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15 September 2012

The Striking Attractions Of Barcelona, Spain

By Carlos Barca


If you have worked very hard in your office then you deserve taking off to a distant place to have fun. It is your right to unwind in some of the best vacation spots in the world today. There are very many options available for you in this case that you might want to consider. One of the most ideal places you would consider is Spain, Barcelona. There are very many benefits you would enjoy if you chose such a great city for your vacation. It has a rich history which you will definitely find interesting.

When visiting Spain, Barcelona is among the prominent places which capture the attention of tourists any time they visit this country. The city is just second in population and size to the prominent capital of Madrid. The city is well known all over the world.

This situation provides stark contrast to its humble beginning as a town built on a small hill comprising of less than 1000 dwellers about 15-10 B. C. Two official languages are spoken here including Castilian and Catalan Spanish. This notable place not only possesses beautiful Mediterranean coastline, but also boasts fantastic past of Roman colonization.

Sepulchral Way necropolis meaning Roman graveyard; Roman walls, gateways of Barcino and turrets are avid testimonies to this. There are dried aqueducts which were once active in supplying water to city inhabitants and industries and this is captured through display by two workshops where washing and dying of clothes is undertaken.

Architecture present here is very unique also as part of it exhibits gothic origin, whereas churches are rather attractive behold, especially Sagrada Familia that is the most toured city monument. The Industrial Revolution managed to revive dynamic capacity of Barcelona and the 1888 World Fair portrays outlook and efforts achieved by the city.

Such phenomenon is yet a prominent showcase to this day. The arts as well as culture flourish within this popular destination, which retains its historical authenticity, offering present-time tourists all imaginable form of comfort. Access the coast of Barcelona via the very famous Las Ramblas, which refers to path to the sea.

Four main beaches greet your arrival at this destination, including renowned Olympic Marina and village, utilized for hosting the worldwide event held back in 1992. A dominant feature of Spain, Barcelona is keen on maintaining exceptionally high standards of safety and hygiene. On average, temperatures here range within 10 degrees Celsius in January to 29 degrees Celsius in August.




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