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January 21, 2008

Barcelona

Filed under: Cities of Spain - 21 Jan 2008 from Your Spain Guide

Barcelona Spain is often referred to as the City of Marvels due to the outstanding number of breathtaking and historical sites to see and activities to participate in. Barcelona is the capital city of Catalonia and is the second largest city in SpainĀ  - and definitely one of the major tourism areas for the country. Located on the warm Mediterranean coast, Barcelona has year-round attractions for visitors from all over the world. There is a wide range of both outdoor as well as sightseeing options for travelers and visitors, and the nightlife and social events in the city are second to none in Europe.

Originally built by the Romans, Barcelona is a mixture of ancient and modern architecture and development. Even through it is a business center for Spain and is one of the most important port cities in the area, cultural events are still considered to be equally important to the local economy. Emphasis is placed on the preservation of history without stopping modernization of the city. (more…)

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