In the heart of Catalonia, away from the vibrant city of Barcelona, there is a peaceful retreat of Montserrat. The highest point of the region is a hideout for a monastery as well as one of the best day-trip destinations just outside Barcelona.
BARCELONA
District of the month: Nou Barris
Nou Barris, or “nine neighbourhoods” in Catalan, is the most northern part of Barcelona. Obviously, the district originally consisted of nine neighbourhoods. Due to the development of the city, there are actually 13 of them now, and the district covers an area of 8.04 km2, but the original name still stands.
Fun Way to Learn – CosmoCaixa Museum
Whether you are a solo traveler, a couple in love or a family with kids of various ages, Barcelona is filled with activities for all. If finding a place where all of these crowds are welcome and love it sounds like a fairytale, visit CosmoCaixa and make the fairytale a reality.
Ready to Jazz It Up a Bit?
Attention jazz lovers! One of the most famous and important festivals of its’ kind in the world is here and as always, it will be nothing but the best! Yes, you got me, I am talking about the Voll-Damm International Jazz Festival. More powerful than ever, it is the perfect place and time to appreciate the widely recognized artists as well as for the new ones to emerge.