Barcelona is second largest city in Spain. The main industrial center of the country (cars, computers, chemicals, food
processing) and financial area. A large sea port and airport – Prat de Llobregat.

Barcelona was founded by the Phoenicians, developed in antiquity
(III century BC) as a Roman colony, it has evolved as one of the most
important merchant republics of the Mediterranean. Romans built
defensive walls survived in the Gothic Quarter. The city was temporarily
occupied by the Carthaginians, and after the Second Punic War, went
back under the roman domination. After the fall of Rome in 5th century
the town was conquered by Vandals and Visigoths, that have formed their
own state in Spain. For a short time Barcelona was the capital of the
Visigoths.

Barcelona is famous for its architecture and unique style. It is
also one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, full of charming
historical buildings. You can see the influences of many culture -
remains of Roman Imperium, medieval Gothic area, catalan Art Nouveau
like Antonio Gaudí’s works and the contemporary architecture.

Barcelona Contemporary urban concept was developed by theorist of
architecture Ildefonso Cerdá (he was said to be the “father” of urban
planning, the author of the General Theory of Urban Development). The
Cerdá’s plan had a considerable impact on the current image of the city.
Barcelona is also a collection of architectural masterpieces. Homes,
parks and gardens designed by Gaudí, Domènech i Montaner and other
architects, allow to appreciate the beauty of Art Nouveau buildings. In
particular, we encourage you to go with a tour in the footsteps of
Antoni Gaudi, the most famous Spanish designer.

Gaudi in Barcelona

Gaudí studied and worked in Barcelona, in the city, where he created
most of his buildings.In the beginning his projects were influenced of
eclecticism (Casa Vicens), and than he has been transforming elements of
the old architectural styles (Guell Palace, Bishop’s Palace in
Astorga). Around 1890 he developed his own style, representing a
peculiar variant of modernism.

BARCELONA TRAVEL RESOURCES
The most committed Miró You have at least two reasons to visit this exhibition: understand the extent of political commitment to his country, Catalonia, Miró and be able to say that youve seen the most important exhibition on Joan Miró which had been organized in Spain in the past twenty years. Directly from the Tate Modern in London, where [...] Read More....	Núria Feliu gives the starting signal to the Fiestas de Sants Daughter of the District of Sants, actress and singer Núria Feliu has been responsible for giving the starting signal Sants largest party with an opening speech that reminded its links with the neighborhood coinciding with his 70th birthday. The Fiesta Mayor de Sants, which this year has fourteen decorated streets, be prolonged until August 28. [...] Read More....
The Sitges Festival, in the film archive For the first time the Filmoteca de Catalunya screening seven films that are scheduled in the current edition of the Sitges Festival, in a cycle which is entitled “Sitges 2011 travels to the film archive”. Between 14 and 18 October you can see the titles Barbe Bleue, Catherine Breillat, which addresses issues such as violence [...] Read More....	Barcelona, sixth best city in Europe to do business Barcelona has been valued for second consecutive year, as the sixth best city in Europe to engage business preceded by London, Paris, Frankfurt, Amsterdam and Berlin, as it highlights the European Cities Monitor 2011. Even though Barcelona lost a position over the previous year, in the last decade always has been located in the top [...] Read More....