Living in Barcelona for about 7 months I can surely say that Barcelona is a city of hundreds various faces. Designed to serve every need of tourists it combines the main commercial attractions without losing its origin and abundance of culture.
The “Festes de la Merce” is an amazingly interesting annual festival that is unique for Barcelona and takes place on September 24th. In those days the inhabitants of the capital of Catalonia
celebrate the day of their patron, the Virgin de la Merce.
The “Festes de la Merce” is an amazingly interesting annual festival that is unique for Barcelona and takes place on September 24th. In those days the inhabitants of the capital of Catalonia
celebrate the day of their patron, the Virgin de la Merce.
Many events from 22nd leading up to 24th are the result of their pride in their ancestry. They include the parade of the giants when a procession through the streets is made up for giant wooden figures as well as sport events, musical performances and fantastic firework. There is no better occasion to introduce oneself to Cava ... Catalonia's very own champagne!
One highlight are the human towers typical for Catalonia and the competition between the different groups of them. I would recommend you to go to “Placa de Sant Jaume” where the participants in traditional costumes (“castellers”) climb on top of each other until they can hold no more. Those human towers often reach a level of eight people!
To make sure you are not going to miss the main events go to the tourist information office above Plaza Catalunya (opposite Corte Inglés) and take a flyer so that you will know exactly where and when everything is taking place. This festival is a unique chance to discover Barcelona’s original side!
