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'''Barcelona''' is the capital city of [[Catalonia]], which is a region of [[Spain]]. Barcelona is the largest city on the [[Mediterranean Sea|Mediterranean]] coast. The city is between the [[river]]s of ''Llobregat'' and ''Besòs'', and south of the [[Pyrenees]] mountains. It has a hot-summer [[Mediterranean climate]] (''Csa'' in the [[Koeppen climate classification]]).

'''Barcelona''' is the capital city of [[Catalonia]], which is a region of [[Spain]]. Barcelona is the largest city on the [[Mediterranean Sea|Mediterranean]] coast. The city is between the [[river]]s of ''Llobregat'' and ''Besòs'', and south of the [[Pyrenees]] mountains. It has a hot-summer [[Mediterranean climate]] (''Csa'' in the [[Koeppen climate classification]]).

In 1992, Barcelona hosted the [[Summer Olympic Games]]. It was a great opportunity to improve the city. Many new parks were opened and other significant changes to the city were made. One example is opening the new beaches in the [[Poble Nou]] area.

In 1992, Barcelona hosted the [[Summer Olympic Games]]. Many new parks were opened and other significant changes to the city were made. One example is opening the new beaches in the [[Poble Nou]] area.

In 2007, about 1.6 million people lived in Barcelona. Around 3.1 million people live in the Metropolitan Area and 4.9 million people live in the Urban Region. Barcelona is the second most populated city in Spain, and the tenth in the [[European Union]].

In 2007, about 1.6 million people lived in Barcelona. Around 3.1 million people live in the Metropolitan Area and 4.9 million people live in the Urban Region. Barcelona is the second most populated city in Spain, and the tenth in the [[European Union]].

== Tourism ==

== Tourism ==

Barcelona is one of the most important tourist destinations in Europe, with millions of people visiting every year. The city is famous for its 19th century modernist architecture. The best known of those buildings was designed by Antoni Gaudi. It is the unfinished church [[Sagrada Familia]], which is the symbol of Barcelona.

Barcelona is one of the most important tourist destinations in Europe, with millions of people visiting every year. The city is famous for its 19th century modernist architecture. The best known of those buildings was designed by Antoni Gaudi. It is the unfinished church [[Sagrada Familia]],<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2019-11-10|title=Places to Visit in Barcelona|url=https://arrestedworld.com/best-places-in-barcelona/|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-10-31|website=ArrestedWorld|language=en-US}}</ref> which is the symbol of Barcelona.

It is known for its tapas food, a delicious [[meze]].

It is known for its tapas food, a [[meze]].

== Events ==

== Events ==

 

* 1992 - The [[Olympic Games]] took place in Barcelona

* 1992 - [[1992 Summer Olympics]]

* 2004 - [[Universal Forum of Cultures]]

* 2004 - [[Universal Forum of Cultures]]

[[File:Sagradafamilia-overview.jpg|thumb|200px|right| ''Sagrada Familia'']]

[[File:Sagradafamilia-overview.jpg|thumb|200px|right| ''Sagrada Familia'']]

[[File:Casa Milà - Barcelona, Spain - Jan 2007.jpg|thumb|200px|right| ''Milà House'']]

[[File:Casa Milà - Barcelona, Spain - Jan 2007.jpg|thumb|200px|right| ''Milà House'']]

* [http://www.barcelona.cat/en/ Official website of Barcelona]

* [http://www.barcelona.cat/en/ Official website of Barcelona]

* [http://www.barcelona.com Barcelona.com The Guide to Barcelona]

* [http://www.barcelona.com Barcelona.com The Guide to Barcelona]

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