Barcelona

When most people think of Barcelona, images of Gaudí's Sagrada Familia or Park Güell might spring to their mind. But tucked away in the Eixample district lies another architectural gem: the Sant Pau Recinte Modernista. This gorgeous complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a masterpiece of Catalan Modernisme and the largest Art Nouveau site.

Your Guide to Sant Pau Barcelona: Art Nouveau Architecture and History

Barcelona
5 min read
27/10/202428/10/2024

What if you are traveling through the beautiful Budapest and you have a sudden urge to admire some random fluffy felines? We present you the super cozy Cat Café Budapest. It’s not a secret that Fotostrasse loves cats, so when we heard about this place, we just needed to check it out.

Whiskers and Wanderlust: Discovering Europe’s Best Cat Travel Spots

Europe
4 min read
24/06/202327/02/2024

If you're a cat lover and happen to be in Barcelona, one of the must-see attractions is the Botero Cat. This iconic bronze sculpture has become a symbol of the city and the Raval neighborhood, where it currently resides at the end of the avenue.

The Chubby and Cute Botero Cat: A Symbol of Barcelona’s Vibrant Art Scene

Barcelona, Spain
3 min read
10/05/202319/12/2023

The Szczecin Philharmonic is the main reason why Szczecin appeared under my radar. The building is so magnificent and beautiful that it won numerous architectural awards when it was open to the public, back in 2014. One of these awards was the Architectural Design of the Year at Eurobuild Awards 2014.

Architectural Travel around Europe: Our Favorite Architecture around the Continent

Europe, Tips and Tricks
17 min read
07/12/202228/10/2024

Hiding in plain sight, in the middle of El Raval, there is a small wooden door that was once attached to the Provincial Home for Maternity and Foundlings of Barcelona. Nowadays, that small round door looks more like a decoration than anything else, but that is the infamous Barcelona's baby drop-off. And, when we were in Barcelona, we had to visit the location and take pictures of it.

Barcelona’s Baby Drop-off in El Raval

Barcelona
3 min read
17/07/201907/05/2024

Fotostrasse visits Barcelona for this week’s #52weeksofburgers challenge and meets the surprising Bacoa Burger. When we were looking for a beautiful place to eat burgers in the Catalan city we stumbled upon this burger chain that was super highly rated, nice looking and spread all around the city and that got our curiosity up and our tummies rumbling.

Bacoa Burger: Fantastic burgers in Barcelona

Barcelona, Restaurants
4 min read
02/05/2019