Barcelona

Barcelona in general Barcelona is the capital of the autonomous community of Cataloniain Spain and Spain's second most populous city. It is the largest metropolis on the Mediterranean. Barcelona has a rich cultural heritage and is today an important cultural center and a major tourist destination. Particularly renowned are the architectural works of Antoni Gaudi and Lluis Domenech i Montaner, which have been designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Barcelona is one of the world's leading tourist, economic, trade and cultural centers, 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. Nightlife Barcelona is a city known for its great nightlife. There is a huge variation in bars, pubs and clubs. From a small, cozy traditional Spanish bar for a lot of different amazing clubs. The big party in Barcelona are also the Erasmus parties in Barcelona. You can go out every night of the week if you're prepared. There are special theme nights on almost every night. Like de'Love Mondays 'at Opium Mar and ironic vernoemd'Crappy Tuesday' at Apollo. Razzmatazz is a very large and popular nightclub with numerous events. Top bar recommendations are: Shoko, Sotavento, Bar Marsella, Sinatra's etc Hotels…

harmonious Barcelona, Spain. It is a city unlike any other, with its unique heritage. The agriculture and its blissful coastline are what give Barcelona a distinctive personality. Barcelona is one of the most open and vibrant Mediterranean cities in all of Europe. The Romans founded Barcelona in the first century B.C; the colony was named for the ruler Hamilcar Barca. The colony was originally called Barcino. In 801 Barcelona became occupied by the franks. Barcelona then became a capital of…

Barcelona is hands down one of the most attractive cities in the world. Located right next to the ocean in the northeastern part of Spain, Barcelona is one of the most sought after travel destinations today. Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain and is home to over 4 million people and is also the capital of Catalonia, one of spain self-governing regions. Barcelona has a tremendous amount of rich history that made it the great city it is today and I would love to travel to this great…

Barcelona is the capital city of the autonomous city of Catalonia, Spain. It is located on the Mediterranean coast, and is known as the sixth most populous area in the European Union. Within its city limits, its population is of 1.6 million people, but when counting beyond the administrative city, 4.7 million people are counted. Also, it is located between the mouths of the rivers Llobregat and Besos, and to the west, it is next to the Serra de Collserola Mountain, the tallest peak which is of…

In today’s society, when discussing the city Barcelona, or attempting to define specific characteristics it holds, one almost unquestionably think about design, architecture, Antoni Gaudi, etc. As to most outsiders, or even some local residents, it is a city that presents itself best in the global market in terms of the city’s urban design and it’s amazing architectures. However, little do tourists or even exchange students, like myself, who travel to the city to enjoy and embrace the culture,…

Barcelona’s diverse architectural history has long been under-appreciated. A 2,000 year-old settlement, the city is now a bustling Spanish port with nearly 2 million inhabitants. Barcelona is located on the coast of the Western Mediterranean in present-day Catalonia, geographically surrounded by the Llobregat and Besos rivers and the Collserola mountain range. It is home to many famous modern works of architecture, such as Antoni Gaudi’s La Sagrada Familia and Jean Novel’s Torre Agbar. Modernism…

The industrial revolution changed and shaped the city of Barcelona. Through trial and error plans were developed and the city came to be how it is. The reasons behind the curved corners of ever street and the way houses were organized on blocks all have a specific meaning. Antoni Gaudi is one of the most well know Catalan artist who came up right around the time of the city changing shape and added his own personal touch. Gaudi brought Barcelona many wonders that people come to see from all over…

Barcelona defeated Valencia by 2-1. Strikes from Luiz Suarez and Samuel Umtiti helped Barcelona sustain their topmost position in the La Liga by a hefty margin. After Barcelona's Champions League quarterfinal defeat there is some respite for Barcelona fans following this win. Barcelona is edging closer to La Liga win with each undefeated game. In this season Barcelona has twenty-five wins and seven draws out of a total of thirty-two games. They lead the points table by eighty-two points.…

trip to Barcelona, Spain. Since we are on a budget, my classmate Jackie Davis and I will travel to Barcelona together. We will leave Tallahassee, FL on March 1, 2017, with stops in Atlanta and New York and arrive in Barcelona, Spain the next morning of March 2nd. It will be spring when we arrive in Spain; therefore, the temperature will be around 60/70 degrees. We have packed light sweaters/jackets, jeans, long & short sleeve shirts and comfortable walking shoes. We have arranged for…

INTRODUCTION The Barcelona is the administrative and cultural capital of Catalonia in Spain. It is a city with over two thousand years of history and is the second most populated city of Spain with a population of around 1.6 million within its administrative limits, but the urban population extends beyond the city limits to 4.7 million(according to Wikipedia). The city is blessed with an architectural, artistic and cultural heritage that make it a very attractive destination for thousands of…