The University of Barcelona (UB), the top-ranked university in Spain and a global leader in the humanities, offers the immersive summer course “Barcelona from Roman to Modern Times.” This program is a sophisticated journey through the city’s urban and artistic evolution. Rather than staying confined to a lecture hall, students use the city itself as a primary text, moving between classroom seminars and guided field studies. From the remnants of Roman walls to the revolutionary Modernisme of Antoni Gaudí, participants analyze how a Mediterranean settlement transformed into a global cosmopolitan capital. While the university provides the elite academic instruction, Edulux Summer manages the high-end logistics and travel services required for your stay. We bridge the gap between your home and the historic City Center campus, ensuring a seamless transition into the heart of Catalonia.
What You’ll Learn (at University of Barcelona)
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The Roman Foundations: Discovering the ancient origins of “Barcino” and how its early urban layout still dictates the flow of the modern Ciutat Vella.
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The Medieval Expansion: Analyzing the Gothic Quarter’s architectural significance and Barcelona’s rise as a maritime power in the Middle Ages.
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Modernisme & Identity: A deep dive into the 19th-century Renaixença and the revolutionary works of Antoni Gaudí, Domènech i Montaner, and Puig i Cadafalch.
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The Cerdà Plan: Investigating the visionary urban grid of the Eixample and how it solved the social and industrial challenges of the 19th century.
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Contemporary Transformation: Exploring the impact of the 1992 Olympics and the city’s current evolution into a smart, sustainable “Global City.”
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Methodological Observation: Developing the skills to “read” urban landscapes and identify the layers of history hidden in modern streetscapes.
Our Travel & Experience Services
We manage the journey and the experience so you can focus on the architectural narrative of the city:
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Cultural & Artistic Tours: Exclusive guided visits to the Sagrada Família, the Picasso Museum, and the hidden courtyards of the Gothic Quarter, led by local historians.
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Ticketing & Flights: Full management of your round-trip airfare and international travel itinerary into Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN).
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Guaranteed Housing: Vetted student apartments or high-end boutique living arrangements in prime locations like Eixample or the historic center.
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Visa & Insurance: Professional guidance on Spanish/Schengen entry requirements and comprehensive travel health coverage for the duration of the course.
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Local Transfers: Seamless airport pickup via private car and support for all official off-campus academic and cultural site visits.