Barcelona

Barcelona is the beautiful, fascinating, spectacular and very unusual capital of Catalonia, the main autonomous region of the Kingdom of Spain. The second largest city of the Iberian Peninsula, one of the largest ports of the Mediterranean and the world, a favorite destination for travelers of all stripes. Barcelona is so diverse and colorful that it can be rightly called one of the most beautiful cities in the world!

It is impossible to list all its historical transformations, roles and attractions. Its ancient sidewalks remember the ancient adventures of Hamilcar Barca, the founder of the city and the father of the general Hannibal. The chariots of the Roman legionnaires, the invasions of the barbarian Visigoths, the Islamic period in the history of Spain.

The era of great geographical discoveries was marked by the arrival of Christopher Columbus to Barcelona, and the beginning of a new era in architecture is to thank the local native, Antonio Gaudi. A galaxy of designers are still inspired by his work to this day.

The fact that Barcelona is in the list of top 20 most popular tourist destinations in the world is one hundred percent justified.

Everything about Barcelona surprises you. Perhaps you’ll freeze for a long time in front of the flamboyant creations of Art Nouveau geniuses, or maybe at the local Boquería market, one of the city’s calling cards, which has delighted visitors for the past 800 years. The moment you choose between jamon and oysters. Take them all.

The innumerable museums and ancient monasteries here are generously balanced by nightclubs, bars that dance until morning, and glittering shopping malls.

A couple of minutes’ walk separates you from the medieval semi-darkness of Gothic Quarter to the glamorous thoroughfares of Eixample, known for its perfect urban layout, glamorous mansions, and pricey boutiques.

It can be explored endlessly – palaces with ornate facades where every detail is perfection, bookstores, restaurants open in buildings marked “Protected by UNESCO”, fashionable galleries, gastro-stores, museums.

All these architectural marvels will lead you to the legendary Rambla, a promenade in the heart of the Catalan capital. And he will show you the famous Seaport of Barcelona, the one founded by the Romans.

By the way, about the sea. As if to take pity on a tourist stunned by its grandeur and beauty, Barcelona will offer the weary traveler a break on its magnificent beaches.

All decked out in sky-high flags, the coastline offers a million and one cozy spots for bathers. Just in case you want to take a break from the architectural marvels, mountain slopes, fantastic parks, entertainment and hustle and bustle of the Catalan capital.

This is the only way to get to know Barcelona – eat, drink, stare, absorb the sensations, examine the facades and carved balconies, listen to the rustling of the palm trees and the special architectural music of the magnificent cathedrals and palaces.

Breathe the sea, make up new dreams. Enthralling all the senses at once.

Barcelona is worth it!