Designed to complement students’ classwork, the cultural enrichment portion of our programs includes daily activities and outings to ensure that Barcelona is made accessible, and that our students enjoy a truly memorable experience. Whether exploring the Roman ruins in the Barri Gòtic, or attending a classical music concert in the glorious Palau de Musica Catalunya, students always have a range of stimulating activities available to them. Our program is timed so that students have the opportunity to participate in the Barcelona Grec Festival, which features theater, dance, and music performances throughout the entire city every night.
One of the highlights of the city is a stroll down las Ramblas, the most famous street in Barcelona. Stretching from the Plaza de Cataluña to the Statue of Christopher Columbus, las Ramblas is a kaleidoscope of flower and animal stalls, merchants selling crafts and trinkets, outdoor cafés, and artists and performers. With the constant atmosphere of a carnival, it is an irresistible gathering place, alive with the excitement of this cosmopolitan city.
One cannot take in the splendor of Barcelona’s rich culture without noting the wondrous architecture, especially that of the city’s most revered son, Antoni Gaudí. The visionary’s otherworldly works form an intrinsic part of Barcelona’s identity. From the spires atop the majestic Sagrada Familia, to the organic shapes and formations that make up the Palau Güell, Casa Batlló, and La Perdrera, one cannot escape Gaudí’s prevalence, or his influence on the modernista movement.
Barcelona also boasts a vast collection of museums including the Picasso Museum, the Miró Foundation, the Museum of Contemporary Art of Barcelona, and the Catalan Museum of Archeology. The vast array of both ancient and modern presents unlimited opportunities for cultural enrichment and intellectual adventure.
