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Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia in Spain and the second largest in Spain with a population of about 4.5 million. Barcelona is the commercial centre of the Costa Brava holiday region. Do book your Barcelona hotel before arrival as Barcelona is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe.
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A visual city with elegance and sophistication. A contrast of medieval and modern with five Barcelona buildings designated as World Heritage Sites. Museums, art galleries and architecturally significant streets and squares are all to be explored. Most people stay near the Ramblas or in the Gothic Quarter. A good place from which to explore the city including Gaudi's masterpiece, the unfinished Sagrada Família Cathedral, and Parc Güell. There are plenty of cafés and restaurants around the Ramblas along with shopping.
The funicular up to Tibidabo, or the cable car up Montjuïc provide views of Barcelona. Barcelona is a coastal city with four kilometres of beaches. Spring is a good time to visit Barcelona with temperatures around 20 degrees. During summer, it can become hot and humid and crowded. |
Barcelona is the heart of Catalonia region, an economically rich area. Originally known as Barcino and founded in the 3rd Century. During the 5th Century the Visigoths controlled the city and then the Moors in the 8th Century. In the Middle Ages Barcelona was the capital of the Catalan empire and money was made from commerce. The 19th Century Barcelona emerged with active trade with the Americas. This brought a Catalan renaissance during the early 1900's and Catalonia was declared a Republic in 1931. Barcelona was taken by Fascist forces in 1939 and after Franco's death in 1975 democracy came and the Catalan language was once again used.
Barcelona eGuide lists the very best Barcelona accommodation, provides a Barcelona restaurant guide, details Barcelona attractions and Barcelona tours. Barcelona official eGuide is the primary source for Barcelona tourism information for Barcelona. For complete Barcelona Information please use the navigation on the left of this page, the Barcelona site map or the quick links below. The team at Barcelona eGuide very much hope that you enjoy your Barcelona holidays and have a wonderful time in Barcelona.
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