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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Architecture of Barcelona, Spain

Landmarks of Barcelona

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

Map of Architecture in Barcelona

GreatBuildings map of architecture in Barcelona

Architectural History of Barcelona

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