The Disneyfication of Barcelona
Update: 2024-09-10
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The transition of Barcelona’s historic La Boqueria market from a place filled with fishmongers and specialty mushroom vendors to chain cafés and smoothie shops has made the city feel more and more like a theme park.
SHOW NOTES:
- The Battle for the Boqueria
- History of the Boqueria
- 6 Ways the 1992 Olympics Transformed Barcelona
The Disneyfication of Cities: Historic Centers as Amusement Parks for Tourists- Interview with mushroom vendor Xavi Petras
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