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Barcelona, capital of the Catalonia region in Spain, is a cosmopolitan Mediterranean city that still incorporates Roman remains in its urban street pattern, as well as medieval districts and beautiful examples of Modernism and 20th century avant-garde art. The emblematic buildings of Catalan architects Antoni Gaudí and Luis Doménech i Montaner were declared to be World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.

Barcelona's long history, of Roman origin, and its economic dynamism have provided the city with an impressive cultural heritage, shown in the conservation of its rich historic and artistic heritage and in the encouragement of the newest artistic trends. Its long cultural agenda will lead the visitor through museums, exhibitions, outdoor sculptures... and an extensive calendar of music, theatre, and dance.

At the same time Barcelona is recognised as a global city thanks to its importance in finance, tourism, commerce, the media, entertainment, the arts, international trade and education. It is also an extremely well-connected city, with its own Barcelona El Prat international airport, which handles 30 million passengers each year, and an extensive motorway network and high-speed rail connections. As the capital of the region of Catalonia, it also houses the seat of the Catalan government (the Generalitat de Catalunya). 

Barcelona enjoys a Mediterranean climate, with the summer lasting from about May to October. 

 

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The architecture in Barcelona is incredible and, in 1999, the city won the coveted 'RIBA Royal Gold Medal for Architecture'. This was the first (and as of 2009, the only) time that the winner has been a city and not an individual architect. There are many historical buildings, monuments and museums to visit in Barcelona, but the following should definately not be missed:

  • The Sagrada Familia
    This breathtaking cathedral was designed by the architect Antoni Gaudí and has become the international symbol of Barcelona. It has been under construction since 1882 and completion is planned for 2026. It is considered to be Gaudí's masterpiece.
  • Las Ramblas
    This is probably Barcelona's most popular street. It is famous for its street performers, living statues and flower stalls and it is always crowded with people. There is a huge flower market and many kiosks selling books, magazines and newspapers.
  • Park Güell
    The amazing park, designed by Antoni Gaudí. Other of his important works are the Batlló house and Casa Milá.
  • The Gothic Quarter
    This labyrinth of streets around the cathedral forms the medieval center of the old city and is full of charming boutiques and antique dealer shops. Some of the most important events in Barcelona's history took place here and many of the buildings are World Heritage Sites.
  • Montjuic
    The Montjuic is a mountain located beside the city's port. It offers impressive views of the city.
  • Camp Nou
    This is the home ground of F.C. Barcelona and one of the largest football stadiums in the world.
  • Palau Sant Jordi (The Sant Jordi Palace)
    The Sant Jordi Palace was the house of the gymnastics at the 1992 Olympic Games and has since been used as a concert hall. It was designed by the Japanese architect Arata Isozaki and is illuminated at night.
  • The Olympic Stadium
    The 1992 Olympic Games were staged in the Olympic Stadium of Barcelona, which was rebuilt by a number of architects of different nationalities. It can accommodate 65,000 people and is the home stadium of the city's other football team, 'Espanyol'. 

 

 

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