Tourist Attractions in Barcelona, Spain

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Barcelona, the second largest and most cosmopolitan city in Spain, has a population of around two million people. The city's tourism got a massive uptick in 1992 by hosting the Olympic games that translated the city into a very modern, yet very old city, celebrating the ancient.

What to see

* Sagrada Familia - A modernist church, most famous Barcelona landmark.
* Casa Mila -- Antoni Gaudi's unconventional buildings
* La Rambla -- The most famous street in the city, always crowded
* Guell Park -- A UNESCO world heritage site, also by Gaudi
* La Seu Cathedral -- Built between 1298 and 1460, completed at the end of 19th century.
* Casa Batllo - Another Gaudi masterpiece with unique modernist interior and surreal exterior
* Parc de la Ciutadella -- Home to a zoo, museums and the Catalan Parliament
* Montjuic -- A hill that boasts many attractions, such as Poble Espanyol and the Calatrava Tower
* Magic Fountain - Animated with coloured lights during summer evenings
* Arc de Triomf - A triumphal arch built in mudejar style brickwork, originally built as the entrance gate of the Universal Exposition in 1888.
* Torre Agbar - One of the city's tallest buildings with colourful cladding and an unorthodox shape.

Events

* Sonar Festival - A three-day music festival
* Festes de la Merce -- A festival with human towers, fireworks and live music
* Festes de Gracia -- Most important fiestas, filled with fun, excitement, colours, fireworks and music.
* Revetla de Sant Joan -- A midsummer solstice celebration
* La Merce - A holiday filled with fun and activities, fountains and fireworks.

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