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The Castellers day of La Merce Celebrations - Barcelona

A banner in support of Palestine on the facade of the Barcelona City Hall during the 'Castellers' day of the La Mercè festival, in Sant Jaume square, on September 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The 'Castellers' day of La Mercè is one of the most emblematic events of Barcelona's main festival, recognized by UNESCO, where several colles raise spectacular human towers in Sant Jaume square. The event brings together hundreds of participants and spectators, showing tradition, teamwork and Catalan culture. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Castellers day of La Merce Celebrations - Barcelona

The mayor of Barcelona, Jaume Collboni (c), during the 'Castellers' day of the La Mercè festival, in Sant Jaume square, on September 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The 'Castellers' day of La Mercè is one of the most emblematic events of Barcelona's main festival, recognized by UNESCO, where several colles raise spectacular human towers in Sant Jaume square. The event brings together hundreds of participants and spectators, showing tradition, teamwork and Catalan culture. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Castellers day of La Merce Celebrations - Barcelona

The mayor of Barcelona, Jaume Collboni (c), during the 'Castellers' day of the La Mercè festival, in Sant Jaume square, on September 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The 'Castellers' day of La Mercè is one of the most emblematic events of Barcelona's main festival, recognized by UNESCO, where several colles raise spectacular human towers in Sant Jaume square. The event brings together hundreds of participants and spectators, showing tradition, teamwork and Catalan culture. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Castellers day of La Merce Celebrations - Barcelona

A group of people during the 'Castellers' day of the La Mercè festival, in Sant Jaume square, on September 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The 'Castellers' day of La Mercè is one of the most emblematic events of Barcelona's main festival, recognized by UNESCO, where several colles raise spectacular human towers in Sant Jaume square. The event brings together hundreds of participants and spectators, showing tradition, teamwork and Catalan culture. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Castellers day of La Merce Celebrations - Barcelona

Dozens of people during the 'Castellers' day of the La Mercè festival, in Sant Jaume square, on September 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The 'Castellers' day of La Mercè is one of the most emblematic events of Barcelona's main festival, recognized by UNESCO, where several colles raise spectacular human towers in Sant Jaume square. The event brings together hundreds of participants and spectators, showing tradition, teamwork and Catalan culture. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Castellers day of La Merce Celebrations - Barcelona

Dozens of people during the 'Castellers' day of the La Mercè festival, in Sant Jaume square, on September 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The 'Castellers' day of La Mercè is one of the most emblematic events of Barcelona's main festival, recognized by UNESCO, where several colles raise spectacular human towers in Sant Jaume square. The event brings together hundreds of participants and spectators, showing tradition, teamwork and Catalan culture. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Castellers day of La Merce Celebrations - Barcelona

A banner in support of Palestine on the facade of the Barcelona City Hall during the 'Castellers' day of the La Mercè festival, in Sant Jaume square, on September 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The 'Castellers' day of La Mercè is one of the most emblematic events of Barcelona's main festival, recognized by UNESCO, where several colles raise spectacular human towers in Sant Jaume square. The event brings together hundreds of participants and spectators, showing tradition, teamwork and Catalan culture. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Castellers day of La Merce Celebrations - Barcelona

A group of people during the 'Castellers' day of the La Mercè festival, in Sant Jaume square, on September 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The 'Castellers' day of La Mercè is one of the most emblematic events of Barcelona's main festival, recognized by UNESCO, where several colles raise spectacular human towers in Sant Jaume square. The event brings together hundreds of participants and spectators, showing tradition, teamwork and Catalan culture. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Castellers day of La Merce Celebrations - Barcelona

Dozens of people during the 'Castellers' day of the La Mercè festival, in Sant Jaume square, on September 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The 'Castellers' day of La Mercè is one of the most emblematic events of Barcelona's main festival, recognized by UNESCO, where several colles raise spectacular human towers in Sant Jaume square. The event brings together hundreds of participants and spectators, showing tradition, teamwork and Catalan culture. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Castellers day of La Merce Celebrations - Barcelona

