Barcelona Introduction

Barcelona Introduction

Located in the northeastern Iberian Peninsula and the shores of the Mediterranean, Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain, the capital of Catalonia autonomous region, and also the provincial capital of Barcelona Province.

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Located in the northeastern Iberian Peninsula and the shores of the Mediterranean, Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain, the capital of Catalonia autonomous region, and also the provincial capital of Barcelona Province (affiliated to Catalonia autonomous region). It is a world-renowned tourist destination known for its Mediterranean scenery, world famous history and culture, as well as the most important trade, industrial and financial center of Spain. With a pleasant climate, beautiful scenery, and numerous historic sites, Barcelona is known as “the Pearl of the Iberian Peninsula,” the most famous tourist attraction in Spain.

Barcelona is the birthplace of Catalan culture and the first European city that issued newspapers; it also has Christian Universities, Catalan Medical College and other institutions of higher learning. There are more than 20 museums in total in this city, such as Catalan Art Museum, Picasso Museum, Historical Museum, and Natural History Museum. Barcelona International Music Festival held in October annually, is an important event in the music world. This city is located in the sunny Catalonia region of Spain, with towering peaks and an azure sky above the blue sea. Therefore, it is favored by tourists around the world. Here, the cultural collections of medieval Europe combine with the fashionable charm of the new era perfectly. The architecture of Gaudi glows her strong artistic aura, while the Olympic event shows off her vibrant aspect.

History and Culture

In the late 15th century, Catalonia autonomous region and Aragon autonomous region merged into the Kingdom of Castilla, which later integrated with Aragon becoming the Spanish Empire. The capital was then moved to Madrid in the center of the country. Since losing its outstanding status as the capital, Barcelona had lost some privileges on construction and development. Nevertheless, as the central city of the Catalonia region, Barcelona still had free spirit and