Barcelona Map, Spain

Barcelona Sightseeing

Barcelona is Spain’s second most preferred tourist destination after Madrid, and is also the country’s second largest city after the capital. It offers a variety of options for cultural exploration as well as contemporary nightlife. August is the best time to visit Barcelona, as many of its residents are on holiday at the time and you are likely to get good deals in terms of accommodation as well as restaurants.... read more

Barcelona Nightlife

Clubs are a popular thing in Barcelona.  You can find a small dance floor and live music in some clubs if dancing is your thing.  Some clubs have restaurants for your eating pleasure.  If you’re a late night owl, then these clubs will stay open for you till 2 or maybe 3 am.  You can also find bars that are licensed to stay open till 5 am.  read more

Barcelona History

Under the Roman domination this small town met a period of development, due to its strategic position and its role as a harbor. With the passage of time the city minted its own coins and continued to evolve from a commercial and economic point of view. It was soon conquered by the Visigoths and the Moors and later on by Charlemagne’s son, who transformed this beautiful city into the seat of the Carolingians. read more

Barcelona Travel Guide

Modern Barcelona experienced spectacular growth and economic revival at the onset of industrialization during the second half of the 19th century. The 1888 World's Fair became a symbol of the capacity for hard work and the international outlook projected by the city. Culture and the arts flourished in Barcelona and in all of Catalonia; the splendor achieved by Catalonian modernism is one of the most patent displays. read more