A group of people during the 'Castellers' day of the La Mercè festival, in Sant Jaume square, on September 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The 'Castellers' day of La Mercè is one of the most emblematic events of Barcelona's main festival, recognized by UNESCO, where several colles raise spectacular human towers in Sant Jaume square. The event brings together hundreds of participants and spectators, showing tradition, teamwork and Catalan culture. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Castellers day of La Merce Celebrations - Barcelona

Dozens of people during the 'Castellers' day of the La Mercè festival, in Sant Jaume square, on September 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The 'Castellers' day of La Mercè is one of the most emblematic events of Barcelona's main festival, recognized by UNESCO, where several colles raise spectacular human towers in Sant Jaume square. The event brings together hundreds of participants and spectators, showing tradition, teamwork and Catalan culture. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Castellers day of La Merce Celebrations - Barcelona

Dozens of people during the 'Castellers' day of the La Mercè festival, in Sant Jaume square, on September 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The 'Castellers' day of La Mercè is one of the most emblematic events of Barcelona's main festival, recognized by UNESCO, where several colles raise spectacular human towers in Sant Jaume square. The event brings together hundreds of participants and spectators, showing tradition, teamwork and Catalan culture. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Castellers day of La Merce Celebrations - Barcelona

Dozens of people during the 'Castellers' day of the La Mercè festival, in Sant Jaume square, on September 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The 'Castellers' day of La Mercè is one of the most emblematic events of Barcelona's main festival, recognized by UNESCO, where several colles raise spectacular human towers in Sant Jaume square. The event brings together hundreds of participants and spectators, showing tradition, teamwork and Catalan culture. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Castellers day of La Merce Celebrations - Barcelona

Dozens of people during the 'Castellers' day of the La Mercè festival, in Sant Jaume square, on September 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The 'Castellers' day of La Mercè is one of the most emblematic events of Barcelona's main festival, recognized by UNESCO, where several colles raise spectacular human towers in Sant Jaume square. The event brings together hundreds of participants and spectators, showing tradition, teamwork and Catalan culture. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Castellers day of La Merce Celebrations - Barcelona

Dozens of people during the 'Castellers' day of the La Mercè festival, in Sant Jaume square, on September 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The 'Castellers' day of La Mercè is one of the most emblematic events of Barcelona's main festival, recognized by UNESCO, where several colles raise spectacular human towers in Sant Jaume square. The event brings together hundreds of participants and spectators, showing tradition, teamwork and Catalan culture. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Castellers day of La Merce Celebrations - Barcelona

Dozens of people during the 'Castellers' day of the La Mercè festival, in Sant Jaume square, on September 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The 'Castellers' day of La Mercè is one of the most emblematic events of Barcelona's main festival, recognized by UNESCO, where several colles raise spectacular human towers in Sant Jaume square. The event brings together hundreds of participants and spectators, showing tradition, teamwork and Catalan culture. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Castellers day of La Merce Celebrations - Barcelona

A group of people during the 'Castellers' day of the La Mercè festival, in Sant Jaume square, on September 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The 'Castellers' day of La Mercè is one of the most emblematic events of Barcelona's main festival, recognized by UNESCO, where several colles raise spectacular human towers in Sant Jaume square. The event brings together hundreds of participants and spectators, showing tradition, teamwork and Catalan culture. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Castellers day of La Merce Celebrations - Barcelona

A group of people during the 'Castellers' day of the La Mercè festival, in Sant Jaume square, on September 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The 'Castellers' day of La Mercè is one of the most emblematic events of Barcelona's main festival, recognized by UNESCO, where several colles raise spectacular human towers in Sant Jaume square. The event brings together hundreds of participants and spectators, showing tradition, teamwork and Catalan culture. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Castellers day of La Merce Celebrations - Barcelona

Dozens of people during the 'Castellers' day of the La Mercè festival, in Sant Jaume square, on September 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The 'Castellers' day of La Mercè is one of the most emblematic events of Barcelona's main festival, recognized by UNESCO, where several colles raise spectacular human towers in Sant Jaume square. The event brings together hundreds of participants and spectators, showing tradition, teamwork and Catalan culture. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Castellers day of La Merce Celebrations - Barcelona

