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Spain’s second-largest city is blessed with striking architecture, world-class museums and streets filled with the aromas and rhythms of Catalonia.

A lake and a majestic fountain are among the highlights in this urban park that stands on the site of the city’s former fortress.

Few places better exemplify Barcelona’s long history than this hilltop structure, which holds a complicated place in the city’s heart.

Former warehouses containing seafood restaurants and a peninsula with an aquarium show how this seaside port has been modernized.

Barcelona’s cathedral dates back to the 1200s, and contains the remains of the city’s patron saint.

Few places better exemplify Barcelona’s long history than this hilltop structure, which holds a complicated place in the city’s heart.

Former warehouses containing seafood restaurants and a peninsula with an aquarium show how this seaside port has been modernized.

Come to this regal square in the heart of the city to rest during sightseeing and mingle with locals in bars and restaurants.

Former warehouses containing seafood restaurants and a peninsula with an aquarium show how this seaside port has been modernized.

Barcelona’s cathedral dates back to the 1200s, and contains the remains of the city’s patron saint.

Work out the symbolism behind the various friezes and carvings on this large monumental arch that dwarfs its surroundings. 

Go on a journey from prehistory to Franco’s Spain and enjoy the spectacular views of the harbor from a rooftop bistro and terrace. 

Allow your senses to run wild as you explore the energetic and colorful food stands and tapas bars of Barcelona’s principal food market. 

Work out the symbolism behind the various friezes and carvings on this large monumental arch that dwarfs its surroundings. 

A lake and a majestic fountain are among the highlights in this urban park that stands on the site of the city’s former fortress.

Former warehouses containing seafood restaurants and a peninsula with an aquarium show how this seaside port has been modernized.

Let the might and precision of the waterworks take your breath away at a free show that has been presented regularly since 1929.

Former warehouses containing seafood restaurants and a peninsula with an aquarium show how this seaside port has been modernized.

This museum on Barcelona’s port gives an insight into the city’s important maritime history in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Few places better exemplify Barcelona’s long history than this hilltop structure, which holds a complicated place in the city’s heart.

Let the might and precision of the waterworks take your breath away at a free show that has been presented regularly since 1929.

Go on a journey from prehistory to Franco’s Spain and enjoy the spectacular views of the harbor from a rooftop bistro and terrace. 

Serving as a gateway to Sants-Montjuïc and the buildings of the International Exhibition, this whirligig of movement is crowned by a spectacular monumental fountain.

Barcelona’s cathedral dates back to the 1200s, and contains the remains of the city’s patron saint.