Known as a cultural center, Barcelona boasts splendid architecture, monuments, historical sites, natural resources, beaches and more. It is a very modern city, multicultural, cosmopolitan. Nearly 4.5 million people live in the metropolitan area of ​​Barcelona. The city is in a location extraordianara, bathing the sea and with excellent links with the rest of Europe. Some people say that Barcelona is the most European city in Spain, because it is always open to new ideas and trends. You may notice this at its inhabitants, the Catalans.
Catalan capital is a modern city, cosmopolitan, but has inherited many centuries of history. There are monuments from the Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance or even earlier, but most characteristic are those built during the last hundred years. Although the 1992 Olympics the whole world attention on the city, wonderful and strange architecture of Antoni Gaudí shows how much new and different relay worn Barcelona.
Barcelona, ​​a master of the art 2,000 years continuous renewal, has become the most visited city in Spain. In 2003 about 4 million visitors arrived in town, many in northern Europe by charter. Autumn is the perfect time to visit Barcelona, ​​the less heat, fewer tourists and the time when there is greatest street party, Festes from Merce on 24 September. The city continues to evolve as a center for design, gastronomy, the education and business and is probably the most attractive city in the world. And is one of the places of the world is not never enough.
Although Barcelona is a big city, it is easy to cross by public transport or on foot. You can reach the city by subway point in town, bus or taxi. Also, Barcelona attracts tourists worldwide. The explosion of low-cost companies operating on the internet and good prices in hotels and restaurants compared to other European cities have become European Capital of Barcelona in weekends.
Catalunya area around the market, including the historic city center, plus Passeig de Gracia, Rambla de Catalunya and the top half of Diagonal Avenue, is downtown. “La Rambla”, a pedestrian street, is the best place for watching the people walk, stroll or just yourself to relax. Here you will find dozens of outdoor cafes. Nearby is the real plate, with plenty of bars and restaurants, and Palau Guell, built by Antoni Gaudi and art nouveau style wave.
Balearic Islands lie to the east, Costa Brava north, the monastery of Montserrat to the west and south is Sitges resort town of Tarragona and roman. The inhabitants of Barcelona are open and hospitable. Barcelona speak Catalan people, their language, and Spanish. Many also understand some English and French.