 48 months)
Barcelona and other cosmopolitan EU cities have found themselves increasingly attractive to Londoners in the wake of Brexit and with the rise of flexible working
The city has its fair share of wealthy international buyers and A-list locals
Singer Shakira owns a colossal white mansion at the top of Esplugues de Llobregatat
where she lived with former partner Gerard Piqué before moving to Miami in April
Footballer Lionel Messi has a home in the suburb of Castelldefels
a short drive from Camp Nou football stadium
Barcelona homebuyers searching for larger homes with private outdoor space tend to head for the upmarket district of Pedralbes — Messi’s old stomping ground
It is especially popular with wealthy families who send their children to the numerous private schools in the area
Homes in this leafy suburb north-west of Barcelona are a real mix of architectural styles
Catalan art nouveau and traditional architectural treasures sit alongside Seventies concrete blocks with apartments fetching upwards of €3 million (£2.6m)
According to Knight Frank’s latest prime international index
prime prices in Barcelona grew by seven per cent in 2022
Spain was also named in the agency’s Wealth Report 2023 as one of the top five overseas markets that ultra-high net-worth individuals are likely to invest in this year
“Investors in Spain typically make single investments of between €15 million (£12.8m) and €25 million (£21.4m) and target assets across Europe or further afield
sometimes for currency benefits,” said Humphrey White of Knight Frank
“The post-pandemic spending boom is still in full swing,” the report stated
Nowhere in Barcelona has this been more apparent than with a 7,000sq ft penthouse in the Mandarin Oriental residential complex on upmarket shopping avenue Passeig de Gràcia which sold for more than €40 million (£34.2m) earlier this year
A trio of ultra-luxe homes have gone on the market at Pearson Gardens in Pedralbes, the biggest of which — Villa Grande — is the undeniable showstopper and
is twice the size of the recording-breaking penthouse sold in Eixample
With a price tag of €21.5 million (£18.4m)
Villa Grande’s interiors have been created by award-winning Jaime Beriestain Studio and will be ready for a buyer to move into from next month
The development is the brainchild of Iniala Group founder and former Pedralbes resident Mark Weingard who asked architectural studio A-Cero to design and create three vast homes at Pearson Gardens which overlooks the city
“Pedralbes has always been the best area to live in Barcelona but there hasn’t been a really high-end development until now,” said Mr Weingard
“Joaquín Torres and Rafael Llamazares of A-Cero are masters of minimalism,” explained Mr Weingard
By keeping the different types of material to a minimum
natural materials and earthen colours really connect the homes to the botanical setting
The best view in the Villa Grande has been given to the master suite which takes up the top floor of the ceramic-clad five-storey home
Allocating an entire floor to a master suite is something Mr Weingard insisted on for all three properties – having done the same at his own homes in Malta and Thailand – adding two full bathrooms
two walk-in wardrobes and a private study in Villa Grande
“Having your own space is key,” said Mr Weingard
“Today’s luxury is about space; this is a really owner-centric house – with a master bedroom the size of some apartments.”
Other luxe provisions include a rooftop entertaining space
The exteriors of the other two villas are still in progress while the interiors will be left for buyers to customise
is the tallest home with its upper floors dedicated to entertaining; while the ultra-private Villa Botanica is for sale for €14 million (£12m) and will boast stunning gardens
Villa Grande has attracted offers from at least one British buyer so far and other potential owner-occupiers with football connections. Contact Pearson Gardens for more information
El Palace in upmarket Eixample is the ideal spot from which to explore the city – or search for that golden-ticket property
The hotel opened in 1919 and was originally intended to be the Ritz of Barcelona but César Ritz passed away the year before construction was completed
Behind a striking neo-classical façade is a traditional concierge and opulent lobby which leads to a glitzy bar adorned with huge chandeliers
A monochrome breakfast hall — El Jardín — has an alfresco ‘indoor garden’ vibe with chequerboard tiles
a feature stone fountain and plenty of greenery — glass doors at the far end lead to the outdoor terrace option
Located just a few steps from the renowned Passeig de Gràcia
the hotel is walking distance to some of the city’s most iconic attractions — and is a peaceful sanctuary to retreat to after navigating the busy streets of Barcelona
The hotel’s roof terrace with swimming pool is the undisputed gem and is now open for summer
L’Arròs is the hotel’s newest offering — a pop-up restaurant on the roof terrace — which offers a small menu of traditional rice dishes and can seat up to 16 guests
It’s open for lunch and dinner from Wednesday to Saturday
The full menu costs €75 (£64) per person with starters
a rice dish for two and a bottle of wine or cava included
a cavernous ballroom has been converted into Amar Barcelona restaurant
