LifStylbcn

"Enjoyment through fun, professionalism and innovation!!!"

Lifestyle Barcelona

Barcelona, Spain

About LifStylbcn

First Time Poster | Member since 8th Oct 09

Citizenship: Spain
About LifStylbcn:

Lifestyle Barcelona is part of the Lifestyle Experiences Group. We are one of the first truly dedicated experiences companies in Barcelona and specialise in providing unique, once in a lifetime experiences outside what you would normally have on a trip to this jewel of a city.

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Our commitment is enjoyment through innovation, creativity and professionalism. We are continually researching the city looking for fun-packed, adrenaline-filled and luxurious experiences for you to enjoy on your visit.

Favourite places:

Barcelona, Sevilla

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Latest Blog Entry

La Mercé, Barcelona 2009

Posted by LifStylbcn | 8th October 2009

It all began in the 17th century when the plague of locust’s attacked Barcelona and the city prayed to the Virgin of La Mercé to help. And so when she conquered the plague the people of Barcelona declared the Virgin as the patron saint of the city.

Since 1871 the people of Barcelona celebrate the end of the summer at the 4 day lasting festival called la Mercé. Every year during these days, there are more than 600 events planned combining theater, circus, dance, music, traditional and sport shows. The city is buzzing with bands playing a wide spectrum of music in most of the major squares around the downtown area.

This year would be my first time experiencing the festival and I was very curious. The festival started on Wednesday September 23rd and I was aware of la Mercé and the activities they have for this festival. As I was watching a movie at my place in Sagrada Familia I heard the unmistakable ‘boom – boom’ of salutes being shot. The sounds only lasted for 15 minutes or so

Continued | La Mercé, Barcelona 2009