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1960s Barcelona: Stunning Vintage Photos Show Street Scenes and Everyday Life

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Barcelona thrived in the 1960s leaving behind the austerity endured in the 1950s. People enjoyed their evenings in the cheapest bars and restaurants. The city was beautiful with a maze of narrow streets to the wide straight boulevards in total contrast. The population also grew rapidly as a large influx of people from different parts of the country migrated to Barcelona. Here below are some stunning vintage photos that will take you back to 1960s Barcelona.

#2 Balmes Street, Diagonal District, Barcelona, 1960s.

Balmes Street, Diagonal District, Barcelona, 1960s.

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#3 Uphill train at Tibidabo amusement park, Barcelona 1961

Uphill train at Tibidabo amusement park, Barcelona 1961

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#4 The proprietor of Los Caracoles, a restaurant in Barcelona, 1963.

The proprietor of Los Caracoles, a restaurant in Barcelona, 1963.

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#5 A street decorated with Christmas lights in Barcelona, circa 1960.

A street decorated with Christmas lights in Barcelona, circa 1960.

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#9 The Compliment on Via Laietana Street, Barcelona 1962

The Compliment on Via Laietana Street, Barcelona 1962

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#11 The first bullfights of the Spanish bullfighter Manuel Benitez ‘El Cordobes’ in the bullring ‘La Monumental’, Barcelona. 5th March 1961

The first bullfights of the Spanish bullfighter Manuel Benitez ‘El Cordobes' in the bullring ‘La Monumental’, Barcelona. 5th March 1961

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#12 Commissionaire reading a newspaper in Barcelona, 1961.

Commissionaire reading a newspaper in Barcelona, 1961.

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#13 Family with corn crop at house door, Barcelona 1961

Family with corn crop at house door, Barcelona 1961

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#16 Venetianische Türme bei Plaza de España, Barcelona 1961

Venetianische Türme bei Plaza de España, Barcelona 1961

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#17 The german actress Elke Sommer during a photo shoot for the press, Barcelona, 1962.

The german actress Elke Sommer during a photo shoot for the press, Barcelona, 1962.

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#18 A street where the tram lines run in Barcelona lined with Palm trees, August 1962.

A street where the tram lines run in Barcelona lined with Palm trees, August 1962.

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#19 The aftermath of severe flooding in Barcelona, 26th September 1962.

The aftermath of severe flooding in Barcelona, 26th September 1962.

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#22 The singer and actress Rocio Durcal in Barcelona, 1961.

The singer and actress Rocio Durcal in Barcelona, 1961.

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#23 The Spanish actress and singers Recio Durcal (R) and Concha Velasco walking in Barcelona, 1961,

The Spanish actress and singers Recio Durcal (R) and Concha Velasco walking in Barcelona, 1961,

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#25 The Spanish Actor Vicente Parra with the Argentina actress Analia Gade in Barcelona, 1962.

The Spanish Actor Vicente Parra with the Argentina actress Analia Gade in Barcelona, 1962.

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#27 Damages after floods in the suburb of Barcelona, 1962.

Damages after floods in the suburb of Barcelona, 1962.

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#28 View of a street scene with florist stalls and a street artist in Barcelona, 1966.

View of a street scene with florist stalls and a street artist in Barcelona, 1966.

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#30 Rafael Martin fighting with the Capa (the wide red cloak), Barcelona, 1960s.

Rafael Martin fighting with the Capa (the wide red cloak), Barcelona, 1960s.

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#33 The Duchess of Alba in the “Gala of the Silk” in Barcelona, 1960.

The Duchess of Alba in the "Gala of the Silk" in Barcelona, 1960.

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#35 The Latin Cinema and The Office of Football, Las Ramblas Street, Barcelona 1962

The Latin Cinema and The Office of Football, Las Ramblas Street, Barcelona 1962

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#46 Members of touring Theater Guild American Repertory Co. boarding plane for engagement in Barcelona, 1960.

Members of touring Theater Guild American Repertory Co. boarding plane for engagement in Barcelona, 1960.

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#48 Portal of bullfight arena La Monumental, Barcelona 1961

Portal of bullfight arena La Monumental, Barcelona 1961

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#49 Bullfight arena Plaza de Toros “La Monumental”, Barcelona 1961

Bullfight arena Plaza de Toros "La Monumental", Barcelona 1961

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#55 Clerics and soldiers in front of the cathedral Santa Eularia, Barcelona 1962.

Clerics and soldiers in front of the cathedral Santa Eularia, Barcelona 1962.

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#56 View of the entrance to The Picasso Museum in Barcelona. March 12, 1963

View of the entrance to The Picasso Museum in Barcelona. March 12, 1963

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#57 The Italian singer Gigliola Cinquetti in Barcelona, 25th February 1964

The Italian singer Gigliola Cinquetti in Barcelona, 25th February 1964

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#58 The Harkness Ballet performing in Barcelona, Spain in May 1966.

The Harkness Ballet performing in Barcelona, Spain in May 1966.

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#59 A policewoman from Hong Kong shakes hands with a Spanish policeman at the International Samples Fair in Barcelona, 1966.

A policewoman from Hong Kong shakes hands with a Spanish policeman at the International Samples Fair in Barcelona, 1966.

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#60 The Cobla Popular band playing on the steps of the cathedral in Barcelona, October 1966.

The Cobla Popular band playing on the steps of the cathedral in Barcelona, October 1966.

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#62 A priest on a donkey with children in Barcelona, 1969

A priest on a donkey with children in Barcelona, 1969

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#63 A view of the roof of the Gaudi Apartment building in Barcelona, 1969.

A view of the roof of the Gaudi Apartment building in Barcelona, 1969.

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#65 Two Ladies on the Plaza Real Square, Barcelona 1962

Two Ladies on the Plaza Real Square, Barcelona 1962

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#67 Don Juan (R) and his wife Dona Maria Mercedes playing with his West Highland White terrier.

Don Juan (R) and his wife Dona Maria Mercedes playing with his West Highland White terrier.

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#69 General Franco cheered by the crowd, circa 1960 in Barcelona, Spain.

General Franco cheered by the crowd, circa 1960 in Barcelona, Spain.

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