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A Little Bit of History… La Mercè – The Patron Saint of Barcelona What´s the origin of La Mercè? On the night of September 24th, 1218, the Virgin of Mercy appeared [...]
by Carter Harrington During my time in Barcelona, I have enjoyed spending time in various neighborhoods in the city and experiencing the culture and people in those distinct areas. My [...]
by Carter Harrington For Spring Term in Barcelona, the weather is just about perfect. The clouds are almost nonexistent and the temperature hovers around 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit during [...]
by Carter Harrington First Impressions An array of bright colors lit up the sky as mortar fireworks popped simultaneously. On the sandy beach below, a cool breeze blushed the cheeks [...]
by Carter Harrington The Sant Jordi Vibe A sea of red roses flooded Plaça Sant Jaume (Saint Jame’s Plaza). Every so often the crowd would shift, the violinist’s song would [...]
It's already week two for ALBA study abroad students, but to most it feels like we’ve been in Barcelona much longer. There is so much to do in this great [...]