Can you imagine a website where you can download over 17,000 free photos of Barcelona? It exists, and it’s calledimatges.barcelona, a repository created at the end of 2020 and allowing users to dip into a huge archive of photos of the city in different resolutions.
You will also find them organised into themed galleries, such as those for Sant Jordi 2024 and the Pla Endreça. In addition, the site offers a selection of the best photos every month in the current gallery. If you’d like to know where they are from, you can activate the map to automatically geolocate them.
Once you select the images you want, bear in mind that they are subject to a Creative Commonslicence, which allows them to be published freely, but they must be duly accredited and not used for commercial purposes or any works that result from them.
We recommend you spend some time browsing the archive and discovering everything that imatges.barcelona has to offer. Remember it just keeps growing too! When you come back you’ll always find new photos of the city.
The .barcelona domain was present at the latest edition of the e-Show Barcelona, the city’s leading event for the digital and technology sector, held at Fira de Barcelona on 13 and 14 May.
At the stand we shared with the .cat domain and the registration company DonDominio, we were able to introduce the new image for the .barcelona domain to members of the public, including professionals from the digital world, companies, entrepreneurs and technology enthusiasts.
Taking part in the e-Show Barcelona was clearly also a great opportunity to highlight the characteristics and values of the .barcelona domain, ideal for those wishing to connect with Barcelona through the internet.
During the event, we were able to resolve doubts, provide personalised advice and demonstrate successful cases of people and companies that have already adopted the domain for their digital presence. Sharing this space with the DonDominio registration company made it easier for visitors to get detailed information on registering a .barcelona domain and related services.
As ever, we would like to thank those who visited us on the stand. If you have any more queries about the domain or need advice, you can contact us on social media or use our contact form.
A new issue of the magazine Metròpolis Barcelona has been published with a new look. The magazine has a new design and its content has also been reorganised. Headed by Milagros Pérez Oliva, this quarterly publication will continue to foster calm and collected debate among the public, away from the vertigo of our times.
Issue 130, now available in full online on the websitemetropolis.barcelona, reflects on the city of five million people, how the metropolis has overwhelmed administrative borders, and calls for a coordinated transformation of public spaces and policies.
The magazine can also be downloaded in pdf format, purchased as a hard copy from the Sala Ciutat, or received directly by email by signing up for its newsletter.
Representatives from the .barcelona domain played an active role in the ICANN Contracted Parties meeting in Paris from 6 to 8 May. The event brought together domains, registration companies and groups of interest for the industry to address important topics for domains at a global level.
During the meeting we were able to meet with other geographical and city domains. We also played an active part in the various discussion sessions centring on important matters for the domain community, such as the NIS2 European regulation and the abuse of DNS. The NIS2 is an important regulation affecting cybersecurity at a European level and will come into force in October this year. On a separate note, DNS abuse, such as the improper use of domains for malicious activities, are a habitual concern for registration companies and we have been working for years to establish protocols that enable cases of abuse to be identified and eradicated quickly.
The presence and active participation of the .barcelona domain at this meeting demonstrates our commitment to the ongoing improvement of the domain industry and the defence of the interests of the digital community.
The LGBTI Centre is celebrating! Located at Comte Borrell, 22, the facility has been celebrating its fifth anniversary, becoming consolidated as a leading centre in theLGBTI sphere (lesbians, gays, bisexuals, trans and intersexual) in Barcelona.
The party was held on Saturday, 18 May. Activities in the morning were aimed at families, while in the afternoon the focus moved to Plaça Catalunya, with performances from Jim, LLUM, Chico Blanco and Oro Jondo, in an event hosted by Brigitta Lamoure.
During these first five years in operation, the LGBTI Centre has offered guidance, advice and direct support. The centre has specialists in psychology, social work, law, healthcare and community management, plus its own protocol for combatting LGBTI-phobic aggressions.
The centre is also a place for artistic expression and asserting the historical memory of the LGBTI movement. It hosts exhibitions, talks, lectures, debates, performing arts displays, screenings and reading clubs. The programme can be found on the website centrelgtbi.barcelona.
Barcelona is preparing a new edition of the eShow, to be held on 13 and 14 May. The annual event is the leading fair in e-commerce and digital marketing, bringing together professionals from the e-commerce sector, digital marketing, big data and AI.
The .barcelona domain will be represented at a joint stand with the .cat domain and the registration company Don Dominio. In addition, all those who drop in and see us will be offered a special promotion: a .barcelona domain with free hosting for a whole year. Through this promotion, we want to help local companies and start-ups to boost their business in the digital environment.
We’ll be delighted to share our new .barcelona domain image with everybody at the fair and address your doubts and queries relating to the domain. See you at the eShow Barcelona!
Owning and having control of your domain is essential for guaranteeing your online presence and protecting the digital reputation of your brand. One imperative step in this process is to get a domain ownership certificate, a document officially confirming that it is legally your property.
