barcelona
Country : Spain
Currency : Euro (EUR)
Language : Catalan, Spanish
Population
City: 1 615 908 ( 2008)
Metro: 4 440 629 (2008)
Time
Zone: Central European Time (CET)
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Barcelona
closeBarcelona, the capital of Catalonia, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. The city combines modern and historic architecture in a unique way.
The modernist movement of which Gaudi was the most prominent exponent left its mark on the city with magnificent buildings like the Sagrada Familia, Casa Milà and Casa Batlló.
Random Barcelona Highlights
Magic Fountain, Barcelona
The Magic fountain was built for the 1929 Universal Exhibition as part of a large series of cascades and fountains. During summer evenings, this large fountain is animated with colored light.
Plaça d'Espanya, Barcelona
The Plaça d'Espanya is a large square located at the foot of the Monjuïc hill. From here you can walk up the hill to the Palau National along the cascade of waterfalls.
Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, Barcelona
The MNAC is Barcelona's most important museum with collections covering art from Romanesque to modern. The collection is housed in the monumental Palau Nacional.
La Seu Cathedral, Barcelona
Barcelona's Cathedral is located in the heart of the Barri Gòtic, the gothic district. The cathedral was mainly built between 1298 and 1460. The gothic façade was completed at the end of the 19th century.


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