Barcelona is the second largest city of Spain and the capital of Catalonia region. Barcelona is situated on the Mediterranean coast, beside Llobregat River. The city is quite old and has important historical significance in Spain. During middle ages it was referred with multiple names like Barchenona Barchinona, Barchelona, and Barcalona etc.
Culture of Barcelona, Spain
Culture of Barcelona is enriched with two-thousand years' old varied heritages. Basically the city of Barcelona is known as a bi-lingual state. Barcelona natives are very much used to both Catalan and Spanish languages, and both of these languages are treated as the official language of Barcelona, whereas, in Catalonia region Catalan is the dominant native language.
Economy of Barcelona Spain
Barcelona is treated as one of the major economic hub of Spain. The economic importance of Barcelona is based on various reasons. The grounds for economic significance of Barcelona are as follows,
- Barcelona is Spain's second largest city
- Barcelona has Spain's second largest Airport
- Barcelona tourism earns lots of fund for Spanish Government
- Barcelona is one of the prime Mediterranean ports of Europe
- Barcelona is world-famous for its architectural beauty especially for the architectural excellence of Luis Domenech i Montaner and Antoni Gaudi
Climate of Barcelona Spain
Climate of Barcelona is humid in summer and mild and dry in winter. January and February are the coldest month though the average temperature is never less than 10 °C, thus snowfall is a rare view at Barcelona of Spain and an uncommon occasion to celebrate.
Governing body of Barcelona, Spain
Since the initiation of the Spanish democratic system Barcelona came under the governing of PSC who were elected with major vote. Presently it is governed by PSC along with ICV and ERC.
Barcelona in Spain is a colorful city that is well-known for its hospitality to the foreign tourists.
