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The Gothic Quarter Fills with Aparadors artístics
Until 27th October, 35 shops in the Gothic Quarter will showcase artwork thanks to the third edition of Aparadors artístics. The campaign has been funded by the revenue from the Tourist Stay Tax (IEET).
Revamp to the Boqueria to retain the market’s unique character
Markets. The revamp to the market will guarantee the range of fresh produce options for local people in the Raval neighbourhood.
Increase in the municipal tourism surcharge to fund public services
Tourism. The municipal tourism surcharge will rise from 3.25 euros to 4 euros per person per night from 1 October.
Introducing the New Newsletter “Tourism and the City”
This communication channel, led by the Tourism Department, is issued monthly in three languages: Catalan, Spanish, and English.
Barcelona presents its 5G coverage improvements and its digital twin project at the RECI Congress
The Municipal Institute of Information Technology (IMI) recently took part in the Spanish Network of Smart Cities (RECI)’s 4th Smart City Congress.
Barcelona continues to promote sustainable tourism
This video focuses on social sustainability, specifically on accessibility and inclusion, and invites businesses to join the Commitment to Sustainable Tourism, certified by Biosphere.
Barcelona Begins Implementing a €4 Tourist Surcharge
This measure is part of the municipal tourism management strategy.
Citizen Science Day will focus on citizen participation in research projects
The Citizen Science Day offers a space for sharing and debating the practice of citizen science and its constant evolution.
Live music, popular culture, gastronomy and much more at Barcelona International Community Day
The city’s annual gathering of international talent is also an occasion to have fun, learn, and discover Barcelona. On offer there will be a standing display of giants and a batucada session, as well as a cookery workshop.
New government measure to manage tourism better
Tourism. New measures designed to improve the model and its compatibility with local residents, including an increase in the prices that tourist coaches pay to park in Barcelona.
Everything you need to settle, work and network in Barcelona at Barcelona International Community Day
The annual event for the city’s international talent will offer a full programme of activities designed to make settling in, career development and networking among community members easy.
Science to take centre stage in Barcelona for European Researchers' Night
During the week of 27 September, a whole host of activities will be taking place to celebrate the European Researchers' Night.