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La Noche de San Juan (St. John's Night)The night of San Juan is a Christian holiday of pagan origin with bonfires, fireworks and firecrackers. Although celebrated the night of 23rd to 24th of June, it is associated with the summer solstice (June 21) and pagan rites, with bonfires, sought to increase the power of the sun on its way to the winter solstice. The fire, in turn, was serving as a purifying function in people who watched it. If you see a fire, stop and look at it. Today we speak of verbena de San Juan more than the night of San Juan because the protagonist is the festival. For the occasion we have prepared the list of the verbenas and bonfires that are held in Ciutat Vella and the Eixample.

Liceu a la frescaLiceu a la fresca aims to spread music and opera to expand the operatic culture of the citizens. The bases of this social project of the Barcelona opera are the dissemination, demystification and accessibility to this musical genre.

The Magic FountainsFrom this week until October 31, the light, water and music show of the Magic Fountain of Montjuic will also be held on Wednesdays. A vibrant show that will provoke a pleasant sensation that you will take as a great memory of your trip. And if you live in Barcelona, how long have you not come to Montjuïc to see the fountains? And it's free.

Hotel Terraces WeekAn initiative of the Hotel Association of Barcelona so that all Barcelonians can enjoy the hotels, and specifically one of its most emblematic and ideal spaces for the pre-summer period: the terraces. The 8th edition of the Week of the terraces comes with 83 participating hotels (the largest number of all editions) that organize more than 270 free activities: live music, children's and family activities, cooking workshops and gourmet tapas, dancing, swimming synchronized, gastronomic tastings, tasting of wines and cocktails of Bodegas Familia Torres and many more activities that await you up there, on the terraces of the hotels.

Little cinephilesLittle cinephiles intends to be a school of small spectators, a date for all film-loving families who want to transmit this passion to their children. The films are grouped in monographic cycles around an author, a director or an animation studio, and new styles and animation techniques used throughout the world are announced.

Surely you have already heard about the new General Regulation of Data Protection ("GDPR"), which comes into force on May 25, 2018. To comply with the requirements of this new regulation, we remind you that the data we request for registration in the WeBarcelona newsletter is only the email and we only use it to send you the newsletter and we will never share it with third parties.

Gaudí Exhibition Center: Audio Guide + VR Glasses The Gaudí Exhibition Center uses RV "4D" technology to highlight the pioneering ideas of Gaudí in the most innovative way. Learn about the life and work of this genius and be amazed while a stereoscopic screen, surround sound and mobile seats show you how the power of nature inspired his incredible creations.

Casa Amatller + chocolate tastingThis unique building of Passeig de Gràcia was the residence of the chocolatier entrepeneur Antoni Amatller Costa (1851-1910), who traveled throughout Europe visiting chocolate factories and inherited the family business from his father and uncle before turning 25. Now, in addition to visiting the Casa Amatller you can taste its legendary chocolate at the end of your visit. A visit in which you will see dragons, knights and other mythical characters on the facade, and in which you can explore with the help of an audio guide the majestic doors of the stately bedrooms with allegorical sculptures, the dressing rooms and bathrooms, the dining room, the music room and a room next to the kitchen.

Dragon SeekersKiddy's World proposes a family adventure through Barcelona for children from 3 years. Something as interesting as following the trail of dragons and other elements of the architectural landscape hidden in the city. The itinerary starts at the Ramblas and ends at the Plaza Real, and is ideal to spend a fantastic morning with the little ones in a game similar to the treasure hunt, with a map, clues, compass, final reward and above all ... Too much fun!

Van Van - Gastronomad MarketVan Van is an itinerant gastronomic market consisting of a convoy of food trucks, offering a wide range of quality gastronomy. Van Van aspires to be an authentic popular festival, a party in which to enjoy the gastronomic culture in the public space. On Sunday the 29th there will be a special day of Van Van because the Lost&Found Market will also be celebrated.