Barcelona is a
Mediterranean port city. The capital of the Autonomous Region of Catalonia, it
is the second largest city in Spain after Madrid. It has two official
languages, Catalan and Castillian Spanish.
The
location is not the only great thing about the city, as it is full of
architectural gems dating back centuries. From Gaudi-style buildings to Roman
ruins, there is so much to see in this city. It’s privileged as the city is
surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea. Barcelona is a remarkable city with a diverse
and dynamic culture that has developed over many years and will be here for
many more. It is full of history, art, nature, and architecture that is unique
in its own right.
The city is known for hosting the 1992 Summer Olympics as well as
world-class conferences and expositions and also
many international sport tournaments. Barcelona is a transport hub,
with the Port of Barcelona being one of Europe's principal seaports
and busiest European passenger port, an international
airport, Barcelona–El Prat Airport, which handles over 40 million
passengers per year, an extensive motorway network, and a high-speed
rail line with a link to France and the rest of Europe.