📍 Catalan Culture Series

Exploring Barcelona’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites (Feb – June 2025)

🎯 Goal: Visit all 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Barcelona, making use of free entry days & public holidays.

🗓️ Event Schedule

1️⃣ March 3 (Sunday) – First Sunday of the Month

📍 Site: Palau Güell (Free first Sundays with pre-reserved ticket)
🕒 Time: Afternoon visit
🎟 Cost: Free
✨ Why? Gaudí’s early masterpiece in El Raval, perfect for kicking off the series!

2️⃣ March 16 (Sunday) – Special Concert Event

📍 Site: Palau de la Música Catalana
🎶 Concert: JOSB - Beethoven and Elgar
🕒 Time: 20:00 (8:00 PM)
🎟 Cost: Tickets required (purchase in advance)
✨ Why? A world-class performance in one of Barcelona’s most beautiful concert halls.

3️⃣ April 6 (Sunday) – First Sunday of the Month

📍 Site: Hospital de Sant Pau (Free entry after 3:00 PM, check confirmation)
🕒 Time: Afternoon visit
🎟 Cost: Free
✨ Why? An Art Nouveau architectural wonder and one of Barcelona’s most underrated gems.

4️⃣ April 18 (Friday) – Good Friday (Public Holiday)

📍 Site: Casa Batlló (Check for possible discounts or group rates)
🕒 Time: Morning or afternoon visit
🎟 Cost: TBD (Discounted tickets may apply)
✨ Why? One of Gaudí’s most colorful and imaginative architectural designs, featuring his signature mosaic work.

5️⃣ May 1 (Thursday) – Labour Day (Public Holiday)

📍 Site: Park Güell (Free entry in general areas; tickets required for Monumental Zone)
🕒 Time: Morning visit
🎟 Cost: Partially free (Monumental Zone requires tickets)
✨ Why? A whimsical, fairytale-like park designed by Gaudí, offering incredible city views.

6️⃣ May 18 (Sunday) – International Museum Day

📍 Site: Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya (MNAC) (Free entry all day for Museum Day!)
🕒 Time: Afternoon visit
🎟 Cost: Free
✨ Why? Not a UNESCO site, but one of the most important museums in Barcelona, perfect for cultural immersion!

7️⃣ June 1 (Sunday) – First Sunday of the Month

📍 Site: Casa Milà (La Pedrera) (Check for free entry or discounts)
🕒 Time: Afternoon visit
🎟 Cost: TBD
✨ Why? An architectural marvel, featuring Gaudí’s organic, flowing designs and an iconic rooftop terrace.

8️⃣ June 24 (Tuesday) – St. John’s Day (Public Holiday)

📍 Site: Sagrada Familia (Check for any free entry options for residents/students)
🕒 Time: Afternoon visit
🎟 Cost: TBD (Discounts or group tickets may apply)
✨ Why? Gaudí’s ultimate masterpiece, and a perfect grand finale for the series!

🚀 Let’s explore Barcelona’s cultural treasures together!