With its long history as a major port, there have always been many cultures passing through Barcelona at any given time, and it’s one of the most exciting places in the world today. The local culture is absolutely splendid, always seeming to manage a position that is entirely in touch with classical sensibilities, and also right on the cutting edge. It’s a fantastic place for history buffs, or anyone looking to see what’s in the future for art, fashion, and design. For tourist destinations, it’s always been on the top. Barcelona hotels are plentiful, and there’s something here for every taste and budget, and all of them have the highest sense of hospitality, offering a chance to visit the city from the lap of splendor.
It’s a pleasure to wake up in such surroundings that compliment the desire for old world luxury mixes with the very best of moderns tastes. Many hotels will also have world-class chefs that can prepare you some scrumptious meals, drawn from local culinary traditions and seasoned with the most advanced international cooking styles. There are also always plenty of restaurants to suit every budget, and the food in Barcelona is much like the culture, that is to say, magnificent. And very much at the forefront of popular culture along with classical and avant-garde culture.
U2 began their 360 Tour in Barcelona in the summer of 2009, to nearly 100,000 fans. In one spectacular moment, when they were getting ready to play their famous Angel of Harlem , Bono announced that they wrote it for Billie Holiday, but this night would dedicate it to Michael Jackson, who joined the ranks of rock and roll’s long list of those who are gone too soon. It was a remarkable moment, crossing cultures and countries in one deft dedication.