of these Barcelona animals can be seen in the Institute of Culture Building on Las Ramblas – Barcelona’s famous boulevard, dissecting the old town. Inside, the models are on permanent display, and only taken out for special celebrations such as Corpus Christi, and the patron of Barcelona, Our Lady of Mercy’s celebration in late September, La Merçe. In here the Eagle model plays a predominant role, seated at the front of the display, and as the official information explains; “The Barcelona Eagle is mentioned in documents as far back as 1399 and was part of the municipal cortège, it was subject to strict protocol and was indispensable at all solemn city celebrations and on the aldermen’s journeys.
The Eagle lived its golden age in the 17th century when it was the subject of a number of dances and tunes. It disappeared in the first third of the last century and was recovered in 1989. The Eagle is part of the historic bestiary of Barcelona, together with the Lion, the Big Mule, the Bull, the Viper, the Dragon, the Monster and the little horses”. There are plenty of real animals and beasts to see in the city zoo or aquarium, but those with history and culture get my vote!
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