Historical events

When you walk through the Eixample today—those wide, grid-like streets full of life—it might seem natural, as if it had always been there. But the truth is that the birth of Eixample was a revolutionary process that transformed Barcelona forever. Today we’ll tell you how this neighborhood came about, who was its great promoter, and…

Today Barcelona is a city known worldwide for its art, architecture, and vibrant spirit. But there was a key moment that changed its history forever: the Universal Exposition of 1888. It was much more than a fair: it was an act of ambition, modernization, and pride. A “before and after” that left visible traces in…