Barcelona today is one of the most popular tourist destinations, famous for its beaches and entertainment, as well as cultural attractions, which include, first of all, the legacy of the great architect Gaudí. Barcelona is one of the largest cities in Spain, right on the Mediterranean coast.
Barcelona as a city
Barcelona is the center of the Spanish administrative province of Catalonia, which is very distinctive, to the point that Catalans consider themselves a separate ethnic group and have their own dialect, which differs from the classical Spanish language. The population of Barcelona is more than 1.5 million people, which makes it the second largest city in the country after the capital of Spain - Madrid. The city is divided into 10 administrative districts, each of which is governed by its own council.
The city is located on the Mediterranean coast, making it not only an attractive place for tourists, but also a major seaport. In addition, the city is a developed industrial center, where, for example, production facilities of the national automobile company Seat, as well as foreign manufacturers, including Renault, Peugeot, Ford and others, are located.
Barcelona as a tourist destination
Barcelona gained worldwide fame, however, not as an industrial or commercial, but as a tourist and cultural center. A significant role in this was played by the numerous legacy of the famous Spanish architect Antoni Gaudi, who built in this city such famous objects as the Palace and Park Guell, Casa Batlló, Casa Mila, also known as "Quarry", and his famous project, which is still in under construction, - Sagrada Familia.
In addition, tourists are attracted to Barcelona by the Olympic facilities that remained in the city after the 1992 Summer Olympics. In addition to their impressive size and unusual architecture, these objects are notable for the fact that they are located at the very top of Montjuïc, which offers an unforgettable view of the city, port and sea.
Finally, the beach holiday is an important part of most tourist trips, and in this respect Barcelona also has a lot to offer its many tourists. So, right in the central part of the city is the famous Barceloneta beach, but those who prefer to be away from the main mass of tourists can choose more northern beaches. At the same time, despite the fact that these beaches are located right within the city, they are distinguished by the purity of sand and water, which is annually confirmed by the award of the world symbol of a clean beach - the Blue Flag.
