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The central topics of this edition are, on the one hand, the periodic table, on the occasion of the International Year of the Periodic Table of the Chemical Elements, and, on the other, different outstanding people in the respective fields of knowledge.

Barcelona Pensa is a festival promoted by the Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Barcelona and its purpose is the dissemination, approach and transmission of philosophy.

For the past few months, La Model is letting everyone walk through its recently renovated outdoor courtyard from Monday to Saturday from 10am to 7pm, but what impacts visitors the most is the inside, which can also be seen every week in a more limited timetable.

This year, Barcelona City Council and La Caixa are allocating a total of €900,000 to promote projects that revolve around two thematic areas: (1) ageing and quality of life, and (2) mobility and respect for and protection of the environment, as a way of contributing to the modernisation of the city of Barcelona.

The Festa Catalana is a regular show of popular culture and Catalan tradition that can be seen in the Gothic quarter, in order to show the wealth and vitality of popular and traditional Catalan culture to the visitors to the city.

Palau Guell will open its doors for free on the first Sunday of each month.

Fancy being able to read the paper in a peaceful spot, as well as having Wi-Fi access and being outdoors? That’s what’s on offer at the Jardins Rubió i Lluch, from Monday to Friday from 10am to 2pm and from 3pm to 6pm.

The metro line L9 South has already begun its functioning and connects three municipalities of the metropolitan area and two airport terminals.

eBiblio Catalunya is a service of the Public Reading System of Catalonia that makes possible the loan of digital content to all users with card of the Catalan public libraries.

The city council of Barcelona has promoted an initiative for you to enjoy more of the city and through which you can receive customized proposals on the agenda and the offer of Barcelona, local information and have discounts and free access to many facilities.