Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona is a city in Spain. It is the capital and largest city of Catalonia, as well as the second most populous municipality of Spain. With a population of 1.6 million within city limits, its urban area extends to numerous neighboring municipalities within the Province of Barcelona and is home to around 4.8 million people, making it the sixth most populous urban area in the European Union after Paris, London, Madrid, the Ruhr area and Milan.
Places to See in Barcelona, Spain
1. Basilica de la Sagrada Familia
2. Barri Gòtic (Gothic Quarter)
3. Casa Mila (La Pedrera)
4. La Rambla: Barcelona's Social Hub
5. Palau de la Música Catalana (Palace of Catalan Music)
6. Parc Güell: Gaudí's Surrealist Park
7. Casa Batlló
8. Camp Nou
9. The Magic Fountain
10. Art Museums in Montjuïc
11. La Barceloneta
12. Monestir de Pedralbes
13. Mercat de la Boqueria
14. Quadrat d'Or (Quadrant of Gold)
1. Basilica de la Sagrada Familia
2. Barri Gòtic (Gothic Quarter)
3. Casa Mila (La Pedrera)
4. La Rambla: Barcelona's Social Hub
5. Palau de la Música Catalana (Palace of Catalan Music)
6. Parc Güell: Gaudí's Surrealist Park
7. Casa Batlló
8. Camp Nou
9. The Magic Fountain
10. Art Museums in Montjuïc
11. La Barceloneta
12. Monestir de Pedralbes
13. Mercat de la Boqueria
14. Quadrat d'Or (Quadrant of Gold)
Founded as a Roman city, in the Middle Ages Barcelona became the capital of the County of Barcelona. After merging with the Kingdom of Aragon, Barcelona continued to be an important city in the Crown of Aragon as an economic and administrative centre of this Crown and the capital of the Principality of Catalonia. Barcelona has a rich cultural heritage and is today an important cultural centre and a major tourist destination. Particularly renowned are the architectural works of Antoni Gaudi, which have been designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The headquarters of the Union for the Mediterranean are located in Barcelona. The city is known for hosting the 1992 Summer Olympics as well as world-class conferences and expositions and also many international sport tournaments.
Barcelona is one of the world's leading tourist, economic, trade fair and cultural centers, and its influence in commerce, education, entertainment, media, fashion, science, and the arts all contribute to its status as one of the world's major global cities. It is a major cultural and economic centre in southwestern Europe, and a financial centre.
Port Vell and La Rambla, Barcelona Port.
Port Vell is a waterfront harbor in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, and part of the Port of Barcelona. It is now a focal point of the city and tourist attraction, containing the Maremàgnum (a mall containing shops, a multiplex cinema, bars and restaurants), IMAX Port Vell and Europe's largest aquarium containing 8000 Fish and 11 sharks contained in 22 basins filled with 6 million liters (1.5 million gallons) of sea water. A pedestrian walkway, Rambla de Mar, connects La Rambla to Port Vell. It incorporates a swing bridge, in order to allow ships to enter and exit the harbour.
History:
In the 1st century AD, the Romans founded a colony, Barcino, on Mount Tàber. The first port activity on the northern side of Montjuïc.
This strategic location was decisive in Barcelona's growth, for the city became established as a trading point between the two worlds and, eventually, the greatest maritime power in the Mediterranean.
These storms made it extremely difficult to build an artificial harbor, because the huge amounts of sand and sediment deposited as a result of these phenomena damaged any work, whether ongoing or complete.
Work on the first successful project began in 1477. The enterprise entailed building a dock that would stretch as far as Maians Island, a sandy islet about 100 meters off the coast.
As the dike that sheltered the harbor was extended in various stages to the south and southwest of Maians Island, sand was also deposited in large quantities on the beach to the southeast of the Ciutadella. The Barceloneta neighborhood was built on this new peninsula.
In the 1st century AD, the Romans founded a colony, Barcino, on Mount Tàber. The first port activity on the northern side of Montjuïc.
This strategic location was decisive in Barcelona's growth, for the city became established as a trading point between the two worlds and, eventually, the greatest maritime power in the Mediterranean.
These storms made it extremely difficult to build an artificial harbor, because the huge amounts of sand and sediment deposited as a result of these phenomena damaged any work, whether ongoing or complete.
Work on the first successful project began in 1477. The enterprise entailed building a dock that would stretch as far as Maians Island, a sandy islet about 100 meters off the coast.
As the dike that sheltered the harbor was extended in various stages to the south and southwest of Maians Island, sand was also deposited in large quantities on the beach to the southeast of the Ciutadella. The Barceloneta neighborhood was built on this new peninsula.
The Port continued to grow, stretching past Mount Montjuïc towards the Llobregat Delta with the construction of an inner harbor on the river bank, precisely where Barcelona's first port activity had its origins.
Recent Developments:
The port is structured around three main areas: the commercial port, the logistical port and the old port. The Port Vell is now fully integrated into the city.
The port is structured around three main areas: the commercial port, the logistical port and the old port. The Port Vell is now fully integrated into the city.
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