Catalan Independence Tour - The Politics of Secession

4 h
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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: El Born Centre de Cultura i Memoria, Plaza Comercial 12, 08003 Barcelona Spain

We see a dedication to Catalan nationalism and culture.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Estacio de Franca, AV. Marques de l'Argentera, Barcelona Spain

Recognize an escape route for exiles to France during the Fascist Uprising in Barcelona.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Parc de la Ciutadella, Passeig de Picasso, 21, 08003 Barcelona Spain

We see a statue of a Catalan military legend, then visit the Catalan parliament and discuss the 2017 'illegal' referendum.

Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: Arc de Triomf, Passeig Lluis Companys, 08003 Barcelona Spain

We see an 'alternative' Arch of Triumph and we discuss the emergenge of Barcelona as an industrial powerhouse in the 1880s.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Monument a Rafael Casanoves, Plaza Catalunya s/n0, 08370 Calella Spain

We pass by a monument to a valient war hero who defended Catalonia from Spanish attack in the early 1700s.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Palau de la Musica Catalana, Carrer Palau de la Musica, 4-6, 08003 Barcelona Spain

While passing through el Born, we visit this architectural gem wrought from red brick in the early 1900s.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Palau De La Generalitat De Catalunya, Placa de Sant Jaume, 4, 08002 Barcelona Spain

We finish at the upper chamber of Catalan Parliament, the sight of Spain flexing its federal muscle and invoking a constitutional ban on Catalan sovereignity in 2017.

Duration: 30 minutes

Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
80% Cultural
70% Original
30% Sport
20%