castellano
- Capital of Cataluña region.
- Population of 1.59 million. (province population of 4.6 million)
- One of the busiest ports in the Mediterranean.
- Sant Jordi (Saint George): city's patron.
- Plaza de Cataluña: the focal point of the city.
- The city is now considered an icon for modern architecture.
- Interesting Visits:
- La Seu: Gothic Cathedral begun in 1298 on the foundations of a Visigothic church.
- Montjuïc: hill on south side of city & it is the city's biggest recreation area.
main site for 1992 Summer Olympics.
- Las Ramblas: famous central street. 1.5 km pedestrian thoroughfare.
- Parc Guell: designed by Gaudí.
- Puerto (Port)
- Barri Góthic: old city originally founded by Iberians & conquered by Romans in 133 BC.
- Boqueria: large open market.
- Parc Zoológic
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