Barcelona, Spain

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"Barcelona (Spanish IPA: [baɾθeˈlona], Catalan IPA: [bəɾsəˈlonə]) is the capital of Catalonia and is the second largest city in Spain. It is located on the Mediterranean coast ( 41°23′N, 2°11′E) between the mouths of the rivers Llobregat and Besòs, limited to the west by the Serra de Collserola ridge (512 m).

"It is a major economic centre, with one of Spain's principal Mediterranean ports and its second largest airport. Barcelona is a tourist destination with a rich cultural heritage. The architectural works of Antoni Gaudí and Lluís Domènech i Montaner are particularly renowned, and are UNESCO World Heritage Sites." — Wikipedia

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[edit] Architecture of Barcelona, Spain

[edit] Landmarks of Barcelona

Barcelona Pavilion, Casa Batllo, Casa Mila, Colonia Guell, Park Guell, Sagrada Familia, Torre Agbar

[edit] Map of Architecture in Barcelona

GreatBuildings map of architecture in Barcelona

[edit] Architectural History of Barcelona

[edit] External Links

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