Barcelona Quizz

Which was the reason why Barcelona changed its patron saint from Santa Eulàlia to la Mercè?

• Because population wanted a brand new saint.

• Because “la Mercè” saved Barcelona from a locust plague.

• Because the king preferred la Mercè as his daughter name was Mercè

It usually rains during “La Mercè”, the legend says that...

• it’s because summer is ending and La Mercè is sad about this

• it rains because La Mercè shows its gratitude to Barcelona this way

• the rain is Santa Eulalia crying because she is not the patron saint anymore.

Do you know what “castellers” are?

• It’s a popular dance where people hold their hands and dance in circles.

• People who lived in castles during middle ages and protect the villages around Catalonia with magic and spells.

• They are human towers, up to nine levels high, composed by adults and children

Barcelona was the first major city in Spain where trains were implemented. The first line was connecting Barcelona with....

• Tarragona

• Mataró

• Sabadell

Can you imagine why “El Fossar de les Moreres”, near to Santa Maria del Mar, is so special for the Catalans?

• Because in that square are buried the defenders of Barcelona's city during the War of the Spanish Succession.

• Because since the XVI century the Catalans congregate there to sing the Catalan anthem.

• Because part of Sant Jordi legend took part in that square.

Catalans celebrate the national day on September 11th. But do you know why this date?

• They celebrate the defeat of Catalonia in the Spanish Succession War.

• They celebrate the creation of the Catalan flag.

• They celebrate the wedding of Catholic Monarchs.

The Catalan flag is called La Senyera and consists of four red stripes on a yellow background. Where do these four stripes come from according to tradition?

• The origin of the Catalan flag is not associated with any legend and was declared an official flag by Charlemagne in the 9th century

• The four bars commemorate the four founders of Barcelona who died as a result of the torture of the Inquisition for being considered pagan.

• The count of Barcelona was severely injured in battle and before dying the emperor puts his hand on the wounds and, full of blood, drawn four red bars from top to bottom on the golden shield of the Count.

Barcelona inspired a lot of artists in almost every field you can imagine. It’s sais that the odd-looking chimneys on the top of Gaudi’s masterpiece, “la Pedrera” inspired to...

• Ridley Scott and the Xenomorph

• George Lucas and the Stormtroopers helmet

• Steven Spielberg and E.T

Where can be found the hidden FC Barcelona football logo?

• In the stained glass of Santa Maria del Mar church.

• On one of the artworks in Picasso Museum.

• On the High Altar of Sagrada Familia.