Hotel Medinaceli

Join us on a captivating walk through the Catalan capital and world-class city of Barcelona, where we take an unbiased look at both sides of Spain’s political divide: paving the way toward Catalan independence versus preserving Spanish unity. What lies behind these passionate cries when demonstrators shout “Visca Catalunya!” (Long live Catalonia!)? And how much support do they have, considering that Spain was both a former world empire and a fragmented nation of 44 million people speaking four different languages? We will examine the annexation of Catalonia by Spain and France during the War of 1714 and the ensuing cultural suppression ever since, most notoriously and most recently under the infamous fascist Spanish dictator Francisco Franco. We will explore what possible solutions may emerge from this stalemate. Trust our guide to take you on a captivating journey—not only politically, but also practically in terms of the city’s landscapes and aesthetics, as we enjoy an urban area that has not been oversaturated by conventional tourism.