All about Barcelona

Barcelona is the capital of the autonomous region of Catalonia, the second most populous city in Spain and a fairly large seaport. This small part of the Iberian Peninsula is rich in history. The ancient Roman conquerors, the Germanic tribes of the Visigoths and even the warlike Berbers “made their mark” here. Barcelona has long been included in the top 20 most fashionable tourist destinations. Everything in the city will surprise you: from the shocking works of Gaudi to the city market. Dozens of museums, historical quarters and medieval statues abound with nightclubs and fashionable shops. Modern Barcelona is characterized by tolerance. I will provide you with specific information that will undoubtedly be useful to you.

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1. Briefly about Barcelona

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1. Briefly about Barcelona

As true patriots, Barcelona residents tend to embellish the history of their hometown a little. For example, it is seriously believed here that the capital of Catalonia was founded by Hercules himself. Barcelona was originally called Barcino: in honor of Hamilcar Barquet, a Carthaginian knight who settled in these areas. In 133 BC. The city was “visited” by the Romans, as evidenced by the characteristic layout of city streets (Gothic quarter) and the remains of military fortifications. Catalonia soon became a tasty morsel for warring tribes. As a result, Barcelona was first occupied by the Visigoths and later given to the Arabs. However, in 801, Ludovico “the Pious” saved the city and founded it as the capital of the Spanish mark, but he failed to ensure complete independence.

Participation in the battle for the Spanish succession became a serious test for Barcelona, which is why it was under siege for a long time, after which it was attacked and partially destroyed (by this time it had already visited the Catalan Aragonese Confederation and Catalan Republic).

In 1450, the famous University of Barcelona was opened in the city.

In 1809, France annexed the provinces of Catalonia and Barcelona. After Napoleon's abdication in 1814, the city returned to Spain.

In the 19th century, the capital of Catalonia grew significantly, and its complete revival and development began in the XX century.

This is what the Barcelona flag looks like:

The flag depicts the cross of St. George - the patron saint of the city - and red and yellow stripes - a symbol of the old Kingdom of Aragon.

About 1 million 664 thousand people live in Barcelona, and more than 3 million in the Barcelona agglomeration. The city is divided into 10 administrative districts. Each of them is governed by its own board.

In 1992, Barcelona hosted the Summer Olympic Games, and in 2004, the World Cultural Forum, which lasted 141 days.

Barcelona has many attractions - cathedrals, museums, architectural monuments, parks. You will see and learn about the most important of them below in the table of contents. The city is famous for its beaches. There are eight beaches on a five-kilometer coastline.

In Barcelona, as throughout the country, the currency is the euro.

Here is a fun map of Barcelona attractions: