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Monday, November 23, 2009

List of Places in Barcelona

Barcelona Sagrada Familia
Photo by Wolfgang Staudt
Barcelona Park Güell
Photo by Wolfgang Staudt
The tower to the lluna (La torre i la lluna)
Photo by SlapBcn

Barcelona is the capital and the most populous city of the Autonomous Community of Catalonia and the second largest city in Spain, with a population of 1,615,908 in 2008. It is the 11th-most populous municipality in the European Union and sixth-most populous urban area in the European Union after Paris, London, Rhine-Ruhr Area, Madrid and Milan with the population 4,185,000. 4.9 million people live in Barcelona metropolitan area. The main part of a union of adjacent cities and municipalities named Área Metropolitana de Barcelona (AMB) with a population of 3,186,461 in area of 636 km² (density 5.010 hab/km²).



List of Places in Barcelona

Barcelona Airport, Barcelona Airport, commonly known as El Prat Airport, is located 10 km (6.2 mi) southwest from Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain,..
Barcelona Airport: Barcelona Airport, commonly known as El Prat Airport, is located 10 km (6.2&nb..
Cathedral of Santa Eulalia, The Cathedral of Santa Eulalia (in Catalan, La Seu, the bishop's "seat" or cathedra) is the Gothic cathedral s..
Cathedral of Santa Eulalia: The Cathedral of Santa Eulalia (in Catalan, La Seu, the bishop's "..
Sagrada Família, The Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família, often simply called the Sagrada Família, is a massive, privately-funded Roman Catholic chur..
Sagrada Família: The Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família, often simply called the Sagrada Família, ..
Santa María del Mar (Barcelona), Barcelona‘s Ribera district is dominated by Santa María del Mar, an imposing church built between 1329 and 1383, at the..
Santa María del Mar (Barcelona): Barcelona‘s Ribera district is dominated by Santa María del Mar, an i..
Portal de l'Àngel, Portal de l'Àngel is a pedestrian street in the Ciutat Vella district of Barcelona by Plaça Catalunya, and part of the large ..
Portal de l'Àngel: Portal de l'Àngel is a pedestrian street in the Ciutat Vella district of Ba..
Casa Batlló, Casa Batlló, is a building restored by Antoni Gaudí and Josep Maria Jujol, built in the year 1877 and remodelled in the years 1904–1906; lo..
Casa Batlló: Casa Batlló, is a building restored by Antoni Gaudí and Josep Maria Jujol, built in the y..
Casa Milà, Casa Milà, better known as La Pedrera (Catalan for 'The Quarry'), is a building designed by the Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí and bu..
Casa Milà: Casa Milà, better known as La Pedrera (Catalan for 'The Quarry'), is a building des..
Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, The National Art Museum of Catalonia (Catalan: Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya), abbreviated as MNAC, is a ..
Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya: The National Art Museum of Catalonia (Catalan: Museu Nacional d..
Palau de la Música Catalana, The Palau de la Música Catalana (Palace of Catalan Music) is a concert hall designed in the Catalan modernista style by the..
Palau de la Música Catalana: The Palau de la Música Catalana (Palace of Catalan Music) is a concert ha..
Arc de Triomf, The Arc de Triomf (English: Triumphal Arch) is an archway structure in Barcelona, Spain. It was built for the 1888 Universal exhibition, ..
Arc de Triomf: The Arc de Triomf (English: Triumphal Arch) is an archway structure in Barcelona, Spain..
Casa Vicens, Casa Vicens is a family residence in Barcelona (Catalonia), designed by Antoni Gaudí and built for industrialist Manuel Vicens. It was Gaud..
Casa Vicens: Casa Vicens is a family residence in Barcelona (Catalonia), designed by Antoni Gaudí and ..
Hotel Arts, The Hotel Arts is a 39-story, 600 room luxury hotel on the seafront of Barcelona, in Spain...
Hotel Arts: The Hotel Arts is a 39-story, 600 room luxury hotel on the seafront of Barcelona, in Spain..
Torre Agbar, The Torre Agbar, or Agbar Tower, is a 33-story tower at Plaça de les Glòries Catalanes, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It was designed by Fre..
Torre Agbar: The Torre Agbar, or Agbar Tower, is a 33-story tower at Plaça de les Glòries Catalanes, B..
Torre de Collserola, Torre de Collserola is a uniquely designed tower located on the Tibidabo hill in the Serra de Collserola, in Barcelona, Catalonia, ..
Torre de Collserola: Torre de Collserola is a uniquely designed tower located on the Tibidabo hill in ..
Park Güell, Park Güell is a garden complex with architectural elements situated on the hill of el Carmel in the Gràcia district of Barcelona, Catalonia,..
Park Güell: Park Güell is a garden complex with architectural elements situated on the hill of el Carm..
La Boqueria, The Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueria, often simply referred to as La Boqueria, is a large public market in the Ciutat Vella district of ..
La Boqueria: The Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueria, often simply referred to as La Boqueria, is a la..
Barri Gòtic, El Gòtic, also known as Barri Gòtic ('Gothic Quarter' in Catalan; Spanish: Barrio Gótico) is the centre of the old city of Barcelon..
Barri Gòtic: El Gòtic, also known as Barri Gòtic ('Gothic Quarter' in Catalan; Spanish: Barrio..
Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art, The Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art (Museu d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona, or MACBA) is situated in the ..
Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art: The Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art (Museu d'Art Contem..
La Rambla, Barcelona, La Rambla is a street in central Barcelona, popular with both tourists and locals alike. A 1.2 kilometer-long tree-lined pedestria..
La Rambla, Barcelona: La Rambla is a street in central Barcelona, popular with both tourists and local..
Teatre Lliure, The Teatre Lliure is a theatre in Barcelona considered one of the most prestigious in Catalonia. It was created in 1976 in the neighborho..
Teatre Lliure: The Teatre Lliure is a theatre in Barcelona considered one of the most prestigious in C..
Palau Güell, The Palau Güell is a town mansion (translated literally a "palace") in Barcelona, Catalonia, designed by the Catalan architect An..
Palau Güell: The Palau Güell is a town mansion (translated literally a "palace") in Barcelon..
Hospital de Sant Pau, The present Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau (Catalan for Hospital of the Holy Cross and Saint Paul) in the Guinardó, Barcelon..
Hospital de Sant Pau: The present Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau (Catalan for Hospital of the Ho..

Barcelona is recognised as a global city because of its importance in finance, commerce, media, entertainment, arts and international trade. Barcelona is a major economic centre with one of Europe's principal Mediterranean ports, and Barcelona International Airport is the second largest in Spain after the Madrid-Barajas Airport (handles about 30 million passengers per year). Founded as a Roman city, Barcelona became the capital of the Counts of Barcelona. After merging with the Kingdom of Aragon, it became one of the most important cities of the Crown of Aragon. Besieged several times during its history, Barcelona is today an important cultural centre and a major tourist destination and has a rich cultural heritage. Particularly renowned are architectural works of Antoni Gaudí and Lluís Domènech i Montaner that have been designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The city is well known in recent times for the 1992 Summer Olympics. The headquarters of the Union for the Mediterranean are located in Barcelona.

As the capital of Catalonia, Barcelona houses the seat of the Catalan government, known as the Generalitat de Catalunya; of particular note are the executive branch, the parliament, and the Supreme Court of Catalonia. The city is also the capital of the Barcelonès comarca (shire).

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