A Modern and Enterprising City
Barcelona is a city with Roman heritage and a horizon in the 21st century,where economic dynamism blends with intellectual effervescence.Today’s Barcelona is living one of its finest moments.
In a privileged position on the North Eastern coast of the Iberian Peninsulaand the shores of the Mediterranean, Barcelona is a modern and enterprising city.The visitor unfamiliar with its history might be surprised that such amodern and exciting city preserves its historic Gothic centre almost intact. It is unequivocally a Mediterranean city, not only because of its geographiclocation, but also because of its history, tradition and cultural influences. The history of the city dates back to the founding of a Roman colony on its soil. The 1888 World Fair became a symbol of the capacity for hard work and theinternational outlook projected for the city. Culture and the arts flourished in Barcelona and in all of Catalonia.
One of Barcelona’s most famous exports is Gaudi, the exuberant architect.Hiswork can be found scattered around the city and perhaps the most famouspiece is the magnificent Sagrada Familia Cathedral.
Barcelona is now firmly established as one of Europe’s greatest cities, an inspiration for architects from across the continent and a magnet for city break visitors from around the world. Take a Barcelona city break and take away an everlasting memory of Spain, Catalonia and the city’s breathtaking beauty.