Tourism in Barcelona Spain - Best Tourist Attractions
Tourism in Barcelona Spain - Best Tourist Attractions
Barcelona is a city in Spain. It is the capital and largest city of Catalonia, as well as the second most populous municipality of Spain. With a population of 1.6 million within city limits, its urban area extends to numerous neighbouring municipalities within the Province of Barcelona and is home to around 4.8 million people, making it the sixth most populous urban area in the European Union after Paris, London, Madrid, the Ruhr area and Milan. It is one of the largest metropolises on the Mediterranean Sea, located on the coast between the mouths of the rivers Llobregat and Besòs, and bounded to the west by the Serra de Collserola mountain range, the tallest peak of which is 512 metres (1,680 feet) high.
Founded as a Roman city, in the Middle Ages Barcelona became the capital of the County of Barcelona. After merging with the Kingdom of Aragon, Barcelona continued to be an important city in the Crown of Aragon as an economic and administrative centre of this Crown and the capital of the Principality of Catalonia. Barcelona has a rich cultural heritage and is today an important cultural centre and a major tourist destination. Particularly renowned are the architectural works of Antoni Gaudí and Lluís Domènech i Montaner, which have been designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The headquarters of the Union for the Mediterranean are located in Barcelona. The city is known for hosting the 1992 Summer Olympics as well as world-class conferences and expositions and also many international sport tournaments.
Barcelona is one of the world's leading tourist, economic, trade fair and cultural centres, and its influence in commerce, education, entertainment, media, fashion, science, and the arts all contribute to its status as one of the world's major global cities. It is a major cultural and economic centre in southwestern Europe, 24th in the world (before Zürich, after Frankfurt) and a financial centre. In 2008 it was the fourth most economically powerful city by GDP in the European Union and 35th in the world with GDP amounting to €177 billion. In 2012 Barcelona had a GDP of $170 billion; and it was leading Spain in employment rate in that moment.
In 2009 the city was ranked Europe's third and one of the world's most successful as a city brand. In the same year the city was ranked Europe's fourth best city for business and fastest improving European city, with growth improved by 17% per year, and the city has been experiencing strong and renewed growth for the past three years. Since 2011 Barcelona has been a leading smart city in Europe. Barcelona is a transport hub, with the Port of Barcelona being one of Europe's principal seaports and busiest European passenger port, an international airport, Barcelona–El Prat Airport, which handles over 40 million passengers per year, an extensive motorway network, and a high-speed rail line with a link to France and the rest of Europe.
Barcelona was the 20th-most-visited city in the world by international visitors and the fifth most visited city in Europe after London, Paris, Istanbul and Rome, with 5.5 million international visitors in 2011. By 2015, both Prague and Milan had more international visitors. With its Rambles, Barcelona is ranked the most popular city to visit in Spain.
Barcelona as internationally renowned a tourist destination, with numerous recreational areas, one of the best beaches in the world, mild and warm climate, historical monuments, including eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites, 519 hotels as of March 2016 including 35 five star hotels, and developed tourist infrastructure.
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Barcelona is the passionate capital of Catalonia, an unforgettable city of art, culture and beauty. Gaudi's works, museums, concerts and FC Barcelona's football team homeland.
Walk along the Ramblas to enjoy street musicians, living statues, hustlers and just plain loonies. Hop onto the Tramvia Blau for a tram trip up to the top of Tibidabo and take in the magnificent sights of the city below you. Shop along the Passeig de Gracia, at the most well known boutiques in Barcelona.
Have a sunset drink at a chiringuito bar on the Barceloneta beach, then after dark, join the locals for pub crawling at the Barri Gotic for a huge selection of tapas bars, wine bars, cocktail lounges and even Irish pubs! Now that you've worked up an appetite, head for El Born where you'll find the finest in new catalonian cuisine.
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Barcelona (English /bɑrsɨˈloʊnə/, Catalan: [bərsəˈɫonə], Spanish: [barθeˈlona]) is the capital of Catalonia and the second largest city in Spain, after Madrid, with a population of 1,621,537 within its administrative limits on a land area of 101.4 km2 (39 sq mi). The urban area of Barcelona extends beyond the administrative city limits with a population of between 4,200,000[1] and 4,500,000[2] within an area of 803 km2 (310 sq mi),[1] being the sixth-most populous urban area in the European Union after Paris, London, the Ruhr, Madrid and Milan. About five million[3][4][5] people live in the Barcelona metropolitan area. It is also largest metropolis on the Mediterranean Sea. It is located on the Mediterranean coast between the mouths of the rivers Llobregat and Besòs and is bounded to the west by the Serra de Collserola ridge (512 m/1,680 ft).
