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Pritzker Prize-winning trio create a “culinary amusement park”

Pritzker Prize-winning trio create a “culinary amusement park”

Chef Albert Adrià is a pioneer in the field of molecular gastronomy, an unconventional culinary style that blends traditional cooking

Trade, decentralised governance and democracy: the ancient Greek legacy

Trade, decentralised governance and democracy: the ancient Greek legacy

There are two major geo-historical factors which shaped the development of the Catalan mindset, specifically its European outlook and its

Architecture in constant evolution

Architecture in constant evolution

From the industrial revolution to today’s thriving start-up scene, Catalonia has long been a hotbed of innovation, science and new technologies. Nowhere

Alimentaria Food & Drink Show 16 – 19 April 2018

Alimentaria Food & Drink Show 16 – 19 April 2018

16 – 19 April 2018 Alimentaria is the leading trade show for food, drinks and gastronomy in both Spain and

Baroque realism in one of its maximum expressions

Baroque realism in one of its maximum expressions

The painter Francesc Ribalta’s strong and balanced drawings portrayed an unadorned reality. He abandoned the classicist mannerism and, with strong

Commitment brings breakthroughs in Cancer research and treatment

Commitment brings breakthroughs in Cancer research and treatment

It takes dedication and hard work to yield results that benefit humanity - qualities embedded in Catalan culture...

Traders and adventurers – the American venture

Traders and adventurers – the American venture

Catalans are increasingly uncomfortable with the Statue of Columbus, which has been an emblem of the city of Barcelona for

The Book of Sent Soví

The Book of Sent Soví

The Llibre de Sent Soví (Book of Sent Soví) is one of the oldest cookery manuscripts in the world and

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