City Overview

Population: 2 million
Location: North East of Spain (Catalunya)

Barcelona, world class city, bustling with the dailyactivities of millions of inhabitants. This is a city of prosperity and progress, full of culture and history. Barcelona lies at the foot of the Mount Montjuic, which rising from the sea, is where the famous Mies van der Rohe Pavilion can be found. Close by, stroll the streets, squares, and houses that make up the Pueblo Español.

Barcelona is unequivocally a Mediterranean city, not only because of its geographic location but also and above all because of its history, tradition and cultural influences. The documented history of the city dates back to the founding of a Roman colony on its soil in the second century B.C. Modern Barcelona experienced spectacular growth and economic revival at the onset of industrialization during the second half of the 19th century. The 1888 World's Fair became a symbol of the capacity for hard work and the international outlook projected by the city. Culture and the arts flourished in Barcelona and in all of Catalonia; the splendor achieved by Catalonian modernism is one of the city's proudest achievements.

In the downtown area, lovers of art and culture have the opportunity to seetheworks of Picasso and Miro. In the same area, visit the architectural works of the "modernist masters", the highlight of which is the impressive Sagrada Familia church, designed by Gaudi. The old city, known as the Barrio Gotico with its old walls, beautiful monuments, and winding pedestrian streets, is fascinating and well worth exploring. As you wander through the small streets, you will discover hidden plazas, quaint restaurants with excellent food, and charming little bars and shops.

One place that definately should not be missed is Las Ramblas, probably the most famous street in Spain. It is a wonderful experience to stroll up and down the street watching all the street artists and performers. On both sides of the street are restaurants, bars, shops, cafes, plus many more interesting sites and sounds Without a doubt, Las Ramblas and the surrounding area is the beating heart of Barcelona.

Without a doubt, Barcelona is an ideal location to learn Spanish and experience Spain.

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