Founded as a Roman city, Barcelona became the capital of the County of Barcelona. After merging with the Kingdom of Aragon, Barcelona became one of the most important cities of the Crown of Aragon. Besieged several times during its history, Barcelona has a rich cultural heritage and is today an important cultural centre and a major tourist destination. Particularly renowned are the architectural works of Antoni Gaudí and Lluís Domènech i Montaner, which have been designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The headquarters of the Union for the Mediterranean is located in Barcelona. The city is known for hosting the 1992 Summer Olympics as well as world-class conferences and expositions and also many international sport tournaments.
Barcelona is today one of the world's leading tourist, economic, trade fair/exhibitions and cultural-sports centres, and its influence in commerce, education, entertainment, media, fashion, science, and the arts all contribute to its status as one of the world's major global cities.[6][7] Indeed, it is a major cultural and economic centre in southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula), 26th in the world (after Moscow, before Dubai)[8] and a growing financial centre (Diagonal Mar and Gran Via). It is the fourth economically powerful city by GDP in the European Union and 35th in the world with an output amounting to €177 billion.[9] As of 2009 the city was ranked Europe's third and one of the world's most successful as a city brand.[10] At the same time, the city was ranked Europe's fourth best city for business and fastest improving European city, with growth improved by 17% per year.[11] Barcelona is the transport hub with one of Europe's principal ports, Barcelona international airport, which handles above 34 million passengers per year, extensive motorway network and also is a hub of high-speed rail, particularly that which is intended to link Spain with France and the rest of Europe as the second longest in the world.[12]
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Barcelona City Tour
Barcelona City Tour
Barcelona is the capital city of the autonomous community of Catalonia in the Kingdom of Spain, as well as the country's second most populous municipality, with a population of 1.6 million within city limits. Its urban area extends beyond the administrative city limits with a population of around 4.7 million people, being the sixth-most populous urban area in the European Union after Paris, London, Madrid, the Ruhr area and Milan. It is the largest metropolis on the Mediterranean Sea, located on the coast between the mouths of the rivers Llobregat and Besos, and bounded to the west by the Serra de Collserola mountain range, the tallest peak of which is 512 metres (1,680 feet) high.
Founded as a Roman city, in the Middle Ages Barcelona became the capital of the County of Barcelona. After merging with the Kingdom of Aragon, Barcelona continued to be an important city in the Crown of Aragon as an economic and administrative centre of this Crown and the capital of the Principality of Catalonia. Besieged several times during its history, Barcelona has a rich cultural heritage and is today an important cultural centre and a major tourist destination. Particularly renowned are the architectural works of Antoni Gaudí and Lluís Domenech i Montaner, which have been designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The headquarters of the Union for the Mediterranean is located in Barcelona. The city is known for hosting the 1992 Summer Olympics as well as world-class conferences and expositions and also many international sport tournaments.
Barcelona is one of the world's leading tourist, economic, trade fair and cultural centres, and its influence in commerce, education, entertainment, media, fashion, science, and the arts all contribute to its status as one of the world's major global cities. It is a major cultural and economic centre in southwestern Europe, 24th in the world (before Zürich, after Frankfurt) and a financial centre. In 2008 it was the fourth most economically powerful city by GDP in the European Union and 35th in the world with GDP amounting to €177 billion. In 2012 Barcelona had a GDP of $170 billion; it is leading Spain in both employment rate and GDP per capita change. In 2009 the city was ranked Europe's third and one of the world's most successful as a city brand. In the same year the city was ranked Europe's fourth best city for business and fastest improving European city, with growth improved by 17% per year, and the city has been experiencing strong and renewed growth for the past three years. Since 2011 Barcelona is a leading smart city in Europe. Barcelona is a transport hub with the Port of Barcelona being one of Europe's principal seaports and busiest European passenger port, an international airport, Barcelona–El Prat Airport, which handles above 40 million passengers per year, an extensive motorway network and a high-speed rail line with a link to France and the rest of Europe.
