{"id":22663,"date":"2018-09-20T08:08:57","date_gmt":"2018-09-20T07:08:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studandglobe.com\/barcelone-activites-culturelles\/"},"modified":"2026-06-15T11:25:07","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T10:25:07","slug":"cultural-barcelona-internship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studandglobe.com\/en\/blog\/cultural-barcelona-internship\/","title":{"rendered":"Cultural Barcelona: 8 experiences you absolutely must live during your internship"},"content":{"rendered":"<article style=\"line-height: 1.7; font-size: 16px;\">\n<h1 style=\"margin-bottom: 24px;\"><span style=\"color: #21a0a0;\">Cultural Barcelona: 8 experiences you absolutely must live during your internship<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Are you doing an <strong>internship in Barcelona<\/strong> or preparing your arrival, and wondering how to immerse yourself in the <strong>local culture<\/strong>?<\/p>\n<p>Good news: <strong>Barcelona<\/strong> is one of the most culturally rich cities in Europe.<\/p>\n<p>Gaud\u00ed, Picasso, Mir\u00f3, Dal\u00ed, <strong>street art<\/strong>, electronic music festivals, opera, open-air cinema\u2026 it has it all.<\/p>\n<p>And the best part? Many cultural experiences are free.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the <strong>8 cultural experiences in Barcelona<\/strong> you absolutely need to tick off during your stay.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 45px 0;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #ee6146; color: #fff; padding: 14px 24px; border-radius: 50px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 400;\" href=\"https:\/\/studandglobe.com\/en\/internship-abroad\/spain\/barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\ud83c\udf0e APPLY FOR YOUR FUTURE INTERNSHIP IN BARCELONA<br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 45px; margin-bottom: 18px;\"><span style=\"color: #ee6146;\">The myth to forget: \u201cBarcelona is just beaches\u201d<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is the number one mistake students make when they arrive here.<\/p>\n<p>Yes, the Mediterranean is stunning. Yes, Barceloneta is iconic. But <strong>Barcelona<\/strong> is above all a city of <strong>art<\/strong>, <strong>history<\/strong> and creativity.<\/p>\n<p>Spoiler: you\u2019ll probably experience your best museum, concert and theatre nights here. Maybe even more than on the sand.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 45px; margin-bottom: 18px;\"><span style=\"color: #ee6146;\">1. Gaud\u00ed: the absolute master of the city<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When people say <strong>Barcelona<\/strong>, they immediately think of <strong>Gaud\u00ed<\/strong>. You simply can\u2019t leave the city without discovering his architectural masterpieces.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 28px; margin-bottom: 14px;\">Gaud\u00ed\u2019s must-sees in Barcelona<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Park G\u00fcell<\/strong>: the most visited park in the city.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Casa Batll\u00f3<\/strong>: one of the architect\u2019s most original works.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Casa Mil\u00e0<\/strong>, also known as La Pedrera: Gaud\u00ed\u2019s most famous house.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Casa Vicens<\/strong>: his first major architectural work.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sagrada Fam\u00edlia<\/strong>: his unfinished project and legendary cathedral.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As <a href=\"https:\/\/whc.unesco.org\/fr\/list\/320\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">UNESCO<\/a> points out, several of Gaud\u00ed\u2019s works in Barcelona are listed as <strong>World Heritage Sites<\/strong>. A unique concentration in the world.<\/p>\n<p>Tip: if you are a student in Barcelona, many museums and monuments linked to Gaud\u00ed offer reduced rates with proof of student status, or even free entry on certain days.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22660\" src=\"https:\/\/studandglobe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Capture-decran-2026-06-15-a-12.02.17-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Barcelona\" width=\"1314\" height=\"737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studandglobe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Capture-decran-2026-06-15-a-12.02.17-scaled.webp 2560w, https:\/\/studandglobe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Capture-decran-2026-06-15-a-12.02.17-768x430.webp 768w, https:\/\/studandglobe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Capture-decran-2026-06-15-a-12.02.17-1536x861.webp 1536w, https:\/\/studandglobe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Capture-decran-2026-06-15-a-12.02.17-2048x1148.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1314px) 100vw, 1314px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 45px; margin-bottom: 18px;\"><span style=\"color: #ee6146;\">2. Museums: a new world every day<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Barcelona<\/strong> is a true museum capital. Whether you love art, history, sport or gastronomy, you\u2019ll always find a museum made for you.