{"id":34684,"date":"2024-04-12T08:00:04","date_gmt":"2024-04-12T08:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amatimmobiliaris.com\/w\/2024\/04\/discover-barcelonas-kissing-street-on-international-kissing-day\/"},"modified":"2024-04-11T12:29:12","modified_gmt":"2024-04-11T12:29:12","slug":"discover-barcelonas-kissing-street-on-international-kissing-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amatimmobiliaris.com\/w\/en\/2024\/04\/discover-barcelonas-kissing-street-on-international-kissing-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover Barcelona’s Kissing Street on International Kissing Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

Discover the Curious Story behind one of the Most Charming Streets in the City<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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To celebrate International Kissing Day<\/strong> this Saturday, April 13th, we delve into the enchanting Calle de los Besos<\/em><\/strong><\/a> in Barcelona. Strolling down Carrer del Comer\u00e7<\/em> in the Born district, one can’t miss the captivating Kissing Street<\/strong>. With its charm and mystery, this street boasts a captivating history that has fascinated both locals and visitors.<\/p>\n

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Kissing Street: Unravelling the Name’s Origins<\/h3>\n

The name Kissing Street<\/strong><\/em> carries a romantic allure and stems from several theories<\/strong>. Prevailing one suggests it served as the farewell spot for the loved ones of those sentenced to death in the Ciutadella esplanade before their execution<\/strong>. The truth is that this dead-end street marks the starting point of the esplanade, often the site of executions. Another theory proposes<\/strong> that the street’s narrowness and discreet ambiance, characterized by buildings with small windows, provided couples with privacy to indulge in their passions.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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However, the Barcelona City Council highlights that the true story behind the street’s name originates from Joan Potons, <\/strong>a local resident born in the 17th century. He resided on the very street bearing his surname Potons, and it’s possible that, owing to the neighbours, the street’s name evolved into Petons<\/em> (kisses in Catalan).<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The World’s Longest Kiss<\/h3>\n

World Kiss Day<\/strong> emerged from a competition held in Thailand in 2011, where a Thai couple established a world record for the longest kiss<\/strong>, lasting 46 hours, 24 minutes, and 9 seconds. In 2013, the same couple surpassed their own record<\/strong> with a kiss lasting 58 hours, 35 minutes, and 58 seconds.<\/p>\n

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Intriguing Facts about Kisses You Might be Unaware of<\/h3>\n

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