Barcelona city tour highlights including La Sagrada Familia Church, Barcelona Cathedral, Olympic Park, Spanish Village and Placa de Sant Jaume where the City Hall is. Join me and enjoy the best sights on a typical city tour of this popular city.
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Barcelona is the capital city of the autonomous community of Catalonia in Spain and the country's second largest city, with a population of 1.6 million within its administrative limits. Its urban area extends beyond the administrative city limits with a population of around 4.5 million people, being the sixth-most populous urban area in the European Union after Paris, London, Madrid, the Ruhr area and Milan. About five million people live in the Barcelona metropolitan area. It is the largest metropolis on the Mediterranean Sea, located on the coast between the mouths of the rivers Llobregat and Besòs, and bounded to the west by the Serra de Collserola mountain range, the tallest peak of which is 512 metres (1,680 ft) high.
Founded as a Roman city, in the Middle Ages Barcelona became the capital of the County of Barcelona. After merging with the Kingdom of Aragon, Barcelona continued to be an important city in the Crown of Aragon. Besieged several times during its history, Barcelona has a rich cultural heritage and is today an important cultural centre and a major tourist destination. Particularly renowned are the architectural works of Antoni Gaudí and Lluís Domènech i Montaner, which have been designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The headquarters of the Union for the Mediterranean is located in Barcelona. The city is known for hosting the 1992 Summer Olympics as well as world-class conferences and expositions and also many international sport tournaments. **Source from Wikipedia**
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BARCELONA A walking tour around the city / Un paseo por la ciudad
Photographic travel guide across the Art and Architecture of the city of Barcelona.
Barcelona is the capital city of the Autonomous Community of Catalonia (Catalunya in Catalan language and Cataluña in Spanish) and one of the Southwestern Europe's most important cities as a major cultural, touristic and economic center.
Particularly renowned are the architectural works of Antoni Gaudí and Lluís Domènech i Montaner, which have been designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites, in Modernist style.
The city is known for hosting the 1992 Summer Olympics as well as world-class conferences and expositions and also many international sport tournaments.
Photographic slideshow including several main touristic highlights:
- Sagrada Familia, designed by Antoni Gaudí.
- Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, designed by Lluís Domènech i Montaner.
- Casa de Les Punxes, designed by Josep Puig i Cadafalch.
- Passeig de Gràcia (Appearing the façades of the most renowned buildings as Casa Milá - La Pedrera and Casa Batlló, both designed by Antoni Gaudí, Casa Amatller, designed by Josep Puig i Cadafalch and Casa Lleó Morera, designed by Lluís Domènech i Montaner.
- Plaça de Catalunya (Catalonia Square).
- Casa Milá - La Pedrera: Inner tour around this building and its terrace, designed by Antoni Gaudí.
- Vía Laietana.
- Palau de la Música Catalana (Orfeó Catalá): Concert hall designed by Lluís Domènech i Montaner.
- Barri Gòtic: Medieval quarter of the city around its Gothic cathedral.
- Plaça Sant Jaume: Palau de la Generalitat and Ajuntament de Barcelona (Catalonia Autonomous Community Government headquarters and City Hall).
- Santa María del Mar Gothic temple.
- La Rambla, surrounded by interesting buildings as Liceo Theatre, Mercat de la Boquería, MACBA (Contemporary Art Museum of Barcelona) squares as Plaça Reial and monuments as Columbus column with his statue on top.
- Tramvia Blau (Blue Tram) del Tibidabo with bourgeois houses in this neighborhood.
- CosmoCaixa (Museum of Sciences).
- Parc Güell, designed by Antoni Gaudí.
- Arc de Triomf, designed by Josep Vilaseca i Casanovas for the Universal Exposition of Barcelona in 1888.
- Parc de la Ciutadella, gardens and monumental fountain, with the Castell dels Tres Dragons and the Parliament of Catalonia.
- Torre Gas Natural. (Gas Natural Fenosa skyscraper company headquarters).
- Torre Agbar. (Aguas de Barcelona skyscraper company headquarters).
- Passeig Marítim, with Hotel Arts and Torre Mapfre (skyscrapers on the beach coast).
