Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain, it is the capital and most populated city of the Catalonia, With a population of 4.9 million. Barcelona is an important cultural centre and a major tourist destination it has a rich cultural heritage
Barcelona has become one of the first tourist destination of Spain, It has a history among the oldest in Europe, Barcelona never sleeps and has an inland full of exiting spots, beautiful beaches like the one in La Costa Brava. There is also a variety of artistic treasures like the Romanesque churches and the great names in modern art and architecture (examples which include Dali, Gaudi, Miro, picasso)
Barcelona is sited between the sea and the mountains, has a formidable balance in both traditional things and extremely modern and sometimes strange and slightly shocking things. Barcelona has the a reputation of being the most cosmopolitan, modern and extreme city in Spain.
While in Barcelona take time out to visit places like Costa Brava ( Wild Coast ) and Costa Dorada ( Golden Coast ).
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