traditional columns and original flooring; pared with modern touches by way of navy walls and seating
Weighty rustic stone plates and gold cutlery make for a decadent combination
A set lunch menu, Amar at First Sight
costs from €55 and is available from Wednesdays to Saturdays
the six art suites are the undoubted stars of the 120-room hotel
Rolling Stones’s Ronnie Wood designed the music suite at the hotel which he called home while renovating his own apartment in Barcelona
The two-bedroom suite contains a 1900 Wurlitzer jukebox and some of the rocker’s own artwork
The one-bedroom sculpture suite is named after master painter
while the literature suite takes the name of author Carlos Ruiz Zafón
Artist Salvador Dalí was a frequent visitor to the hotel in the 1970s and once arranged for a taxidermised white horse to be delivered there to his wife
Rates start from €425 for a classic room with breakfast included, the art suites cost from €2,750. The hotel has a chauffeur service for airport transfers which can be arranged at additional cost. Book here
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Former Londoner and Barcelona resident of six years
recommended the hotel for a short city break
Bellamy-James, of digital travel platform Turneo
says her parents always choose the hotel when they visit from London
“It’s a bit of luxury in the centre of the city
They have stunning facilities and engaging events such as open-air cinema going on all year round.”
“My initial plan was to come on a short break for a fortnight
which turned into six years,” explained Bellamy-James
customer success lead at Turneo — a holiday experience booking site for hotels and travel brands
excitement and pace of life in Barcelona is hard to leave behind
restaurants and activities for leisure and for work,” added Bellamy-James
“You find dynamic start-ups here with many companies choosing Barcelona for their headquarters
or digital nomads like me setting up their home office
with so many international people and so many opportunities for networking
British citizens can only stay within the Schengen Area for 90 days in any one 180-day period
Two of the most popular visas allowing for longer stays are the Non-Lucrative Visa — for anyone not planning to work in Spain but with a bank balance of at least €29,000 (£25,000) and private healthcare cover — and the Golden Visa which is for those who spend a minimum of €500,000 (£428,000) on a property
Holders and immediate family members then become eligible for residency permits in Spain
Spain also introduced the Digital Nomad visa
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Finca Güell was yet another commission that Antoni Gaudí received from his patron Eusebi Güell
The project was to remodel the mansion originally designed by architect Joan Martorell and build an enclosing wall around it
just like gatehouses.Gaudí’s design was a wall with several doors
inspired by Asian styles with hints of Mudejar influences
thanks to its impressive dragon-shaped iron grille
After announcing her pregnancy on social media
all eyes have turned to the mansion where Dani Alves and Joana Sanz will raise their child
when it was confirmed that the footballer had been acquitted of the charge of assaulting a 23-year-old woman that was against him
A ruling that the Appeals Section of the High Court of Justice of Catalonia issued two years after the corresponding lawsuit was filed
Dani Alves Is Acquitted of the Assault Charge Against Him | Europa PressA piece of news that, as expected, has caused a great stir in our country
So much so that thousands of people have not hesitated to take sides for and against this judicial decision
However, a few days later, Dani Alves and Joana Sanz surprised everyone with an unexpected announcement: the arrival of their first child together
"I didn't want to share anything until it was more than evident," the model has assured through her Instagram profile
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Many are wondering what place the couple has chosen to raise their baby
Despite Sarrià and Pedralbes being two of the most exclusive areas of Barcelona, everything points to Dani Alves and Joana Sanz having opted for Esplugues de Llobregat
A municipality where the footballer bought an unbelievable mansion in 2010
the luxurious residence of Dani Alves and Joana Sanz is located in an exclusive development in Esplugues de Llobregat
We are looking at one of the most expensive and exclusive municipalities around Barcelona
The footballer acquired this property in 2010
Dani Alves and Joana Sanz will live in their luxurious mansion in Esplugues de Llobregat | en.e-noticies.cat
Dani Alves paid the impressive sum of five million euros for his mansion
An amount he was able to afford thanks to the fact that
According to the data that have come to light
this unbelievable house was built from scratch
fully adapting to the tastes and demands of the footballer and his ex-wife
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The property features several floors and spacious open areas
as well as multiple rooms and leisure areas
a garage with capacity for several vehicles
Joana Sanz continued living in this impressive mansion located in one of the most exclusive areas of Barcelona
A luxurious residence where she found refuge during this difficult episode of her life