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¡Bienvenidos a B a r c e l o n a !

__** Maps of Barcelona **__ Barcelona is located in the Northeastern part of Spain, close to France.



__ Weather in Barcelona __
 * Barcelona has a Mediterranean type of weather
 * The best weather is from May to July
 * It is nice and sunny for most of the year in Barcelona
 * August is the hottest month. The average temp. is 95 degrees F
 * November is the coolest month. The average temp. is 53 degrees F

__ Architecture __


 * Spanish architecture is more about buildings than physical structures.
 * The architecture reflects Spanish community values and pursuits.
 * Antoni Gaudi, a Barcelona based architect, is known around the world for being one of the most unique and distinctive architects.

__Tourist Attractions __ 1. La Sagranda Familia Church
 * This is Barcelona's most visited attraction


 * This church was built by Antoni Gaudi; Gaudi died before the completion of this building. The structure is still not finished.
 * 3 million people visit this site each year.

2. Magic Fountain Show



3. Picasso Museum



4. Barrio Gotico Area



5. Modernist Park Guell



6. Montjuic Hill and Poble Espanyol Village



__ Food __ Daily Diet:

Crema Catalana

__ Fun Facts __
 * One of the Mediterranean's busiest ports.
 * An accident occurs every 19 seconds in the city.
 * The Eiffel Tower was supposed to be built in Barcelona, but it was rejected.
 * Ranked 4th most comfortable city for business.
 * Hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics.
 * The beaches are man-made.
 * Barcelona has a parade of giants every year.



Giants Parade

__ Geographical Features __
 * Total area: 39.34 square miles.
 * Barcelona is mountainous and hilly.
 * The Mediterranean Sea borders the Northeast coast.
 * France's Pyrenees Mountains are in the northeastern part of Barcelona.
 * Cities near Barcelona are Badalona and Cornella.
 * The population is 1.6 million.

Visita Barcelona Ara!