What is the domain ownership certificate?
This official certificate shows who the legal owner of a particular domain is. The document is issued by the authority responsible for registering domains or for domain registration companies and is proof of the domain’s ownership.
Why is it important?
Obtaining the domain ownership certificate is crucial for several reasons:
1. Confirmation of ownership: the certificate officially confirms who the owner of the domain is, establishing their legitimacy should any disputes or legal claims occur.
2. Brandprotection: it ensures that the brand or company has complete control of their domain, avoiding the risk of unauthorised use or appropriation.
3. Digital security: the certificate provides an additional layer of security as the data and information associated with the domain are linked to its legal owner.
Howto get a domain ownership certificate
The process to get a domain ownership certificate can vary slightly according to the registration company for your domain, but generally follows these steps:
1. Access your account with the registration company: log into your account with the registration company you used to get your domain.
2. Goto the domain management section: look for the section or tab for managing your domains within your account.
3. Requestthe domain ownership certificate: in the domain management section you will find an option for requesting and downloading the domain ownership certificate.
4.Verify the data: in some cases, the registration company might require you to verify your identity or ownership before issuing the certificate. This can mean sending additional documents or confirmation of the contact information associated with the domain.
5. Downloadthe certificate: once the data are verified, you can download the domain ownership certificate from your account with the registration company. The document will normally be available in an electronic and/or PDF format.
Once you have your domain ownership certificate, we recommendyou keep a copy of it in a safe and accessible place. The document may be necessary for domain transfers, changes in domain management or legal disputes.
The registration period is now open for theChallenge Barcelona Triathlon, the leading competition set to be held on 3 November. The finest athletes will again be battling it out in a combination of athletics, cycling and swimming around the city’s streets and beaches.
One of the main new aspects to this year’s event is the opening up of80 places for amateur athletes over the Short distance. Those wishing to sign up for the triathlon.barcelona over this distance must meet two fundamental requisites: to be federated in the triathlon and to accept and satisfy the cut-off time and the established regulations for this distance.
As with last year’s edition, the event again offers anoption for youngsters: teenagers between the ages of 12 and 17 will be able to compete over the Super Sprint distance, the goal being to promote the competition with maximum safety.
The categories can be found on the website triathlon.barcelona and are as follows:
Short: 1,500 metres of swimming (2 laps), 56 km of cycling (5 laps) and 15 km of running (3 laps).
Olympic: 1,500 metres of swimming (1 lap), 40 km of cycling (4 laps) and 10 km of running (2 laps).
Sprint: 750 metres of swimming (1 lap), 20 km of cycling (2 laps) and 5 km of running (1 lap).
Junior Challenge: 300 metres of swimming (1 lap), 9 km of cycling (1 lap) and 1.5 km of running (1 lap).
Aquatló: 750 metres of swimming (1 lap), 5 km of running (1 lap).
One of the most cherished celebrations among the people of Barcelona is here. The city will be decked out for Sant Jordi on 23 April, with roses, books and lots of culture. As ever, you’ll find full information on the Sant Jordi website.
Sant Jordi 2024 gets under way with theOpening Speech on Reading on 22 April, to be read by the British writer and actor David Walliams and held for the first time at the Born Centre de Cultura i Memòria.
You can now enjoy theSant Jordi Dialogues around the city’s libraries, with writers from different places engaging in conversation based on affinities in their latest works and meeting their readers.
There’s anopen day at the City Hall on Sunday, 21 April, from 10 am to 8 pm. Admission is free and open to everybody (limited capacity), offering a chance to visit the Escala Negra, the Saló de Cròniques, the Sala Tàpies, the Mirador M. Aurèlia Capmany and many other corners of the building.
There will also be a large block in the heart of L’Eixample closed to traffic on 23 April, located between Av. Diagonal, Gran Via and the streets of Balmes and Pau Claris, and extending along La Rambla and Gran de Gràcia. As ever, all districts will have spaces set aside for the sale of books and roses, plusvarious activities such as storytelling, puppetry, literary competitions and workshops.
The future of sustainable mobility has arrived in Barcelona. The city now has 1,000 recharging points, powered by 100% renewable energy. The network is used by 3,300 citizens and provides an average of 14,000 recharges a month, making it the largest public network in Spain and southern Europe.
This was possible thanks to an investment of 25 million euros through Europe’s Next Generation funds. Endolla Barcelona is anticipating the future growth in demand with the goal of reaching 3,000 recharging points in the next few years, increasing power output and halving recharging times.
This year will also see the network install battery exchange facilities for electric mopeds in BSM car parks, offering ready-charged batteries for users and making urban mobility easier and more sustainable.
The endolla.barcelona website offers full information: how to register as a user, current pricing and the recharging points available around the city. You can also keep up to date by signing up for the newsletter.
