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The Catalonian capital city of Barcelona is a cosmopolitan Mediterranean
coastal city that offers an interesting mix of the past and the present.
This exciting city still has its legacy of old Roman remains and the charm
of medieval districts remain even as it is emerging as one of the fastest developing
cities of the world.
Barcelona is almost a museum in itself showcasing many symbolic buildings of
Catalan architects Antoni Gaudí and Luis Doménech i Montaner.
Rich in culture, Barcelona will lead the visitor through museums, exhibitions,
outdoor sculptures, beaches, Mediterranean cuisine and a crammed event list
of music, theatre, and dance.
Barcelona can take you by surprise as you start exploring the streets,which
is the best way to discover the city, with lots of green spaces, gardens and
splendid water fronts.
With its infrastructure and communications networks it is always hosting seminars
and international competitions and events. Mixing in its Mediterranean climate
together with all the tourist attractions for sightseeing make Barcelona an
important and attractive place for business..
Barcelona overlooks the Mediterranean and one of its main arteries of the historic
quarter, the famous La Rambla, reaches down to the sea and is a good place to
catch the quick pulse of this city. This quarter has many attractions to visit
from the Romanesque church of Santa Anna, to the bird and flower stalls, the
Palau Moja, the church of Betlem and the Santa Creu Hospital. Many examples
of its Baroque and Renaissance architecture are all here.
Do not miss out other centres of Barcelona such as the Palau de la Virreina,
which is now a gallery, and the Boquería Market with its enthusiastic shoppers,
as well as the Liceu Opera House.
Soghtseeing should also include Les Drassanes, the former dockyard housing
the Maritime Museum, the Llotja del Mar, the arcaded houses leading to the Ciutadella
Park, along with the Olympic Village and the Port Olímpic.
Beaches, piers, and the array of museums and leisure centres, as well as its
many bars and restaurants, makes the city an exciting place to visit.
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