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barcelona is famous for summer, sun and sightseeing. Thousands of people spend their Barcelona holidays in one of the hotels in Barcelona. You will recognize that not only sightseeing offers a lot history, there are also a lot of historic rites.

Actually, this day has emerged from the religious connection of the Catalan people to Saint George. To honor him, the 23 April is celebrated with roses as a symbol of love and a book as a symbol of their literary connction.

According to legend, Saint George defeated a dragon to serve the life of a king's daughter. This legend arose from the 15th century and is still present in Catalonia. At that day people donate each other roses and books. Since 1926, April 23rd is the day of the book.

Nowadays, this two tradition have merged to the day of "Sant Jordi". It is celebrated in the whole city as a sort of street festival. This festivity is celebrated every year. It is one one of the most important days for the Catalan people celebrating the victory of Saint George.

Even though, Saint George is today more than a celebration of Saint George. Today, it is known as the day of the book, of the rose and therefore a day of love and literature. Alos, it is the day of the community, of culture and respect.