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Barcelona

 

Barcelona

Barcelona, the cultural and administrative capital of Catalonia, is a modern and dynamic city. More than two thousand years of history have left a mark on its architecture, art and culture. Barcelona is a city that invites you to discover and live in its unique environment.

Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, Barcelona has a beach and a port, its mild weather and the cosmopolitan character of its people, make it an attractive city and a meeting-point for people worldwide, especially students and professionals.

Barcelona has rich cultural offerings, linked to places like: La Rambla, Tibidabo, Picasso Museum, and Sagrada Familia, and Park Güell, and other works constructed by the reknowned architect Antoni Gaudí. There is no shortage of places to walk and discover such as the neighborhoods of Gràcia, the Borne or the historical Gothic district, which overflow art, life and dynamism.

Catalonian food is famous around the world, Barcelona has a proud tradition of Mediterranean cooking, in addition to creative, new cuisine, that reflects the innovative and dynamic character of its people and  surroundings.

 

If you want general information about Barcelona, visit the Council of Barcelona's Web. 

If you are planning a touristic visit, you can find more specific information about popular tourist routes here.
 

If you would like news updates about Barcelona´s businesses, policy, culture, society, please consult Barcelonareporter's web. 

 

For more information about Catalonia, please visit the Generalitat de Catalunya's Web