Everybody agrees that the city of Barcelona is located in a very convenient position on the northeastern coast of the Iberian Peninsula and the beautiful shores of the Mediterranean. Barcelona is a very popular city for tourists because of its rich cultural history people. Barcelona is the second largest Spanish city, not only in size, but population too. Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia, 1 of the 17 Autonomous Communities that make up Spain. Barcelona has two official languages: Catalan, generally spoken in all of Catalonia, and traditional Castillian Spanish. The city of Barcelona has a population of over 1.500.000 inhabitants, but this number can rise to more than 4.000.000 if the exterior areas are also taken in consideration.
The capital of Catalonia is considered a Mediterranean city, not only because of its previously mentioned geographic location, but primarily because of its history and culture. The documented history of Barcelona dates back to the founding of a Roman colony on its region. However it was in the second century B.C. when Barcelona experienced spectacular growth and economic revival. By the second half of the 19th century Barcelona was already a world class city. The famous 1888 World's Fair became a symbol for the international vision projected by the city and its inhabitants. Barcelona quickly became famous for its art, architecture, and overall rich culture. The city’s beautiful
The capital of Catalonia is considered a Mediterranean city, not only because of its previously mentioned geographic location, but primarily because of its history and culture. The documented history of Barcelona dates back to the founding of a Roman colony on its region. However it was in the second century B.C. when Barcelona experienced spectacular growth and economic revival. By the second half of the 19th century Barcelona was already a world class city. The famous 1888 World's Fair became a symbol for the international vision projected by the city and its inhabitants. Barcelona quickly became famous for its art, architecture, and overall rich culture. The city’s beautiful