Barcelona is the second city in Spain in terms of population, having about 1.6 million inhabitants. It lies on the Mediterranean coast between the rivers Besós and Llobregat.
Barcelona is the major cultural and historical centre of Cataluña and a place where you will find the majority of the population speaking Catalan as their first language. Barcelona is also home to some of the most stunning monuments and historic sites anywhere in Spain in addition to great festivals and a distinct local culture.
Barcelona is an ancient city full of historical sites, the oldest area of the town being the Gothic Quarter which is home to the Episcopal Palace, the Gothic Cathedral, the original City Hall building and the seat of the Catalan government. The most famous street in the city, and also the most visited spot amongst tourists is La Rambla, which is also in the area.
Visiting Barcelona for a city break or an extended stay is a great choice. Here you can spend the days and nights strolling around one of the most architecturally splendid places in Spain, enjoying open-air markets, beautiful plazas and an abundance of historic buildings. The Castell dels Tres Dragons and the magnificent Sagrada Família church are not to be missed.
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