- W Barcelona Tower.
- Fòrum de Barcelona quarter, recently developed area with several towers and malls.
- Trade Towers in Avinguda Diagonal.
- Plaça de Espanya (Spain Square).
- Arenas de Barcelona. (Former bullring transformed in shopping center).
- Palau Nacional (National museum of Catalan art).
- Estadi Olimpic de Montjuïc (Olympic stadium of the 1992 Summer Olympic Games).
- Palau Sant Jordi.
- Port de Barcelona (Barcelona's skyline viewed from the sea).
Hospital de Sant Pau, Barcelona (Spain) - Travel Guide
Take a tour of Hospital de Sant Pau in Barcelona, Spain -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
One of Barcelona's most beautiful sights is the Hospital de Sant Pau, one of the city's largest historical complexes.
Designed in the modernist style, the hospital building was completed in 1930 and was in operation until 2009.
Now, the complex is being transformed into a museum and center for Spanish culture.
One of the most striking features of the Hospital de Sant Pau is its gleaming dome, surrounded by golden spires.
The hospital as an organization dates back to 1401, when it was created by six smaller hospitals.
Surrounding the building are the wonderful gardens and grounds of the Sant Pau complex.
There are few hospitals in the world that have such beautiful and classic facades, making the Hospital de Sant Pau a unique place.
Prehistoric Rock Art Sites of the Côa Valley - UNESCO World Heritage Site
A tour of the UNESCO World Heritage prehistoric rock art sites in the Côa Valley of north-western Portugal. It's incredible to think that these engravings have existed for up to 25,000 years!!
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Stayed at AXEL Hotel - Aribau 33, 08011, Barcelona
Barcelona (Catalan: [bərsəˈɫonə], Spanish: [barθeˈlona]) is the capital and the most populous city of Catalonia and the second largest city in Spain, after Madrid, with a population of 1,621,537 within its administrative limits on a land area of 101.4 km2 (39 sq mi). The urban area of Barcelona extends beyond the administrative city limits with a population of between 4,200,000[1] and 4,500,000[2] on an area of 803 km2 (310 sq mi),[1] being the sixth-most populous urban area in the European Union after Paris, London, Ruhr area, Madrid and Milan. About five million[3][4][5] people live in the Barcelona metropolitan area. It is also Europe's largest metropolis on the Mediterranean coast. It is the main component of a union of adjacent cities and municipalities, with a population of 3,218,071 in an area of 636 km² (density 5,060 hab/km²). It is located on the Mediterranean coast between the mouths of the rivers Llobregat and Besòs and is bounded to the west by the Serra de Collserola ridge (512 m/1,680 ft).
Barcelona is today one of the world's leading tourist, economic and cultural-sports centres, and its influences in commerce, education, entertainment, media, fashion, science, and the arts all contribute to its status as one of the world's major global cities.[6][7] Indeed, it is a major economic centre and a growing financial centre (Diagonal Mar area); one of Europe's principal Mediterranean ports, can be found here as well as Barcelona international airport, which handles about 30 million passengers per year. It also boasts an extensive motorway network and is a hub of high-speed rail, particularly that which will link France with Spain. Barcelona is the 16th-most-visited city in the world and 4th most visited in Europe after Paris, London, and Rome, with several million tourists every year.[8] Barcelona is the 16th most livable city in the world according to lifestyle magazine Monocle.[9] Similarly, according to Innovation Analysts 2thinknow, Barcelona occupies 13th place in the world on Innovation Cities™ Global Index.[10] It is the 4th richest city by GDP in the European Union and 35th in the world with an output amounting to €177 billion, a figure nonetheless smaller than alternative estimates.[11] Consequently, its GDP per capita output stands at €35,975 -- some 44% higher than the European Union average. Similarly, the city of Barcelona stands in 29th place in a list of net personal earnings headed by Zurich.[12] The city is Europe's 3rd and one of the world's most successful as a city brand, both in terms of reputation and assets.[13] Barcelona is 9th most important fashion capital in the world. Also, the city is Europe's 4th best business city and fastest improving European city, with growing improved by 17% per year.[14]
Founded as a Roman city, Barcelona became the capital of the Counts of Barcelona. After merging with the Kingdom of Aragon, it became one of the most important cities of the Crown of Aragon. Besieged several times during its history, Barcelona is today an important cultural centre and a major tourist destination and has a rich cultural heritage. Particularly renowned are architectural works of Antoni Gaudí and Lluís Domènech i Montaner that have been designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The city is well known in recent times for the 1992 Summer Olympics. The headquarters of the Union for the Mediterranean is located in Barcelona.
