Rosanna:

Dia de Sant Jordi



This was one of the most romantic and fun festivals we were able to attend in Barcelona. Dia de Sant Jordi or Saint George's Day occurs on April 23rd and the festival has been celebrated since the middle ages. What a sight to see! The streets are filled with rose and book vendors and lovers walking hand in hand, without a care in the world, just happy to be with one another. Love is definitely in the air on this day! You might be wondering why book vendors fill the streets right? Well since April 23rd marks the anniversary of the deaths of Miguel de Cervantes and William Shakespeare the tradition began that women giving one of their books to the men and of course the men give roses to the women. There are many readings of Don Quixote and lots of choir groups filling the main street Barcelona, Las Ramblas, with beautiful music.


You can read more about the story of Saint George and how he slayed a dragon to save his lovely princes here.

Area: Ciutat Vella
Address: Las Ramblas and all over Barcelona
Cost: Rose 3-5 Euros