Stepping into the Gothic Quarter is akin to wandering around an elaborate and permanent corn maze. Yet instead of cornstalks and soft grass under foot you are treated to etched and painted walls, aqueducts, and cobble stone paths from history’s past. In order to get a real sense of the neighborhood, also known as el…
Living in Barcelona
A Stroll Down Las Ramblas
Las Ramblas is one of Barcelona’s top tourist destinations. Even though its a bit touristy, as an IESE student it should still be high on your list of the places to explore in the city. Chances are that you’ve already heard of Las Ramblas. It is a series of contiguous streets that stretches from Plaça…
Green Space in Barcelona: Parc de la Ciutadella
In Barcelona, cobblestones and narrow winding streets are always within arm’s reach. Green space, on the other hand, is a little more difficult to find. Parc de la Ciutadella is a large and centrally located park within the city that boasts grassy lawns and plenty of picnic areas. It is Barcelona’s equivalent of Central Park…