Barcelona, the capital of Spain, is the most important city of the country. According to the 2006 census, the city of Barcelona has a population of 1,605,602 people. The city is exactly located at the intersection of North and East. Being the second largest city of Spain, Barcelona attracts a great number of tourists all round the year.
La Rambla, Casa Batllo, Gothic Quarter, Casa Mila, Columbus Monument, Parc Guell, Montjuic, Sagrada Familia and Cathedral del Seu are some of the important places to visit in Barcelona. La Rambla at the city center is the main attraction of the city, where one can find anything and everything from shopping to eating, from natural beauty to architectural skills. The old monuments and architecture are worth paying a visit.
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Barcelona is situated along the coasts of the Mediterranean Sea, which touches the white sandy beaches. The location of the Barcelona makes it one of the important cities in Europe, as it has the major ports of the continent. The International Airport of Barcelona is the second largest airport in Spain. Various airlines connect the city with the rest of the world.
The vibrant culture and heritage of Barcelona also attract tourists from all over the world. Lluis Domenech I Montaner and Antoni Gaudi have been the city’s famous architects, whose architectures are now UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Barcelona is also one of the legs of the Formula One 2008.
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