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Barcelona
Destination Guide
The Ultimate Guide Before You Plan for your Next Trip
Barcelona, the second largest city in Spain, is the capital of the state of Catalonia. Barcelona can be a walkers’ paradise, with its charming green walks and architecturally rich boulevards. Barcelona is a city of prosperity and progress, full of culture and history. Barcelona lies at the foot of the Mount Montjuic. Barcelona is today one of the world's leading tourist, economic, trade fair/exhibitions and cultural-sports centers, and its influence in commerce, education, entertainment, media, fashion, science, and the arts all contribute to its status as one of the world's major global cities. Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and with co-ordinates, the city is located on the northern coast of the Iberian Peninsula. Attracted by numerous sight seeing places and the picturesque scenery; Barcelona attracts a lot of tourists from all corners of the globe. Barcelona sits on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. With dry and mild winter but hot and sultry summer, the climate is typical of the Mediterranean countries.
Attractions in Barcelona
Though rare, snowfall is not unseen. Because of the proximity of Barcelona to the Mediterranean, the beaches in this city are the best places to relax. Apart from beaches, parks in this beautiful city feature high on every tourist's travel destinations. All the parks in Barcelona are equally famous for their beauties. Barcelona, a world-class city, bustles with the daily activities of millions of inhabitants. Culture and the arts flourished in Barcelona and in all of Catalonia; the splendor achieved by Catalonian modernism is one of the city's proudest achievements.
Palau Reial or the Royal Palace
Palau Reial or the Royal Palace
It is one of Barcelona’s landmarks. This palace is a fine example of medieval architecture. The building has an exceptionally beautiful wood-paneled banquet hall, with a series of porticoes galleries.
The Olympic Harbour
The Olympic Harbour
Barcelona is one of the popular sightseeing options in the city. The Harbour was built for the 1992 Olympic games, which were held in the city. It is an excellent global work built by architects. The Harbour today remains one of the most visited landmarks in the city.
The Magic Fountain
The Magic Fountain
Barcelona is another frequently visited and popular
sightseeing destination in the city. The fountains
are a must visit.
The Church of Santa Maria del Mar
The Church of Santa Maria del Mar
The church is a built in Catalan style and there is a predominance of horizontal lines, of solid panels over empty spaces, of flat terraces without roofs, and a preference for large bare surfaces