Dozens of people during the 'Castellers' day of the La Mercè festival, in Sant Jaume square, on September 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The 'Castellers' day of La Mercè is one of the most emblematic events of Barcelona's main festival, recognized by UNESCO, where several colles raise spectacular human towers in Sant Jaume square. The event brings together hundreds of participants and spectators, showing tradition, teamwork and Catalan culture. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Castellers day of La Merce Celebrations - Barcelona

Dozens of people during the 'Castellers' day of the La Mercè festival, in Sant Jaume square, on September 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The 'Castellers' day of La Mercè is one of the most emblematic events of Barcelona's main festival, recognized by UNESCO, where several colles raise spectacular human towers in Sant Jaume square. The event brings together hundreds of participants and spectators, showing tradition, teamwork and Catalan culture. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Castellers day of La Merce Celebrations - Barcelona

A group of people during the 'Castellers' day of the La Mercè festival, in Sant Jaume square, on September 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The 'Castellers' day of La Mercè is one of the most emblematic events of Barcelona's main festival, recognized by UNESCO, where several colles raise spectacular human towers in Sant Jaume square. The event brings together hundreds of participants and spectators, showing tradition, teamwork and Catalan culture. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Castellers day of La Merce Celebrations - Barcelona

A group of people during the 'Castellers' day of the La Mercè festival, in Sant Jaume square, on September 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The 'Castellers' day of La Mercè is one of the most emblematic events of Barcelona's main festival, recognized by UNESCO, where several colles raise spectacular human towers in Sant Jaume square. The event brings together hundreds of participants and spectators, showing tradition, teamwork and Catalan culture. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Castellers day of La Merce Celebrations - Barcelona

Dozens of people during the 'Castellers' day of the La Mercè festival, in Sant Jaume square, on September 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The 'Castellers' day of La Mercè is one of the most emblematic events of Barcelona's main festival, recognized by UNESCO, where several colles raise spectacular human towers in Sant Jaume square. The event brings together hundreds of participants and spectators, showing tradition, teamwork and Catalan culture. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Castellers day of La Merce Celebrations - Barcelona

Dozens of people during the 'Castellers' day of the La Mercè festival, in Sant Jaume square, on September 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The 'Castellers' day of La Mercè is one of the most emblematic events of Barcelona's main festival, recognized by UNESCO, where several colles raise spectacular human towers in Sant Jaume square. The event brings together hundreds of participants and spectators, showing tradition, teamwork and Catalan culture. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Castellers day of La Merce Celebrations - Barcelona

Dozens of people during the 'Castellers' day of the La Mercè festival, in Sant Jaume square, on September 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The 'Castellers' day of La Mercè is one of the most emblematic events of Barcelona's main festival, recognized by UNESCO, where several colles raise spectacular human towers in Sant Jaume square. The event brings together hundreds of participants and spectators, showing tradition, teamwork and Catalan culture. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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La Merce Festival - Barcelona

Performance of the 'colles de castellers' of the city, during the festival of La Mercè, on September 24, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). This festival pays homage to La Mercè, patron saint of the city of Barcelona, and has been celebrated since 1868, when religious and popular festivities in honor of the Virgin of La Mercè began to be held. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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La Merce Festival - Barcelona

Performance of the 'colles de castellers' of the city, during the festival of La Mercè, on September 24, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). This festival pays homage to La Mercè, patron saint of the city of Barcelona, and has been celebrated since 1868, when religious and popular festivities in honor of the Virgin of La Mercè began to be held. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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La Merce Festival - Barcelona

Performance of the 'colles de castellers' of the city, during the festival of La Mercè, on September 24, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). This festival pays homage to La Mercè, patron saint of the city of Barcelona, and has been celebrated since 1868, when religious and popular festivities in honor of the Virgin of La Mercè began to be held. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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La Merce Festival - Barcelona

Performance of the 'colles de castellers' of the city, during the festival of La Mercè, on September 24, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). This festival pays homage to La Mercè, patron saint of the city of Barcelona, and has been celebrated since 1868, when religious and popular festivities in honor of the Virgin of La Mercè began to be held. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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La Merce Festival - Barcelona

Performance of the 'colles de castellers' of the city, during the festival of La Mercè, on September 24, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). This festival pays homage to La Mercè, patron saint of the city of Barcelona, and has been celebrated since 1868, when religious and popular festivities in honor of the Virgin of La Mercè began to be held. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration Of La Merce - Barcelona

