Barcelona, "the city of Gaudí", is one of the cultural capitals of the Mediterranean. It is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Europe and has been on the podium of several international rankings, such as Time magazine's. It combines rich history, entertainment and various forms of cultural tourism. It combines rich history, entertainment and various forms of cultural tourism.

Barcelona is the capital of the autonomous community of Catalonia, but has a history of more than two thousand years since its foundation as Barcino by the Romans. Since then, it has been influenced by Visigoths, Muslims and Franks over the centuries.

As part of the commercial world, the Catalan bourgeoisie was the protagonist of great trade routes that maintained the dynamism of medieval Barcelona until the 16th century. However, the conquest of America and the political changes in Spain in the modern era gradually relegated what had been one of the most dynamic cities in Europe.

It was not until the 19th century, with industrialisation and cultural flourishing (the Renaixença) that Barcelona was transformed in many ways. Thus, Barcelona's elite were patrons of important figures such as Antoni Gaudí, whose masterpieces still define the urban landscape.

Obviously the most famous icon is the Sagrada Familia, the monumental basilica that has been under construction since 1882. But Barcelona is much more than that, from the green areas such as Park Güell to the wide urban promenades such as Passeig de Gràcia.

Each district of Barcelona has its own personality, a product of its cosmopolitan essence. The Gothic Quarter, the Rambla area, the coast and its beaches, the new financial districts, the area around the emblematic Camp Nou stadium, each one is associated with its own shapes and colours, gastronomy, music and artistic expressions. Barcelona is also a city that enjoys nightlife. The streets fill with energy when the sun goes down, and the bars and nightclubs come alive.

Barcelona continues to be an extremely attractive city because of this variety and permanent activity, which is constantly thinking about its relevance for tourists from all over the world. Come and discover one of the most important cities in Mediterranean Europe!