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 28px; margin-bottom: 14px;\">Museums to visit depending on your interests<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Do you love modern art?<\/strong> Discover the Picasso Museum, the Joan Mir\u00f3 Foundation and MACBA, dedicated to contemporary art.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Are you fascinated by Dal\u00ed?<\/strong> Head to the Dal\u00ed Theatre-Museum in Figueres, around 1h30 away by train.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Are you interested in history?<\/strong> Visit the Museu d\u2019Hist\u00f2ria de Catalunya and the MUHBA, with Barcelona\u2019s Roman remains.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Are you passionate about football?<\/strong> The FC Barcelona museum is a must-see.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do you have a sweet tooth?<\/strong> The Museu de la Xocolata is waiting for you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Bonus tip: many museums in Barcelona are free on the first Sunday of the month. Remember to check the opening hours before your visit.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 45px; margin-bottom: 18px;\"><span style=\"color: #ee6146;\">3. Street art: Barcelona in the open air<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Barcelona<\/strong> has become one of Europe\u2019s capitals of <strong>street art<\/strong>. The city can also be discovered on foot, by looking up at its walls, fa\u00e7ades and hidden murals.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 28px; margin-bottom: 14px;\">The best neighbourhoods to see street art in Barcelona<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Poble Nou<\/strong>: walk along carrer de Vene\u00e7uela and carrer de l\u2019Agricultura to discover large urban murals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Poble Sec<\/strong>: the Parc de les Tres Xemeneies is a free wall highly appreciated by artists.<\/li>\n<li><strong>El Raval<\/strong>: explore the Rambla del Raval, carrer de Floridablanca and the wall of La Carboner\u00eda.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gr\u00e0cia<\/strong>: spot works inspired by TV series near Fontana metro station.<\/li>\n<li><strong>El Born<\/strong>: look for hidden murals in the neighbourhood\u2019s narrow streets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For enthusiasts, the Montana gallery focuses almost exclusively on <strong>urban art<\/strong>. A real insider address.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 45px; margin-bottom: 18px;\"><span style=\"color: #ee6146;\">4. Public art and urban sculptures<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Beyond spray paint and stencils, <strong>Barcelona<\/strong> is filled with monumental sculptures and public artworks.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 28px; margin-bottom: 14px;\">The artworks you absolutely need to see<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mir\u00f3<\/strong>\u2019s mural at the airport and <strong>Dona i Ocell<\/strong> in Parc Joan Mir\u00f3.<\/li>\n<li>Works by <strong>Roy Lichtenstein<\/strong>, <strong>Frank Gehry<\/strong> with the golden fish in Barceloneta, and <strong>Rebecca Horn<\/strong> on the seafront.<\/li>\n<li>The fa\u00e7ade of the Architects\u2019 Association, decorated by <strong>Picasso<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>L\u2019Homenatge als castellers<\/strong> by Antoni Llena, near Parc de la Ciutadella.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In short, Barcelona is a giant open-air museum. During your <strong>internship in Barcelona<\/strong>, every walk can turn into a cultural outing.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 45px; margin-bottom: 18px;\"><span style=\"color: #ee6146;\">5. Theatre and opera: between tradition and modernity<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The cultural scene in <strong>Barcelona<\/strong> is not limited to museums. The city also offers some of Europe\u2019s most beautiful theatre, opera and performance venues.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 28px; margin-bottom: 14px;\">Unmissable cultural venues<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Gran Teatre del Liceu<\/strong>: one of the most beautiful opera houses in Europe.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Palau de la M\u00fasica Catalana<\/strong>: its stained-glass windows and inverted dome are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.<\/li>\n<li><strong>El Grec<\/strong>: a reconstructed amphitheatre on Montju\u00efc hill.<\/li>\n<li><strong>El Molino<\/strong>: Barcelona\u2019s \u201cMoulin Rouge\u201d, a historic cabaret on Paral\u00b7lel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Even if you don\u2019t speak Catalan, the visual experience alone is often enough to make the evening unforgettable.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 45px; margin-bottom: 18px;\"><span style=\"color: #ee6146;\">6. Free concerts under the stars<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When the weather is nice, and it is nice for a large part of the year, <strong>Barcelona<\/strong> lives outdoors. Squares, parks and bars turn into open stages.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 28px; margin-bottom: 14px;\">Where can you find free concerts in Barcelona?