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Barcelona is the capital and the most populous city of the Autonomous Community of Catalonia and the 2nd major city in Spain, with a populace of 1,615,908 in 2008. It is the 11th-most populous municipality in the European Union and sixth-most populous urban area in the European Union after Paris, London, Rhine-Ruhr Area, Madrid and Milan, with a population of 4,185,000. 4.9 million people live in Barcelona metropolitan area. The main part of a union of adjacent metropolitan areas and municipalities named ?rea Metropolitana de Barcelona (AMB) with a population of 3,186,461 in area of 636 km? (density 5.010 hab/km?).
It is located on the Mediterranean coast between the mouths of the rivers Llobregat and Bes?s and is bounded toward west by the Serra de Collserola bridge.

Barcelona attracts several travelers each year. Barcelona is located at the Mediterranean coast with has repute for worldwide industry, arts, entertainment, media, commerce and finance. Rivers Besos and Libregat surround Barcelona, which is the center of Catalonia. The city makes an brilliant scene and has many tourist spots and beautiful surroundings attracting the travelers. In the main adults whilst they voyage to any places with their childrens they choose for countryside retreats, hotels with swimming pools, beach resorts or all inclusive hotels. But Barcelona has a lot to present particularly for children even though nothing much at nights.

Another nice thing to do is visiting the Poble Espanyol Barcelona. You can enjoy the Spanish culture and have a nice day at the mountain Montjuic.

Restaurants permit children and kids can like a lot in gardens and parks. Some of the venues like Ciutadella Park, Aqua Leon, Marseme Outdoor Adventure Park, Gel Skating Club, Sagrada Familia, La Rambala, Barri Gotic, Museu Picasso and San Sebastia beach are a must visit for any person. The parks are extremely celebrated and especially La Cuitadella has swans along with ducks with lot of fountains and rowing boats. One may like the fountain designed by the famous architect of the city, Gaudi. The playground even offers quantity of musical improvisations during Sundays in addition to it is a delightful scene to like the park. It also consists of a zoo along with an aquarium. You can reach all these sites with the Barcelona Tourist Bus.

Penguins, fishes, sea horses as well as octopuses are present in the zoo. Eminent mouth like tunnel is the major landmark of the park. One can see moonfish; sharks and stark rays swim above the tunnel. Families can enjoy Cactus Park and botanical garden on Montj?ic mountains, in La Rambala road one can enjoy individual statues, Boulevard performers, cartoon painters and designers along among the attraction of Christopher Columbus even as passing till ambla del Mar bridge.

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