Barcelona is a city in Spain and is the capital of Catalonia autonomous region. Standing at 230 BC, the city acts as a living gallery of modernist architecture and decoration style and Art Nouveau (New Art). Temples and works of architect Antoni Gaudí buildings, medieval churches, the rest of the Roman walls and plazas as well as where people go for a walk-all seem special. Called the “Paris of Spain” by
Hans Christian Andersen’s top beauty and rich cultural heritage, Barcelona get more glory through status updates and acceptance of cultural autonomy of Catalonia in the Spanish empire. Current mayor is Jordi Hereu i Boher.
The population in downtown areas is 1.583 million people (2003). Together with the area around the city, the inhabitants amounted to 4.042 million people (2000). Residents of metropolitan areas (cities and satellite towns) was 4.667 million (2003). Its area is 100.4 km ² and its density is 15.764/km ².
- Sangrada Familia
A giant Roman Catholic church under construction in the city of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
The church was originally designed by Antoni Gaudí (1852 – 1926), who worked on this project for 40 years, devoting the last 15 years of his life to this great project, scheduled to be completed in 2026.
- Park Güell
Park Güell is a garden complex with architectural elements situated on the hill of El Caramel in the Gracia district of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. This park was designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí and built in 1900-1914. Park Güell is part of UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- National Art Museum Of Catalonia
National Art Museum of Catalonia (Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya) is a visual art museum located in Barcelona. Located on Montjuic hill in Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina. The museum was rehabilitated for the 1992 Summer Olympics. His director was Josep Serra i Villalba.