It’s one the symbols of our city, and one of the images most frequently sought by those who visit us. Park Güell has over a century of history and receives well over 4.5 million visitors a year.

Even so, this is space for city people. Barcelona de Serveis Municipals (BSM) has been regulating access to Park Güell since 2013, the goal being to preserve this iconic city site and to maintain it properly, in harmony with the use that local people and schools make of it.

Half a million Barcelona people used the local residents card to access the park in 2023 and nearly 160,000 people visited it as part of the Gaudir més programme. School visits practically doubled compared to the previous year.

At parkguell.barcelona you’ll find everything you need to plan your visit, as well as a detailed chronology of its construction, historical context and an extensive multimedia gallery. Come along and enjoy Park Güell, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984.

Last year was a crucial period for the .barcelona domain, with a large number of key events for the city. Active participation in the most important digital congresses, such as the E-Show, BizBarcelona and WordCamp, have further strengthened the commitment to the local digital sphere.

One of the most significant projects promoted by .barcelona was to help the city’s sports clubs and organisations go digital through the initiative elmeuclubesportiu.barcelona. The project has helped reduce the digital divide in this sector, at the same time introducing people to the domain and the values and benefits associated with it.

Collaboration with other domains such as .cat, .gal and .eus took centre stage in a working meeting on 8 June. The session was used to share plans and perspectives, establish ties and explore future internet trends.

On an international level, .barcelona shared its local digitalisation projects with the GeoTLD Group at the annual meeting in Cologne, contributing to common strategies on the NIS2 directive and co-marketing.

At the ICANN 78 Congress in Hamburg, the .barcelona domain strengthened its role in internet governance, demonstrating the city’s commitment to the decisions that make up global digital architecture.

At the end of the year, the launch of the new image for the .barcelona domain signalled a strategic move to consolidate the domain as an essential point of reference for projects linked to the city.

This year gets under way with a strong determination to keep building a reputation, through collaboration with registration companies, co-marketing initiatives and an

important presence at major events. The .barcelona domain is becoming a fundamental tool for driving the city towards the digital future.

Cities are responsible for 70% of the CO₂ emissions generated around the globe and are particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Yet while they’re part of the problem, they are also clearly essential in the solution.

Barcelona consumes 13.222 GWh a year, with renewable energies producing 1.229 GWh of this. This is a figure that needs to be increased significantly, which is why the city is working to build its own energy model based on the supply of 100% renewable energy, with zero emissions and democratically accessible to everybody.

The city thus continues its long-running fight against climate change, which since 2002 has seen it develop various planning measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase the generation of local renewable energy, improve energy efficiency and adapt to the expected impacts.You can find full information on the website energia.barcelona, where you can also check your energy rights  and access documents, advice and guides on improving energy savings.

Cities shine bright, with thousands of lights glittering in the streets, on trees and in houses. It’s the most magical moment of the year, when we whisper our wishes in the hope that they’ll be granted.

If yours is to gain an internet presence, it’s in your hands. It’s the .barcelona domain and it knows no linguistic or geographical frontiers, allowing you to use special characters and helping you to stand out on Google Maps.

Only thirty cities around the world have a gift like this in their sack, the star on top of the tree for innovative projects, local businesses and initiatives firmly rooted in the city, as well as those looking to get into the market in Barcelona.

If you already have a domain other than .barcelona, ask for it as a secondary option and multiply the possibilities of getting seen online. Remember to put it on your Christmas wish list!

Barcelona is known for its architecture, design and urban planning, among other things. The quintessential dissemination facility is the Museu del Disseny (DHub), a spectacular building which has just celebrated its ninth anniversary.

Its temporary exhibitions will be on display until early January and are devoted to the project Oh!Pera (by the Gran Teatre del Liceu), Catalan and Balearic architecture from recent years and the projects selected as the best of the year by FAD.

The DHub has also prepared various activities for children, linked to the current displays. Little ones can take part in the Christmas workshop ‘El Nadal a la butxaca’ and design a pouch they can keep their favourite gift in.

For those a little older, there’s a chance to create a trail of colour papers and Christmas designs, inspired by the prints by the women designers in the exhibition Here We Are! Women in Design. 1900-Today.

Last but not least, we also recommend you visit the museum’s permanent exhibitions, which are well worth it!

You’ll find full information and more activities at dissenyhub.barcelona. 

Founded by Queen Elisenda of Montcada in 1327, the Monastery of Pedralbes is one of the finest examples of Catalan Gothic architecture and monastic life in a cloistered community. It offers numerous activities delving into its 700-year history, reflecting its spaces or enabling visitors to enjoy time there with the family. You can find them at the monastery’s domain: monestirpedralbes.barcelona. 

Besides visits to the monumental site, every month visitors can attend one of the various guided tours by booking in advance on the website. These tours offer a chance to discover different aspects of the monastery: its architecture, the food its residents eat or the importance of water on the site.

With Christmas just around the corner, there are also many family activities linked to the festive season, such as a workshop on cyanotypes, another on advent crowns and another on Christmas sweets for little ones.  

Yet one of the main events at the monastery are undoubtedly the concerts, the centuries-old walls providing one of the finest settings. Tickets are now on sale for this year’s Christmas concert, with works by Händel, Scarlatti and Geminiani.You’ll find full information and more activities at monestirpedralbes.barcelona.