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>On <strong>Pla\u00e7a Reial<\/strong>, <strong>Pla\u00e7a del Sol<\/strong> in Gr\u00e0cia and <strong>Pla\u00e7a de la Vila de Gr\u00e0cia<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>In <strong>Parc de la Ciutadella<\/strong>, especially on Sundays.<\/li>\n<li>During neighbourhood festivals such as the <strong>Festes de Gr\u00e0cia<\/strong> in August or <strong>La Merc\u00e8<\/strong> in September.<\/li>\n<li>In some pubs and music bars, almost every evening.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>No need to plan everything: wander through the city and the music will find you.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 45px; margin-bottom: 18px;\"><span style=\"color: #ee6146;\">7. Open-air cinema under the moon<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What if you watched a film under the stars? From June to early September, <strong>Barcelona<\/strong> turns into a giant cinema.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 28px; margin-bottom: 14px;\">Cinema experiences to try<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sala Montju\u00efc<\/strong>: screenings inside Montju\u00efc Castle, with a picnic and a concert before the film.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cinema Lliure a la Platja<\/strong>: free cinema on Barceloneta beach.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Phenomena Experience<\/strong>: cult screenings, from Tarantino to Hitchcock and 80s classics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/barcelona\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TimeOut Barcelona<\/a> points out, the city\u2019s summer cultural offer is one of the richest in Europe.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 45px; margin-bottom: 18px;\"><span style=\"color: #ee6146;\">8. Festivals: S\u00f3nar, Primavera Sound, Cru\u00eflla\u2026<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Barcelona<\/strong> is one of Europe\u2019s major music festival capitals. During your stay, you can attend world-famous events.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 28px; margin-bottom: 14px;\">Festivals you shouldn\u2019t miss in Barcelona<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Primavera Sound<\/strong>, usually in early June: indie, rock, electronic music and international line-ups.<\/li>\n<li><strong>S\u00f3nar<\/strong>, mid-June: the global meeting point for electronic music and digital art.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Festival Grec<\/strong>, in July: theatre, dance, music and circus.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cru\u00eflla<\/strong>, mid-July: artists from all over the world and a summer atmosphere.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jazz Festival Barcelona<\/strong>, from October to November: perfect for jazz lovers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lonelyplanet.com\/destinations\/spain\/barcelona\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lonely Planet<\/a>, Barcelona is one of the major cultural destinations to visit in Europe.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 45px; margin-bottom: 18px;\"><span style=\"color: #ee6146;\">Why choose Stud&amp;Globe to support you during your internship in Barcelona?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because enjoying <strong>Barcelona<\/strong> starts with living there. And at <strong>Stud&amp;Globe<\/strong>, we help you turn your stay into a real professional and cultural experience.<\/p>\n<p>In concrete terms, we help you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Find an <strong>internship suited to your profile<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Get advice on accommodation and neighbourhoods.<\/li>\n<li>Discover the best cultural tips: festivals, museums, exhibitions and local events.<\/li>\n<li>Get support before, during and after your departure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You leave with peace of mind. You enjoy the experience. You come back with memories that will last for 10 years.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 45px 0;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #ee6146; color: #fff; padding: 14px 24px; border-radius: 50px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 400;\" href=\"https:\/\/studandglobe.com\/en\/internship-abroad\/spain\/barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\ud83c\udf0e DISCOVER OUR INTERNSHIP OFFERS IN BARCELONA<br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 45px; margin-bottom: 18px;\"><span style=\"color: #ee6146;\">Ready to experience Barcelona like a local?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Eight cultural experiences, hundreds of artworks, festivals, museums, concerts and a city whose cultural scene never sleeps.<\/p>\n<p>And above all, an <strong>internship in Barcelona<\/strong> to enjoy it all fully.<\/p>\n<p>So, what are you waiting for?<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cultural Barcelona: 8 experiences you absolutely must live during your internship Are you doing an internship in Barcelona or preparing your arrival, and wondering how to immerse yourself in the local culture? 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