A man watches hot air balloons taking off during the 23th European Balloon Festival in Igualada, near Barcelona, Spain, 11 July 2019.
More than 60 balloons take part in the festival which is regarded one of the most important events of its kind in Spain and southern Europe.
The annual ballooning event, that according to its organizers attracts up to 25,000 spectators every year, is held this year from 10 to 14 July 2019.

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