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Barcelona Culture
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Spaniards are a jovial and warm bunch who love
to live, eat and drink. The people of Barcelona are no exception.
They are inviting and welcoming to tourists and are eager to
help foreigners. They are equally as artistic as they are friendly.
The city hosts many concerts and recitals and is well-known
for their avant-garde theater. |
Like the rest of Spain, Barcelona takes a long and leisurely break
in mid-afternoon, which is more commonly known as the siesta. Contrary
to popular belief, not everyone takes a nap. More so, it is a means
to rest and relax before dinner (and before the night picks up!).
Dining in Barcelona begins late in the evening and is never rushed.
It is common to linger over one’s meal for hours in preparation
of a festive night out. Bars and clubs go way into dawn, and you
are sure to find a hot-spot during any night of the week. About
two-thirds of population speaks a derivative of Castilian Spanish,
Catalan. Catalan is a Romance language that is closely connected
to both Spanish and French. However, Castilian Spanish is widely
understood and spoken.
More Information:
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