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Barcelona, the capital of the autonomous province of Catalonia, can rightly be considered the main tourist gem of Spain and the most beautiful city on the coast. The antiquity of this city, rich in events history left an indelible mark in the image of Barcelona - to describe all its sights is simply unrealistic.



The works of the outstanding architect Antoni Gaudí have become a special hallmark of the city. The legendary temple of the Sagrada Familia, the unique Park Güell with its lined shards and fragments of stairs, the incomparable house of Mila cannot but charm with its beauty and originality.



Not far from the port, the largest on the Mediterranean coast, is the Montjuïc hill - one of the largest parks in Europe. At the top of this hill is a fortress of the 17th century, from here there are wonderful views of the city and the sea. The heart of Barcelona is the Plaza de España, home to two old bell towers and an old bullfighting arena.



In the center of the Old Town is the Gothic Quarter, where some evidence of Roman presence is still preserved. There are also buildings of the Middle Ages: the Royal Palace and the Church of Sant Pau del Camp, built in the 12th century.



Invariably attract tourists numerous museums of Barcelona. The Spanish Village is a unique open-air museum, where copies of various architectural buildings of Spain are presented. Fans of Picasso’s work should definitely visit the master’s museum, the main part of the collection of which are the early works of the famous artist.



Barcelona is also famous for its Aquarium, one of the most important and largest in Europe. A visit to the Barcelona Zoo will not leave indifferent either big or small.



An absolutely incredible sight is the singing fountains of Barcelona. A magnificent cascade of fountains to wonderful music begins to shimmer in thousands of colors, constantly changing their shapes and sizes.



Source: prirodadi.ru