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Barcelona is considered as the second largest city in Spain. It is located on the Mediterranean coast. Thus the weather in Barcelona is humid and warm in summer. However winters are not so cold in Barcelona. On the other side, there are many big mountains in the city. The hills and mountain range like Catalan Pyrenees is a popular tourist spot. Barcelona is a region of Industrialization and high standard economy. It is considered as a Roman city and follows the Catalan tradition. The language which is commonly spoken in Barcelona is Catalan.
Barcelona Tourist Attractions
Barcelona is a real pleasure for tourists. The city offers wide variety of destinations to tourists from all over the world.
Art and Culture
Opera theatre like Gran Teatre Del Liceu, concert hall like Palau de la Música and Sonar Music Festival represent the Music and Art loving community in Barcelona. This city offers the Music with variety. Contemporary Art, Catalan Art and Spanish Art are exhibited in the well-known National Museum of Art of Catalonia.
Architecture and Monuments
Spanish culture has a great importance of skillfully designed Monuments and Architecture. The masterpiece of Antoni Gaudi called 'Sagrada Familia Church' is a renowned Architectural work in the city of Barcelona which is still under construction. It is really astonishing. Park Guell, Palau Guell, Casa Mila, Casa Vicens are Casa Batllo are some of his other Heritage sites, built in the city. The architecture is influenced by Roman Art.
Beaches and Coasts
Barcelona is situated on the coastal region. Thus the beautiful beaches add in the beauty of this city. There are seven beaches in Barcelona. 'Barceloneta' is one of the famous beaches in Barcelona. All the facilities for sports are provided on the beaches. Thus the seafront golf courses are also made on the coastal area of this city.
Flavors of Barcelona
Catalonian recipes are the specialty of Barcelona's cuisine. It has Mediterranean flavors which make the cuisine unique. Local dishes like Catalan stew, bread rubbed with tomato and sausages with white beans are offered in this city. The meal of Barcelona's cuisine ends up with the delicious dessert 'Crème Catalana'.
Shopping
The shopping is the main part of any tour. The Barcelona is a place where one can shop for any kind of articles. There are three big shopping areas in Barcelona. 'Centro' is a centre for buying the things, clothes, interior designing items etc. Here, all the modernized and trendy pieces are sold. For buying birds or simply flowers, 'La Rambla' is the perfect place. 'Eixample' is occupied with prestigious shops and exclusive Architecture and 'Diagonal' has luxurious shopping centers. Thus shopping in Barcelona definitely gives relaxation and pleasure. Street markets and craft stalls offer the antiques, books, craft and toys of glass or ceramics. It is sited in 'Espanyol de Montjuic'.
Barcelona Tourist Attractions
Barcelona is a place having world heritage sites and classic Architecture. It is a city which offers the pleasure on beautiful beaches and adventure on mountains and hills. The symbols of Spanish culture can be bought in the markets of Barcelona which is one of the Barcelona Tourist Attractions.
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