The traditional human tower procession arrives at Plaça Sant Jaume this Sunday. The route starts at Palau de la Virreina and ends in the heart of the square, where invited 'colles' (teams) will gather for the Diada Històrica Castellera de la Mercè. Castellers de Barcelona host Minyons de Terrassa and Colla Joves Xiquets de Valls. An event celebrating 'casteller' culture in one of the city's nerve centers.
The Planns tip
Head to La Rambla before 11:30 AM to see the team formation begin.
Practical info
Sunday: 11:30 h to 12:00 h Free Entry Duration: 30 minutes
The venue
Palau de la Virreina
Palau de la Virreina: Baroque memory, visual culture.
At Rambla 99, the Palau de la Virreina is an 18th-century Catalan Baroque civil architecture icon. Commissioned by Manuel Amat i Junyent, Viceroy of Peru, its construction (1772-1778) brought his vision to life. After his passing, his widow, Maria Francesca de Fiveller, occupied the palace, giving it the name it bears today. Its symmetrical facade and double-staircase courtyard are defining architectural features. Currently, it's home to the Institut de Cultura de Barcelona and the Virreina Centre de la Imatge, a hub for temporary photography and visual arts exhibitions, plus the Gegants de la Ciutat.
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