As the capital of Catalonia, Barcelona houses the seat of the Catalan government, known as the Generalitat de Catalunya; of particular note are the executive branch, the parliament, and the Supreme Court of Catalonia. The city is also the capital of the Province of Barcelona and the Barcelonès comarca (shire).
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0:22 : BCN Metro
0:29 : Sagrada Familia
1:28 : Casa Batllo
2:12 : Park Guell
3:12 : Montjuic
3:24 : Estadi Olimpic
3:33 : Torre de Calatrava
3:36 : Mesua Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
3:47 : Cap de Barcelona
3:52 : Mirador de Colom
4:15 : Museu de Cera
4:17 : La Rambla
4:25 : Palau Blaugrana : BCN basket
4:56 : Plaça d'Espanya
5:07 : Parc Joan Miro
5:10 : Port Vell
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Barcelona es una ciudad y municipio de España, capital de la comarca del Barcelonés, de la provincia homónima y de la comunidad autónoma de Cataluña. Históricamente ha sido la capital del Principado de Cataluña.
Con una población de 1 604 555 habitantes en 20155 , es la segunda ciudad más poblada de España después de Madrid, y la undécima de la Unión Europea. El área metropolitana de Barcelona, incluida en la Región urbana de Barcelona, cuenta con 5 029 181 habitantes (2011), siendo así la sexta ciudad de mayor población de la Unión Europea.6 7
Se ubica a orillas del mar Mediterráneo, a unos 120 km al sur de la cadena montañosa de los Pirineos y de la frontera con Francia, en un pequeño llano litoral limitado por el mar al este, la sierra de Collserola al oeste, el río Llobregat al sur y el río Besós al norte. Por haber sido capital del condado de Barcelona, se suele aludir a ella con la denominación antonomástica de Ciudad Condal.
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Barcelona (/bɑːrsəˈloʊnə/, Catalan: [bəɾsəˈlonə], Spanish: [barθeˈlona]) is the capital city of the autonomous community of Catalonia in the Kingdom of Spain, as well as the country's second most populous municipality, with a population of 1.6 million within city limits. Its urban area extends beyond the administrative city limits with a population of around 4.7 million people, being the sixth-most populous urban area in the European Union after Paris, London, Madrid, the Ruhr area and Milan. It is the largest metropolis on the Mediterranean Sea, located on the coast between the mouths of the rivers Llobregat and Besòs, and bounded to the west by the Serra de Collserola mountain range, the tallest peak of which is 512 metres (1,680 ft) high.
Founded as a Roman city, in the Middle Ages Barcelona became the capital of the County of Barcelona. After merging with the Kingdom of Aragon, Barcelona continued to be an important city in the Crown of Aragon as an economic and administrative centre of this Crown and the capital of the Principality of Catalonia. Besieged several times during its history, Barcelona has a rich cultural heritage and is today an important cultural centre and a major tourist destination. Particularly renowned are the architectural works of Antoni Gaudí and Lluís Domènech i Montaner, which have been designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The headquarters of the Union for the Mediterranean is located in Barcelona. The city is known for hosting the 1992 Summer Olympics as well as world-class conferences and expositions and also many international sport tournaments.
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Barcelone (Barcelona en catalan, prononcé /bəɾsəˈlonə/, et en castillan, prononcé /baɾθeˈlona/) est la capitale administrative et économique de la Catalogne, de la province de Barcelone, de la comarque d'El Barcelonès ainsi que de son aire urbaine et de sa région métropolitaine, en Espagne.
Elle est la deuxième ville d'Espagne en termes de population et d'activités, la onzième ville la plus peuplée de l'Union européenne et la sixième en incluant sa banlieue3: Plus de 5 millions de personnes vivent dans l'agglomération barcelonaise. La majeure partie des municipalités adjacentes sont en outre rassemblées dans l'Àrea Metropolitana de Barcelona.
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