Districts of Barcelona
Each neighbourhood in Barcelona has its own identity and characteristics. All have their very peculiar road layout, appearance of houses and life on the streets.
More information...Here you will learn about what gives each of Barcelona's various neighborhoods its special charm and what there is to discover within them. Who are the people of Barcelona? What languages do they speak, and what typical festivals and events can you experience here?
We'll tell you about the city's over 2,000-year-old history, whose traces date back to Roman times. By the way, Barcelona is the city with the largest Roman excavations outside of Rome. And we'll introduce you to some famous personalities.
Why is FC Barcelona so important to the Catalan capital? And why is Modernisme so significant? We'll tell you about it.
Barcelona has something to offer its visitors in every season. Which season is your choice for your visit? Under "Info from A to Z," you'll find useful information about medical care, traveling with your dog, important phone numbers, safety, emergency phone numbers and addresses, and much more.
Each neighbourhood in Barcelona has its own identity and characteristics. All have their very peculiar road layout, appearance of houses and life on the streets.
More information...Here you will find the sights of Barcelona on a city map for quick orientation. Just click the corresponding logo on the map to receive more information.
More information...The Barcelona climate is fairly temperate due to its location on the Mediterranean. Winter and summer in Barcelona each have their own appeal.
More information...In our section "Barcelona currently" we describe traditional and modern events that are important in Barcelona, their backgrounds and their charm. Each year thousands of visitors come to Barcelona to experience these events.
More information...In the tourist information you can buy books, postcards, souvenirs, information on events and museums. Even here, you receive free maps. These are usually quite sufficient to navigate in Barcelona.
More information...Barcelona is well prepared for the special needs of people with disabilities. Public transportation is generally accessible for both mobility-impaired and visually impaired people. Furthermore there are many places of interest that are equipped for wheelchair users. Also the majority of hotels have rooms that are established for people with special needs.
More information...Enjoy a taste of Barcelona and the Mediterranean with our typical Catalan and Spanish delicacies, which you can make at home. With our delicious tapas recipes, you can also experience the Spanish-Catalan lifestyle at home.
More information...The settlement history of Barcelona began in the second Century BC with Barcino, the largest known Roman settlement outside of Rome. But the Gothic and modernist eras have also left visible traces. Fortunately the legacies of the dismal period of Franco's dictatorship have been eliminated.
The history of Barcelona has also been shaped by the quest for independence and preservation of its own cultural identity.
There is almost no other architectural style - apart from Gothic - that has influenced the face of Barcelona as much as the Modernisme - the Catalan art nouveau. The epoch of Modernisme left the city with a unique cultural heritage. This is proven by the fact that no other city has as many buildings on the UNESCO World Heritage List as Barcelona. The list for Barcelona contains nine entries, and all of them are works from the Modernisme.
More information...Barcelona has produced many world famous personalities. In particular, artists and architects such as Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró, Salvador Dali, Antoni Tàpies, Lluis Domènech i Montaner and the towering Anoni Gaudí.
More information...In Catalonia, two official languages are spoken: Spanish and Catalan. Both are Roman languages. Catalan predominates in official areas such as universities and public authorities. In museums comments are always provided in two languages - in addition, of course, translations are also given in the languages of the guests. You can also download our phrasebook.
In Barcelona you can safely store your luggage at several places. This is ideal if you arrive by boat, for example, and have some time before flying back. So you can relax and enjoy your time.
More information and booking...Here you will find the information you need for your trip to Barcelona, for example how to find a doctor,the use of public transport, parking in Barcelona, emergency numbers and questions of costumes/duty requirements.
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