Barcelona
Barcelona
BARCELONA Overview
The capital of Catalonia, Barcelona is a Mediterranean and cosmopolitan city with Roman remains, medieval quarters and the most beautiful examples of the 20th century Modernism and avant-garde. It is no surprise that emblematic constructions by the Catalan architects Antoni Gaudí and Lluís Doménech i Montaner have been declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. The story of two thousand years is etched into its Roman Remains, Gothic churches and Modernista mansions (especially the dreamlike building of Antoni Gaudí). The assault on the senses intensifies in Barcelona’s restaurants, boisterous bars and clubs. In the Summer, beaches in and outside the city are a magnet for sun worshippers.A stroll along La Rambla and through waterfront Barceloneta, as well as a tour of Gaudís majestic Sagrada Familia and his other unique creations, are a part of a visit to this surprising open-air museum.
Best time to visit BARCELONA
Barcelona is Spain’s most modern city, blessed with a mild Mediterranean climate and a colourful array of cultural delights and natural beauty. So it’s little wonder of Catalonia capital has become a year-round tourist destination.
How to get there
Barcelona enjoys a strategic location in southern Europe and has excellent infrastructures for air, sea and land transportation which guarantee rapid access to the city from any Spanish or international destination. El Prat Airport, the 2nd largest in terms of passenger volume, is 15km from the city of Barcelona.
MICE Venues
FIRA de Barcelona
Barcelona Covention Centre
Palau de Sant Jordi
