BARCELONA

Barcelona



Barcelona

Barcelona

The capital of Catalonia possesses a distinctly Mediterranean atmosphere. A feast for the senses. Its revitalization for the 1992 Olympics made Barcelona the most interesting part of the continent. A picturesque location, the best preserved Gothic Quarter in Europe, the cheeky and charming architecture of Gaudi and galleries with the treasures of Miró, Tàpies and Barcelona Picasso endow a stunning visual impact both inside and out. The "New Catalan Cuisine" and tapas bars entice those most discerning palate, while the nightlife and music are kept at the forefront.

The origins of the city of Barcelona are uncertain. There are two legends, a Roman and a Carthaginian, which they attribute to the respective invasions Barcelona Foundation. Roman legend says was founded by Hercules who, having joined Jason and the Argonauts, is commissioned to find the ninth ship of the fleet, lost during a storm. Barca Nona finally meets in the foothills of a mountain, which today is called Montjuic. Both liked the site at all, they decided to found a city they called Barcanona.

But the archaeological evidence indicates that in this area and there was a town called Barkeno, located on Mount Taber. And the etymological origin of the name Laietan is well tested.

The arrival of democracy gave new impetus to Barcelona, now turned into one of the major cities of Europe.

Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain and is also the capital of the autonomous community of Catalonia. The port of Barcelona is still one of the largest in the Mediterranean in the flow commercially tourist attractions make it a must for those visiting Spain.

Among many places to do this Barcelona tour guide point out:

•The most impressive cathedral is located in the Eixample district called The Temple of the Sagrada Familia , was designed and built by Gaudí. The works were stopped 3 years during the Civil War. Then resumed, but construction not yet completed. It is estimated that by 2026 will have completed this work of genius Gaudí.

•The Barri Gotic (Gothic Quarter) is the part of the city where the best preserved Roman remains and medieval buildings. Barcelona Cathedral, Plaza del Rei, Palau Reial Major, the Romanesque church of Santa Llúcia, Plaza de Sant Jaume, are some of the most interesting places in this neighborhood.

•The Montjuic mountain is an important cultural center. There you will find the Archaeological Museum, the Ethnological Museum, the Foundation Joan Miró, among other places to visit. La vista desde la plaza de Espanya es emblemática de la ciudad. The view from the Plaza Espanya is emblematic of the city.

•The Parc de la Ciutadella still has parts of a mediaeval fortress. There are also the Zoological Museum and Zoological Park of Barcelona.

•Paseo de la Rambla de Barcelona runs between Plaza de Catalunya and the port. Not only is a site of intense commercial activity, but also on its way, we can see historic landmarks, including the church of Betlem, the Palau Moja Palau de la ...