| It has been invaded by the Visigoths, the Muslims | | | | who also spend time in this colorful area. If you |
| and then the armies of what is now France. | | | | enjoy a bit of sunshine, Barcelona can offer that |
| The Empire controlling Barcelona grew and fell | | | | to you as well. It has recently been involved in a |
| over the centuries, with times of peace and of | | | | seafront recovery operation and now boasts four |
| war. This rich and exciting history is part of what | | | | kilometers of beautiful beaches. |
| makes Barcelona a fascinating destination to visit. | | | | Alongside the historical areas of the city of |
| Today, Catalonia is one of Spain's seventeen | | | | Barcelona, visitors can find a modern cosmopolitan |
| autonomous communities and Barcelona is its | | | | city. It is easy to find a large variety of night life |
| capital. Barcelona is the second largest city in | | | | activities. The city offers anything from discos to |
| Spain. | | | | pubs, concerts to terraces and many varied and |
| Barcelona contains an old city area which is known | | | | popular fiestas and shows. If old architecture is |
| to be one of the most romantic in all of Europe. | | | | not your style, you will also find that Barcelona is |
| The area is full of charm with its small shops and | | | | a center of Modernist architecture. In fact, it |
| streets. It is a lovely area to just wander around | | | | appears to be at the forefront of international |
| and take in the atmosphere. There are beautiful | | | | tendencies in this regard. |
| old buildings that are worth seeing for their | | | | Barcelona contains any number of accommodation |
| architecture which is a mix of Gothic, | | | | options anything from hotels to hostels and many |
| Romanesque and Renaissance. | | | | choices in between. The hotels in Barcelona are |
| The Rambla is one of the landmarks that make | | | | very popular and they tend to have up to 85% |
| Barcelona famous. It stretches from Pl. de | | | | room occupancy throughout the year. If you |
| Catalunya to the Columbus statue. It is filled with | | | | decide to stay in a hotel, it is recommended for |
| kiosks, animal stalls, flower stalls and artists. Here | | | | you to book your room well in advance to avoid |
| you will brush shoulders with many of the locals | | | | disappointment. |