·         Barcelona is located in Cataluña

·         Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain

·         Was founded by the Carthaginians in 250 bc.

·         It was invaded by the Visigoths and the Muslims.

·         In 1992 Olympic games were held in Barcelona

·         One of the most popular places in Barcelona is The Sagrada Familia´s church which has been under construction since 1822.

·         Gaudi´s architecture is all over Barcelona.

·         It is also a polemic  city because  is one of the most nationalist and independent of the country.

·         “The Sardana” is a typical Catalan dance which is a symbol of unit and pride.

·         Paella is one of the most traditional foods in Barcelona.

·         Montseny Natural Park is 40 kilometers from Barcelona, in Catalunya is the only one that has been declared as a Biosphere reserve by the UNESCO.

·         Las Ramblas is Barcelona's most famous street. Because of the shows, performers and attractive architecture

·         Tibidabo is a mountain in the north of the city with an awesome view

·         Montjuic is a hill located in the south-west of Barcelona , there is National art gallery, Olympic Stadium and Joan Miro foundation

·         Park Güell, is another famous  Gaudi's work  with stone and ceramic monuments and eccentric shapes that remind of elements in nature.

·         There are some nice beaches like La Mar Bella or la Barceloneta.

·           In 2004 it hosted the Forum of cultures, was  a successful international event focused  on culture and arts.

·         It has one of the largest aquariums in the world, its 80-metre glass tunnel you will be able to watch from close the sea life of the Mediterranean.

·         Trains are a good option for travelling from Barcelona to other Spanish regions. The two main train stations in Barcelona are Estació de Sants and Estacio de França.

·         One of the most famous football club is here the Barça, which was created in 1899