Barcelona at the end of June promises to be very special! It has been crowned the World Capital of Architecture for 2026. Pope Leo XIV has confirmed his presence at the central event commemorating the hundredth anniversary of Antoni Gaudí’s death at Sagrada Familia, which has had its scaffolding finally removed after extensive renovation. Moreover, Barcelona will be the venue for the 2026 UIA World Congress of Architects, with 10 000 people expected. The Congress will take pl