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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › BarcelonaBarcelona - Wikipedia

    Barcelona is a major cultural, economic, and financial centre in southwestern Europe, [9] as well as the main biotech hub in Spain. [10] As a leading world city, Barcelona's influence in global socio-economic affairs qualifies it for global city status (Beta +).

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    This article is about the city of Barcelona, Spain. It provides information on its history, location, climate, cultural significance and attractions for visitors.

    The authors are research scientists and director of language studies at different institutions. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors.

    Barcelona is a city in northeastern Spain that serves as the capital of Catalonia autonomous community. It is a major cultural center with a remarkable history, abundant archives, libraries, museums, buildings of interest and superb examples of Modernist architecture.

    Barcelona is located on a plain between scenic mountains and the Mediterranean Sea with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Precipitation amounts to about 23 inches per year.

    At the core of the city lies the Gothic Quarter which features narrow streets punctuated by magnificent medieval buildings such as cathedral, episcopal palace etc., government buildings like Palace of Generalitat etc., Roman walls incorporated into medieval city etc..

    Plans were devised to extend the city but not carried out completely causing density to triple within 30 years; urban sprawl during Franco era added congestion; 1992 Olympic Games allowed for some renovation.

    For visitors main attraction still tends to be around Ramblas promenade leading down to port where Christopher Columbus monument stands; broad tree-lined centre strips given over stalls selling items such as flowers etc.; skyline reflects style present age but attracts distinguished architects like Antoni Gaudi whose work has become symbol for city...

  2. It is located in northeast Spain in the centre of the region of Catalonia. The provincial capital is the city of Barcelona, which is also the capital of the region. It is the site of a series of architectural works by the artist and architect Antoni Gaudí, awarded the World Heritage designation by the UNESCO. This distinction is shared with ...

  3. We have elaborated 2 maps for your easy city trip. A maps of the Barcelona city quarters, and another one by major tourist zones: For the map that shows the different Barcelona tourist zones at the city center please click here.

  4. The Province of Barcelona is one of the four provinces of Catalonia, centred around the Catalan capital Barcelona. Dominated by its capital, it features both an extensive Mediterranean coast with many popular beach resorts, as well as a mountain range rising far over 1,000 m in the immediate vicinity of the coast. Overview.

  5. A Local Expert's Guide to How to Spend a Day in Barcelona's City Centre. Where to eat, the sights, shops and must-sees of Barcelona center. How to get there, opening times and contact details.

  6. Barcelona (Catalan: [bəɾsəˈlonə] ⓘ, Spanish: [baɾθeˈlona]) is a province of eastern Spain, in the center of the autonomous community of Catalonia. The province is bordered by the provinces of Tarragona, Lleida, and Girona, and by the Mediterranean Sea. Its area is 7,726 km 2 (2,983 sq mi).

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