Barcelona Population: 2 million
Location: North East of Spain (Catalunya)
Barcelona: City of History & Culture
 Barcelona,
a world class city, bustling with the daily activities of millions
of inhabitants. Barcelona is a city of prosperity and progress,
full of culture and history. Barcelona lies at the foot of the
Mount Montjuic, which rising from the sea, is where the famous
Mies van der Rohe Pavilion can be found. Close by, stroll the
streets, squares, and houses that make up the Pueblo Español.
Barcelona is unequivocally
a Mediterranean city, not only because of its geographic location
but also and above all because of its history, tradition and culture.
The documented history of Barcelona dates back to the founding
of a Roman colony on its soil in the second century B.C. Modern
Barcelona experienced spectacular growth and economic revival
at the onset of industrialization during the second half of the
19th century. The 1888 World's Fair became a symbol of the capacity
for hard work and the international outlook projected by the city.
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.
Downtown Barcelona: Center of History &
Culture
 In
the downtown area of Barcelona, lovers of art and culture have
the opportunity to see the works of Picasso and Miro. In the same
area, visit the architectural works of the "modernist masters",
the highlight of which is the impressive Sagrada Familia church,
designed by Gaudi. The old city of Barcelona, known as the Barrio
Gotico, full of history and culture with its old walls, beautiful
monuments, and winding pedestrian streets, is fascinating and
well worth exploring. As you wander through the small streets,
you will discover hidden plazas, quaint restaurants with excellent
food, and charming little bars and shops.
One place in Barcelona
full of history and culture that definately should not be missed
is Las Ramblas, probably the most famous street in Spain. It is
a wonderful experience to stroll up and down the street watching
all the street artists and performers. On both sides of the street
are restaurants, bars, shops, cafes, plus many more interesting
sites and sounds Without a doubt, Las Ramblas and the surrounding
area is the beating heart of Barcelona.
Without a doubt, Barcelona
is an ideal location to learn Spanish and experience the history
and culture of Spain. |
