The Wonderful City of Barcelona
Barcelona is one of Spain’s major cities. It on the North Eastern coast of Spain on the Iberian peninsula. It is also a major Mediterranean port and is the second largest city in Spain.
Spanish is the major language in this area along with Catalan as the city is the capital of Catalonia. The city has a population of over 1 ½ million. The history of the city dates back to Roman times. The city experienced massive growth in the 19th century when industrialization expanded the population and the amount of jobs in the city. During this time the arts took hold and established Barcelona as a major cultural center.
Barcelona is a diverse place and hosts many exciting things to see and do. There is a gothic center located in a city famous for its modern architecture and flourishing industrial areas. One famous area is La Rambla which includes a tree-lined pedestrian boulevard home to many artists, buskers, and market stall. The area is home to the market Mercat de la Boqueria.
The Barri Gotic includes the medieval Gothic buildings and lies close to La Rambla. This is the area of Barcelona that was the center of the old town. It includes a maze of dark streets linked with squares and is home to restaurants, bars and 5 star Barcelona Hotels. The buildings date from the 14th and 15th century.
The Museu Picasso is Barcelona’s most popular museum. The museum shows numerous works that trace Picasso’s early years. La Sagrada Familia showcases the work of Antoni Gaudí, with magnificent spires and outlines inspired by the holy mountain Montserrat. Gaudí died in 1926 before it was completed and work is still being done on his masterwork.
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