The Disneyfication of Barcelona
The transition of Barcelona’s historic La Boqueria market from a place filled with fishmongers and specialty mushroom vendors to chain cafés and smoothie shops has made the city feel more and more like a theme park. SHOW NOTES: The Battle for the Boqueria History of the Boqueria 6 Ways the 1992 Olympics Transformed Barcelona The Disneyfication of Cities: Historic Centers as Amusement Parks for Tourists Interview with mushroom vendor Xavi Petras