Several people take part in the Diada Castellera during the celebration of La Mercé, at the Barcelona City Hall, on September 24, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The retinue has previously attended the mass at the Basilica of La Mercè. Once at the consistory, Illa and Collboni will go out to the balcony overlooking the Sant Jaume square, where a display of 'gegants' dances is scheduled, followed by a second 'Diada castellera'. This is the first time that a president of the Generalitat and a mayor of Barcelona coincide in the mass since 2014. Photo by Kike Rincon/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration Of La Merce - Barcelona

Several people take part in the Diada Castellera during the celebration of La Mercé, at the Barcelona City Hall, on September 24, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The retinue has previously attended the mass at the Basilica of La Mercè. Once at the consistory, Illa and Collboni will go out to the balcony overlooking the Sant Jaume square, where a display of 'gegants' dances is scheduled, followed by a second 'Diada castellera'. This is the first time that a president of the Generalitat and a mayor of Barcelona coincide in the mass since 2014. Photo by Kike Rincon/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration Of La Merce - Barcelona

Emergency services take away a person who has fallen at the Diada Castellera during the celebration of La Mercé, at the Barcelona City Hall, on September 24, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The retinue had previously attended mass at the Basilica of La Mercè. Once at the consistory, Illa and Collboni will go out to the balcony overlooking the Sant Jaume square, where a display of 'gegants' dances is scheduled, followed by a second 'Diada castellera'. This is the first time that a president of the Generalitat and a mayor of Barcelona coincide in the mass since 2014. Photo by Kike Rincon/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration Of La Merce - Barcelona

Several people take part in the Diada Castellera during the celebration of La Mercé, at the Barcelona City Hall, on September 24, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The retinue has previously attended the mass at the Basilica of La Mercè. Once at the consistory, Illa and Collboni will go out to the balcony overlooking the Sant Jaume square, where a display of 'gegants' dances is scheduled, followed by a second 'Diada castellera'. This is the first time that a president of the Generalitat and a mayor of Barcelona coincide in the mass since 2014. Photo by Kike Rincon/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration Of La Merce - Barcelona

Several people take part in the Diada Castellera during the celebration of La Mercé, at the Barcelona City Hall, on September 24, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The retinue has previously attended the mass at the Basilica of La Mercè. Once at the consistory, Illa and Collboni will go out to the balcony overlooking the Sant Jaume square, where a display of 'gegants' dances is scheduled, followed by a second 'Diada castellera'. This is the first time that a president of the Generalitat and a mayor of Barcelona coincide in the mass since 2014. Photo by Kike Rincon/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration Of La Merce - Barcelona

Several people take part in the Diada Castellera during the celebration of La Mercé, at the Barcelona City Hall, on September 24, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The retinue has previously attended the mass at the Basilica of La Mercè. Once at the consistory, Illa and Collboni will go out to the balcony overlooking the Sant Jaume square, where a display of 'gegants' dances is scheduled, followed by a second 'Diada castellera'. This is the first time that a president of the Generalitat and a mayor of Barcelona coincide in the mass since 2014. Photo by Kike Rincon/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration Of La Merce - Barcelona

Several people take part in the Diada Castellera during the celebration of La Mercé, at the Barcelona City Hall, on September 24, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The retinue has previously attended the mass at the Basilica of La Mercè. Once at the consistory, Illa and Collboni will go out to the balcony overlooking the Sant Jaume square, where a display of 'gegants' dances is scheduled, followed by a second 'Diada castellera'. This is the first time that a president of the Generalitat and a mayor of Barcelona coincide in the mass since 2014. Photo by Kike Rincon/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration Of La Merce - Barcelona

Several people take part in the Diada Castellera during the celebration of La Mercé, at the Barcelona City Hall, on September 24, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The retinue has previously attended the mass at the Basilica of La Mercè. Once at the consistory, Illa and Collboni will go out to the balcony overlooking the Sant Jaume square, where a display of 'gegants' dances is scheduled, followed by a second 'Diada castellera'. This is the first time that a president of the Generalitat and a mayor of Barcelona coincide in the mass since 2014. Photo by Kike Rincon/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM