Information on Barcelona in Spain

Barcelona is capital of Cataluña and is Spain's second leading city both in size and importance.

In terms of it's rich History and culture it is absolutely a must for everyone to visit, and cannot be compared to anywhere else.

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Barcelona

Barcelona is a major port and industrial center, it's impressive architecture includes the Gothic Quarter which is the oldest part of the city with the 13th century cathedral, the old City Hall Building, the Episcopal Palace and the beautiful Palace of the Generalitat.

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It has managed to exalt its past without forgetting to look to to the future. The city has some extraordinary infrastructures dedicated to hosting seminars and international competitions. Its exceptional communications network with its Mediterranean climate and its great number of tourist attractions make Barcelona an important business city.

There are many museums, two of which are the Picasso Museum and the Museum of Catalan Art. The city also boasts the work of the modernist architect Antonio Gaudi.

In contrast to the Gothic Quarter is the renovated waterfront which has an aquarium and other attractions.

The official language is Catalan, a romantic language with elements of French and Spanish as well as its own unique charm.

The language was banned during the years of the Franco dictatorship, however it has re-emerged with a vengeance, although most Barcelonans also speak Castillian Spanish.