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Historically important during the Crown of Aragon and originally founded by the Romans, Barcelona has kept its significant position and is actually the second largest city in Spain, after Madrid. This Spanish luminous city and beach destination is also recognized as a world center due to its importance in finance, commerce, media, entertainment, arts, international trade, education and tourism. Barcelona is one of Europe’s first destinations and one of the best places in the world to visit. Great shopping, imaginary architecture, sunny beaches, modern restaurants and international top rated football put this city on the favorite tourist destination lists.

The city Barcelona is a tourist destination with a large spectrum of entertainment options. Get a guided tapa tour or find the inspiring Gothic quarter, which is a must-see. See the old Spanish lifestyle in Poble Espanyol, situated on Montjuic, just up from Plaza Espanya. Walk by the picturesque port of Barcelona with its magnificent views over the sea and the marina or visit one of the many city museums.

All forms of art (more...) are present in the city that inspired designers Lluís Domènech i Montaner and Gaudi to create modern and imaginative creations under the concept of Modernisme arquitectonic. Experience the Sagrada Familia, the most distinctive building site of the world. The museum of the Sagrada Familia offers a fascinating exhibition of photos of the development of the Sagrada Familia from the present day back to its early beginnings. More Gaudi art can be discovered in La Pedrera, where the actual building is the museum.

Football fans will enjoy a visit to the Barcelona football stadium Camp Nou and to the club’s museum. A different way of “living Barcelona” is visiting the speed racing track Circuit de Catalunya, where Formula 1 races are held. Get an unexpected adrenaline kick here participating in karting or buggy races during the weekends.

L'Eixample is the most populous district in Barcelona. Some of Spain’s most famous streets and squares like la Rambla de Cataluña and the Plaza Gaudi are situated here. This is also the area where tourists can find the main tourist attractions like Basílica de la Sagrada Familia, la Casa Milà, and la Casa Batlló.

Exclusive shopping is offered in this cosmopolitan city where designer brands like Versace, Giorgio Armani, Burberry, Bally, Cartier and Calvin Klein can be found in the more than 35,000 shops. Also get high quality Spanish designer items in the Barcelona shopping line that reaches from Ramblas, through Plaza de Catalunya along Passeig de Gràcia and up Avenue Diagonal.

In summer, get a taste of the Spanish sun on one of the popular beaches reachable by metro or by foot. The most active and popular beach of Barcelona, where windsurfing and kite surfing are some of the activities to choose from, is Playa Barceloneta. Other beaches are Playa Icaria close to Ciutadella Vila Olímpica and the unofficial but well-known nudist beach Playa Mar Bella.

With its Mediterranean climate distinctive for its mild, humid winters and warm, dry summers, Barcelona is a perfect all year round destination. Tourists can get a suntan and relax on the city beaches or in the small cafés in the summer, and experience shopping and visit the many museums in the winter. Paella, Sarsuela and Fideuà are some of the traditional dishes to try when you arrive to the Catalan city of Barcelona.

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